Some major updates:

I went for an interview on MXR Lab (For those who do not know, MXR Lab stands for MiXed Reality Laboratory On Augmented Reality Research). It is part of NUS outgoing research team to commercialised their products in global market. Currently, they newly established a research lab in University of South California, in Los Angeles. Their lab name is NUS Hollywood Lab.

I actually expressed my interest in the project, because I was HIGHLY motivated on the last tutorial session with Prof. Steven Zhou with this module called Analytical Method in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He showed a demo on Virtual Reality of a 3D Story Cube.

There are many other projects, and this is one of them. It is called the PacMan Virtual.


The actual plan and the project is unclear - because when Prof. Steven Zhou actually demonstrate this programme, it is still in very early phase. Little storyline, and very few animation. I got the chance to see first hand of the actual project animation that is supposed to be on the commercialised scene, and lo-and behold - it is very good. So much improvement compared to the last time I saw. Which was one year ago.

So anyway, back to the interview. Apparently my timetable doesn't work with their working schedule, so Prof. Steven Zhou (through the Skype - hey, Joanna, I never know Skype is so good, you should persuade me to use it dear!!) discuss with me of what I plan to have for my future prospect in MXR Lab. I told him frankly that I am very much interested in the program, and I am willing to learn anything, be it programming or beta-testing skills.

Guess what, I heard something from him that I swear to God, I will never want to forget. It is so inspiring. Below are the main important excerpt:

Prof. Steven Zhou: So, do you have programming skills?

Ren: Yeah I do, I got a B+ for C++ if that is what you meant...

Prof. Steven Zhou: Oh, no. I don't care about your grades. Grades mean nothing in our team.

Wow. That impact.

I further told him my intention to procede with my internship program. He is well-pleased.

Generally, I did not get the actual job as a beta-tester, but Prof. Steven fill me with writing Manual book. Well, I am glad for that, although I know the chances are not high.

Anyway. Bless Lord for Prof. Steven Zhou. Gary, he is real sweet guy.

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