Interviewing Mr. Albert
April 30th, 2016: Interview with a Photographer, Mr. Albert Widjaya
In the fourth week of April, we had an interview with Mr. Albert Widjaya. He loves photography because it is his hobby. To him photography is a way to capture moments. Mr. Albert has been working in this field for more than 30 years. He dreamed to be a professional photographer since the age of seven.
He shared his precious knowledge about several types of camera, for examples, medium format camera, the mirrorless camera, the Single-Lens Reflex (SLR) camera, compact camera, and smartphone cameras. He showed us the parts of those cameras and their functions, and also explained how to control the camera by using the auto mode, aperture and priority, shutter priority, and manual mode.
Finally, he showed us his pictures that he had taken across the world like the Cathedral in Scotland and the Big Ben in London with an amazing background where he captured a moment of the sun shining up right to the building. Those pictures looked amazing and very beautiful. His photography styles are Black and White and he used a Sony camera. We did get substantial information from Mr. Albert about photography.
These are the questions we asked him during the interview:
Q1. What inspired you to take photography as a profession?
Ans1: He has been interested in photography since he was young. It has been his great passion for he still loves photography up to date. He dreams of having more exhibitions in the future.
Q2. What kinds of photographs you mostly take?
Ans2: His type of photography is Fine Art and he loves specifically black and white photographs.
Q3. How can we take good pictures?
Ans3: To get a good photo, according to Mr. Albert, we need to know and understand the basics of taking a picture as well as knowing your camera.
Q4. What are tips to be a good photographer?
Ans4: Mr. Albert mentioned about understanding the basic functions of taking a picture, such as lighting, aperture, shutter speed, etc.
Q5. What are the best types of cameras to take professional photographs?
Ans5: The best cameras type is SLR and medium format camera. However, he is currently using his Sony mirrorless camera which he claimed to be as good as SLR camera.
Q6. What are the reasons that photography was so important?
Ans6: Photography is important to him as it can capture his best moments.
Q7 If we want to take photographs of buildings, what are the things we should keep in mind?
Ans7: We have to have the right equipment and gear, for example a tripod, flash, etc.
Q8. These days, most people use mobile phones in order to take pictures, How can we improve the quality of the photo?
Ans8: Mr. Albert said that we cannot enhance the photos that are taken from a smartphone as the function is very limited. Bigger camera can print a high resolution picture, whereas smartphones have some limitations on the resolution result of a picture.
Q9. Can postcards and bookmarks use photograph?
Ans9: To Mr. Albert, the right photograph techniques can make a good postcard or bookmark.
Q10. Do you have any pictures of old Jakarta before it was modernized?
Ans10: He had some photographs of old Jakarta but it was not with him.
In the fourth week of April, we had an interview with Mr. Albert Widjaya. He loves photography because it is his hobby. To him photography is a way to capture moments. Mr. Albert has been working in this field for more than 30 years. He dreamed to be a professional photographer since the age of seven.
He shared his precious knowledge about several types of camera, for examples, medium format camera, the mirrorless camera, the Single-Lens Reflex (SLR) camera, compact camera, and smartphone cameras. He showed us the parts of those cameras and their functions, and also explained how to control the camera by using the auto mode, aperture and priority, shutter priority, and manual mode.
Finally, he showed us his pictures that he had taken across the world like the Cathedral in Scotland and the Big Ben in London with an amazing background where he captured a moment of the sun shining up right to the building. Those pictures looked amazing and very beautiful. His photography styles are Black and White and he used a Sony camera. We did get substantial information from Mr. Albert about photography.
These are the questions we asked him during the interview:
Q1. What inspired you to take photography as a profession?
Ans1: He has been interested in photography since he was young. It has been his great passion for he still loves photography up to date. He dreams of having more exhibitions in the future.
Q2. What kinds of photographs you mostly take?
Ans2: His type of photography is Fine Art and he loves specifically black and white photographs.
Q3. How can we take good pictures?
Ans3: To get a good photo, according to Mr. Albert, we need to know and understand the basics of taking a picture as well as knowing your camera.
Q4. What are tips to be a good photographer?
Ans4: Mr. Albert mentioned about understanding the basic functions of taking a picture, such as lighting, aperture, shutter speed, etc.
Q5. What are the best types of cameras to take professional photographs?
Ans5: The best cameras type is SLR and medium format camera. However, he is currently using his Sony mirrorless camera which he claimed to be as good as SLR camera.
Q6. What are the reasons that photography was so important?
Ans6: Photography is important to him as it can capture his best moments.
Q7 If we want to take photographs of buildings, what are the things we should keep in mind?
Ans7: We have to have the right equipment and gear, for example a tripod, flash, etc.
Q8. These days, most people use mobile phones in order to take pictures, How can we improve the quality of the photo?
Ans8: Mr. Albert said that we cannot enhance the photos that are taken from a smartphone as the function is very limited. Bigger camera can print a high resolution picture, whereas smartphones have some limitations on the resolution result of a picture.
Q9. Can postcards and bookmarks use photograph?
Ans9: To Mr. Albert, the right photograph techniques can make a good postcard or bookmark.
Q10. Do you have any pictures of old Jakarta before it was modernized?
Ans10: He had some photographs of old Jakarta but it was not with him.
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April 16th, 2016: Field trip to Kota Tua, Central Jakarta, Fatahillah Museum, Wayang Museum and Cafe Batavia.
Our group went to Kota Tua to take pictures of the place for the action component of the project. We want to ensure that our architectural heritage is maintained.
We gathered at Cafe Batavia at Kota Tua and did some discussions there with the Operational staff of the Development at Kota Tua, Ms. Wulan. She is currently working at Jakarta Old Town Revitalization Corporation (JOTRC). JOTRC is responsible for preserving and revitalising the Kota Tua Area (http://www.jeforah.org/home). The reason we had this field trip at Kota Tua was because we want to see the condition of the area and to see if people would choose to renovate the building, take care of the area of the traditional buildings or demolish them. After we finished, we continued to the Jakarta History Museum, or often known as Fatahillah Museum, which was built in the 17th century by the Dutch East Indies. Inside the museum, there were artifacts, furniture, and fixtures from the 17th century. The building has been renovated recently so it was in a good condition from the outside, but the inside of the building needs care and maintenance. This museum was used as the Dutch official office and court. The basement area was used for a prison or jail.
We went down to explore the prison and the area was filled up with water. There were molds covering the walls and the condition was really bad. Then we went to the Wayang Museum and Davin’s brother, Vito, explained how the camera worked and how to take a good picture of a landscape or building. The Wayang Museum is quite old and damaged in some of the areas too.
Lastly, we went back to Café Batavia and interviewed Ms. Wulan about Kota Tua and we asked her whether we should renovate the old buildings or not. We also noticed that the square had cigarette buds and trashes. The authorities and the people who go to Kota Tua need to be more concern about the cleanliness of the place as this place is a heritage place with historical values. Given below are some pictures of our trip.
Our group went to Kota Tua to take pictures of the place for the action component of the project. We want to ensure that our architectural heritage is maintained.
We gathered at Cafe Batavia at Kota Tua and did some discussions there with the Operational staff of the Development at Kota Tua, Ms. Wulan. She is currently working at Jakarta Old Town Revitalization Corporation (JOTRC). JOTRC is responsible for preserving and revitalising the Kota Tua Area (http://www.jeforah.org/home). The reason we had this field trip at Kota Tua was because we want to see the condition of the area and to see if people would choose to renovate the building, take care of the area of the traditional buildings or demolish them. After we finished, we continued to the Jakarta History Museum, or often known as Fatahillah Museum, which was built in the 17th century by the Dutch East Indies. Inside the museum, there were artifacts, furniture, and fixtures from the 17th century. The building has been renovated recently so it was in a good condition from the outside, but the inside of the building needs care and maintenance. This museum was used as the Dutch official office and court. The basement area was used for a prison or jail.
We went down to explore the prison and the area was filled up with water. There were molds covering the walls and the condition was really bad. Then we went to the Wayang Museum and Davin’s brother, Vito, explained how the camera worked and how to take a good picture of a landscape or building. The Wayang Museum is quite old and damaged in some of the areas too.
Lastly, we went back to Café Batavia and interviewed Ms. Wulan about Kota Tua and we asked her whether we should renovate the old buildings or not. We also noticed that the square had cigarette buds and trashes. The authorities and the people who go to Kota Tua need to be more concern about the cleanliness of the place as this place is a heritage place with historical values. Given below are some pictures of our trip.
People are enjoying their cycling time at the Fatahillah Square on a weekend
We interviewed Ms. Wulan because she works at the company which is responsible of the revitalisation of Kota Tua, called Jakarta Old Town Revitalisation Corporation (JOTRC). She was really helpful and patience during our interview with her.
The questions we asked her were:
Q1. What was Kota Tua long ago?
Ans1: Kota Tua was the heart of old Jakarta.
Q2. When were these buildings constructed and what was the functions of the buildings at Kota Tua?
Ans2: Museum Fatahillah was a Governmental Office and Court House. They used to prosecute people and to see people being sentenced on the Fatahillah Square. The basement area was used for prison, where they separated the gentlemen and ladies on different cells.
Q3. Give us some details about the architectural style used in this building?
Ans3: She said it was Dutch architecture
Q4. What action should we take to preserve this National Treasure? or what can the government do to save this building?
Ans4: They should utilize the old buildings and take care of them as those buildings are national treasures.
Q5. Should we renovate the old building or demolish it?
Ans5: She said that we should preserve and renovate them.
Q6. What are your advice to us to save Kota Tua?
Ans6: We should take a good care of the buildings and promote to foreigners or tourists the areas and Kota Tua.
Q7. How can we make Kota Tua better?
Ans7: We need to take care of the area to make sure that it is well preserved and can be utilized again.
Q8. Is it hard to revive the old buildings?
Ans8: It is not not easy to preserve an old building as you need to make sure that they stay like they were.
The questions we asked her were:
Q1. What was Kota Tua long ago?
Ans1: Kota Tua was the heart of old Jakarta.
Q2. When were these buildings constructed and what was the functions of the buildings at Kota Tua?
Ans2: Museum Fatahillah was a Governmental Office and Court House. They used to prosecute people and to see people being sentenced on the Fatahillah Square. The basement area was used for prison, where they separated the gentlemen and ladies on different cells.
Q3. Give us some details about the architectural style used in this building?
Ans3: She said it was Dutch architecture
Q4. What action should we take to preserve this National Treasure? or what can the government do to save this building?
Ans4: They should utilize the old buildings and take care of them as those buildings are national treasures.
Q5. Should we renovate the old building or demolish it?
Ans5: She said that we should preserve and renovate them.
Q6. What are your advice to us to save Kota Tua?
Ans6: We should take a good care of the buildings and promote to foreigners or tourists the areas and Kota Tua.
Q7. How can we make Kota Tua better?
Ans7: We need to take care of the area to make sure that it is well preserved and can be utilized again.
Q8. Is it hard to revive the old buildings?
Ans8: It is not not easy to preserve an old building as you need to make sure that they stay like they were.
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Global Jaya School Trip
Tuesday, April 12th, 2016
We went to Global Jaya School in Bintaro. Their PYP exhibition was performed by grade 6 students. Their transdisciplinary theme was “Where We Are In Place And Time.” Their focus was on Innovation.
When we arrived, the grade 5 students took us to the cafeteria to wait. In the cafeteria my group members and me made some questions for the exhibition inquiry. After we waited at the cafeteria for a long time, we went to the auditorium to see a performance. It was a great performance. After we watched the performance, we went to see the exhibition. I was so surprised because the exhibition show cased the students' innovation products that can solve some issues like unhealthy eating habits, saving the environment by using recycled naturals, etc.
We went to Global Jaya School in Bintaro. Their PYP exhibition was performed by grade 6 students. Their transdisciplinary theme was “Where We Are In Place And Time.” Their focus was on Innovation.
When we arrived, the grade 5 students took us to the cafeteria to wait. In the cafeteria my group members and me made some questions for the exhibition inquiry. After we waited at the cafeteria for a long time, we went to the auditorium to see a performance. It was a great performance. After we watched the performance, we went to see the exhibition. I was so surprised because the exhibition show cased the students' innovation products that can solve some issues like unhealthy eating habits, saving the environment by using recycled naturals, etc.
School trip to SPH
All the grade 5 students visited the SPH (Sekolah Pelita Harapan) in Lippo Cikarang to see their PYP exhibition. It was very far from our school, but we learned how to present our work in the exhibition. Their booths were very nice and their research was good but they could not answer some of the questions related to their topic.
The students were actually the 6th graders doing their PYP exhibition, not the 5th graders. Their transdisciplinary theme was 'How the World Works.'' They grouped us into groups and led us to each booth for 10 minutes presentations. After all stalls were finished, we all went to the cafeteria to have our lunch and after that they thanked all the schools which came for their PYP Exhibition. We learned to be loud and clear in our presentations and to engage the audience. |
In School Exploration
March 2016: In school exploration
March 15-18 was our exploration week in school . We went to different places to visit and explore new things. The first day, we went to the gamelan workshop to learn how to play the traditional instruments such as gamelan, angklung and also gong. We also took turn to learn and dance the jaepong dance. There were also a few dance shows performed by the students there, and it was wonderful.
The second week was even better! We went to the ceramics workshop and learned how to make ceramics things. There were elephant, dogs, bunnies, bees, butterflies and also cow molds to design. We didn't really had time to color our work so instead, we got a tour to see some famous ceramics that were made by the owner .
Our last day of exploration was camping in school. We arrived at 2 p.m. First,we had a martial art workshop with our taekwondo elective teacher. A few hours later we cooked dinner together and told camp stories (which were really scary) and then we watched the movie called goosebumps. We took a shower on the 8th and 9th floor and then we rested. We actually learned a lot of things such as, being independent, being responsible and also not relying on other people!
March 15-18 was our exploration week in school . We went to different places to visit and explore new things. The first day, we went to the gamelan workshop to learn how to play the traditional instruments such as gamelan, angklung and also gong. We also took turn to learn and dance the jaepong dance. There were also a few dance shows performed by the students there, and it was wonderful.
The second week was even better! We went to the ceramics workshop and learned how to make ceramics things. There were elephant, dogs, bunnies, bees, butterflies and also cow molds to design. We didn't really had time to color our work so instead, we got a tour to see some famous ceramics that were made by the owner .
Our last day of exploration was camping in school. We arrived at 2 p.m. First,we had a martial art workshop with our taekwondo elective teacher. A few hours later we cooked dinner together and told camp stories (which were really scary) and then we watched the movie called goosebumps. We took a shower on the 8th and 9th floor and then we rested. We actually learned a lot of things such as, being independent, being responsible and also not relying on other people!
Bali Exploration Trip
March 2016: Bali Exploration Trip
For our exploration week, we went to Bali. We learned so many things. On the first day, we made traditional wooden masks with a famous mask maker Ida Bagus Anom. Then we went to Tri Pusaka Dance. In Tri Pusaka, we learned how to do the traditional dance. After we ate dinner, we then went to Alaya Ubud Hotel
Second day, we went to Green Camp to experience a natural safe environment. As the name suggests it is a Green camp literally. They recycle almost everything: make their houses out of Bamboo and use all natural ingredients. There we did things like leaf hunts and building egg slides. After that, we went to the Devdan show. It was amazing! This show was a combination of traditions with modern dance.
Third day, we went to the Green camp for half a day. We did things like making chocolates and playing traditional games. After we said our farewells , we went to Mempantigan where we learned the arts of mud wrestling. It was fun but messy. We then returned to the hotel and we had a Pajama party!!!! It was great.
Last day, we went to the Bali Cultural Center where we learned a few stories. We also saw dances and got to paint and create traditional craft items. We departed for Jakarta and got home happily.
For our exploration week, we went to Bali. We learned so many things. On the first day, we made traditional wooden masks with a famous mask maker Ida Bagus Anom. Then we went to Tri Pusaka Dance. In Tri Pusaka, we learned how to do the traditional dance. After we ate dinner, we then went to Alaya Ubud Hotel
Second day, we went to Green Camp to experience a natural safe environment. As the name suggests it is a Green camp literally. They recycle almost everything: make their houses out of Bamboo and use all natural ingredients. There we did things like leaf hunts and building egg slides. After that, we went to the Devdan show. It was amazing! This show was a combination of traditions with modern dance.
Third day, we went to the Green camp for half a day. We did things like making chocolates and playing traditional games. After we said our farewells , we went to Mempantigan where we learned the arts of mud wrestling. It was fun but messy. We then returned to the hotel and we had a Pajama party!!!! It was great.
Last day, we went to the Bali Cultural Center where we learned a few stories. We also saw dances and got to paint and create traditional craft items. We departed for Jakarta and got home happily.