I'm Marco Chan, a Birmingham-based videographer with hands-on experience as a 1st and 2nd Assistant Camera on narrative shorts and commercials. I'm currently a Technical Associate in a college equipment rental department, where I help students book and return gear and ensure everything is tested and safe. I'm looking to bring my technical storytelling skills into the digital marketing industry, creating compelling video content that engages audiences and supports brand goals. I collaborate across ARRI, Blackmagic, and Sony cameras and have a background in sound design and music composition. I hold a Full UK Driving Licence and a UK CAA Drone Flyer ID, and I speak English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. I love mentoring teams and delivering efficient workflows from capture to delivery, and I'm excited to contribute to marketing campaigns and content strategies.

Marco Chan

I'm Marco Chan, a Birmingham-based videographer with hands-on experience as a 1st and 2nd Assistant Camera on narrative shorts and commercials. I'm currently a Technical Associate in a college equipment rental department, where I help students book and return gear and ensure everything is tested and safe. I'm looking to bring my technical storytelling skills into the digital marketing industry, creating compelling video content that engages audiences and supports brand goals. I collaborate across ARRI, Blackmagic, and Sony cameras and have a background in sound design and music composition. I hold a Full UK Driving Licence and a UK CAA Drone Flyer ID, and I speak English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. I love mentoring teams and delivering efficient workflows from capture to delivery, and I'm excited to contribute to marketing campaigns and content strategies.

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I’m Marco Chan, a Birmingham-based videographer with hands-on experience as a 1st and 2nd Assistant Camera on narrative shorts and commercials. I’m currently a Technical Associate in a college equipment rental department, where I help students book and return gear and ensure everything is tested and safe. I’m looking to bring my technical storytelling skills into the digital marketing industry, creating compelling video content that engages audiences and supports brand goals.

I collaborate across ARRI, Blackmagic, and Sony cameras and have a background in sound design and music composition. I hold a Full UK Driving Licence and a UK CAA Drone Flyer ID, and I speak English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. I love mentoring teams and delivering efficient workflows from capture to delivery, and I’m excited to contribute to marketing campaigns and content strategies.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Creator at Birmingham City University
January 1, 2026 - Present
Reported to the university’s marketing team and created short-form content for official TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube pages. Brainstormed ideas based on current trends and pitched to the marketing team, protecting brand identity. Managed camera equipment and accessories during shoots, ensuring systems were configured correctly and ready for recording.
Videographer at LUX Vision Production LTD
May 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Supported video production on a podcast recording and promotional event for artist Joshua Baraka, assisting with camera setup, media handling, and production workflow. Managed camera equipment and accessories during shoots, ensuring systems were configured correctly and ready for recording. Handled media cards and data organisation during production, aiding with basic DIT-style workflow and footage management. Assisted a production team on wedding videography coverage, maintaining equipment readiness and supporting the filming process in a live event environment.
Technical Associate at Birmingham City University
November 1, 2024 - Present
Provide technical support and maintenance within the Film, Media and Photography equipment rental department. Primary point of contact for students’ daily equipment bookings and returns. Inspect, test, and maintain cameras, lenses, lighting, audio equipment, and accessories to ensure operational quality and safety. Support hardware updates and onboarding of newly arrived equipment. Deliver advanced technical guidance on equipment usage, cinematography, and production workflows.
Sound Designer/ Music Composer at Birmingham (Freelance)
March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Designed, edited, and mixed sound for short films and media projects, including dialogue cleanup, sound effects and music integration. Composed original music for film projects, trailers and commercials, delivering stems and final mixes to support post-production workflows. Worked with DAWs and audio tools to manage multi-track sessions and deliverables to specification. Work recognised at film festivals, including awards for sound design and original score.

Education

BSc (Hons) Digital Film Production at Birmingham City University
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

Health & Safety (Studio & Equipment Handling)
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026
Manual Handling & Safe Equipment Lifting
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026
Ladder training
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026
Ask for Angela
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026
WAVE
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services