Ryan Kao
Director of photography and video editor based in Los Angeles.
Let's work together - [email protected]

Better cinematography with this simple trick

These “BUDGET” Cinema Lenses are GREAT... but let's be honest

How we shot this Nike Narrative Commercial - Cinematography Breakdown

Surviving the collapse of Los Angeles - a short film

We shot a Wes Anderson inspired film on a BUDGET - Behind the scenes

This BUDGET lighting gear from Amazon is INSANE!

I do this after EVERY shoot grow as a cinematographer

Video Editor? Stop storing your media like this.

Make everyday life cinematic filming by yourself

a REAL day in the life of a freelance filmmaker - 2024

I've been afraid of this for years

How I created 4 Talking Head Setups in 1 Room

Editing my videos on a TV changed my filmmaking…

Filmmaking “Success” isn’t what I thought it’d be

On Set as a Director / Cinematographer - Behind the Scenes

Filmmaking gear that helped me make BETTER videos in 2023

Learn from my MISTAKES shooting my first Short Film

‘Carousel’ - Netflix Quality Short Film shot on Sony ZV-E1

Practicing Cinematography with Sony's CHEAPEST Mirrorless Camera

5 Pieces of Filmmaking Gear I WISH I bought sooner

How I found my style as a filmmaker (and how you can too)

We shot a Netflix quality film on the Sony ZV-E1 - Behind the scenes

The one thing EVERY filmmaker needs to know

How I get more clients by going the extra mile

Why I moved to LA… it’s time to come clean

Is the DJI Ronin 4D ACTUALLY a REAL Cinema Camera?

My biggest regret as a creator

This is what Sony Camera Camp is REALLY about

Filming a Documentary in 7 Continents in 7 Days - Here’s what I learned

I shot with "BUDGET" Cinema Lenses for 1 year - Here's what happened