Joseph Caracappa
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Education:
BA in Film Studies & Creative Writing: 2012 2016 Muhlenberg College, Allentown PA
Trained in all aspects of film production and post production. Certified in Adobe Premiere Pro CC,, Audition CC, Photoshop CC, Cinema 4D, 3D Studio MAX, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut X, and After Effects CC. Work Experience:
After Effects Proffesor: 2013 15
Allentown PA
Muhlenberg College
Taught an After Effects course at Muhlenberg College. Creative Advisor, Producer, and Director of Photography: 2014 15 Monmouth County, Nj
Shore TV NJ
Worked with Emmy Award Winning Janine Strafaci on a online news website. I headed the Video Content and Social Media.
(Part Time) After Effects VFX Editor : 2014 2016
Crypt Studios
On a team of five editors who created dynamic animated title cards for trailers, realistic CG bullet hits, muzzle flashes, motion tracked assets, and composited 3D sets for chroma key work.
Camera Operator and Sound Technician
Alfa Art Gallery
New Brunswick, NJ
Headed the production team for large scale interviews for major artists introducing their exhibits.
YouTube Partner: 2008 Present
Grossing over 400,000 views through writing, directing, sound mixing, editing, and producing digital video content for YouTube under two channels Cut It Films © and Reminder to Breathe Productions ©
Assistant Film Teacher: 2010 11
Freehold NJ
Industry Film School
Assisted students with techniques in writing, cinematography, and editing. Senior Creative Director: 2011 12
Edison, NJ
HDLOGIXS
Headed production teams in creating commercials for their cell phone applications. Videographer: 2012 13
310 Route 34, Colts Neck NJ 07722
A Woman's Place
A Woman's Place is state of art Facility for Obstetrics and Gynecologic care. I created documentaries of the facilities and the staff. Awards:
Sigma Tau Delta Member: 2015 Present
Dean’s List: Fall 2012 Spring 2016
Allentown PA
Muhlenberg College
Best Director and Best Production Design: 2015
Bethlehem Film Festival
Out of 600 films my film was awarded both of these awards. Dwight Eisenhower Leadership Award: 2012
Red Bank, NJ
I was selected to receive the Eisenhower Leadership Award. The Award recognizes exceptional students who demonstrate outstanding performance in the area of community service, good citizenship and leadership. RYLA: 2010
Presented with The Rotary Youth Leadership Award. I was selected by the school counselors to represent my class because of my leadership in school and community.