Senior Videographer and Art Manager

SUMMARY

A senior videographer & graphic designer with 18 years experience in various graphic design and TV production roles in a well known establishments. Was headhunted in 2015 to work at Alaraby TV on a permanent basis until they moved to Qatar in 2022. Now I am a digital producer at MediaMix and also looking for a challenging position in an environment where can best utilise expertise technical skills and creativity. SKILLS

EDUCATION

*Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) Graphic Design.

Camberwell College of Arts, London, UK 1999 - 2002

*High National Diploma (HND) Information Design.

Falmouth College of Arts, Cornwall, UK 1995 - 1997

*Teaching English as a Foreign Language TTA / Tefl certificate. WORK EXPERIENCE

Art manager (Senior videographer & Designer)

MediaMix - London - UK - OMAN - August 2022 to 2023 Duties & Responsibilities:

- I produce top-notch advertising campaigns for a variety of clients and platforms. With our state-of-the-art drone and traditional filming techniques, we capture stunning footage that is expertly edited to showcase each client's unique corporate identity and meet their specific requirements. From broadcast to social media, we maximize the effectiveness of each campaign, delivering sophisticated results that exceed expectations keeping the aim to produce a thrilling and world-class content.

- A significant aspect of my professional portfolio in this role entails the development of graphics and animation. I specialize in crafting exceptional quality 2D - 3D artwork, including compositing, lighting, camera animation, character design, logos, objects, modelling from 2D image which serves as an effective visual output that fulfills the unique requirements for project managers, TV channels, news agencies, media producers and more. A comprehensive selection of my work is available for review on my website. Videographer & Art director

Alaraby TV & MediaMix - London - UK - August 2015 to 2022 Duties & Responsibilities:

* Working with producers, journalists and project managers to create: social media content, promos, reports, info-graphic presentations, tiktok and instegram content.

* Creating 2D and 3D artwork; logos, open titles, objects or visual effects as required, by using photoshop, illustrator, cinema 4d and After effects.

* Working in office or outdoor to film and produce video clips, interviews, conferences etc.

* Writing and reading scripts in both Arabic and English for various production jobs.

* Creating web banners, logos, leaflets, flyers and presentations.

* Leading a team that consists of a researcher, developer, junior designer, journalist and two camera men. Expert in DSLRs and Drones filming directing & video editing. Excellent graphics & animation (2D + 3D) skills.

Expert in Final cut, Premiere, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign. Bilingual – fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic with excellent voice over skills Happy to work independently or part of a team & Highly motivated team player. Senior videographer & Art Director

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HARRITH ALASSAM

Digital Producer / Reporter

Saudi KSA TV, Lodon - UK - January 2009 - June 2015 Duties & Responsibilities:

* Researching and organising shoots for events and news stories.

* Writing scripts and conduct interviews.

* Using Final Cut, Avid and Premiere to compile footage and create reports, commercials and documentaries.

* Providing excellent services using Sony Digibeta and DVCam cameras to film interviews, conferences and music events, in addition to mentoring cameramen and junior co-workers.

* Using Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects & Indesign to create digital or printable promotional materials such as logos, presentations, promos, leaflets, flyers and web banners.

* Using After Effects, Cinema 4d and Final cut to create motion graphics for open titles, stings or just for visual effects.

* Setting up key guides such as filming styles, equipments handling, schedules & script specifications.

* Leading the production team and overseeing daily achievements.

* Delegating team member assignments.

* Hiring staff and conducting performance assessments.

* Preparing and reviewing budgets.

Senior Videographer & Graphic Designer

Coral Ltd, London - UK January 2007 - January 2009 Duties & responsibilities:

* creating on (Mac / Pc); Betting screens, animations, email campaigns.

* Score charts, logos & symbols by using Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, HTML & CSS.

* Translating complex concepts and data into compelling visuals for media outreach.

* Maintaining consistent use of graphic imagery, style to maximise impact of concepts and corporate messaging.

* Working with internal clients to determine strategy and design for annual marketing campaigns.

* Developing and maintaining library and archived data.

* Creating user interface design styles in support of interactive game products.

* Researching current and emerging art and graphic design technologies and trends. Graphic Designer & Videographer

Scoot - London - UK - October 2003 – November 2006 Duties & Responsibilities:

* Designing user interface and web pages to meet branding guidelines and web best practices.

* Creating aesthetically-pleasing advertisements that complemented our products.

* Designing advertisements, banners email letters, imagery to improve interface design.

* Delivering graphics in HTML and CSS for all marketing assets. Graphic Designer & freelance Video editor

ANN TV - London - UK - October 1997 – May 1999

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Preparing templates, icons and organising graphics rundown for news and programs.

* Working in studio control room for an in-studio broadcast, or in a mobile truck, for live event production.

* Creating still stores, straps, copy right pages, phono screens using Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects.

INTERESTS

Big interest in Media and TV graphics. Keen videographer with excellent experience of using Sony DSLRs, Sony HDW cameras AND Dji drones to film amazing content for private and commercial use. Passion for football – Arsenal supporter and occasionally attends games. Travelling around the world, and seeing as much possible of different colours and design styles. things learned from travels: communication, time management, teamwork, balance, planning, creativity, simplicity, accuracy, and the importance of technology. Painting, writing short stories, reading high seller books and music are favourites too; participated in a few exhibitions and gigs.

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