We had the good fortune of connecting with Herbert Zhu and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Herbert, is there a quote or affirmation that’s meaningful to you?

“To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did”. ― José N. Harris.

Most of the time we do things we are familiar or comfortable with, but trying something we never did will push us to another level, or make us even better.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
For wedding films, lighting, color, camera movement, sound and music are the most important parts, but what set me apart from others is the way I move my camera, the sole purpose of camera movements is to reveal or tell something, not just simply move it. I think it was not too hard for me to get where I am today professionally, I don’t push myself too hard, but I constantly make my skill better, thinking about a new idea or a new way to move the camera, I’ll make a note on my phone immediately, otherwise that idea might be gone forever. I’ve learned many things along the way, but the most important one for me is to always try something new, something unique.

We can be the best and the greatest in the world, but if our talent is not directed by love, if our capacity is not framed by love, then we are wasting out time.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would go Big bear lake, perfect place for filming, and also having fun.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Filmmaker and director Brandon Li’s works really inspired me. For wedding films, Fiore Films is my favorite.

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Image Credits
Samuel Hui

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