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家｜Home - A Short Film

6 Mar 2025
*Official Selection for NY Asian American Film Festival and CUNY Asian American Film Festival. 
A personal reflection on leaving home, finding my way back, and realizing that home isn’t just a place, it’s the people, the memories, and the quiet ways we show love. This film explores what it truly means to belong.

Punk To Protest: Writing is Activism

June 2024
*Winner of Best Documentary in the CUNY Film Festival 2025. 
A short video documentary on Alvin Eng, an Asian American author, musician, playwright and educator from NYC. This documentary offers a glimpse into the intersection of art, identity, and activism, highlighting the resilience and creativity that define Alvin Eng's work.

a CINEMATIC Christmas Night in NYC

Dec 2024
Alone in the city, I decided to go out with my camera on Christmas night in New York City, trying to capture the energy, the nostalgia, and the charm of NYC at its busiest and most beautiful during the holidays.

Fall away | film emulation

Nov 2024
Amid the endless rush of New York City, burnout felt inevitable. This video captures a much-needed escape to the Hudson Valley during the fall, a journey to reconnect with nature, find stillness, and reflect on life’s pace.
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AAARI Annual Gala 2025
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Fashion / Lifestyle Photography

5 Flaws of the Ray-Ban Meta

25 May 2025
After using the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses for over six months across different cities and countries, I’m sharing my honest, long-term review. This review will help you decide if they’re worth it.

Google Pixel 9A Camera Review

26 Apr 2025
Testing the Google Pixel 9a’s camera in the real world. Pixel phones have always been known for great cameras, but does the 9a keep the legacy alive? 

Shooting POV Vlogs with the Meta Ray Ban?

30 Dec 2024
A detailed review of the Meta Ray-Ban glasses—smart sunglasses that promise hands-free recording, open-ear speakers, AI assistance and a stylish design. So, are these glasses worth it for content creators, travelers, or just tech enthusiasts?

家｜Home - A Short Film

6 Mar 2025
A personal reflection on leaving home, finding my way back, and realizing that home isn’t just a place—it’s the people, the memories, and the quiet ways we show love. This film explores what it truly means to belong.

Best Mic for Vlogging? DJI Mic Mini Review

1 Feb 2025
In this vlog-style review, I put this ultra-compact wireless mic to the test in real-world scenarios. Is it the best budget-friendly mic for creators?

My Budget Lumix S5 IIX Rig - Full Breakdown

22 Mar 2025
In this informative video, I break down my rig for the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX.

a CINEMATIC Christmas Night in NYC

25 Dec 2024
Alone in the city, I decided to go out with my camera on Christmas night in New York City, trying to capture the energy, the nostalgia, and the charm of NYC at its busiest and most beautiful during the holidays.

Fall away | film emulation

22 Nov 2024
Amid the endless rush of New York City, burnout felt inevitable. This video captures a much-needed escape to the Hudson Valley during the fall—a journey to reconnect with nature, find stillness, and reflect on life’s pace.

How I get steady tripod-like shots, without a tripod.

4 Dec 2024
A video tutorial demonstrating how I use the Davinci Resolve camera lock feature to achieve tripod-like shots on handheld footage.

This new budget COB light might be perfect for you

20 Nov 2024
A video review of Neewer's new mini COB light that might be perfect for content creators! I demonstrate how it works and if it's worth the price. 

Scanning Film at Home on a Budget

3 Aug 2024
A quick video demonstrating how I scan my 35mm films at home using my digital camera, a light box from Amazon, film holder from eBay and a macro lens that completes the budget setup.

The QUICKEST Way to Emulate Film using Davinci Resolve

14 Apr 2024
An overview of the plugin Dehancer, using Davinci Resolve to emulate film. This is a powerful tool for anyone looking to give their digital footage a genuine film-like appearance. 

Cheap Digicams Still Trendy in 2024?

16 Jan 2024
There's been so much hype with digicams recently, especially point and shoot CCD cameras. Why is it still a trend in 2024? Is it the picture quality? Price? Or just the nostalgic factor?

The $50 Olympus Mirrorless that Fits in Your Pocket

2 Jan 2024
The Olympus Pen E-P1 from 2009 is the first micro four thirds camera from the brand. I got it on eBay for only $50 and in this video I demonstrate why it's still a decent camera for today.

My Skills

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Video Production

  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.
  • Skilled in non-linear editing, color grading, audio mixing, and motion graphics.
  • Experienced in managing complex timelines and multi-cam editing.
  • Created video content for diverse platforms and audiences.

Photo and Graphics Design

  • Proficient in Adobe Lightroom for advanced photo processing, color correction, and batch editing.
  • Adept at using Adobe Photoshop for image manipulation, compositing, and retouching.
  • Proficient in Figma for creating user interfaces, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.

Front End Development

  • Solid foundation in HTML5 for structuring web content and improving SEO.
  • Can work with CSS and Javascript for responsive design, interactive web elements.
  • Experienced in WordPress development, including theme customization, plugin integration, and content management.

CONTACT

I'm open to creative projects where I can contribute in many different areas: web design, film and photography, content creation, digital marketing, brand strategy and more!
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