Pon Vishal

Experience

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  Bees Eyewink

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  Lead Photographer

  My day to day work was balanced by the hundreds of aesthetic elements and technical events required to make designs great, function well, and resonate with others. As the Indian market had a diverse range of necessities in terms of photography ranging from personal shoots, weddings to commercial needs, I worked the best way to satisfy the needs of our clients.

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  Film Patients

  Apr 2016 - Dec 2017

  Project Manager

  Co-founded and administered one of India's most exclusive pop culture merchandise. Devised the marketing strategies for our most successful venture Penance, a short film that has garnered 164 million views and triggered new 250K subscribers on YouTube.

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  Deccan Chronicle Holdings ltd

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  Photojournalist

  Collaborated with reporters to capture factual images that correspond with the daily happenings. Conducted research and interview to obtain visual materials to validate a news story. Manipulated parameters such as lighting and visual aesthetics of the subjects to communicate the multiple perspectives and true shades of the story.

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  Asia Power Quality Initiative

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Video Producer

  Mobilized production schedules and storyboard, allocate resources to execute PSA videos and short form documentaries about the social impact driven by APQI partners . Produced a series of video blogs featuring industry professionals and their take on power quality in India.

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  Yardstick Marketing Management

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Content Producer

  Pioneered the production team and conceptualized the brand image and editorial developments of multinational brands and key players in fashion, fitness, and lifestyle industries. Bridged down the gap between managerial and creative decisions made in the company.

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  Red Dog Productions - The New School

  Oct 2018 - May 2019

  Video Producer

  Supported an in-house creative agency that serves a platform for generating original content and online seminars for The New School. Provided a wide scope of turnkey video solutions and enhanced production practices including preparing and executing schedules, live streaming events, handling multi-cam production, and reviewing social edits.

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  New York Film Academy

  Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

  Technical Assistant

  Responsible for preparing, updating and distributing crew lists, daily progress reports and script changes, call sheets, and managing the creative standards for on-location shoots.Performed technical assessment for film production students and guided them in their process including cinematography techniques, preproduction, script continuity, monitoring sound design lighting, and overviewing post-production.

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  New-York Historical Society

  Jun 2019 - Apr 2020

  Marketing Communications Coordinator

  Conceptualized and implemented an innovative road map to boost the digital presence and audience engagement. Designed and constructed the digital archive and pitched creative ideas for social media campaigns to promote ongoing exhibits and public events across multiple emerging platforms.

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  Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  Video Producer

  Filmed and edited the highlight video of the 57th New York Film Festival including editorial interviews with renowned filmmakers.Curated and crafted compelling visual narratives for the film society’s year-round high profile events.Assisted with the preparation of promotional assets and buzz-building strategies according to the film festival’s individual breakdowns and customized campaigns.

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  The New York Times

  Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Content Producer- Spatial Computing News Challenge

  A team of 4 Grad students from Parsons School of Design participated in the Spatial Computing News challenge conducted by The New York Times and NYC Media LabWork. We integrated with the R&D team to devise a futuristic storytelling format that allows readers to bring journalism in their own space. I lead our preliminary research, shaped up the treatment of the narrative, formulated the design language of "The Stories within" - an immersive spatial audio experience that portrays compelling stories within a community utilizing various storytelling formats: Spatial Podcast, Web VR, Bose AR. Show less

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  Play Pause Record

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

  Production Coordinator

  Assessed project scope, evaluated/tracked budgets & strategized the schedule for commercials featuring brands like Disney, Audi, Nike.Negotiated profitable deals with vendors and managed all phases of production.Bridged the gap between managerial and creative decisions made.

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  ArtClass

  Sept 2021 - Jan 2022

  Creative Assistant

  Ideated/designed creative decks and navigated the communication between multiple stakeholders: agencies, brands, and directors.Managed production timelines and delivered creative solutions to maximize client outreach.Monitored ad campaigns through SEO, KPI analysis &social metrics.

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  TEM Ventures

  Apr 2022 - Jul 2022

  Content Manager

  Brainstorm with the marketing team to formulate and implement a cross-platform content strategy to expand the audience.Manage content across all platforms, including paid, organic, and earned media.Track web analytics to ascertain content engagement levels and Provide editorial, creative, and technical support to team members.Manage a content team consisting of digital strategists, graphic designers, videographers, etc.

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  Not Impossible Labs

  Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

  Production Coordinator

  Work with the Head of Production / Producers to craft, execute and maintain a detailed productionplan, from pre-production through to delivery, ensuring that all production goals and deadlines are met.Coordinate with Media Archivist and Producers to facilitate the managing of version control of internalassets, raw footage and wrap notes for latest cuts sent to clients.Assist the HOP in recruitment, vetting, and negotiation with new full-time/permalance resources employed by NIL and assist producers with production logistics and drafting/ distributing call sheets, production documents, and communications. Show less

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  Ntropic

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Production Coordinator

  Orchestrated post-production workflows for high-profile client, Apple, ensuring seamless delivery of top-quality content. Managed project timelines, coordinated resources, and served as the primary point of contact for client communication. Coordinated resources effectively, ensuring that editors, 3D/VFX artists, and color graders had the necessary assets and schedules to deliver their best work. Maintained a keen eye for detail, conducting quality control for all Apple deliverables. Ensured that every piece of content met the high standards of both Ntropic and Apple. Provided crucial administrative support, maintaining organized project files and handling invoices. Contributed to a well-structured and efficient post-production environment. Show less

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  Elsewhat

  Nov 2023 - now

  Founder