RITA (Jui-Ting) TSAO
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
I am a filmmaker from Taipei, Taiwan. I am currently completing my MFA in Cinematography emphasis at Loyola Marymount University while simultaneously working on a variety of
filming opportunities.
I have cultivated a global perspective through my experiences studying and working in producing department in Taiwan, crewing in England, and America while gaining in-depth knowledge of different working cultures and creativity styles.
My extensive and diverse filming and learning endeavors have enriched my aesthetic insight, serving as a continual source of inspiration for my creative pursuits in the world of cinema.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Intern
LA Weekly Asia
Los Angeles, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Assisting LA Weekly Asia on the planning and execution of filming and editing of videos for company's social media platform such as Youtube, Facebook and Instagram.
- Filming interviews with influencers and actors from top streaming shows on a variety of streaming platforms such as Elizabeth Yu from Avatar: The Last Airbender in Feb 2024.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
LOS ANGELES, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Assisting Cinematographer, Prof. Amy Vincent ASC in communication with film industry affiliates and maintaining organizational skills. Supervisor and mentor: Amy Vincent ASC.
- Communicating with Panavision, Sony, Keslow, and MBS Outpost...etc. on tasks in relation to students field trips.
Lighting and Grip Department Graduate Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
LOS ANGELES, CA
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintaining lighting and grip equipment, organizing equipment orders, and troubleshooting issues.
- Provided assistance in assembling lighting and grip packages with extensive lighting and grip knowledge.
Cinematography Teaching Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
LOS ANGELES, California
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisting undergraduate students with help on learning cinematography skills and teaching specific course-related lab sessions.
- Assisting Cinematography Professors, Prof. Sandy Stenzel (Cinematographer) and Prof. David Parrish (Cinematographer/ Camera Operator, SOC) with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
Part Time Photographic Equipment & Supplies Rental Store Staff
Mirager
Taipei, Taiwan
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Maintaining quality control of camera and lighting equipment, troubleshooting issues, and providing excellent customer service.
Education
Master of Arts - Film And Television Production
Loyola Marymount University
true05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Film, Television And Digital Production
Bath Spa University
Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom06-2020
Skills
- Future Filming Planning, Location Scouting, and Cast and Crew Hiring and Directing
- Excellent Video Editing, Camera Operation, and Story Development skills
- Strong Creative Vision and Shot and Scene Planning
- Excellent Adaptability, analytical, communication, Problem-Solving Critical, Thinking and Time Management skills
Software:
- Proficient in both Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, etc), Mac (Pages, Numbers and Keynote, etc) and Google Apps Business Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc)
- In-depth knowledge and experienced of Adobe Systems such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Lightroom; Avid System Avid Media Composer and Pro Tool; and DaVinci Resolve (Certificate - DaVinci Resolve 15: Certified End User) Knowledge of Adobe After Effects
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Video Intern
LA Weekly Asia
02.2024 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
08.2023 - Current
Lighting and Grip Department Graduate Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
09.2022 - 08.2023
Cinematography Teaching Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
09.2021 - 05.2022
Part Time Photographic Equipment & Supplies Rental Store Staff
Mirager
06.2019 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Film And Television Production
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts - Film, Television And Digital Production
Bath Spa University
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