Derek Chang
@derekchang
Film director & cinematographer. Short films, lighting breakdowns, color grading tutorials, and behind-the-scenes of indie productions.
March 21, 2026
Toronto, Canada
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My camera bag breakdown. Every lens, filter, and accessory for run-and-gun shooting.

Film festival submission strategy. Which festivals to target and how to get accepted.

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DaVinci Resolve color grading workflow. My node tree for cinematic looks.

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Behind the scenes of the car chase sequence. How we did it safely with 2 cameras.

Lighting for mood. How color temperature and direction create emotional responses.

The one-take scene we nailed on attempt 14. Watch all the failed takes.

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Drone cinematography regulations and creative techniques for aerial storytelling.

Sound design is half the film. The audio post-production process explained.

Low budget filmmaking hacks. Hollywood quality on an indie budget.

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My journey from YouTube shorts to festival-selected filmmaker. The real timeline.

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Film director & cinematographer. Short films, lighting breakdowns, color grading tutorials, and behind-the-scenes of indie productions.

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