2010 Demo Reel

Mu-Ming Tsai 2010 Demo Reel from Mu-Ming Tsai on Vimeo.

Demo Reel I edited for myself just recently. I really wanted to try to do something with a rapid editing style, playing with clip speed retiming, jump cuts and pacing.

The real challenge was how to present myself, and what clips to pick. I forced myself to edit to a 1:20 track, because I didn't want the reel to be to long, I wanted it quick and to the point. It felt really meaningful to put everything together because it was like a small retrospect of my work. Looking back at what I've learned and the talented people I've worked with there's still a long way to go. What I really want to try now is probably something along the lines of a thriller or Documentary. Stay tuned for more work!

Chinese vs. Taiwanese teaser

Chinese vs. Taiwanese Teaser from Mu-Ming Tsai on Vimeo.

A documentary that I'm currently working on.

Honda Civic spec commercial

Honda Civic spec commercial from Mu-Ming Tsai on Vimeo.

A Spec Honda Civic commercial I did. Honestly, it was my love letter to Honda and my beloved Civic. A note from my classmates whom I screened the commercial too was that I was fetishizing the car, which I took as a compliment. I think maybe its from my love of industrial design that I really look at the details of my surrounding objects; which is good for making a commercial because it's all about making stuff look sexy and desirable. Although I love narrative filmmaking, I'd love to be a commercial director. I believe although it's really about selling the product, but at the same time how to put your personal soul into the beauty of piece.

Makeup Artist Showreel for Civa Chen

Civa Chen - Makeup Artist from Mu-Ming Tsai on Vimeo.

My long time friend Civa who I've known for 15 years is currently a freelance makeup artist. Alvina, the still photographer in this shoot came up with the idea to do a promo reel for her. This was the first time I shot a short documentary promo; the idea was to incorporate still photography, make up and modeling in the shoot. Usually I do narrative shoots with designed lights, this time I wanted to challenge myself to run-and-gun shooting with minimal preplanning. Plus, I have zero knowledge in makeup and the process, so I had to capture moments that I thought were interesting as an audience, and edit it with voiceover so that it's concise and to the point. The results were satisfactory and Civa loved the final product. Another happy client!

Cinepod promotion - tv commercial

Cinepod promo 1 from Mu-Ming Tsai on Vimeo.

Promo 1 for Cinepod.

Short opening for Cinepod's intro

Short opening for Roger's intro from Mu-Ming Tsai on Vimeo.

Short opening for Roger's intro.

Cinepod Promo v2

Cinepod Promo 2 from Mu-Ming Tsai on Vimeo.

Promo 2 for Cinepod.