Zhaochuan Cao
Bachelor of Media Arts, The University of New South Wales
2023 & 2024 UNSW Art & Design Faculty Dean's List
Casual Academic (Teaching Assistant) in UNSW
Short film director, cinematographer, colourist, CGI artist
Content Creator. Making camera equipment reviews, cooperated with DJI, SONY, INSTA360, NANLITE, Blackmagic Design, etc
Running videography studio with professional gears
Native Mandarin Chinese speaker, Advanced English speaker.
Professions
•Cinematography
• Visual Effects
• 3D Modelling
•Colour Grading
• Video Editing
• Tutoring/Mentoring
Proficiency in Software
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effect
Adobe Substance
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Foundry Nuke X
Autodesk Maya
Bringing My Own Device
As a video content creator and independent film director, I own a complete set of filming equipment, including but not limited to multiple cinema cameras, various looks of cine lenses, photography lights, etc. ( refer to the GEARS Page). I am willing to bring my own equipment for projects if needed.
Proficiency in Hardware
RED DSMC 3 Cinema Cameras
SONY Cinema Cameras
Blackmagic Design Cinema Cameras
DJI Gimbals
Photography Drones
Cinema Camera Rigging
LED Photography Lights
Major Brands Approved
In the past, I have received multiple invitations to produce review videos for numerous imaging equipment manufacturers, such as Sony, Blackmagic Design, and DJI. Becoming a trusted Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for them has deepened my understanding of the various tools necessary for film and video production.
Behind The Scene
Work Experience
Jan 2022 - Current
Jan 2021 - Current
Feb 2024 - Current
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
Freelance Cinematographer
Independent Filmmaker/Director
Content Creator, OGAWA STUDIOO
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Oerating the channel Ogawa Studio, producing review videos and promotional content for various filmmaking equipment brands.
Casual Academic, University Of New South Wales
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Guide students on producing VR videos, including the use of 360 cameras and post-production workflows for VR video editing.
Tutor, Ahead Education, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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Tutoring Chinese students in UNSW Foundation program academic English and Economics subjects.