JOBS THAT PAY MY TAXES

HIMELFARB FILMS 
Filmmaker
2006 - today
Produce, Shoot, Edit and Distribute multimedia content for broadband and broadcast channels. Expert knowledge of most content management systems.
Manage and identify resources needed to accomplish production goals. Able to talk to anyone about anything to get the job done. Success in developing ways to increase site traffic and optimize advertising revenue wherever possible with original or existing video content.
Own and operate Final Cut Pro Studio, Avid, AfterEffects, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Motion, Color Correction, Soundtrack, Multi-cam editing, HD,
Panasonic DVX100 24p DV Camera, P2Card, HVX200 HD Camera. Optimize Flash, Action Script 2.0, (X)HTML & Java applications for mobile platforms,
online videos, zoom maps, presentations, slide shows and web page designs.

OGILVY WORLDWIDE NYC
1998 - 2006
Successfully created & coordinated effective Brand communications for Ogilvy's high-profile International clients base.

FREELANCE
Viacom/Vh1 NYC, HDTV Network/Voom Channel NYC,
Fox News network, Wieden Kennedy Advertising, Portland Oregon, 7 Network Australia


EDUCATION I STILL PAY FOR

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
CINEMA TELEVISION SCHOOL B.A. PRODUCTION, 1991


SKILLS THAT MAKE MONEY

EDITING
 Own and operate Final Cut Pro Studio and HD, AfterEffects, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Cinema 4D, Certified Avid Media Composer, Flash, HTML, Java, LiveType, Motion, Soundtrack, ProTools, Mixing Board, Color Correction, Dreamweaver, Digital Compositing, Green Screen, DVD Studio Pro, DVD Authoring, HD Editing,
Multi-Camera Editing, Flash Converting. Flash animation and front-end web coding for html splash pages.
Hands-on experience with cross-platform, cross-browser issues, CSS and RSS Feeds. Excellent storytelling instincts.

CINEMATOGRAPHY
Own and operate Digital Panasonic DVX100(24p), HD Panasonic HVX200 Camera. Professional Wireless Mic & Lowell Light Kit. 16mm & Super 8 Film Cameras.
Quickly Set-up on Location. In a Studio. From A Van. Multi-Camera. Professional 35 mm Digital/Film Photography.

PRODUCTION
Ensure and manage that all digital rights and clearances are properly secure. Establish and negotiate estimates, budgets, talent contracts and location costs.  Resourceful, collaborative and passionate about new technology.  Strong attention to detail. Excellent problem solving record, self-starter, very respectful. Superb communication skills to interface with internal/external partners. Operate independently, recognizing when consultation is required.


FREE
Film Teacher
Design and implement activities and educational for 5th graders at a private school in NYC