Bida Chen

Available to hire

Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Videographer at Harper's BAZAA
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Prepared references prior to the shoot, maintained communication with wardrobe and styling teams, and developed storyboards. Made real-time adjustments during filming and communicated effectively with actors to refine performances. Responded promptly and flexibly to requests and feedback from the brand throughout the production.
Videographer at XTEP
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Adjusted setups in real time during filming and communicated with actors to refine performances. This was a behind-the-scenes video that required close collaboration with the main photographer while supporting their shooting needs. Promptly responded to and adapted to the brand's requests and feedback throughout the production.
Documentary Cinematographer at HangChengShi Magazine
October 1, 2024 - Present
Project: 'Power to go 2024'. Led visual concept development during pre-production (location scouting and style discussions), served as Director of Photography, managed camera and lighting setups, and collaborated with director and editor in post-production to ensure visual consistency. Final piece published on the magazine's official social media.
Screenwriter & Storyboard Artist at Monologue – Sony CineAltaB movie camera test film
January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
Involved in the early stages of conceptualizing the scripts, discussing styles, scouting locations, and art design, and responsible for creating storyboards. Provided input during filming and post-production work.
Director of Photography at Xu Fei - Old Camera (Remix) Music Video
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Involved in the initial stage of conceptualizing scripts, discussing styles, scouting locations, and designing art. Took full control of the visuals during the filming and provided suggestions for visual editing in the post-production phase.
Project Lead at Jiuzhou Chef
May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Promotional Video and E-commerce Food Content. Engaged with clients during pre-production to confirm shooting requirements, assembled the filming team, and supervised members in preparatory work. Served as the key point of communication between on-site filming operations and the client, maintaining continuous coordination throughout the shoot. Maintained regular updates to the client on project progress and collaborated closely with the post-production team to verify requirements, ensuring timely delivery.
Cinematographer at "Home" Easy Home & Doorverse Interior Renovation TV Commercial
January 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Participated in early script conceptualization (style discussions, location scouting) and provided visual reference recommendations. Maintained close communication with the director during filming, guided the lighting team, and ensured the shooting tasks were completed successfully.
Executive Producer at Toyota China · TOYOTA bZ Unique Freedom & Sunac · Adora Town
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Overseeing the financial aspects of the project and building relationships with investors. Leading and managing a team of professionals. Supervising the post-production process.
Producer & Creator at Cybereffic (Beijing) Advertising Co., Ltd.
October 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025
Responsible for the content creation of social media. Provide the required images, videos and text content for the account. Handle all pre-production and post-production work independently for all materials. In addition to creating short video content for the platform’s account, I led end-to-end production of the promotional video for the 'Great Wall Hero 2022' project commissioned by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism.
Executive Producer at Notting Hill – 2022 AW New Collection
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Prepared pre-production, designed lighting and scenes, and created storyboard references. Conducted on-site shooting, directed model movements, and supervised lighting effects. Guided post-production editing, color grading, and controlled the pacing of the video.
Director of Photography at Aimer – Mother's Day Special video 'Today, Listening to Each Other's Voice'
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Conducted site selection, designed lighting and art direction, and created storyboard references during pre-production. Executed on-site filming, directed influencers (non-professional actors), and maintained real-time communication with the director and lighting team. Provided recommendations for post-production editing and color grading, and maintained proactive communication with the editing team.
Cinematographer at Mercedes-Benz Corporate Promotional Video
April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Conducted location scouting and coordinated with venue representatives, collaborated with the director on script discussions to develop the storyboard. Worked with photography and lighting teams to complete tasks efficiently with minimal disruption to employees, and provided visual editing suggestions during post-production.
Content Creator & Livestream Lead at Beijing Yuanli Wine Culture Communication Co., Ltd.
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Responsible for daily short video production (Douyin) and e-commerce photography, as well as managing the evening livestream sessions. Includes ideation, filming, and providing guidance for post-production of all video content; product photography for wines on e-commerce platforms including lighting and scene design; building livestream studio sets, configuring lighting, installing and calibrating equipment, and managing gear inventory.

Education

Master of Animation, Games and Interactivity at RMIT University
March 1, 2026 - December 1, 2027
Bachelor of Cinematography & Production at Communication University Of China
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality