Blockbuster is a precious memory for my family, when I was a kid, my father and I would immerse ourselves in rows of iron shelves seeking for films. From then on, I stepped into the world of film. At times, there were several foreign films with no Chinese subtitles, and surprisingly, I could still understand the narrative through visual storytelling. They forced me to focus more on the performances. It was amazing to me that I could feel this emotion despite the screen and cultural barriers between us. Since then, I have been obsessed with visual arts. During my years at National Taiwan University of Arts, I went through various departments of film production, and one position instantly caught my attention. After shooting a film with an SRIII, I was amazed by how images can translate reality into our imagination, which laid the foundation for my desire to be a cinematographer. I’ve learned a lot from legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins. My personal taste has been enormously influenced by Deakin’s “style”. It’s the approach to storytelling— a rather realistic philosophy executed with camera movement, height, lens, and lighting. I love to play with different textures. During pre-production, I always work with the production designer to try different textures of wallpapers, curtains and lampshades. I would also try different bounce materials with my gaffer, from unbleached muslin to custom-dyed fabric. Whenever lens testing is possible, I will test a specific set of lenses with a pre-designed plan. I hope to make films that will provoke viewers to pause and reflect, especially in this extremely fast-paced modern society. Film making provides me the opportunity to humbly offer more creative content while, at the same time, digging deeper into the perpetual quest of who I am and what I can do for the world.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on film sets, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot. I am so grateful that I became a Buddhist. It teaches me to be grateful and realize that helping others is what I live for. For me, in order to help others with what I've learned, I managed to make two episodes of interview program on air for our Buddhism community. The interview includes the how religion calms people's mind and provide a platform for them to share their unique experience. Most of them shared the changes that Buddhism has bring to them to make them a better person, one of the guest was even plagued by drugs for years. I believe, this program will help more people who watch the show, not only by convincing others to join our religion, but also by showing examples of how beliefs provide confidence and make them to face difficulties and eventually, overcome them. Thus, I am very grateful to have the opportunity. For now, I am chasing my dream to be a better cinematographer by getting myself in to film master school, aiming to refine my storytelling skills as well as my aesthetic preference. I hope to make films that will provoke viewers to pause and reflect, especially in this extremely fast-paced modern society. Film making provides me the opportunity to humbly offer more creative content while, at the same time, digging deeper into the perpetual quest of who I am and what I can do for the world.

Everyone wants to be an educated person. We can all be cultured in various ways. But often we make the mistake of leaving our good temper for outsiders, but leaving our bad temper for our favorite people.In front of outsiders we are knowledgeable and cultured, but we have a habit of losing our temper with those closest to us. For many people, they will always have their forgiveness from family. It is an emotional release and restoration to be angry with your family and then be forgiven. We are all weak, selfishly throwing the worst side to our family members and letting them suffer our helplessness. The reason for this is that we spend more time with our families than outsiders, and we have higher expectations of them. The expectations of family members can turn into pressure and make us anxious, which is often a major cause of disharmony among family members. We can ignore the external pressure, but we often have to accept the anxiety of our family members. Eventually, in these anxieties, we become more and more impatient. It is not that we are tolerant of strangers, but that strangers do not easily ignite our latent anxieties, leaving us in a state of collapse and irrationality. "It is an instinct to be critical of those close to you, but it is an education to overcome that instinct and not be critical of those close to you. When a loved one is angry with us, be more forgiving because he thinks you are the closest person to him and he will show you the worst side of himself. He is hoping to get understanding from his closest person, to get emotional release and repair.

　　Reading is a kind of enjoyment and happiness to me. It can turn boredom into fun, and sadness into happiness; it can make you feel that there are no dark clouds in the world, but only the golden sunshine. From the moment I learned about reading, it has become my happy fruit and an inseparable part of my life. 　　Some people think that reading is bland and tasteless, that it only wastes time and life. This is completely wrong. In my opinion, reading is like enjoying food, and books are a plate of delicacies on the table, waiting for me to have a taste of it. 　　The benefits of reading are not just that. At the same time, it also benefits me a lot. I accumulated good words and phrases from the books over time. Reading has also helped me to learn about the world, big and small, so that I can know everything about the world without leaving home. 　　Since I started reading, my life has become new and tasty. It has given value to my life and added joy to it!

During my years at National Taiwan University of Arts, I went through various departments of film production, and one position instantly caught my attention. After shooting a film with an ARRI SRIII, I was amazed by how images can translate reality into our imagination, which laid the foundation for my desire to be a cinematographer. There are several cinematographers motivates me on a daily basis. I’ve learned a lot from legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins. My personal taste has been enormously influenced by Deakin’s “style”. More precisely, it’s the approach to storytelling— a rather realistic philosophy executed with camera movement, camera height, lens choice, and lighting. Another great cinematographer that I have learned a lot from is Steve Yedlin. His website contains numerous articles that aimed to either dispel the fallacies created by modern marketing terms or to clarify misconceptions often accumulated by plausible experience. Above all, he emphasizes that as filmmakers we should thoroughly understand our tools and even build our own if possible. I became increasingly rigorous about my work, and whenever possible, I will conduct well-planned tests to try the looks I’m after before production. I love to play with different textures. During pre-production, I always work with the production designer to try different textures of wallpapers, curtains and lampshades. I would also try different bounce materials with my gaffer. Whenever lens testing is possible, I will test a specific set of lenses with a pre-designed plan based on Mr. Jay Holbens' method. The test will reveal lens characteristics such as contrast, direct or indirect flare, fall off and color reproduction. Film making provides me the opportunity to humbly offer more creative content while, at the same time, digging deeper into the perpetual quest of who I am and what I can do for the world.

I have read many famous people's quotes and sayings, and they have inspired me a lot, but one of them is "There is nothing difficult in the world, only those who have the heart to do it. This sentence has helped me to solve many difficulties on the way to growth. When I was little, I joined a summer swimming class at school to learn how to swim. I was afraid to dive into the water, so I couldn't swim. After I changed into my swimsuit, I followed the instructor to do the preparatory exercises before going into the water. After that, I lined up and got ready to go into the water. As soon as I got into the water, my whole body started to shake. After the coach got into the water and settled us down, he taught us the first step of swimming: breathing. As long as you learn to breathe well, it's not far to go. However, my biggest fear is this breathing. These students next to me, are already giving a try. At this point, the coach came over to me and asked, "Why don't you do it ?" I whispered: "I'm afraid." But at this time, the quote suddenly appeared in my mind: "There is nothing difficult in the world, only fear the person who has the will." I drank a lot of water the first time I tried, making me very uncomfortable. But after multiple practices and choking, I finally succeed ed. The meaning of this sentence is: there is no such difficulties in the world that can't be overcome with perseverance. With this spirit, anything impossible can be possible.

During my years at National Taiwan University of Arts, I went through various departments of film production, and one position instantly caught my attention. After shooting a film with an ARRI SRIII, I was amazed by how images can translate reality into our imagination, which laid the foundation for my desire to be a cinematographer. I’ve learned a lot from legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins. My personal taste has been enormously influenced by Deakin’s “style”. More precisely, it’s the approach to storytelling— a rather realistic philosophy executed with camera movement, camera height, lens choice, and lighting. Another great cinematographer that I have learned a lot from is Steve Yedlin. His website contains numerous articles that aimed to either dispel the fallacies created by modern marketing terms or to clarify misconceptions often accumulated by plausible experience. Above all, he emphasizes that as filmmakers we should thoroughly understand our tools and even build our own if possible. I became increasingly rigorous about my work, and whenever possible, I will conduct well-planned tests to try the looks I’m after before production. I love to play with different textures. During pre-production, I always work with the production designer to try different textures of wallpapers, curtains and lampshades. I would also try different bounce materials with my gaffer, from unbleached muslin to custom-dyed fabric. Whenever lens testing is possible, I will test a specific set of lenses with a pre-designed plan based on Mr. Jay Holbens' method. The test will reveal lens characteristics such as contrast, direct or indirect flare, fall off and color reproduction. Film making provides me the opportunity to humbly offer more creative content while, at the same time, digging deeper into the perpetual quest of who I am and what I can do for the world.

　When I was a child, I did not know how to love myself. I can be reckless for anything. 　　Everyone should know how to love themselves. If a person does not know how to love himself, he would not respected by others. Therefore, if we want to be loved by others, we must first learn to love ourselves. Love yourself includes the following aspects: self-esteem, self-reliance, and self-improvement. 　　Self-esteem is the basis of loving oneself. If a person does not have self-esteem, he or she will not know what love is and what it means to love oneself. One of the most common words told by the elderly is to have self-respect. Self-esteem, simply put, is to respect yourself. Only in this way can you win the respect and love of others. 　　With self-respect, you are able to be self-reliance. Self-reliance means that a person can stand on his own in society and solve some problems independently, instead of relying on his parents.A self-reliant person will be able to help others when they are in trouble. Therefore, a self-reliant person can also gain the love of others. 　　With self-respect, one can stand on his own feet to achieve self-improvement. Only when a person is strong enough is able to gain admiration and awe of others. A person who is self-respect and reliant will definitely be self-empowered. And self-empowered is the highest level of loving oneself. 　　Learn to love yourself. Only when you know how to love yourself can you be loved by others and live a more exciting life.

It is better to do and forget what you have done to help others. I know that it is childish to always talk about the kindness that have been shown to others. Therefore, when we help others, or give others a favor, we should pay special attention to the feelings of others, and never constantly mention these things. Therefore, it is best to forget about these things. A man gave his friend a pair of designer jeans, and from then on, whenever he saw the other person wearing them, he would point out that he had given them to him. When he didn't see the other person wearing them, he would ask, "Where are the jeans I gave you, do they still fit? One time, my friend wore the jeans and it was brought up again. The friend couldn't stand it, so he took off his jeans on the spot and handed them to him: "I'd rather make a fool of myself than do free publicity for you. If you are a friend in the story, what would you think? I believe that not many people will like them. On the contrary, those who are able to forget about their favors and do not care about their personal gains and losses are often the one who's respected by others because of their generosity and elegance. To sum up, we have to be careful how we help and give favors to people. And of course, when we help, we should be happy, not reluctant, this is the minimum requirement. Second, never add a psychological burden to the others, and make it seems that your help is natural and logical, so that they will be willing to accept and appreciate your concern.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot!

Whenever I am stressed and want to express my pressure, I think the most effective way is to sing. My favorite and most impressive song is "Light Years Away" by Tang Ziqi. "I'm willing to wait in the unknown, waiting for you, I didn't think that for you, I can be crazy to the landslide tsunami, without you simply do not want to escape, my brain for you..." This song was recommended to me by my classmates when I was a student, I then began to understand what love songs are actually describing. This song describes the absence of the other person in the emotions, like the absence of life, everything becomes unimportant. However, as long as there is your lover, no matter how big the storm, how steep the road is ahead, we should not be afraid. Happiness is something that everyone desires and seeks, but we don't realize that it is actually right next to us. Some people think that happiness is a way to show love to each other by having surprises every day, but I think that when we go to the park on a holiday and my father and brother are playing with a ball while my mother and I are chatting, that is simple happiness, and for a moment there is a warm feeling flowing through our hearts that cannot be expressed in words. In the lyrics of the song, it is said that without each other, nothing matters. It is true that family members are the spiritual pillars of everyone and the best people to talk to in life. Whenever I hear this song, I think of my family, and a warm current rises in my heart, filling me with motivation for the future.

Whenever I am stressed and want to express my pressure, I think the most effective way is to sing. My favorite and most impressive song is "Light Years Away" by Tang Ziqi. "I'm willing to wait in the unknown, waiting for you, I didn't think that for you, I can be crazy to the landslide tsunami, without you simply do not want to escape, my brain for you..." This song was recommended to me by my classmates when I was a student, I then began to understand what love songs are actually describing. This song describes the absence of the other person in the emotions, like the absence of life, everything becomes unimportant. However, as long as there is your lover, no matter how big the storm, how steep the road is ahead, we should not be afraid. Happiness is something that everyone desires and seeks, but we don't realize that it is actually right next to us. Some people think that happiness is a way to show love to each other by having surprises every day, but I think that when we go to the park on a holiday and my father and brother are playing with a ball while my mother and I are chatting, that is simple happiness, and for a moment there is a warm feeling flowing through our hearts that cannot be expressed in words. In the lyrics of the song, it is said that without each other, nothing matters. It is true that family members are the spiritual pillars of everyone and the best people to talk to in life. Whenever I hear this song, I think of my family, and a warm current rises in my heart, filling me with motivation for the future.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.

Helping others is the essence of happiness, helping others is a virtue, and helping others is a sign of personality ascension. 　 　　At the time of the 9.11 earthquake, I fully realized what is the "essence of happiness"! In these short years, I have received a lot of help, and I have learned to help others. Indeed, my life has become much more enriched.　 　　When the earthquake happened, my classmates were taking a nap in the classroom, and the merciless earthquake broke the watery silence, causing the students in their sleep to be overwhelmed and in chaos, rushing to the playground. When I ran to the classroom door, I saw a student still lying on his desk, unaware of the disaster, I did not hesitate to rush to that student, pulling him towards the playground, escaping from the devil's grasp.　 　　When the earthquake happened, I was so shocked two years ago. So I took action and donated the only 50 dollars I had. I wrote letters to them to cheer my friends up. Although what I did was very small, I sent my deepest and best wishes to them, and I know them very well because I must have felt the same as they did at that time. I really hope they can pick themselves up as soon as possible and create a better home like we did.　 　　In life, I always help others. When I see people happy, I feel the same. In fact, I understand that what I did may be nothing, but I really hope that the world will change a little because of my deeds. If everyone can help others as the basis of happiness and always remember "help others and be happy", the world will definitely be a better place.

Learning to listen is very important for everyone. You can gain a lot by learning to listen. Learning to listen when someone is talking is a sign of respect for others. And in the words of others, it is possible to get a lot of harvest, such as philosophy of life and their life experience. Only learn to listen, you will know how to respect others; only learn to listen, you will get more philosophical and classic language; only learn to listen, you can have a positive heart; only learn to listen, you can feel that any kind of sound are infinite reverie. The first thing you need to do is to learn to listen. If we learn to listen, we get respect. I hope that each of us should learn to listen and learn to touch them with our hearts. Learn to listen, so that more people know that the voice of the world is so beautiful. Learn to listen, so that you get more people's respect. Learn to listen, so that more people in need of love can release the pain in their hearts, so that they get more people's love, so that they no longer feel lonely and grief.

Blockbuster is a precious memory for my family, when I was a kid, my father and I would immerse ourselves in rows of iron shelves seeking for films. From then on, I stepped into the world of film. At times, there were several foreign films with no Chinese subtitles, and surprisingly, I could still understand the narrative through visual storytelling. They forced me to focus more on the performances. It was amazing to me that I could feel this emotion despite the screen and cultural barriers between us. Since then, I have been obsessed with visual arts. During my years at National Taiwan University of Arts, I went through various departments of film production, and one position instantly caught my attention. After shooting a film with an ARRI SRIII, I was amazed by how images can translate reality into our imagination, which laid the foundation for my desire to be a cinematographer. I’ve learned a lot from legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins. My personal taste has been enormously influenced by Deakin’s “style”. More precisely, it’s the approach to storytelling— a rather realistic philosophy executed with camera movement, camera height, lens choice, and lighting. I love to play with different textures. During pre production, I always work with the production designer to try different textures of wallpapers, curtains and lampshades. I would also try different bounce materials with my gaffer, from unbleached muslin to custom-dyed fabric. Whenever lens testing is possible, I will test a specific set of lenses with a pre-designed plan based on Mr. Jay Holbens' method. The test will reveal lens characteristics such as contrast, direct or indirect flare, fall off and color reproduction. Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot. I hope to make films that will provoke viewers to pause and reflect, especially in this extremely fast-paced modern society. Film making provides me the opportunity to humbly offer more creative content while, at the same time, digging deeper into the perpetual quest of who I am and what I can do for the world.

　　Many families now have pets in their homes, and I am no exception. We once had a pet mouse in our house, and because of its existence, my relationship with my brother was completely changed. 　　Since I was a child, my brother and I have had a constant "war". We often fought each other over small things, from grabbing toys to the radio channels in the car, and every little thing would go from a verbal argument to a big fight. I would even pretend to call the police to try to stop my brother, which is ridiculous and hilarious at the same time! 　　Until one day it all changed. One day my brother's friend gave him a pet rat and said he wanted to give it to us. We didn't think much of it at first, but our relationship was subtly eased by taking care of it together. We began to divide our care time, taking turns changing the wood chipper and cleaning the cage. 　　One time, the mouse escaped from the cage and we were both very nervous. After discussing the situation, we decided to make a trap with heated cheese. One afternoon, we were hiding behind the sofa watching the trap, when suddenly it appeared from a corner of the living room. The brothers held their breath as it crept closer, and just as it was about to enjoy its meal, we jumped on it and "bring it to justice". 　　After this incident, our relationship has gradually become better. We no longer argued or fought. But good times don't last forever, one morning, when we were about to feed him, we found him lying on his back by his cage, dying. It was already too late! We simply had a small funeral for him and buried him in the park. 　　Since then, we have become very close. Not only do we often share our thoughts with each other, but we also help each other when the other is in trouble. We learned the importance of " unity", and we learned not to let anything or situation defeat our unity. And we have kept this precious relationship until now. This story has been told by my parents over and over again, and every time my relatives and friends are surprised to hear it. It has been the experience I am most proud of and has helped me a lot in my life!

In ancient times, it was believed that "men are the mainstay of the family and women are the mainstay of the household", and that a woman's most important job is to run the household. Nowadays, with the progress of the times, everyone has the opportunity to study, so many people think that men and women should be given the same opportunities and respect, and advocate equality between men and women.But have these concepts really been implemented? Wu Jigang, who grew up changing Barbie dolls' clothes and was therefore called a sissy by everyone around him, has become a famous fashion designer regardless of what people think or say about him. The world's first female president, Mrs. Isabel Perón of Argentina, was previously thought to be a man's dominant country, and because of her election, many women have entered the world of politics.These two examples show us that men can be more careful than women, and women can be more courageous than men. Therefore, we need to promote gender equality so that boys and girls have the same opportunities and the same respect, and so that gender equality could be achieved.

Today, I got up very early because I thought perhaps I could contribute to the environment. When I arrived at the entrance of our district, I notice some trash piled up on the road, with fruit and paper scraps. Suddenly I had a clear idea, "I can use a small blackboard to write some words about environmental protection!" So I used a red chalk to write a few big words on the board: "It's our business to protect the environment!" Then I started to clean the area, and in a short time the environment was improved. The next day, I found a lot of people around the blackboard talking about something. I walked over and saw the words written on the board: "Commending the young man for his contribution to the environment of the district! I just thought I had done something that I could do, but I didn't think I'd become famous!

"You give the best to others and you get the best from them. The more people you help, the more you get. The more stingy you are, the more you have nothing." The reality is that only those who are willing to help others will gain the respect of others. I'm sure everyone have heard the story of the little boy who, out of a moment of anger, shouted his hatred at his mother, and then, perhaps fearing punishment, ran out of the house and shouted to the valley, "I hate you! I hate you!" Then came the echo from the valley: "I hate you! I hate you!" The child was frightened and ran home to tell his mother that there was a mean little child in the valley who said he hated him. The mother took him back to the mountain and told him to shout, "I love you, I love you." The child did what his mother said, and this time he found a very nice child in the valley saying, "I love you, I love you." Life is like an echo, what you send out it sends back, what you sow is what you will reap, what you give is what you'll receive. Love is an inexhaustible source of affection, and the more we give, the fuller our hearts will be, and the stronger our happiness will be. Therefore, helping others is not only giving, but also receiving.

One afternoon, I read the term "ecological footprint" in a book and I was confused. Immediately, I looked it up on my computer, I learned that "ecological footprint" is "ecological occupation", which is used to measure the impact and damage of a person on the ecosystem by using the "energy" of nature in order to maintain their own survival. For example, the computer needs electricity, electricity is obtained from the generator, and to activate the generator requires oil or diesel. Many people may not care about the matter of using a computer, but their ecological footprints have "stamped" on an oil supply station. It was dusk when I finished the series of associations. Realizing that the computer was still on, I exclaimed, "Oh my God, the computer has been on all afternoon, what a big ecological footprint I have made!" Therefore, in order to protect the earth, we have to start by conserving resources; we have to start by actively reducing our ecological footprint; reducing ecological footprint equals protecting the earth. If you can conserve resources, you will reduce your ecological footprint!

　　Friendship is indispensable in people's life, which intentionally connects the feelings between people. Because of friendship, people can rely on each other; because of friendship, we can share happiness; because of friendship, we can set up a bridge of communication between their hearts. Some people would say that friendship is as beautiful as diamond, as expensive as gold, as mysterious as silver, and as rare as four-leaf clover, so we should treasure it more. But such friendship is like a plate of sand, the tighter you hold it, the faster it will be lost.　 　　If friendship is like this, I would rather have a stone friendship, because such friendship will not be easily destroyed. The stone has its hardness, which proves that the relationship is strong. The stone has its ordinary appearance, but it will not be taken away. The friendship I want doesn't need to be exciting and flashy. The friends that I want don't need to be beautiful and pretentious.　 　　The friendship I fantasize about is just simple, it is chatting with friends on the way to and from school, it is helping each other when they encounter difficulties.

　　An old man once told me a story.　 　　There was a single woman who just moved to a new house where she found a poor family living next door. One night, the electricity went out and the woman had to go look for candles. After a short while, she heard someone knocking on the door. It was the neighbor's child, and she heard him ask nervously, "Auntie, do you have candles?" The woman, "Why are they so poor? They don't even have candles? Don't lend them any candles, or they'll get stuck with them! So she shouted to the child, "No!" Just as she was about to close the door, the poor child opened his smile and said, "I knew you wouldn't have any." After that, he took out two candles from his pocket and said, "Mom was afraid that you would live alone and not have candles." 　 　　" I'm afraid you live alone and don't have any candles, so I asked me to bring you two." At this moment the woman burst into tears and held the child tightly in her arms."　 　　Love is born from the hands of people, just like a candle, the light of one is faint and dim, but if the light of hundreds of thousands of candles is gathered together, it can light up the whole world. We need to be loved by others and we need to love others as well, so that the world will be full of love.　 　　The soul of the world is not human, but a light in the depths of the human soul. Love is the soul that changes the world.

　　Kerry, a foreign teacher from Canada, just arrived at the school last month as an English teacher. She is beautiful, with dark blue eyes, blonde and silky hair. When she smiles, two deep dimples appear on her face. 　　In school, she taught English to the children, and after school, she learned Chinese from them. One day, Kerry gave the children an English essay on "Who do you love". 　　The children's answers were almost the same: I love my mom and dad, and I love my country. Kerry thought it was unbelievable. 　　She then said to the children, "Do you only love your parents and your country?" The children said: "There are teachers, there are schools, and also grandparents ......". 　　Kerry asked, "Kids, think about what else you need to love?" 　　The children could not think of anything. 　　Kerry said: "Children, you want to love more than these, you must first love yourselves, in order to love their parents, and love everything else in this world." 　　Through this story, we can understand one of the shortcomings of our Chinese education - the lack of self-education. It is a sad part of our Chinese education that teachers teach us to love others, to help others and to be brave in fighting against the bad guys but forget to teach us to love ourselves. Love the motherland, love the people, yes, this is the embodiment of noble character, but please do a good job of loving yourself first, because your own integrity is the guarantee of "love".

Our Earth is a very beautiful planet. Vast oceans, lofty mountains, and vast plains are all unique to the Earth. However, with the development of industry, the environment we depend on for survival is constantly being destroyed. A series of natural disasters came one after another. Earthquakes, the chief killers in the history of mankind, have cost many people their precious lives. The collapse of houses, landslides, and crumbling of roads are all so frightening and frightening. Earthquakes leave families devastated by the loss of their children, and people who have been through the disaster with palpitations. Earthquakes are a catastrophe for humans and the natural ecology. Tsunami is also a natural disaster that people are afraid of. It makes many people who live at the seaside lose their homes instantly and makes the island countries such as Maldives, which is called "paradise on earth", face a crisis of survival. In the face of natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis, human beings appear to be so small and insignificant. The increase of desertification is also a kind of punishment from the earth to human beings. It is also caused by the plundering of the earth by human beings. The ruthless felling of trees has led to the loss of the natural barrier of forests in the cities, making the wind and sand rampant in the cities without any fear. Our urgent mission is to protect our green home, plant more trees, restore the earth's ecology, and prevent further invasion of sand and wind. Let's take action to protect the earth we live on!

As the saying goes, "You can rely on your parents at home and your friends when you go out." But I have to say, their help is certainly indispensable, but learning to be independent is the most important. Parental love, there is a boundary for that. If a person grows up with clothes on his back and food in his mouth, he is bound to develop a serious dependence, and dependence is a stumbling block to self-esteem and self-confidence. Mr.Banqiao therefore urged his children at the end of his life, "Sweat your own blood, eat your own rice. Do things on your own, rely on heaven and earth and ancestors, are not good men." Today's world is a diverse and advanced one. With the introduction of various machines and tools into the home, life has become simpler and more high-profile, but human capabilities have deteriorated. I once saw a picture of an elderly grandfather carrying a school bag, a plastic bag in one hand, and a thick dictionary in the other, and his grandson holding a lollipop in his hand, walking forward while eating. But when you see this scene, what do you think of? Is this child really happy? No! Absolutely not. What you should be thinking about is his future. When he grows up, even if his career is very successful, but what can he do in his own life? Modern post-90s kids, get out of the shadow of coddling, get out of the "protection" of the "big tree"! Learn to be independent and self-reliant. A better future is only for those who can afford it. Walk out of the shadow of dependence, freeing up a wide sky for you to soar.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.

In the book "American Cinematographer Manual", it focuses on technical details, such as film size, comparing 35mm and anamorphic lenses, and construction of lighting fixtures, etc. The history of each topic, its application, and the specifications of each manufacturer's model are described in great detail. In this book, the author hopes to deconstruct cinematography into several elements from a cinematographer's perspective, attempting to dissect cinematography in a scientific manner, and then connect each element with emotion in order to visualize and concrete the idea and then become a reference for communication between multiple parties.This not only ensures that the intent remains consistent throughout the process, but also allows us to recognize elements that were previously unknown to us and incorporate them into our toolbox. It helps me to control and execute each element from each stage of the film production process separately. It is also expected that this will serve narrative and creation with precise and efficient technology, replacing ambiguous and plausible empirical patterns of production and communication.

Blockbuster is a precious memory for my family, when I was a kid, my father and I would immerse ourselves in rows of iron shelves seeking for films. From then on, I stepped into the world of film. At times, there were several foreign films with no Chinese subtitles, and surprisingly, I could still understand the narrative through visual storytelling. They forced me to focus more on the performances. It was amazing to me that I could feel this emotion despite the screen and cultural barriers between us. Since then, I have been obsessed with visual arts. During my years at National Taiwan University of Arts, I went through various departments of film production, and one position instantly caught my attention. After shooting a film with an ARRI SRIII, I was amazed by how images can translate reality into our imagination, which laid the foundation for my desire to be a cinematographer. I love to play with different textures. During pre production, I always work with the production designer to try different textures of wallpapers, curtains and lampshades. I would also try different bounce materials with my gaffer, from unbleached muslin to custom-dyed fabric. Whenever lens testing is possible, I will test a specific set of lenses with a pre-designed plan based on Mr. Jay Holbens' method. The test will reveal lens characteristics such as contrast, direct or indirect flare, fall off and color reproduction. I hope to make films that will provoke viewers to pause and reflect, especially in this extremely fast-paced modern society. Film making provides me the opportunity to humbly offer more creative content while, at the same time, digging deeper into the perpetual quest of who I am and what I can do for the world

I believe having a religion has several great advantages, take myself as an example. Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.

In the book "American Cinematographer Manual", it focuses on technical details, such as film size, comparing 35mm and anamorphic lenses, and construction of lighting fixtures, etc. The history of each topic, its application, and the specifications of each manufacturer's model are described in great detail. In the book, the author hopes to deconstruct cinematography into several elements from a cinematographer's perspective, attempting to dissect cinematography in a scientific manner, and then connect each element with emotion in order to visualize and concrete the idea and then become a reference for communication between multiple parties.This not only ensures that the intent remains consistent throughout the process, but also allows us to recognize elements that were previously unknown to us and incorporate them into our toolbox. The plan aims to control and execute each element from each stage of the film production process separately. It is also expected that this research will serve narrative and creation with precise and efficient technology, replacing ambiguous and plausible empirical patterns of production and communication. A model for sorting out how to develop and identify elements and how to connect them with aesthetics. Hoping to look for a stable and reliable logic to respond under the ever-changing world.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.

Blockbuster is a precious memory for my family, when I was a kid, my father and I would immerse ourselves in rows of iron shelves seeking for films. From then on, I stepped into the world of film. During my years at National Taiwan University of Arts, I went through various departments of film production, and one position instantly caught my attention. After shooting a film with an ARRI SRIII, I was amazed by how images can translate reality into our imagination, which laid the foundation for my desire to be a cinematographer. I’ve learned a lot from legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins. My personal taste has been enormously influenced by Deakin’s “style”. More precisely, it’s the approach to storytelling— a rather realistic philosophy executed with camera movement, camera height, lens choice, and lighting. Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. I hope to make films that will provoke viewers to pause and reflect, especially in this extremely fast-paced modern society. Filmmaking provides me the opportunity to humbly offer more creative content while, at the same time, digging deeper into the perpetual quest of who I am and what I can do for the world.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.

Blockbuster is a precious memory for my family, when I was a kid, my father and I would immerse ourselves in rows of iron shelves seeking for films. From then on, I stepped into the world of film. At times, there were several foreign films with no Chinese subtitles, and surprisingly, I could still understand the narrative through visual storytelling. They forced me to focus more on the performances. It was amazing to me that I could feel this emotion despite the screen and cultural barriers between us. Since then, I have been obsessed with visual arts. During my years at National Taiwan University of Arts, I went through various departments of film production, and one position instantly caught my attention. After shooting a film with an ARRI SRIII, I was amazed by how images can translate reality into our imagination, which laid the foundation for my desire to be a cinematographer. I’ve learned a lot from legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins. My personal taste has been enormously influenced by Deakin’s “style”. More precisely, it’s the approach to storytelling— a rather realistic philosophy executed with camera movement, camera height, lens choice, and lighting. As a result, I often use bounce light, which I find to be a major but often overlooked source in everyday life. Ambient lighting, or room tone, is also a part I've been practicing lately, and by observing how the sun's path affects the environment of a given space will help me mimic natural light. Furthermore, I operate whenever possible. Because no two performances are exactly the same, moving the camera ever so slightly with the actors allows me to capture the nuances. All of these resonated with the desire to make strong story-driven films, and I’m also intrigued by how the characters would behave under moral pressure, a time to see multiple dimensions of one's character. Another great cinematographer that I have learned a lot from is Steve Yedlin. His website contains numerous articles that aimed to either dispel the fallacies created by modern marketing terms or to clarify misconceptions often accumulated by plausible experience. Above all, he emphasizes that as filmmakers we should thoroughly understand our tools and even build our own if possible. I became increasingly rigorous about my work, and whenever possible, I will conduct well-planned tests to try the looks I’m after before production. Gradually, I learned to form my vague imagination and intention into concrete, understandable language that can faithfully convey the concepts I am after. I love to play with different textures. During pre-production, I always work with the production designer to try different textures of wallpapers, curtains and lampshades. I would also try different bounce materials with my gaffer, from unbleached muslin to custom-dyed fabric. Whenever lens testing is possible, I will test a specific set of lenses with a pre-designed plan based on Mr. Jay Holbens' method. The test will reveal lens characteristics such as contrast, direct or indirect flare, fall off and color reproduction. Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot. At American Film Institute, I hope to make films that will provoke viewers to pause and reflect, especially in this extremely fast-paced modern society. Film making provides me the opportunity to humbly offer more creative content while, at the same time, digging deeper into the perpetual quest of who I am and what I can do for the world.

Blockbuster is a precious memory for my family, when I was a kid, my father and I would immerse ourselves in rows of iron shelves seeking for films. From then on, I stepped into the world of film. At times, there were several foreign films with no Chinese subtitles, and surprisingly, I could still understand the narrative through visual storytelling. They forced me to focus more on the performances. It was amazing to me that I could feel this emotion despite the screen and cultural barriers between us. Since then, I have been obsessed with visual arts. During my years at National Taiwan University of Arts, I went through various departments of film production, and one position instantly caught my attention. After shooting a film with an ARRI SRIII, I was amazed by how images can translate reality into our imagination, which laid the foundation for my desire to be a cinematographer. I’ve learned a lot from legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins. My personal taste has been enormously influenced by Deakin’s “style”. More precisely, it’s the approach to storytelling— a rather realistic philosophy executed with camera movement, camera height, lens choice, and lighting. As a result, I often use bounce light, which I find to be a major but often overlooked source in everyday life. Ambient lighting, or room tone, is also a part I've been practicing lately, and by observing how the sun's path affects the environment of a given space will help me mimic natural light. Furthermore, I operate whenever possible. Because no two performances are exactly the same, moving the camera ever so slightly with the actors allows me to capture the nuances. All of these resonated with the desire to make strong story-driven films, and I’m also intrigued by how the characters would behave under moral pressure, a time to see multiple dimensions of one's character. I hope to make films that will provoke viewers to pause and reflect, especially in this extremely fast-paced modern society. Film making provides me the opportunity to humbly offer more creative content while, at the same time, digging deeper into the perpetual quest of who I am and what I can do for the world.

Technology is changing rapidly, film production methods are also the first to bear the brunt, such as the popular virtual studio in recent years, making the original blue and green screen shooting into a virtual reality. The technology allows a real-time background, so that reflective materials reflect the correct image. Also, the volume not only allows the actors to immerse themselves in the sets, creating an immersive environment, but also allows the creators to have full control of the environment, not limited by the conditions of shooting on location.Technology is constantly innovating, and while creators have more options, they also face the challenge of fully mastering the tools at their disposal.

Blockbuster is a precious memory for my family, when I was a kid, my father and I would immerse ourselves in rows of iron shelves seeking for films. From then on, I stepped into the world of film. At times, there were several foreign films with no Chinese subtitles, and surprisingly, I could still understand the narrative through visual storytelling. They forced me to focus more on the performances. It was amazing to me that I could feel this emotion despite the screen and cultural barriers between us. Since then, I have been obsessed with visual arts. During my years at National Taiwan University of Arts, I went through various departments of film production, and one position instantly caught my attention. After shooting a film with an ARRI SRIII, I was amazed by how images can translate reality into our imagination, which laid the foundation for my desire to be a cinematographer. I love to play with different textures. During pre production, I always work with the production designer to try different textures of wallpapers, curtains and lampshades. I would also try different bounce materials with my gaffer, from unbleached muslin to custom-dyed fabric. Whenever lens testing is possible, I will test a specific set of lenses with a pre-designed plan based on Mr. Jay Holbens' method. The test will reveal lens characteristics such as contrast, direct or indirect flare, fall off and color reproduction.

Blockbuster is a precious memory for my family, when I was a kid, my father and I would immerse ourselves in rows of iron shelves seeking for films. From then on, I stepped into the world of film. Since then, I have been obsessed with visual arts. During my years at National Taiwan University of Arts, I went through various departments of film production, and one position instantly caught my attention. After shooting a film with an ARRI SRIII, I was amazed by how images can translate reality into our imagination, which laid the foundation for my desire to be a cinematographer. I’ve learned a lot from legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins. My personal taste has been enormously influenced by his “style”. More precisely, it’s the approach to storytelling— a rather realistic philosophy executed with camera movement, camera height, lens choice, and lighting. I operate whenever possible. Because no two performances are exactly the same, moving the camera ever so slightly with the actors allows me to capture the nuances. All of these resonated with the desire to make strong story-driven films, and I’m also intrigued by how the characters would behave under moral pressure, a time to see multiple dimensions of one's character. I hope to make films that will provoke viewers to pause and reflect, especially in this extremely fast-paced modern society. Film making provides me the opportunity to humbly offer more creative content while, at the same time, digging deeper into the perpetual quest of who I am and what I can do for the world.

Gautama Buddha, popularly known as the Buddha , was an ascetic, a religious leader and teacher who lived in ancient India. He is regarded as the founder of the world religion of Buddhism. He rediscovered an ancient path to freedom from ignorance, craving and the cycle of rebirth and suffering. His teaching is based on his insight into the arising of suffering or dissatisfaction and its ending—the state called Nirvana. Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.

Blockbuster is a precious memory for my family, when I was a kid, my father and I would immerse ourselves in rows of iron shelves seeking for films. From then on, I stepped into the world of film. At times, there were several foreign films with no Chinese subtitles, and surprisingly, I could still understand the narrative through visual storytelling. They forced me to focus more on the performances. It was amazing to me that I could feel this emotion despite the screen and cultural barriers between us. Since then, I have been obsessed with visual arts. I love to play with different textures. During pre production, I always work with the production designer to try different textures of wallpapers, curtains and lampshades. I would also try different bounce materials with my gaffer, from unbleached muslin to custom-dyed fabric. Whenever lens testing is possible, I will test a specific set of lenses with a pre-designed plan based on Mr. Jay Holbens' method. The test will reveal lens characteristics such as contrast, direct or indirect flare, fall off and color reproduction. I hope to make films that will provoke viewers to pause and reflect, especially in this extremely fast-paced modern society. Filmmaking provides me the opportunity to humbly offer more creative content while, at the same time, digging deeper into the perpetual quest of who I am and what I can do for the world.

I believe that at American Film Institute, I can greatly elevate my skills and vision. Moreover, along with the extremely talented fellows, the synergies we create will be amazing and creative. The connections made at AFI will also benefit career development, as it is rare and fortunate to find people who “clicked” in the industry. I hope to make films that will provoke viewers to pause and reflect, especially in this extremely fast-paced modern society. Film making provides me the opportunity to humbly offer more creative content while, at the same time, digging deeper into the perpetual quest of who I am and what I can do for the world.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on film sets, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.

During my years at National Taiwan University of Arts, I went through various departments of film production, and one position instantly caught my attention. After shooting a film with an ARRI SRIII, I was amazed by how images can translate reality into our imagination, which laid the foundation for my desire to be a cinematographer. I’ve learned a lot from legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins. My personal taste has been enormously influenced by Deakin’s “style”. More precisely, it’s the approach to storytelling— a rather realistic philosophy executed with camera movement, camera height, lens choice, and lighting. As a result, I often use bounce light, which I find to be a major but often overlooked source in everyday life. Ambient lighting, or room tone, is also a part I've been practicing lately, and by observing how the sun's path affects the environment of a given space will help me mimic natural light. Furthermore, I operate whenever possible. Because no two performances are exactly the same, moving the camera ever so slightly with the actors allows me to capture the nuances. All of these resonated with the desire to make strong story-driven films, and I’m also intrigued by how the characters would behave under moral pressure, a time to see multiple dimensions of one's character. Another great cinematographer that I have learned a lot from is Steve Yedlin. His website contains numerous articles that aimed to either dispel the fallacies created by modern marketing terms or to clarify misconceptions often accumulated by plausible experience. Above all, he emphasizes that as filmmakers we should thoroughly understand our tools and even build our own if possible. I became increasingly rigorous about my work, and whenever possible, I will conduct well-planned tests to try the looks I’m after before production. Gradually, I learned to form my vague imagination and intention into concrete, understandable language that can faithfully convey the concepts I am after.

Buddhism has been a big part of my life. About four years ago, I became a Buddhist along with my family. It was a transformational event in my life that changed me fundamentally. The most significant improvement has to do with my temper. Before I became a Buddhist, I would be affected by the careless mistakes on set, not blaming the person who made them, but by always thinking how much better the footage would have been if they hadn't happened. Now, I will try to skip the anger phase and focus solely on the solution. Many times, the results turn out to be unexpectedly better, and sometimes even better than originally planned. For example, there was a student thesis film I shot that takes place on a beach. We were on a tight schedule that day, due to a complicated set up in the afternoon that we wanted to save time for. Unfortunately, the actors were an hour late for the wide shot in the morning, and there was nothing we could do about it. Instead of waiting, I tried to frame the shot differently. Finally, when the actors arrived, the weather also turned from overcast to sunny. That became the most satisfying wide shot I’ve ever shot because of the painterly texture of the sky and carefully lined-up frame. That experience definitely taught me a lot.