Andres Farfan

Experience

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  UF College of Journalism and Communications/ Communigator Magazine/ The Open Line

  Jan 2008 - Apr 2008

  Photo/Videography intern

  • Cover events at the University of Florida• International documentary filmmaking with UF Florida Fly-Ins• Group lead translator for UF Florida Fly-Ins

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  The New York Times

  Jul 2010 - Oct 2013

  Photo Technician

  • Edit Pictures and Captions in AP style for NYT Wire Service clients. (nytimes.com/timeswire)• Meet hourly deadlines • Edit breaking news and client requests• Perform in high paced environment while following company procedures• Follow image contracts

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  Santa Fe College

  Jan 2011 - Sept 2013

  Freelance Video Specialist/Photographer

  • Produced and directed documentary style short videos for the Women ofDistinction Annual Awards. (video links available on website)• Photograph college events and provide edited galleries

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  Gift Certificates and More

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2013

  Freelance Videographer

  • Produce, co-write, film and direct video commercials for television, movie theaters and online

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  Classroom24-7

  Aug 2012 - May 2014

  Video Specialist

  • Film the Doctor of Pharmacy program courses at the University of Florida and LME courses in Jersey• Operate professional video cameras, PTZ remote cameras.• Set up video recording and audio equipment, mixer, wireless mics, multi-camera switching using high operational multi-tasking skills.• Use complex concept databases and meet deadlines on an hourly basis• Troubleshoot AV/technology issues

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  CoStar Group

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

  Field Research Photographer
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  Classroom24-7

  Jul 2014 - Nov 2017

  • Support video production across teams.• Guide internal video production process.• Own productions from idea to archive.• Review, edit and provide vendor rights and sales forms to all parties.• Film live orthopedic surgical cases, cadaver lab sessions, lectures, hands-on. workshops, and rehab/nursing clinical videos.• Establish internal video production process and identify technology needs

  • Rich Media Production Manager at HSS

    Sept 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Video Production Specialist

    Jul 2014 - Sept 2016
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  Hospital for Special Surgery

  Nov 2017 - Jan 2022

  Video Production Manager

  Own video production of orthopedic professional education content from idea to archive. Film live surgical cases, cadaver lab sessions, lectures, hands-on workshops, Rheumatology, Rehab/Nursing clinical videos, Patient Education videos, and peer-to-peer interviews. Material used for online seminar presentations, on-demand professional education material, internal research, and national orthopedic journal submissions and industry-sponsored projects.• Manage video production, direct, film and edit multiple projects independently supporting strategic education priorities for various departments.• Plan and direct multiple projects at different stages in development, pre-and post-production (up to 20+) • Assign projects, direct video editors, freelancers, and interns, quality review all projects in cue 20+ in different stages of production• Provide expert video production guidance to other departments expanding multimedia platforms• Lead the creation of video production guidelines and provide branding guidance across teams• Launch and manage the HSS Orthopedic Surgical Video YouTube page, June 2020 (generating over 1M views and 7.2K+ subscribers)• Navigate legal agreement forms process, and video purchases with third parties• Articulate design of professional education media component as it will exist in digital format• Drive successful execution of client projects with a focus on quality and sound creative judgment• Develop production timeline for multiple project delivery in-house and for third parties• Maintain gear and research new technologies for purchase Show less

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  Film Five Media

  Jan 2021 - now

  Technical Director

  • Specialize in video and event productions including live operative surgery videos, professional medical education content, narrative storytelling documentaries, online seminar hosting, commercials, and interviews.• International cinematographer experience managing photo and video productions onsite and in remote locations. • YouTube Chanel extensive experience launching, managing, and strategic growth.• Able to manage client Pre/Post-production and host live conference meetings.• Corporate event production setup and daily logistics management.• Production gear preparation, loading, transport, setup, and strike.• Over 50 surgical cases filmed. Show less

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  Fox-Mar

  Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

  Lead Photographer