Adam Kopelman

231 E. 76th 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 photographer, videographer and editor. I would like to be a part of a creative team that is focused on high quality programming.

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

Additional Experience

 

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

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 OS, Final Cut Studio, Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, video codecs and encoding.