Photography � Videography � Video Editing � Screenwriting
Photography � Videography � Video Editing � Screenwriting

Alvin M. Paris, Jr.
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Photography · Videography · Video Editing · Screenwriting


SUMMARY
Experienced visual storyteller with a strong background in all aspects of film & video production, including photography/videography, video editing, and screenwriting.

PORTFOLIO
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Album: AP Portfolio
Password: Al$portfolio0

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CoStar Group July 2018-Present
Field Research Photographer II
Produced photographic and video media for commercial and residential Real Estate properties for use as marketing materials on C------------, LoopN------------, A------------, ApartmentF------------, and ForR------------
Media captured using Canon 5D cameras, Matterport cameras & DJI Mavic drone & processed in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro CC.
Meet with Brokers and/or Property Managers to establish and maintain good relationships for future projects while keeping a clear line of communication with Field Research management.

CoStar Group Nov 2016-July 2018
Field Research Photographer I
Photographed commercial Real Estate properties & researched relevant property information for use as marketing materials on C------------ & LoopN------------. Daily uploading & posting of images & information on Costar & LoopNet of up to 16 buildings per day.

Al Paris Photography Sept 2011-Present
Freelance Photographer
Freelance Real Estate, Architectural, Event, and Portrait photography.

Estudios Televisivos Internacionales, Inc., 1995-2003
Cameraman/Video Editor
Filmed & edited repertoire of commercials & weekly 1 hour shows ranging from Contigo Peru (public affairs) and Hoy en Bienes Raices (real estate) to Golden Gloves Boxing-South Florida Championship (special sports events).
Shows aired on local stations and were directed towards the South Florida television market.

Forever Present Productions 2001-2002
Screenwriter, Assistant Video Editor, Researcher
Adapted 300+ page book Cubans in America for viewing by a mass-market audience on PBS affiliate WPBT TV. Work was completed within established time parameters.
Researched and filmed visual material at the Library of Congress, Smithsonian Institution, New York Public Library, Yorktown VA, Tampa, FL, and St. Augustine, FL. Edited and prepared segment rough cuts for final assembly.

WSVN/Channel 7 2000-2001
Video Editor
Edited Evening News broadcast packages under tight deadlines to meet daily broadcast schedules of 5:00 - 7:00 pm and 10:00-11:00 pm.

Metro Video News 1997-1999 Cameraman/Video editor
Filmed breaking news & interviews throughout South Florida under all kinds of weather & circumstances for the morning news broadcast on WTVJ-NBC in Miami.

EDUCATION
University of Miami-School of Communication, Master of Fine Arts 1997
Gettysburg College, Bachelor of Arts 1990

LANGUAGES
Fluent English & Spanish, Dutch (oral & reading), and German (conversational).

SKILLS
Excellent organizational and communication skills & ability to meet critical deadlines.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
PC/Mac, MS Word, MS Excel, 35mm SLR/DSLR Camera, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom CC, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, and Corel PaintShop Pro.

CERTIFICATIONS
FAA Part 107 Certified UAS (Drone) Remote Pilot (ID#4062645) Oct. 2017