Chang Chao Tang is Taiwan’s most representative photographer, he is from Panchiao, Taipei. In 1958, he studies with Cheng Shang Hsi at the photography club in Cheng Kung Senior High School. In 1961, he studied at the Department of Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University. He devoted to conceptual photography which reflects the modernist trend. In 1968 he started working as a filmmaker for China Television Co. Taiwan, specializing in newsreel and documentary series for 13 years. In 1980, he won the award of Best TV Cinematographer / Editor of the Year for "The Boat - Burning Ceremony" and Best Documentary Cinematographer for "An Old House - Chinese Traditional Architecture" Taiwan.

The winner of the "Lifetime Achievement Award" at the 59th Golden Horse Awards has devoted himself to documentary production and video education for many years.

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