Adam Kopelman
231 E. 76th Street Apt. 6I
New York, NY 10021
(530) 559-5673
akphotovideo@gmail.com
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OBJECTIVE |
Full time involvement in technical productions that utilize my experience as a photographer, videographer and editor. I would like to be a part of a creative team that is focused on high quality programming.
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Professional EXPERIENCE |
DIGIT-TEC, NEW YORK, NY November 2008-present
Photographer and Videographer- Shoot photos and video for exclusive real estate listings. Utilize High Dynamic Range photography (HDR) to effectively present the property. Produce engaging short videos of the property for display on the web and DVD, using professional voice talent or the listing agent as an on camera host.
FIREBRAND, NEW YORK, NY August 2007 Ð March 2008
Studio Manager- Responsible for all studio operations for daily hour television show. Procure necessary equipment to build and maintain studio. Create a shooting technique that coordinates the talentÕs motions with moving graphics added in postproduction. Work with segment producer to direct talent. Operate cameras, choose selects and deliver to the postproduction team.
FREELANCE VIDEOGRAPHER/EDITOR/PHOTOGRAPHER- NEW YORK, NY May 2006-present
Nextpert News Network
Videographer/Editor- Shoot and edit red carpet events for ÒIn A Celebrity MinuteÓ segments, which are distributed to various broadcasters and websites. Shoot and edit content for satellite media tours such as New York City Fashion Week and Red Carpet Look Alike.
Turnhere.com
Independent Producer- Shoot, edit and compress promotional videos for local businesses to be aired on Citysearch.com, yellowpages.com, and healthyhearing.com
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 video segments
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
Vivaherbals.com
Videographer and Editor- Shoot, edit, and compress promotional video for website
Kaltura.com
Content Producer- Produce short pilots for a collaborative video hosting and editing Internet platform
OLN, ÒShark HuntersÓ
Camera Operator - Camera operator for shark fishing reality series
Agozar.com
Photographer and Virtual Tour Producer- Shoot still and 360 degree photography for the restaurantÕs website
Entertainmentprofile.com
Videographer and Editor- Camera operator and editor for a company promotional video
ÒWhatÕs The OccasionÓ
Videographer and Editor- Camera operator for a cooking show pilot
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
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Additional Experience
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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
ÒWhateverÓ 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
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EdUCATION
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Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Communication Arts May 1999
Specialization: TV and Film
Certificate: Environmental Studies (Dual Major)
Semester Abroad February 1998-June 1998
Course of Study: Photography, Ecological Monitoring, Rock Climbing
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Computer Skills
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Proficient in Macintosh and PC OS, Final Cut Studio, Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, video codecs and encoding.