“As a cinematographer, my job is… to serve the director’s vision. Period“
Name: Lin Youwei Eric (林犹伟)
Location: Based in Singapore
Contact: +65- 91995858
Email: eric@stworkshop.com, stworkshop@gmail.com
FREELANCE CINEMATOGRAPHER
For the last 13 years, my work scope as a cinematographer includes documentary, narrative film, commercials, corporate, TV and live event coverage.
Highlights:
- B Camera Operator/2nd Steadicam: “The Kitchen Musical” 13 Episodes, AXN 2011 – The Group Entertainment
- Cinematographer: “True Passion – Martin Yan” Singapore/Australia, 10 Episodes – Asian Food Channel 2011
- Assistant Stereographer : “Bait 3D” – Widescreen Media/Black Magic Design (RED-MX), 2011-12/Feature film
- Cinematographer for “Almost Famous (Ep1)- Close-up for the Kathoey” Best Social Awareness Program- Highly Commended (Asian Television Awards 2010)
- HD Cinematography (CineAlta) workshop teaching staff at Asian Film Academy (Pusan International Film Festival 2008)
- One of 24 filmmakers selected from across Asia for Asian Film Academy 2007 in-conjunction with the 12th Pusan International Film Festival
- Cinematographer for “Paradise Asia” (Vietnam&Bali)- HD documentary on resort architecture, Channel News Asia International, 2007/08
- Lighting Director: “Smell of Rain” – local independent feature film in 2006
- Lighting Director: “Truth Be Told” – local independent feature film in 2006
- 2nd unit Cameraman for “Brat Camp China” – documentary (social), National Geographic Asia . 1 month shoot in Szechuan province, China. (DV) in 2005
AWARDS:
- 2005: “Best of Show” & “Best Direction” Canon DVFEST in the Heartlands (Singapore) for “Who Say I Can’t Play!” – short film. Credit: Director/Producer, Cinematographer
- 2005: “Singapore Crowbar Awards ( Local TVC Bronze)” for “Scholl” – TVC (16mm). Credit: Cinematographer
- 2004: Special Award for “Innovation in Communication” Porsche International Student Advertising Film Competition (Berlin, Germany) & “Singapore Crowbar Awards ( Local TVC Silver)” for “Red Fur Dog” – TVC (16mm). Credit: Cinematographer
- 2002: “Crystal Award of Excellence” Communicator Awards international corporate video competition (Texas. USA) for “TMSI: Marine Science R&D and Education”- corporate video for Tropical Marine Science Institute. Credit: Cinematographer
- 2000: “Best-in Country prize for Apple Computer’s (Asia) Magic of Hollywood” short video contest for “Docent” – about zoo volunteers. Credit: Producer/Director, Cameraman & Editor
Camera formats/models experience:
• 35mm film – Arriflex BL-2 (loader, camera operator, Cam Assistant)
• 16mm film – Arriflex SR-3, SR-2 (loader, camera operator, Cam Assistant)
• RED ONE MX, Sony F3, Panasonic AF102
• HDCAM – Sony CineAlta F900R/F900, HDW730
• XDCAM – Sony CineAlta EX1. EX3
• DVCProHD – Panasonic Varicam AJ-HDC27F, HPX172/HVX202 (with Letus Extreme)
• DVCPro50 – Panasonic AJ-SDX900
• HDV – Sony HVR-Z1 (with P+S Technik Mini 35)
• Digibeta – Sony DVW790, W700
• DVCAM – Sony DSR-200AP, DSR-500, DSR135P
• DVMini – Canon XL2, GL1, Panasonic DVX-102E, Sony PD-150, VX2000
• BetacamSP – Sony DXC-D30P, DXC-637P
• Lipstick cam – Toshiba IK-TU48P
• DSLR – CANON 5Dmk2, 7D
STEADICAM rig (or similar) used:
• TIFFEN STEADICAM: Ultra (with SDX900), Clipper, Archer (with Betacam, XDCAM), Provid (with Digibeta DVW790) , Flyer (with XL2)
• ABC- HandyMan G-Force PRO (with DVX102)
• DV Multirig from (www.dvmultirig.com)
Lighting experience:
• drama
• documentary
• corporate
• event
• studio
• green/blue screen
Post-production experience:
Linear
- S-VHS editing suite ( JVC, Editing Control unit RM-G860E and Y/C Digital Effects Generator KM-D600E)
- BetacamSP editing suite
(Grass Valley Group, Production Switching System110)
Non-Linear
- Final Cut Pro
- Premiere, RexEdit (on Canopus DVRex & Pinnacles DV500 NLE)
- Edit (Discreet Logic)
Color correction
- Final Cut Pro
OTHER SKILLS
- Driving Licenses: Class 3, 2A
- Languages: Spoken: English, Chinese and many Chinese dialects
- Written: English & Chinese
- NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver
- RYA/BSAS Provisional Level 1 Open Sea Certificate
- Kayaking Proficiency Personal Skill STAR Award
- Bronze Medallion & CPR (Life Saving)
- Standard 1st Aid Certificate (Singapore Red Cross)
- Level 2 Sport Climbing Certificate (Singapore Mountaineering Federation)
- Abseiling Instructor Certificate, Level 2 (Wilderness Associates/P.A)
- Mountains climbed- Kenya(5199m), Kota Kinabalu(4095m), Tahan(2187m)
EDUCATION:
2003-2005
Ngee Ann Polytechnic: Advance Diploma in Film Production (Cinematography) – MDA Media Education Award recipient
2000-2001
Temasek Polytechnic: Specialist Diploma in Multimedia Design
1990-1993
Singapore Polytechnic: Diploma in Electronics &Communication Engineering
INDUSTRY TRAINING:
- 3D Stereography Production Masterclass
Singapore Media Academy (by Geoff Boyle, Barry Braverman & Lucas Wilson) – 2010 June 11-12
- Certificate in The Steadicam Workshop
The International Film & Television Workshops, Rockport, Maine USA – 2007 June 24-30
- CineAlta Digital Cinematography Workshop
The Santa Fe HD Workshop (Senior Instr. George Palmer) Sony Singapore – 2006
- Cinematography workshops at “Camerimage, International Film Festival of the Art in Cinematography”, Poland, 2003
- Certificate in Basic Film Cinematography
The International Film & Television Workshops, Rockport, Maine USA. – 2001 July 15-21
- Certificate in 16mm film camera
The International Film & Television Workshops, Rockport, Maine USA – 2001 July 22-28
- Certificate in Documentary Camera techniques
The International Film & Television Workshops, Rockport, Maine USA – 2001 July 8-14
- Advanced Audio Production for Media & Multimedia
Nanyang Technological University – 2000 May
- Mpeg Video Compression & Digital Video Broadcasting
Singapore Polytechnic – 2000 April
- Certificate in Lighting Techniques (TV Studio & Outdoor)
Television Corporation of Singapore – 1999 Dec
- Basic Photography B&W/Darkroom technique
The Photographic Society of Singapore – 1997
CAREER HISTORY:
Jun03-NOW
Self-employed: Cinematographer, Producer/Director, Photographer
Jan98-Jun03
Centre for Instructional Technology (NUS): Videographer (Technical Officer) :
- corporate, educational and event coverage video projects :
- Primary role – lighting cameraman
- Secondary role – editor, producer
- provide basic training in video production to students & staff
- technical facilitator for video conferencing and webcast events (E.g NUS Convocation 1999 Webcast, Singapore-MIT Alliance program)
Oct97-Jan98
Self-employed: Freelance Videographer:
- assistant cameraman for corporate video shoot
- wedding video cameraman/photographer
May97-Oct97
MacShop Pte Ltd (Multimedia Worx) : Multimedia Project Executive :
- sales and coordinate multimedia projects
- assists in video production
Nov96-Mar97
Outdoor Consultants Pte Ltd: Program Coordinator/leader
- coordinate sales, marketing and administrative functions of outdoor training programs
- Plan and facilitate training programs for schools. Occasionally perform trainer role
Jun93-Oct96
Singapore Armed Forces: CDO Trainer (Regular service- 1 yr)
- conduct and supervise physical & combat training of recruits
- Section Commander (N.S- 2yrs 4 mths)
