NG Hon-lam (1949~2022)
Areas of Expertise
- Colour Management Technology for Digital Imaging;
- Graphic Arts Prepress and Digital Printing;
- Digital Fine Art Reproduction and Giclee Printing;
- Digital Inking and Papermaking Technology; (research mainly to be used for digital fine art and photographic printing)
- Digital Photography and Image Processing;
- Fine Art, Creative Photography;
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production;
- Digital Film/Video, Camera and Scanning Technology;
- Project and Technology Management for Creative Media and Industries;
Education/ Qualifications
- 1979-1980 MA, Graphic Design - Manchester Polytechnic, Manchester, United Kingdom (Majored in Image Processing and Alternative Photographic Technology) - Degree awarded with Distinction;
- 1976-1979 Polytechnic Diploma in Creative Photography - Trent Polytechnic, Nottingham, United Kingdom (Majored in Creative Photography and Film/Video Production);
Academic Positions
- 1991-1997 Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor. Department of Cinema and Television, Hong Kong Baptist College and Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBC), (HKBU);
- 1990-1991 Senior Lecturer. Department of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist College (HKBC);
- 1986-1989 Lecturer. Department of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist College (HKBC);
- 1981-1985 Visiting Lecturer. Swire School of Design, Hong Kong Polytechnic (HKP);
- 1980-1981 Visiting Research Fellow. Institute of Advanced
Studies, Manchester Polytechnic, United Kingdom;
Professional Positions
- 2008-2018 Hahnemuehle Asia Pacific Limited, General Manager;
- 2006-2008 D.I.M. Limited, Hong Kong and P.R. China, Digital fine art printing supply and service bureau, Executive Director;
- 2003-2005 HDA Editions, Beijing, P.R. China, Digital fine art printing studio, service bureau, Technical Director;
- provided papermaking, integrated imaging technology and printing workflow solutions for Giclee printing and digital fine art reproduction at archival standard;
- 2001-2003 GP Studio Limited, Guangzhou, P.R. China, Professional Wedding Photo Studio, Technical Consultant;
- instituted working procedures for formulating and improving the image quality of digital photographic imagery;
- led team of photographers, designers, artists and support personnel to implement and improve the ICC color workflow, color and tonal reproduction of scans from film
negatives;
- 1998-2001 Northlight Digital Imaging Systems Limited,
Digital photographic imaging planner, professional system integrator, Director, Consulting Services;
- organized projects and worked with imaging- reliant companies and professional photo studios in the areas of business development, strategic planning and technical development of digital imaging consumables, software and hardware products;
- 1997-1998 Colourlink Digital Imaging (HK) Limited, Hong
Kong, Digital photographic printing studio, service bureau, Director, Imaging, Production and Quality Control;
- led team of designers, artists and support personnel involved in developing colour technology and instituted quality assurance initiatives for the studio;
- developed colour management process for using
ICC profiles within CMS workflow;
- served as technical liaison between Colourlink and customers with respect to colour technology and image quality;
- 1983-1986 Vision - C Studio, Hong Kong Professional photo studio, Producer/ Project Co-ordinator
- 1981-1983 Freelance Graphic Designer, Photographer and Cinematographer;
Publications and Creative Work
Peer Reviewed
- 1996 Photography: Fractured Paper Object - selected and published by the NuNaHeDuo (Dislocation) Magazine, Volume 5, no.1;
- 1995 Iterated Visions and Existence: The Photographic Work of Ng Hon Lam - a review article written by K.H. Cheung and published at the Hong Kong (Daily News, 26th August, 1995);
- 1988 Film and Video Programme/Exhibition. Chinese Cinema of the Third Period - Programme supported by the Department of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist College (reviewed by the Hong Kong Economic Journal, Hong Kong);
- 1987 Alternative Photography Workshop and Exhibition (Curatorial Work), Vignetted Images - Pinhole Photography Workshop and Exhibition - project co-curated with K.H. Cheung and reviewed by the Visual Art Committee, The Hong Kong Institute for Promotion of Chinese Culture, (HKIPCC);
Sponsored and Invited Work
- 1988 [with Dr.Lin Nien-tung] - Neo-stylist: Considerations of the 88 Series - Chinese Cinema of the Third Period, ed., Lin Nien-tung. Hong Kong: (HKBC);
- 1986 Photography. Arts and Artifacts of the Yao Minorities of North Guangdong. Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Institute for Promotion of Chinese Culture, (HKIPCC);
- 1986 Photography. Szeto Lap (Painting Exhibition Catalogue). Hong Kong: (HKIPCC);
- 1985 The Phenomena of Photography: Sensitive - Transitive (Photography Exhibition Catalogue), ed., K.H. Cheung. Hong Kong: (HKIPCC);
Research Work and Productions
- 1994 Co-Investigator. [Co-ordinating Investigator:
Dr. Ernest Martin, Co-Investigators: Kara Chan, Theresa Mak, Department of Communication Studies, HKBU] - Developing a CD-Rom with OnIine Linkage for Teaching the Structure of Creative Advertising in Hong Kong and Guangzhou - Teaching Development Grants Project, (HKBC);
- 1994 What Parents in Hong Kong Need to Know About Substance Abuse - Executive Producer/Director of Cinematography (120 min.). A non-profit, voluntary, video documentary project initiated by Dr. Bernard Anderson, Department of Communication Studies, (HKBC);
- 1993 Co-Investigator (video work). [Co-ordinating Investigator: Dr. Bruche-Schulz, Gisela, Department of English, HKBU] - Gestural Words: The Relationship Between Utterance Particles and Non-verbal Behavior. (HKBC);
- 1991 Photogram In Motion. Principal Investigator. Cameraless, photogram, photographic image portfolio created by integrated techniques of high speed, electronic flash Iighting and acoustic censoring system. Department of Communication, (HKBC);
- 1989 My Wife - Executive Producer/Cinematography Adviser. 16mm fictional film (Duration: 15 min.), Department of Communication, (HKBC);
- 1998 Organizer. [Co-organized with Dr. Lin Nien-tung] Chinese Cinema of the Third Period - Film and Video Programme/Exhibition. Department of Communication, (HKBC)
- 1987 Curator. [Co-curated with K.H. Cheung] -
Vignetted Images - Pinhole Photography Workshop and Exhibition, (HKIPCC), Hong Kong;
Subjects Taught
- Industrial and Commercial Photography (HKP);
- Graphic Reproduction for Screen Printing (HKP);
- Basic Photography (HKP) (HKBC);
- Advanced Photography (HKBC);
- Film Analysis (HKBC);
- Fundamentals of Film Production (HKBC);
- Film Production (HKBC);
- Film/Video Disciplines and Techniques (HKBC);
- Film/Video Cinematography (HKBU);
- Introduction to Radio and Television Production (HKBU);
Consultancies
- 1993-1994 Cinematography Consultant and Workshop Co-ordinator. [Co-organized with Christopher Janetzko] - Experimental Film Workshop, (HKBC) and Goethe Institute, Hong Kong;
- 1992-1993 Co-producer. [with Mr. John Ferretti] - Cathay Pacific In-flight Video Programme, Hong Kong;
- 1991-1992 Producer and Project Co-ordinator - video based computing training programme: Project Management for Software Development (approx. duration: 5 hours)
- Digital Equipment Corporation, Hong Kong;
- 1990-1991 Producer and Project Co-ordinator. - video based computing training programme: Introduction to Software Development (approx. duration: 5 hours)
- Digital Equipment Corporation, Hong Kong;
Professional Service
- 1993 Organizer. [Co-organized with Wanda Lazar and
Arno Wilms] - Sound Workshop: Audio Production For Film/Video, Department of Cinema and Television (HKBC) and Goethe Institute, Hong Kong;
- 1990 Organizer. Interactive, Multi-media Lecture Series. Department of Communication, (HKBC);
Professional Development
- 1992 Cinematography Seminar Series. Kodak (Far East) Limited, Hong Kong;
- 1991 Conference. Asia/Pacific Film and Television.
Training Conference: CILECT - Asia-Pacific Division, Beijing, P.R. China;
Institutional Service
- 1993-1994 Member. Working Group on Information Technology Development, (HKBU);
- 1993-1994 Member. Peer Review Panel - Master of Science in Scientific Computing - teaching programme proposed by the Faculty of Science, (HKBU);
- 1992-1994 Member. Academic Board, (HKBU);
- 1992-1994 Member. Academic Regulations and Review Committee, (HKBU);
- 1991-1993 Chair. Computing and Communication Services Planning Committee, School of Communication, (HKBC);
- 1991-1994 Chair. Digital Graphic Communication Option Planning Committee, (HKBU) - teaching programme (under-graduate level) proposed by the School of Communication and successfully reviewed and accredited by the Peer Review Panel and the Course Accreditation and Review Committee, (HKBU);
Major work involved:
- planning and designing teaching programme and course document;
- planning and designing teaching and support facilities, which mainly comprises the following:
- professional, AV based computer lab with basic audio/video digitizing and processing facilities and related communication sub-systems;
- computer animation workshop for serving teaching subjects and projects of computer animation, multimedia design and productions;
- digital, non-linear, off-line sound processing and editing suites with sound recording and production facilities;
- digital, non-linear, off-line audio/video editing suites;
- 1991-1994 Technical Adviser. School of Communication,(HKBU);
- 1991-1994 Member. Executive Committee, School of
Communication, (HKBU);
- 1989-1993 Member. Tender Board, (HKBC);
- 1988-1991 Technical Supervisor. Department of Communication, (HKBC);
Major work involved:
- planning and designing teaching and support facilities, which mainly comprises the following:
- multi-function photography laboratory for Cibachrome, RA4, black and white photographic processing and printing;
- professional electronic flash/Iighting system with total lighting output up to 30,000.00 watt/sec.;
- professional printing laboratory with full colour graphic reproduction and offset lithographic printing facilities - (Heidelberg MO-E Printing System);
- on-line video recording and studio lighting system for the Au Shue Hung Centre for Film and Television;
- design of the Apple Macintosh computer laboratory;
Community Service
- 1996 Invited by the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, to present a public lecture on digital art and digital print-making. Lecture Title: Digital Fine Art Printmaking and Beyond;
- 1995 lnvited speaker of a media seminar - Challenge and Directions: The Digital Transformation of Audio-Visual and Related Production Technologies for Broadcast Communication - organized by the Programme Development Department, Radio Television Hong Kong, Hong Kong;
- 1993 Technical Adviser. The 2nd Electronic Publishing Seminar for Biblical Study and Research - organized by the International Bible Society, Hong Kong;
Technical Adviser. The 1st Electronic Publishing Seminar for Biblical Study and Research - organized by the lnternational Bible Society, Hong Kong;
- 1991 Invited by the Photographic Society, University of Hong Kong, to present a public lecture on contemporary fine art, alternative photography;
- 1989 Invited by the Museum of Art, Hong Kong; presenting a public lecture on the work of Brian Griffin, a contemporary British photographer;
- 1984 Judging panel member. Experimental Film Section, Independent Short Film Competition - organized by the Phoenix Cine Club and the Urban Council, Hong Kong;
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