Yasir Jafar

YASIR JAFAR SKILLS SOFTWARE Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premier Pro, Audition, Media Encoder), Pro Tools, Final Draft, CatDV Pro, iSpring E-Learning software VIDEO CONTENT PRODUCER SKILLS • Comprehensive knowledge of pre-production and post-production processes in relation to sound, graphics and media asset management • Creative eye for detail with sound organisational and communication skills • Ability to work cooperatively, quickly and effectively in a team oriented environment • Persistence and ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines • Comprehensive knowledge of camera equipment including lights, cameras and sound EXPERIENCE Digital/Social Media Content Producer PROPRAC Consultants, April 2017 – Present • Conduct all content creation across various digital mediums (website, social media, video, blog) • Collate weekly/monthly reports on social media activity • Schedule all social media posts using Hootsuite for all social media channels • Support the management team with any ad hoc communications required for media channels • Work collaboratively with the design team to achieve strong digital brand presence • Manage relationships with internal (marketing/design/production and external(customers/consumers) • Identify potential stories, craft and then publish engaging content • Ongoing analysis & optimisation of key performance channels with a focus on improving traffic • Growing relationships online and building a core set of influential contacts Assistant Editor Anvil Media, August 2017 - September 2017 • Creating training videos for clients including WestConnex M5 using MS PowerPoint and iSpring E-learning software • Setting up a PowerPoint presentation alongside video in iSpring E-learning software as well as setting up quiz (which includes setting up the pass/fail mark as well as other default quiz setting)for LMS systems • Management and organisation of video workflows and data management • Editing and assembling a range of video content including social media marketing videos, corporate videos and instructional videos. • Create corporate training videos using the iSpring e-learning management software • Ingest and analyse raw footage using CatDV Pro • Assisting on set with camera/light setup as well as data wrangling Producer Miss Perfect, March 2017 – June 2017 Crossing over the Rainbow Bridge, March 2017 – June 2017 • Story research and script analysis • Writing research briefs • Source locations and crew • Assisting with travel arrangements • Organise casting and talent booking • Booking equipment • Attending location shoots • Collecting and collating release forms Graphic Designer i-LAN Technology, September 2014 to April 2017 • Designed graphics (flyers, catalogue, magazine advertisement, newsletters) for business across print & digital media (social media, explainer videos) from brief to concept to finished art using Adobe Creative Cloud. • Created advertisements for PC&Tech Authority, APC, TechLife, ARN as well as T3 Magazine. 1 YASIR JAFAR • • • • • • Created explainer videos for products using After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premier Pro. Setting up the stage for video production including setting up lights and camera. Creating newsletters and sending out to subscribers using MailChimp. Using Hootsuite to manage all social media including Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn. Providing assistance in the organisation of CeBIT 2015 exhibition. Directing voice over talent for the product videos. Video Production Assistant (Short Films) Jason and Sarah (October 2016) The Abyss (September 2016) Poetry will be the Death of Me (March – June 2016) Assisting in the production of the short films including organising casting call, sound recording, stage direction, boom operator, director of photography, setting up lights, assembling camera equipment and volunteering as an actor. Graphic/Web Designer PROPRAC Consultants, February 2014 to September 2016 • Designed graphics (business card, logo design, flyers) for business across print and digital media from brief to concept to finished art using Adobe Creative Suite. • Utilising creative thinking processes to deliver fresh animated video concepts. • Developed a responsive website using HTML5 text editor, php, mySQL, file transfer protocol (Filezilla), Adobe Dreamweaver and bootstrap framework. • Creating an infographic animation using After Effects and Illustrator to introduce the business, as well as recording the speaker's voice to be used alongside the animation sequence. Motion Graphic Designer Tiger Nutrition, June-August 2014 • Designed motion graphics for YouTube and Instagram videos using Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D. • Liaising with athletes to create product animations for their videos and providing assistance in postproduction. • Sourced images and maintained image libraries. • Editing and compositing video footage, captured by the marketing coordinator. • Discussing and delivering creative video concepts online with marketing team via Asana (project task management tool). Graphic Artist Westfield BrandSpace, August-November 2013 • Created visual effects to promote display screens using Adobe After Effects, with the ability to work within the branding and technical guidelines of the brief. • Brainstormed, presented and executed ideas independently as well as collaborating with other designers. • Worked with the producer and management team to understand project requirements, generating new visual concepts as well as delivering the creative solution on time. Motion Graphic Design Assistant Hackett Films, July 2013 • Retouching & Preparing Images for compositions (using Adobe Photoshop) for television commercial Insurance Line. • Animating two-dimensional characters using the Duik Script in After Effects. Graphic Designer/Art Director Television Sydney (TVS), March 2012 - May 2013 • Designed and implemented complete graphics packages for numerous series such as Shelf Life and The Why Generation. • Produced mood boards, storyboards and other artefacts required to develop cutting-edge motion graphics that are representative of the client’s goals and within brand guidelines. • Assisted the production team on set by suggesting colour schemes, set layout and type of lighting. EDUCATION 2 YASIR JAFAR • • • Master of Media Arts and Production, University of Technology Sydney, June 2017 Sydney 3 Month Film Directors Course, Australia Film Base, 2016 Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication), University of Western Sydney, 2013 3