Adam Kopelman

231 E. 76^th Street Apt. 6I

New York, NY 10021

(530) 559-5673

akphotovideo@gmail.com

www.akphotovideo.com

OBJECTIVE

 

Full time involvement in technical productions that utilize my experience as a videographer and editor. I would like to be a part of a creative team that is focused on high quality programming.

Professional EXPERIENCE

 

FIREBRAND- NEW YORK, NY                                                                                                           August 2007 – March 2008

Studio Manager- Responsible for all studio operations for a daily hour-long television show; Procure necessary equipment to build and maintain studio; Create a shooting technique that coordinates the talent’s movements with motion graphics that are added in post-production; Work with segment producer to direct talent; Operate cameras, Choose selects and deliver to the post-production team.                                                                                                                                                                           

 

FREELANCE VIDEOGRAPHER/EDITOR/PHOTOGRAPHER- NEW YORK, NY                May 2006-Present

In A Celebrity Minute

Videographer and Editor - Shoot and edit celebrity red carpets and events; Segments are distributed to various networks including E! and ET/Insider

Clarkstown Summer Theater Festival

Videographer, Editor and DVD Producer – Shoot show rehearsals and create/edit a montage of the rehearsal footage; Direct a two camera shoot of final performance; Combine the footage from the 2 camera shoot to create one seamless video; Author a DVD of montage and performance with menus and chapters

Hoboken Town Meetings

Videographer - Shoot weekly meetings including hospital board meetings, redevelopment meetings and planning board meetings

Turnhere.com

Independent Producer- Shoot, edit and compress promotional videos for local businesses to be aired on Citysearch.com

Kaltura.com

Content Producer- Produce short pilots for a collaborative video hosting and editing Internet platform

Agirlnamedguy.com

Video Producer- Director and videographer for all interviews and shoots; Responsible for setting up proper lighting, as well as all other aspects of the shoot; Edit, compress, publish and maintain video segments

OLN, “Shark Hunters”

Camera Operator - Camera operator for shark fishing reality series

Shopwiki.Com                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Web Video Producer- Exclusive producer and videographer for product review segments and video news releases; Responsible for pre-production planning and scripting; Edit, compress, publish and maintain video segments; Event photographer

Agozar.com

Photographer and Virtual Tour Producer- Shoot still and 360 degree photography for the restaurant’s website

NewYorkAwareness.com

Videographer and Editor- Shoot and edit various seminars and promotional material

Vivaherbals.com

Videographer and Editor- Shoot, edit, and compress promotional video for website

MVA360.com

Virtual Tour Photographer- Shoot still and 360 degree photography for real estate listings

DrSalzarulo.com

Editor- Edit and compress footage for website

PlusMedia.com                                                                                                                                                                                                

Camera Operator- Compile b-roll for satellite media tours

 

AK PHOTO & VIDEO- TAHOE CITY, CA                                                                                    December 2001-May 2006

Sole Proprietor- Videographer specializing in skiing and outdoor recreation; Producer, videographer and editor of customized videos for clients; Photographer specializing in fine art and nature subjects

Additional Experience

www.noboardbob.com- Web Designer and Content Producer                                                                                                                                                                                                                      April 2006

Squaw Valley Ski School- Squaw Valley, CA, Head Videographer and Ski Instructor     December 1999-April 2006

Couloir Backcountry Adventure- Truckee, CA, Contributing Photographer                                           November 2003

“Whatever” Cable Access Program- Madison, WI, Technical and Assistant Director September 1996-May 1999

Badger Herald- Madison, WI, Staff Photographer                                                                          September 1998-June 1999

Arapiles Mountain Guide- Victoria, Australia, Trained Rockclimber                                                           February 1998-Present

Clarkstown Video Magazine- West Nyack, NY, Reporter, Editor, Anchor, Director      September 1992-June 1995

EdUCATION

University of Wisconsin- Madison Madison, WI

Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Communication Arts May 1999

Specialization: TV and Film

Certificate: Environmental Studies (Dual Major)

 

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Victoria, Australia

Semester Abroad February 1998-June 1998

Course of Study: Photography, Ecological Monitoring, Rock Climbing

Computer Skills

Proficient in Macintosh and PC Operating Systems, Final Cut Studio, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks