Experience

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  Phoenix TV

  • Principal Programme Director

    • Nov 2000 - Jul 2019

    • Directs live television productions and pre-taped from the control room by managing production crew, technical crew and news anchors, made up of 20+ team members.• Handle daily panel technical operations, edit documentaries, and ensure visual and audio qualities for 24-hour live news, breaking news, live talk shows, special live programmes such as "National Leaders Meeting Live," "Presidential Election Live," "Civil-Military Parade of National Day Live," etc., weather forecast and feature programmes.• Prepare and examine all news segments by playout (Dayang System), captions (Maestro CG, XCG), still store, OTS and virtual set graphics before broadcast.• On an annual basis, design, organize, manage, budget and produce on site live broadcasting of overseas event "Boao Forum for Asia," "APEC Economic Leader's Meeting," "BRICS Summit," "Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation," etc. inclu. preparation of backdrop design and oversight of media equipment.• Gives direction and coaches presenters, content providers, assistants and other crew members; monitor news broadcasts and be on hand to solve problems as needed.• Oversees and manages work roster and schedules for 30+ team members.• Manages HK$70000+ budget and ensures efficient use of resources• Recipient of "Best News Programme Director" Award in 2013.

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  WELLFIT PRODUCTIONS LIMITED

  • Hong Kong

  • Assistant Producer

    • Mar 2000 - Jun 2000
    • Hong Kong

    • Responsible for andylau.com video production, webcasting, video pre-production planning, coordination and development.• Attended in DV camera video shooting, producing and non-linear video editing behind-the-scene, interviews, making-of and seasonal greetings.• Assisted with production of events, roadshows and function shows; coordinated rundowns and handled facilities bookings.

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  TVB (Television Broadcasts Limited)

  • Hong Kong

  • Production Assistant

    • Dec 1998 - Oct 1999
    • Hong Kong

    • Assisted in live entertainment variety shows such as "Miss Hong Kong Pageant," "Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation" and“Charity Shows," local and overseas shootings of music video and travel TV series, inclu. pre-production and post-production work. e.g. dubbing and editing.• Coordinated bookings for transportation of cast and crew members at each given time.• Prepared rundowns, coordinated bookings for artistes, wardrobe and make-up.

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  ANIMATION SERVICES (HK) LIMITED

  • Hong Kong

  • Digital Production Operator (Animation)

    • Mar 1998 - Jun 1998
    • Hong Kong

    • Designed and created variety of 2-D cartoon characters, props, effects and backgrounds for clients. • Worked on animation color model making, compositing and outputting. • Coordinated and produced animation of Chinese Traditional Story for educational programmes.