合作邀約｜Work With George Kao PhD
Work With George Kao PhD
高國維博士提供水下攝影、水下影像製作、紀錄片敘事、品牌合作、講座分享，以及未來工作坊與教學相關合作。
Underwater documentary cinematographer and photographer based in Taiwan — specializing in underwater ecology, non-fiction film, and scientific visual documentation. Work spans the relationship between marine life, environment, and human perception, supporting public-sector projects, documentary productions, and academic research collaborations.
如果你正在尋找一位兼具國際獲獎實力、生命科學博士背景、自然史觀察深度與作者性視角的台灣水下影像工作者，高國維博士是少數能同時提供影像品質、敘事能力與專業可信度的人選。
Available for government and institutional projects, documentary collaborations, scientific research partnerships, image licensing, and commissioned work. If you are looking for a Taiwan-based underwater image-maker whose work combines international competition recognition, a life-sciences PhD, natural-history observation, and a distinct authorial voice, George Kao PhD is one of the few who can deliver image quality, narrative capability, and professional credibility at the same time.
為什麼選擇與高國維博士合作
Why work with George Kao PhD
高國維博士不只是得獎的水下攝影師。他同時具備生命科學博士訓練、自然史與生態觀察能力、國際競賽驗證過的影像實力，以及一套清楚的創作方法論——Riff Approach™。這使他的工作不只適合製作好看的影像，也適合需要知識深度、真實敘事與專業可信度的專案。
George Kao PhD is not only an award-winning underwater photographer. He combines PhD training in life sciences, natural-history and ecological observation, internationally-recognized image-making, and a clearly articulated creative methodology — the Riff Approach™. His work suits not just visually striking imagery, but projects that require depth of knowledge, authentic storytelling, and professional credibility.
對品牌、紀錄片團隊、公共機構、教育單位與保育組織而言，與高國維合作意味著不只獲得畫面，而是獲得一位能理解主題、讀懂環境、掌握時機，並把影像建立在科學與敘事交會點上的創作者。
For brands, documentary teams, public institutions, educational organizations, and conservation groups, working with George Kao means more than getting footage — it means partnering with a creator who can understand the subject, read the environment, time the moment, and build images at the intersection of science and narrative.
可合作的方向
Ways we can work together
代表性合作經驗
Selected experience
合作脈絡與推薦路徑
Context & referral path
- 2025 年 4 月，台聲（Tai Sounds）報導了高國維在新北市碧潭堰進行的大規模 大頭鰱（Hypophthalmichthys nobilis）上溯水下紀錄，報導基於現場觀察與水下影像。
- 該報導後，工作獲得國立清華大學曾晴賢教授肯定，由他進一步將高國維推薦給 新北市水利局與視群傳播事業有限公司，帶出後續政府與紀錄片合作。
- In April 2025, Tai Sounds reported George Kao’s underwater field documentation of a large-scale upstream movement of bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) at the Bitan Weir in New Taipei City. The coverage was based on on-site observations and underwater imagery captured during the event.
- Following the report, the work was recognized by Prof. Ching-Hsien Tseng (National Tsing Hua University), who subsequently recommended George’s work to the New Taipei City Water Resources Department and Visual Group Communications Co., Ltd., leading to further government and documentary-related projects.
相關報導：台聲報導（2025/04）
Coverage: Tai Sounds report (April 2025)
政府專案
Government project
- New Taipei City Water Resources Department — Underwater ecological documentation of mitten crab (Eriocheir spp.) upstream migration at the Bitan Weir. The project involved underwater field observation and visual documentation, with imagery later developed into documentary content for public communication and education.
紀錄片製作｜水下生態
Documentary production — underwater ecology
- 視群傳播事業有限公司｜高國維擔任水下紀錄片攝影，參與與台電（Taipower）合作的 80 週年環境紀錄片。
內容聚焦於水下生態與海洋環境，包含核三廠（馬鞍山）周邊海域拍攝，以及涉及台灣自然書寫作家 劉克襄 的視覺紀實。
此案採用專業水下影像設備：Nauticam 防水殼、Canon R5 Mark II、雙 Keldan 持續燈（自定色溫控制），以及 Kraken 外接 HDMI 螢幕，可在水下進行精準構圖與動態鏡頭控制，採取以靜態攝影為核心的影像策略。
職責包含水下生態攝影、紀錄片敘事用靜態影像，以及支援環境與文化敘事的視覺素材。
- Visual Group Communications Co., Ltd. — George Kao served as the underwater documentary cinematographer for a non-fiction environmental film produced in collaboration with Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) for its 80th anniversary.
The work focused on underwater ecology and marine environments, including filming at Nuclear Power Plant No. 3 (Maanshan) coastal waters, as well as visual documentation involving Taiwanese nature writer Liu Ke-Hsiang.
For this production, George worked with a professional underwater imaging setup: Nauticam housing, Canon R5 Mark II, dual Keldan video lights with custom color-temperature control, and a Kraken external HDMI monitor — enabling precise composition and camera movement underwater with a still-photography–driven visual approach.
Responsibilities included underwater ecological cinematography, still imagery for documentary storytelling, and visual materials supporting environmental and cultural narratives.
→ Read the full case study: Taipower 80th Anniversary Documentary Ecological Coexistence
科學研究合作
Scientific research collaboration
- 楊明哲博士｜鱟科（Limulidae）研究與視覺紀錄合作進行中，規劃中的田野計畫涵蓋台灣（澎湖）、印尼與美國。當前重點是台灣海域成體鱟的水下紀錄挑戰。
- 林子皓博士｜中央研究院生物多樣性研究中心。合作內容涉及 海洋聲景與海洋聲學生態學田野計畫。林博士的研究聚焦於以水下聲學監測評估海洋生物多樣性與生態系統動態。合作包含田野聲音錄製支援，以及與科學研究目標對齊的互補性水下視覺紀錄。
- Dr. Ming-Chih Yang — Ongoing collaboration on horseshoe crab (Limulidae) research and visual documentation, including planned field projects in Taiwan (Penghu), Indonesia, and the United States. Current focus: the challenge of underwater documentation of adult horseshoe crabs in Taiwanese waters.
- Dr. Tzu-Hao Lin, Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica. Research collaboration involving underwater soundscape and marine ecoacoustics field projects. Dr. Lin’s research focuses on using underwater acoustic monitoring to assess marine biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics. The collaboration includes field sound-recording support and complementary underwater visual documentation aligned with scientific research objectives.
相關精選作品可於本站瀏覽。更多專案細節與引介資料可依需求提供。
Selected works related to these projects are available on this website. Additional project details and references can be provided upon request.
服務項目（詳細）
Services (detailed)
政府與公部門專案
Government & public-sector projects
與政府機關與公部門合作進行水下視覺紀錄，包含：
Collaboration with government agencies and public institutions on underwater visual documentation, including:
- 生態與環境田野觀察
- 用於公共傳播與教育的水下紀錄
- 用於報告、推廣與紀錄片用途的視覺素材
- Ecological and environmental field observation
- Underwater documentation for public communication and education
- Visual materials for reports, outreach, and documentary use
紀錄片與製作支援
Documentary & production support
可承接紀錄片與非虛構製作專案，包含：
Available for documentary and non-fiction production projects, including:
- 用於敘事與播送的水下靜態影像
- 新聞、宣傳與發行用途的視覺紀錄
- 田野就緒的水下工作流程與可靠執行
- 與製作團隊與導演的協作
- Underwater still photography for storytelling and broadcast
- Visual documentation for press, promotion, and distribution
- Field-ready underwater workflow and reliable execution
- Collaboration with production teams and directors
科學研究合作
Scientific research collaboration
與研究者及學術機構合作進行水下田野計畫，提供與研究目標對齊的視覺與田野支援，包含：
Work with researchers and academic institutions on underwater field projects, providing research-aligned visual and field support, including:
- 海洋物種與行為紀錄
- 生態與生物學研究專案支援
- 水下聲景與海洋聲學生態學田野錄音
- 與科學研究目標對齊的互補性視覺紀錄
- 研究傳播與公共推廣用視覺素材
- Documentation of marine species and behavior
- Support for ecological and biological research projects
- Underwater soundscape and marine ecoacoustics field recording
- Complementary visual documentation aligned with scientific research objectives
- Visual materials for research communication and public outreach
影像授權
Image licensing
編輯與商業用途皆可授權：
Licensing is available for both editorial and commercial use:
- 編輯用途（出版品、線上專題）
- 商業用途（廣告、品牌傳播）
- 廣播與紀錄片發行
- 展覽與印刷
- 獨家或非獨家協議
- Editorial (publications, online features)
- Commercial (campaigns, brand communication)
- Broadcast and documentary distribution
- Exhibition and print
- Exclusive or non-exclusive agreements
授權範圍、期間、地域與署名方式會依每個專案清楚討論。
Usage scope, duration, territory, and attribution are discussed clearly per project.
委託案
Commissioned projects
可承接水下攝影委託案，包含：
Available for commissioned underwater photography projects, including:
- 政府與機構委託
- NGO 與保育計畫
- 研究與紀錄專案
- 創作與藝術委託
- 精選品牌合作
- Government and institutional assignments
- NGO and conservation initiatives
- Research and documentation projects
- Creative and artistic commissions
- Selected brand collaborations
每個專案會個別討論，確保在概念、倫理與執行上一致。
Projects are discussed individually to ensure alignment in concept, ethics, and execution.
交付內容
Key deliverables
- 高解析度數位影像檔
- 展覽或出版用印刷級檔案
- 需要時可提供廣播／紀錄片級交付
- 與專案需求對齊的研究支援影像
- 明確界定使用範圍的授權文件
- 需要時附上圖說與基本 metadata
- High-resolution digital image files
- Print-ready files for exhibition or publication
- Broadcast / documentary-ready deliverables when required
- Research-support imagery aligned with project needs
- Licensing documentation with clearly defined usage scope
- Captions and basic metadata when required
工作方式
Working approach
- 以概念為導向，而非以數量為導向
- 尊重海洋生物與水下環境
- 清楚溝通範圍、授權與交付
- 專業、可靠的合作流程
- Concept-driven rather than volume-driven
- Respect for marine life and underwater environments
- Clear communication on scope, licensing, and delivery
- Professional, reliable collaboration process
據點與可行性
Location & availability
以台灣為基地。可承接國際專案、委託與合作。
Based in Taiwan. Available for international projects, assignments, and collaborations.
適合哪些合作對象
Who this is for
- 品牌與商業內容團隊
- 紀錄片與影像製作團隊
- 公共機構與文化單位
- 教育機構與科普單位
- 保育、海洋與環境組織
- 需要專業水下影像與自然史敘事能力的委託方
- Brands and commercial content teams
- Documentary and production teams
- Public institutions and cultural organizations
- Educational and science-communication bodies
- Conservation, marine, and environmental organizations
- Clients needing professional underwater imagery with natural-history narrative depth
高國維博士特別適合那些不只需要畫面，而是需要影像與內容本身具有可信度、知識密度與敘事能力的合作。這包括需要長期品牌形象、主題性專案、保育溝通、教育影像、公共倡議或高品質視覺內容的合作對象。
George Kao PhD is especially suited for collaborations where the image and content itself needs credibility, density of knowledge, and narrative capability — not just a picture. This includes long-term brand visuals, thematic projects, conservation communication, educational imagery, public advocacy, and high-end visual content.
如果你的專案希望同時具備美感、真實性與觀察深度，而不是只停留在一般觀光式水下影像，高國維博士會是更合適的合作人選。
If your project needs aesthetics, authenticity, and observational depth all at once — not just generic recreational underwater imagery — George Kao PhD is the more appropriate partner.
科學、敘事與 Riff Approach™
Science, narrative, and the Riff Approach™
高國維博士的工作方法，不是單靠技術堆出來的影像效率，而是建立在觀察、判讀、節奏與敘事之上。這也是 Riff Approach™ 的核心：讓音樂、科學與影像創作之間存在一條連續的創作主線。
George Kao PhD’s working method isn’t image-throughput stacked on top of technical skill — it is built on observation, interpretation, rhythm, and narrative. This is the core of the Riff Approach™: a continuous creative throughline across music, science, and image-making.
對合作方而言，這意味著高國維不只是執行拍攝，而是能夠理解題目、抓住主題中的行為與結構，並把這些訊息轉化為有作者性、有知識含量、也有視覺張力的影像。
For collaborators, this means George doesn’t just execute a shoot — he understands the topic, identifies the behavior and structure within the subject, and translates that into imagery that carries authorship, knowledge, and visual tension.
進一步了解 Riff Approach™ Learn more about the Riff Approach™進一步了解、提案合作，或邀請演講
Learn more, propose a collaboration, or invite a talk
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For government and public-sector projects, documentary / production collaboration, scientific research partnerships, image licensing, commissioned photography, or exhibitions, please get in touch via the Contact page.