Ryan Kao

@UCvFer9Lybac1e4fAmtF1XSA - 231K subscribers

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

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Better cinematography with this simple trick

Better cinematography with this simple trick Ryan Kao

10.7K views - 9 months ago

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

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

41K views - 1 year ago

How we shot this Nike Narrative Commercial - Cinematography Breakdown

How we shot this Nike Narrative Commercial - Cinematography Breakdown Ryan Kao

29.6K views - 1 year ago

Surviving the collapse of Los Angeles - a short film

Surviving the collapse of Los Angeles - a short film Ryan Kao

8.9K views - 1 year ago

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

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

18.6K views - 1 year ago

This BUDGET lighting gear from Amazon is INSANE!

This BUDGET lighting gear from Amazon is INSANE! Ryan Kao

237.7K views - 1 year ago

I do this after EVERY shoot grow as a cinematographer

I do this after EVERY shoot grow as a cinematographer Ryan Kao

22K views - 1 year ago

Video Editor? Stop storing your media like this.

Video Editor? Stop storing your media like this. Ryan Kao

20K views - 1 year ago

Make everyday life cinematic filming by yourself

Make everyday life cinematic filming by yourself Ryan Kao

61.3K views - 1 year ago

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

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

23.2K views - 1 year ago

I've been afraid of this for years

I've been afraid of this for years Ryan Kao

9.4K views - 1 year ago

How I created 4 Talking Head Setups in 1 Room

How I created 4 Talking Head Setups in 1 Room Ryan Kao

17.9K views - 2 years ago

Editing my videos on a TV changed my filmmaking…

Editing my videos on a TV changed my filmmaking… Ryan Kao

23.8K views - 2 years ago

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

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

33.7K views - 2 years ago

On Set as a Director / Cinematographer - Behind the Scenes

On Set as a Director / Cinematographer - Behind the Scenes Ryan Kao

27.9K views - 2 years ago

Filmmaking gear that helped me make BETTER videos in 2023

Filmmaking gear that helped me make BETTER videos in 2023 Ryan Kao

51.1K views - 2 years ago

Learn from my MISTAKES shooting my first Short Film

Learn from my MISTAKES shooting my first Short Film Ryan Kao

25.9K views - 2 years ago

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

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

48.5K views - 2 years ago

Practicing Cinematography with Sony's CHEAPEST Mirrorless Camera

Practicing Cinematography with Sony's CHEAPEST Mirrorless Camera Ryan Kao

403.9K views - 2 years ago

5 Pieces of Filmmaking Gear I WISH I bought sooner

5 Pieces of Filmmaking Gear I WISH I bought sooner Ryan Kao

159.3K views - 2 years ago

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

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

28.9K views - 2 years ago

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

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

336.3K views - 2 years ago

The one thing EVERY filmmaker needs to know

The one thing EVERY filmmaker needs to know Ryan Kao

620.2K views - 2 years ago

How I get more clients by going the extra mile

How I get more clients by going the extra mile Ryan Kao

13.3K views - 2 years ago

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

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

8.8K views - 2 years ago

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

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

38.8K views - 2 years ago

My biggest regret as a creator

My biggest regret as a creator Ryan Kao

21.7K views - 2 years ago

This is what Sony Camera Camp is REALLY about

This is what Sony Camera Camp is REALLY about Ryan Kao

7.9K views - 2 years ago

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

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

18.3K views - 2 years ago

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

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

250K views - 3 years ago

Home Office Tour 2023 - My New Dream Creative Space

Home Office Tour 2023 - My New Dream Creative Space Ryan Kao

61.3K views - 3 years ago

I almost destroyed my passion - Here's how to keep yours

I almost destroyed my passion - Here's how to keep yours Ryan Kao

27.2K views - 3 years ago

Filmmaking Gear that made me MORE MONEY in 2022

Filmmaking Gear that made me MORE MONEY in 2022 Ryan Kao

150.4K views - 3 years ago

The DJI Avata ROCKS… but let’s be honest

The DJI Avata ROCKS… but let’s be honest Ryan Kao

178.4K views - 3 years ago

The reason I'm moving on...

The reason I'm moving on... Ryan Kao

14.8K views - 3 years ago

You're practicing filmmaking the WRONG way

You're practicing filmmaking the WRONG way Ryan Kao

275.4K views - 3 years ago

I bought a REAL Cinema Camera... Was it worth it?

I bought a REAL Cinema Camera... Was it worth it? Ryan Kao

200.7K views - 3 years ago

I’m done being a YouTuber

I’m done being a YouTuber Ryan Kao

39.3K views - 3 years ago

My Favorite Tool for Content Creation as a Freelance Filmmaker

My Favorite Tool for Content Creation as a Freelance Filmmaker Ryan Kao

12.1K views - 3 years ago

Sony has a Secret TINY Budget Cinema Camera?!

Sony has a Secret TINY Budget Cinema Camera?! Ryan Kao

100.1K views - 3 years ago

This Underrated Sony Lens is INCREDIBLE

This Underrated Sony Lens is INCREDIBLE Ryan Kao

110.1K views - 4 years ago

The Best External SSD for Content Creators

The Best External SSD for Content Creators Ryan Kao

135.6K views - 4 years ago

A huge mistake you’re making as a creator

A huge mistake you’re making as a creator Ryan Kao

13.4K views - 4 years ago

Instagram Made EASY - Creating 7 Days of Content in 24 Hours

Instagram Made EASY - Creating 7 Days of Content in 24 Hours Ryan Kao

68.8K views - 4 years ago

Sony A7S III: Can it be a REAL cinema camera?

Sony A7S III: Can it be a REAL cinema camera? Ryan Kao

171.3K views - 4 years ago

Throwing my PC off the balcony thanks to the M1 Max MacBook Pro?

Throwing my PC off the balcony thanks to the M1 Max MacBook Pro? Ryan Kao

16.6K views - 4 years ago

How this journaling method will actually make your life easier

How this journaling method will actually make your life easier Ryan Kao

31.2K views - 4 years ago

Filmmaking gear that helped me make BETTER videos in 2021

Filmmaking gear that helped me make BETTER videos in 2021 Ryan Kao

61.6K views - 4 years ago

So you want to be a YouTuber? 5 years later...

So you want to be a YouTuber? 5 years later... Ryan Kao

25.4K views - 4 years ago

a REAL day in the life as a freelance filmmaker

a REAL day in the life as a freelance filmmaker Ryan Kao

121.9K views - 4 years ago

Will the 16” M1 Max Macbook be a mistake?!

Will the 16” M1 Max Macbook be a mistake?! Ryan Kao

11K views - 4 years ago

Stop being satisfied

Stop being satisfied Ryan Kao

9.8K views - 4 years ago

How I Created a Film for Prada - Lighting / Gear / Sound Design

How I Created a Film for Prada - Lighting / Gear / Sound Design Ryan Kao

17.9K views - 4 years ago

a Cinematic Fragrance Film for Prada - Shot on RED Komodo

a Cinematic Fragrance Film for Prada - Shot on RED Komodo Ryan Kao

19.9K views - 4 years ago

Shooting a Cinematic Fragrance Film for Prada

Shooting a Cinematic Fragrance Film for Prada Ryan Kao

28.7K views - 4 years ago

This ONE habit changed everything for me

This ONE habit changed everything for me Ryan Kao

21.8K views - 4 years ago

Stop waiting for the right time

Stop waiting for the right time Ryan Kao

92.4K views - 4 years ago

a day in the life of a YouTuber

a day in the life of a YouTuber Ryan Kao

13.5K views - 4 years ago

Enjoy it while it lasts…

Enjoy it while it lasts… Ryan Kao

11.2K views - 4 years ago

Why you SHOULD shoot in 30fps!!

Why you SHOULD shoot in 30fps!! Ryan Kao

493.6K views - 4 years ago