Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Portfolio Website
Awards
Campus Practice
Timeline
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Hanxuan (Neko) Chen

Hanxuan (Neko) Chen

Summary

Hanxuan Neko Chen is a photographer, filmmaker, producer and art designer based in Sydney/Shanghai.

Born and raised in Shanghai, graduated from Shanghai University of Engineering Science, majoring in photography. Studying for a Master of Moving Image degree at the University of Sydney.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Film Producer, Photography Post-production

HATODM
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew.
  • Improved productivity initiatives by effectively managing budgets and accounts and coordinating itinerary and schedules.
  • Designed programming and created content to drive brand and marketing messaging in accordance with brand strategies.
  • post-retouching of the photography of products of the brand

Sports Photography Collaborating Photographer

"Rampage" American Flag Football Club
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.

Sports Photography Collaborating Photographer

"FreestBees" Frisbee Club
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.

Stage Photographer

Shanghai Kai Sheng Culture Communication Studio
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Responsible for on-site photography and retouching for concerts and salon events.
  • Responsible for photography and post-production editing for concerts and salon events.
  • Responsible for the design, shooting, post-production and output of short music films.

Camera Assistant

Shanghai Koyo Design & Consulting Co.
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Cleaned, packed and stored camera equipment to prepare for next-day use.
  • Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.

Cinematographer

Mengfu (Shanghai) Education Technology Co.
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Record and retouch photos and images of students' daily class activities.
  • Responsible for the shooting of students' portfolios (interviews/product photography)
  • Responsible for the shooting of daily activities and meetings of the company
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.

Marketing and Sales Intern(exhibition)

FujiFilm China
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Interacted with customers in-person to provide information.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Addressed customer queries and complaints with prompt and professional responses.
  • Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability, and pricing.

Education

Master of Arts - Master of Moving Image

The University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
10.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Shanghai University of Engineering Science
Shanghai
06.2022

Skills

  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Photoshop,

    Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign

  • Film Post-Production
  • Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects,

    Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve,

Portfolio Website

https://nekohanxuanchen.myportfolio.com/

Awards

  • 2021 World Cities Day Shikumen Urban Renewal Forum "Shikumen and the Red Secret" Photography Exhibition Participating Photographers (Illustration of "Chinese Literature" by Shanghai Writers' Association, Photographs collected in Shanghai Huangpu District Archives)
  • "100 Photographers Shoot 100 Years" Shikumen and Red Secret Photography Competition Third Prize
  • Third Prize2020 Internet Culture Festival for University Students Excellent Prize in China, Second Prize in Shanghai.
  • 2019 "Knowing and Doing Cup" Social Practice Programme for Shanghai University Students Third Prize.
  • Youth Photography Network 3rd Youth Photography Competition Outstanding Work Award.
  • 2019 Minhang District Neighbourhood Centre "Creating Lessons" Competition Outstanding Lessons (Junior Certificate in Curriculum Designer, awarded by the Centre for the Development and Training of Senior Managers of East China Normal University.)

Campus Practice

  • Manager of the New Media Committee of the Student Union of the School of Art and Design in Shanghai University of Engineering Science(Operate community, official account, publish college-related information)
  • Manager of Journalist Committee of the Student Union of the School of Art and Design in Shanghai University of Engineering Science(Responsible for photography and filming of meetings, events and press releases)
  • Member of the First Permanent Representatives Committee of the Student Union of the School of Art and Design in Shanghai University of Engineering Science
  • Captain of the badminton team of the School of Art and Design in Shanghai University of Engineering Science (Responsible for the daily training of the college badminton team)

Timeline

Film Producer, Photography Post-production

HATODM
02.2023 - 06.2023

Sports Photography Collaborating Photographer

"Rampage" American Flag Football Club
06.2022 - 02.2023

Stage Photographer

Shanghai Kai Sheng Culture Communication Studio
06.2022 - 02.2023

Sports Photography Collaborating Photographer

"FreestBees" Frisbee Club
06.2022 - 02.2023

Camera Assistant

Shanghai Koyo Design & Consulting Co.
07.2021 - 07.2022

Cinematographer

Mengfu (Shanghai) Education Technology Co.
06.2020 - 09.2020

Marketing and Sales Intern(exhibition)

FujiFilm China
06.2019 - 06.2020

Master of Arts - Master of Moving Image

The University of Sydney

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Shanghai University of Engineering Science
Hanxuan (Neko) Chen