Isaac Salem

Isaac Salem

Producer and Videographer

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  • About me

    Filmmaker, Gaffer, DoP, Director/Producer

  • Education

    • Solomon Schechter School of Westchester

      2016 - 2020
      High School Diploma 3.4 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Co-Leader of Video Game Club Co-Leader of Animation Club Producer on The Weekly Scuttlebutt Volunteer for DOROT Intergenerational Chess Now the Leffell School

    • Rochester Institute of Technology

      2020 - 2024
      Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA Cinematography and Film/Video Production 3.55 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Epsilon Pi Minor in Advertising and PRVolunteer on student film sets as Grip, Gaffer, AC, DP, BTS

  • Experience

    • Salem Video Productions

      Sept 2016 - now
      Producer and Videographer

      -Designed and created digital assets across a variety of platforms, including websites, landing pages, logos, banner ads, social media content, presentation decks, graphics and iconography using Photoshop, Illustrator, and google slides-Pre-produced videos, researched for and wrote scripts, developed storyboards, and created shot lists-Directed video productions and led fine art projects -Operated DSLR and video cameras on shoots (handheld, tripod, dolly)-Recorded sound and microphone audio on sets (shotgun, boom, lavalier mics)-Filmed and acquired b-roll for videos-Piloted drones for videography and photography-Uploaded and organized footage from SD cards onto computers and hard drives -Edited footage into videos and slideshows using Premier Pro-Created motion graphics for logos and watermarked videos using After Effects-Exported videos uniquely for various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Reddit)-Scheduled, posted and uploaded pre-produced videos to video hosting platforms-Filmed for corporations: ROAMING MAN (2018), R New York (2021)-Filmed for conferences, non-profits, weddings, bar mitzvahs Show less

    • Vivvi

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2022
      Summer Camp Counselor

      - Co-supervised 10 five year olds for full days- Planned and led recreational and educational activitiesfor young children, indoors and outdoors- Communicated with management to order materials and create schedules- Supervised morning and afternoon camp bus route

    • Rochester Institute of Technology

      Aug 2021 - Apr 2022
      SOFA Equipment Rental Technician

      School of Film and Animation "Cager"-Worked as a desk clerk, facilitating check-outs and check-ins to students and professors for film sets and individual work, and advising walk-up customers on gear and planning shoots-Organized equipment reservations, gathering gear requested from the online portal-Equipment includes digital and film cameras, lenses, tripods, camera support, monitors and accessories, lights, rigging, dollys, light control kits, audio recorders, microphones, sound accessories, and animation gear-Performed daily inventory checks, scanning all equipment and kits and making sure they are stored properly-Performed quality inspections of equipment upon check-in and routine inspections of equipment in storage, checking for damage, missing items, and complete functionality testing-Maintenance and room inspections for SOFA facilities after use from students, including Mac Computer Labs, Wacom Tablet Animation Labs, Stop-motion and Crane Animation Labs, Pro-tools Mixing Suite, Foley, Narration, and Audio Control Room, Editing Suites, Studio B with lighting grid and sound dampening walls, Film Studio A with lighting grid, green CYC wall, movable set walls, and grip cage Show less

    • Mandalay Pictures

      Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
      Development Intern

      Worked with the creative film development team to read feature scripts and TV pilots, write coverage, look at pitches with execs, research for projects, learn how to budget and develop a film, and build a pitch deck presentation as the role of producer.

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