OREANDA-NEWS. July 23, 2012. In the "Media Center" of NTRC of Uzbekistan held a master class with photographer of "Malaysia-Uzbekistan" Friendship Association Johan Arif Ismail, who arrived in Uzbekistan to implement the photography of historical and cultural sights of Uzbekistan, reported the press-centre of NTRC.

The trip was organized with the assistance of the Council of friendship societies and cultural - enlightening relations of Uzbekistan with foreign countries and the "Uzbekistan-Malaysia" Friendship Society. Johan Arif during his two-week tour in Uzbekistan visited many regions of the country and captured the historical monuments of Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva and other ancient cities, master craftsmanship and unique pieces of hand-work, beautiful scenery and landscapes, and everyday life of people of our region.

"For me as a professional photographer, is a great honor to witness and capture on photo sights and modern life of the people in your country. It is no coincidenceI hat I chose your country; I became interested in its rich history and unique cultural heritage. Photo exhibition about Uzbekistan, which will be organized in Malaysia will certainly help the people of Malaysia even closer and wider acquaintance with the history, culture and way of modern life of Uzbekistan, and will make a significant contribution to strengthening friendship and mutual cooperation between two countries," said the guest.

At the master class Johan Arif, who has extensive experience in the media industry and is one of the leading photographers of Malaysia shared the experience with his colleagues, talked about the features of photos and video in different light, types of photography: documentary and staging photos. Participants shared their views on the courses of better use of new video and photo formats such as a high definition HD and 3HD. By this Malaysian expert said that he was impressed by an equipment of Media Center of NTRC, which studios are equipped with the latest technology for television broadcasting on HD.

According to the photographer, if you approach the work with the soul and do it with love, then surely you will succeed. Johan Arif showed the participants of the master class the slide show of his creative work in Uzbekistan, where he tried to pass through a photo the inner world of each character. Ancient and historical monuments particularly mysteriously appear in the rays of the setting sun. The endless dunes and majestic mountains, the modern pace of big cities and measured life of villages, impress and makes for a fresh look at our beautiful land. After the exhibition in Malaysia, the best photos will be published in a special collection which will be distributed throughout south-east Asia.

Such projects make a special and significant contribution to strengthening friendship between peoples and help to better understanding of our country, its rich culture and history.