I’m a freelance camera assistant/camera operator with 4 years of experience working with production houses and clients such as Oak 3 Films, Gorental, and OneDash22. My work covers camera operation, assisting the DP, camera rigging/building, focus pulling, and editing social reels and video projects.

Lew Huai Zhi

I’m a freelance camera assistant/camera operator with 4 years of experience working with production houses and clients such as Oak 3 Films, Gorental, and OneDash22. My work covers camera operation, assisting the DP, camera rigging/building, focus pulling, and editing social reels and video projects.

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I’m a freelance camera assistant/camera operator with 4 years of experience working with production houses and clients such as Oak 3 Films, Gorental, and OneDash22. My work covers camera operation, assisting the DP, camera rigging/building, focus pulling, and editing social reels and video projects.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

1st Assistant Camera at Infidow Pictures (Freelance)
October 1, 2025 - Present
Supported the production as 1st Assistant Camera, including camera building/rigging with responsibility for maintaining neat, organized setups for DP operation and equipment organization for rentals.
Cinematographer (Intern) at True Color Media (Intern)
April 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Directed, shot, and edited a campaign video. Discussed with client what they wanted to achieve and produced content accordingly.
Videographer at Purely Adoptions (Freelance video work)
February 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Shot three short documentaries for Purely Adoptions for their Easter fundraising videos. Focused on production planning and reliable delivery for edit-ready footage.
Camera Operator at OneDash22 (Freelance)
February 1, 2024 - Present
Worked as a freelance camera operator for production needs, including camera operation and supporting shoot execution.
Camera Operator / Editor at Gorental (Freelance)
January 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Provided camera operation and editing support. Built and rigged camera setups while ensuring equipment is neat and organized for DP operation. Organized the camera department’s rental equipment (including items prepared for checkout/returns) and supported social media content shoots in coordination with the marketing head.
Camera Operator / Editor at Hilti EBC campaign (Purely Adoptions)
September 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Captured and edited campaign fundraising content. Shot and edited video materials for fundraising and adoption-related storytelling.
Co-Producer / Music Video Cinematographer at 周思娜 music video
November 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Co-produced a music video. Planned and shot the project and advised the director on what was feasible and likely to work best for the music video.
Camera Operator (2nd role on shoots) / Housekeeping (Camera Department) at Camera rental house (Housekeeping & production support)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Housekept the rental house with a focus on the camera department: managing rentals checkout/returns and maintaining equipment readiness. On shoots, acted as 2nd Assistant Camera by slating, supporting the DP with required items, and ensuring camera department needs were met. Also supported social media shoots as camera operator and editor for TCM and Gorental.

Education

Diploma in Film Sound and Video at NgEE Ann Polytechnic (School of Film and Media Studies)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Cinematography / Video Production (coursework) at Nitec in Video Production, Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

GPA 3.60 / 4.00 (NgEE Ann Polytechnic)
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2026
GPA 3.75 (ITE)
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization