To enrich students’ extracurricular life and enhance their visual expression skills, Moon Chun Memorial College, University of Macau organized a ten-session “Photography and Videography” interest group from 2^nd September to 25^th November, 2025. It attracted students from various disciplines, with participants having different levels of photography experience. Through systematic learning, they mastered core skills in shooting and editing. The group content covered practical techniques such as composition, lighting, post-production editing, and short video production, laying a solid foundation for future microfilm projects and event documentation at the College.

The interest group was led by instructor Aiden Ng, who has extensive industry experience. Under his professional guidance, group members gradually improved their shooting and editing skills through outdoor photography tasks in each session. Group projects included “Telling a Story with Three Photos” and creating a MV video clip, which were shared and discussed during a showcase event. Throughout the learning process, participants not only enhanced their visual creation techniques but also experienced the joy of documenting life and conveying stories through practice.

To recognize active participation, members with an attendance rate of 80% or above received certificates of participation presented by College Master, Prof. Kwok-cheung Cheung, further affirming their efforts and achievements. MCM College will continue to organize diverse interest-based activities in the future, encouraging students to explore creativity and develop interdisciplinary skills.

Text: Celina Wang

“I really enjoyed joining this interest group. I learned many shooting techniques and methods, and also made a lot of friends. The most memorable part for me was filming the final MV. It was my first time acting as a director, the process was fun, and I gained so much from it.” — Parker Yang

“I had learned photography before, but never tried videography. My initial goal in joining this interest group was to further improve my photography skills. Looking back, with the company of classmates and a relaxed, fun atmosphere, I was able to handle video shooting confidently even though it was new to me. Now I have a deeper understanding of video shooting and editing, and I’ve realized how important communication with actors is during filming.” — River Wu

“Through this interest group, I learned more about camera settings, such as adjusting white balance and aperture, and also mastered basic editing and post-production. During the practical filming of college events, I applied what I learned to find suitable positions and angles, and practiced quick composition and candid shots. Collaborating with my group members to plan each shooting task gave me unforgettable and enjoyable memories.” — Stacy Wang