Charbel Assaf

Managed the studio and oversaw sales expenses, receipts and stock of equipment and accessories, dealt with vendors, ordered and handled purchases, received the merchandise, organized and monitored inventory in the store, responded to customer inquiries, reported back to store owner.

Oversaw the production process, made sure that the production meets daily and weekly goals and deadlines while maintaining a high quality production, been responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment, managed and maintained the network and every computer (Hardware - Software) to keep it fast, secure and more reliable to use.

Responsible for editing music video clips and ads until it meets a director's approval. Inserted music, sound effects, graphics and special effects.
Prepared the project for after editing tasks such as coloring, retouching and graphics.
Exported the final clips on BetaCam Tape, DVD & Blu-ray.

Videographer & Video Editor

Videotaped program material for production using video camera equipment, made technical decisions regarding such elements as appropriate lighting, shooting angles, ensured consistency and relevancy to production, monitored technical quality of end product.
Tested all equipment to determine technical quality of recording, audio and lighting apparatus prior to operation in the field. Oversaw the security, operation and maintenance of equipment utilized in shooting and editing.

Responsible for cutting and editing film footage until it meets a director's approval. Rearranged and spliced scenes that have already been shot, determined if scenes need to be reshot, and inserted music, dialogue, sound effects, graphics and special effects.
Edited and assembled final visual/audio program material, reordered and tweaked the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the film/video.

Photographer & Photo Editor / Retoucher

Worked with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them, used an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software,
communicated with photographic subjects, putting them at ease, encouraging them and directing them, arranged still life objects, products, scenes, props and backgrounds.
Managed the processing and use of images, discussing technical problems, checking for quality and dealing with clients' concern, managed the business aspects of the work, including administration, scheduling work, invoicing and basic accounting.

Reviewed images, edited and manipulated photos, and approved images for publication and dissemination.
Developed expertise with software to digitally enhance images, prepared proofs for approval, compiled finished products for sale, including albums and framed prints.
Managed multiple staff members and oversaw their workloads to ensure deadlines are met.