Curtis Adams Jr.
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Richard Callahan
Curtis does an amazing job with photoshoots of my real estate listings. He's a pleasure to work with and his photographs are high quality with a fast turn-around. Online real estate photographs are so important these days and Curtis's fabulous photos attract the interest of buyers on the internet and help me sell my listings quickly.
Heather Mallard
Curtis is one of the hardest working people I know! He's responsive, works quickly, and creates high quality, professional videos. I've referred more than a dozen people to Curtis for video work and they have all come back to thank me for the recommendation. I love working with Curtis every opportunity I get and would not hesitate to hire him! Curtis will get it done and you'll love the finished product! His big heart and smile are just a nice bonus.
Sean Gipson
Curtis Adams Jr. is an excellent Freelance Camera Operator/Editor/Runner/Utilities/PA. His love for his work and the care he takes in completing a task are two ingredients in his recipe for success. You are guaranteed quality at an affordable price.
Richard Callahan
Curtis does an amazing job with photoshoots of my real estate listings. He's a pleasure to work with and his photographs are high quality with a fast turn-around. Online real estate photographs are so important these days and Curtis's fabulous photos attract the interest of buyers on the internet and help me sell my listings quickly.
Heather Mallard
Curtis is one of the hardest working people I know! He's responsive, works quickly, and creates high quality, professional videos. I've referred more than a dozen people to Curtis for video work and they have all come back to thank me for the recommendation. I love working with Curtis every opportunity I get and would not hesitate to hire him! Curtis will get it done and you'll love the finished product! His big heart and smile are just a nice bonus.
Sean Gipson
Curtis Adams Jr. is an excellent Freelance Camera Operator/Editor/Runner/Utilities/PA. His love for his work and the care he takes in completing a task are two ingredients in his recipe for success. You are guaranteed quality at an affordable price.
Richard Callahan
Curtis does an amazing job with photoshoots of my real estate listings. He's a pleasure to work with and his photographs are high quality with a fast turn-around. Online real estate photographs are so important these days and Curtis's fabulous photos attract the interest of buyers on the internet and help me sell my listings quickly.
Heather Mallard
Curtis is one of the hardest working people I know! He's responsive, works quickly, and creates high quality, professional videos. I've referred more than a dozen people to Curtis for video work and they have all come back to thank me for the recommendation. I love working with Curtis every opportunity I get and would not hesitate to hire him! Curtis will get it done and you'll love the finished product! His big heart and smile are just a nice bonus.
Sean Gipson
Curtis Adams Jr. is an excellent Freelance Camera Operator/Editor/Runner/Utilities/PA. His love for his work and the care he takes in completing a task are two ingredients in his recipe for success. You are guaranteed quality at an affordable price.
Richard Callahan
Curtis does an amazing job with photoshoots of my real estate listings. He's a pleasure to work with and his photographs are high quality with a fast turn-around. Online real estate photographs are so important these days and Curtis's fabulous photos attract the interest of buyers on the internet and help me sell my listings quickly.
Heather Mallard
Curtis is one of the hardest working people I know! He's responsive, works quickly, and creates high quality, professional videos. I've referred more than a dozen people to Curtis for video work and they have all come back to thank me for the recommendation. I love working with Curtis every opportunity I get and would not hesitate to hire him! Curtis will get it done and you'll love the finished product! His big heart and smile are just a nice bonus.
Sean Gipson
Curtis Adams Jr. is an excellent Freelance Camera Operator/Editor/Runner/Utilities/PA. His love for his work and the care he takes in completing a task are two ingredients in his recipe for success. You are guaranteed quality at an affordable price.
Credentials
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Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator
AdobeDec, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop CC 2013
AdobeMar, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Adobe Design Specialist
AdobeFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign
AdobeFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Video Communication using Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2013
AdobeNov, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Creative Impressions Media, Corp.
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United States
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Photography
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Director
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Jun 2017 - Present
Businesses large & small need professional photography or video for various reasons. Show your customers you care about your image with great media online and in your promotional materials. This is where we come into play. We have assisted many companies and realtors in the triangle area. Businesses large & small need professional photography or video for various reasons. Show your customers you care about your image with great media online and in your promotional materials. This is where we come into play. We have assisted many companies and realtors in the triangle area.
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Freelance Independent Contractor
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Jun 2008 - Dec 2021
- Freelancing through photography (camera operator), editor, and replay through sports broadcasting. ESPN RAYCOM SPORTS UNC NEW MEDIA CBS SPORTS TIME WARNER CABLE SPORTS CHANNEL GAMETIME FOOTAGE TRIANGLE VIDEO PRODUCTION WRAL BEIN SPORTS THE CW 17 (NORTHEAST FLORIDA) RUTHERFORD MEDIA GROUP IMPACT ORTHOPEDIC STOCKS SURGICAL CENTER GARNER ROAD AAU - Freelancing through photography (camera operator), editor, and replay through sports broadcasting. ESPN RAYCOM SPORTS UNC NEW MEDIA CBS SPORTS TIME WARNER CABLE SPORTS CHANNEL GAMETIME FOOTAGE TRIANGLE VIDEO PRODUCTION WRAL BEIN SPORTS THE CW 17 (NORTHEAST FLORIDA) RUTHERFORD MEDIA GROUP IMPACT ORTHOPEDIC STOCKS SURGICAL CENTER GARNER ROAD AAU
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Wake County Public School System
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Digital Media Teacher
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Nov 2015 - Feb 2020
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more programs, such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, etc. - Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. - Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students. - Provides daily digital media services, digital media technical support, and related functions. - Evaluates, implements, and promotes… Show more - Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more programs, such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, etc. - Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. - Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students. - Provides daily digital media services, digital media technical support, and related functions. - Evaluates, implements, and promotes digital media equipment, software, and services that meet teaching and learning needs. - Identifies, evaluates and recommends emerging digital media technologies and methodologies. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - 2016 Spring Adobe Video Class Placed 2nd in the Bullying Prevention PSA Contest for WCPSS - 2016 October Teacher of the Month by the Cary Chamber of Commerce CERTIFICATIONS - Video Communication using Adobe Premiere Pro CC - Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign - Visual COmmunication using Adobe Photoshop Show less - Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more programs, such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, etc. - Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. - Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students. - Provides daily digital media services, digital media technical support, and related functions. - Evaluates, implements, and promotes… Show more - Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more programs, such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, etc. - Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. - Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students. - Provides daily digital media services, digital media technical support, and related functions. - Evaluates, implements, and promotes digital media equipment, software, and services that meet teaching and learning needs. - Identifies, evaluates and recommends emerging digital media technologies and methodologies. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - 2016 Spring Adobe Video Class Placed 2nd in the Bullying Prevention PSA Contest for WCPSS - 2016 October Teacher of the Month by the Cary Chamber of Commerce CERTIFICATIONS - Video Communication using Adobe Premiere Pro CC - Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign - Visual COmmunication using Adobe Photoshop Show less
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Carolina Hurricanes
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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200 - 300 Employee
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CanesVision Crew Member
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Sep 2018 - Aug 2019
Assist via Camera operation, etc. during Hockey and NC State basketball games. Assist via Camera operation, etc. during Hockey and NC State basketball games.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Assistant (Camera Operator)
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Aug 2012 - Jun 2019
- Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors. - Operate zoom lenses, changing images according to specifications and rehearsal instructions. - Provide assistance with camera op or utility tasks as assigned by New Media staff members during various collegiate games. - Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors. - Operate zoom lenses, changing images according to specifications and rehearsal instructions. - Provide assistance with camera op or utility tasks as assigned by New Media staff members during various collegiate games.
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ABC11 WTVD-TV
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Photographer/Editor
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Oct 2014 - Nov 2015
- Normal general assignment photographer duty and editing newscasts. Operate satellite/microwave/broadband mobile units and called upon to tune in and route remote ENG/SNG feeds and facilitate broadband transmission. - Normal general assignment photographer duty and editing newscasts. Operate satellite/microwave/broadband mobile units and called upon to tune in and route remote ENG/SNG feeds and facilitate broadband transmission.
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WRAL
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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ENG Editor
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Aug 2014 - Oct 2014
- Edit from network feeds and in-house video, take in microwave and satellite feeds, contribute video via FTP and shared server, play back video during newscasts and maintain a database of video file. - Edit from network feeds and in-house video, take in microwave and satellite feeds, contribute video via FTP and shared server, play back video during newscasts and maintain a database of video file.
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Spectrum News
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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200 - 300 Employee
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Photographer / Truck Op / Media Editor
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Dec 2011 - Aug 2014
- Edits any story assigned for TV newscast including VOs, VOSOTs, and packages. - Reads script, finds footage of story on source tape, and puts story together in a way to convey the desired message. - Assembles production elements and unique video segments (for example: regional and national news wraps). - Maintains and manages databases. - Maintains and documents library of videotape footage for easy access. - Notifies support staff of technical problems and provides appropriate… Show more - Edits any story assigned for TV newscast including VOs, VOSOTs, and packages. - Reads script, finds footage of story on source tape, and puts story together in a way to convey the desired message. - Assembles production elements and unique video segments (for example: regional and national news wraps). - Maintains and manages databases. - Maintains and documents library of videotape footage for easy access. - Notifies support staff of technical problems and provides appropriate and adequate documentation of problems - Logs discrepancies with scripts, tapes and feed services. - Perform other duties as assigned. - Shoot and edit news video using both linear and non-linear systems. - Operate satellite live newsgathering vehicles and transmitters on a daily basis. - Covers live news events, press conferences, and breaking news in a calm, professional manner. - Have functional to advanced knowledge in the use of common television newsgathering equipment including cameras, tripods, microphones, lighting and other field equipment. - Shooting high school, college (UNC, NCSU, DUKE), and professional (Carolina Hurricanes, Durham Bulls, Carolina Mudcats) sports. Shooting Contributions - 2011 Friday Night Final Sports Shows/NCHSAA Football Championships - 2012 Governors Debate - 2012 Election Coverage - 2012 Friday Night Final Sports Shows/NCHSAA Football Championships - 2013 Governor Inauguration - 2013 Friday Night Final Sports Shows/NCHSAA Football Championships Show less - Edits any story assigned for TV newscast including VOs, VOSOTs, and packages. - Reads script, finds footage of story on source tape, and puts story together in a way to convey the desired message. - Assembles production elements and unique video segments (for example: regional and national news wraps). - Maintains and manages databases. - Maintains and documents library of videotape footage for easy access. - Notifies support staff of technical problems and provides appropriate… Show more - Edits any story assigned for TV newscast including VOs, VOSOTs, and packages. - Reads script, finds footage of story on source tape, and puts story together in a way to convey the desired message. - Assembles production elements and unique video segments (for example: regional and national news wraps). - Maintains and manages databases. - Maintains and documents library of videotape footage for easy access. - Notifies support staff of technical problems and provides appropriate and adequate documentation of problems - Logs discrepancies with scripts, tapes and feed services. - Perform other duties as assigned. - Shoot and edit news video using both linear and non-linear systems. - Operate satellite live newsgathering vehicles and transmitters on a daily basis. - Covers live news events, press conferences, and breaking news in a calm, professional manner. - Have functional to advanced knowledge in the use of common television newsgathering equipment including cameras, tripods, microphones, lighting and other field equipment. - Shooting high school, college (UNC, NCSU, DUKE), and professional (Carolina Hurricanes, Durham Bulls, Carolina Mudcats) sports. Shooting Contributions - 2011 Friday Night Final Sports Shows/NCHSAA Football Championships - 2012 Governors Debate - 2012 Election Coverage - 2012 Friday Night Final Sports Shows/NCHSAA Football Championships - 2013 Governor Inauguration - 2013 Friday Night Final Sports Shows/NCHSAA Football Championships Show less
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WCCB Charlotte's CW
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Photographer/Editor
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
- Shooting raw footage then editing the footage into packages for the 10 pm news. - Editfor WOLO (ABC Station in Columbia SC) 11 pm news. - Shooting raw footage then editing the footage into packages for the 10 pm news. - Editfor WOLO (ABC Station in Columbia SC) 11 pm news.
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Carolina Panthers
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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300 - 400 Employee
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Panthers TV Intern
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May 2011 - Oct 2011
- Logging, editing, shooting, and the production assistant during the recording to tape process for the weekly Television show. - Logging, editing, shooting, and the production assistant during the recording to tape process for the weekly Television show.
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Athletic Media Relations Intern
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Aug 2010 - May 2011
Play by Play Analysis & Cameraman - Set up remote webcasts for sports events in the gym and on location. Operate camera - play-by-play (and regulate audio) for soccer, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, baseball, and softball. - Research the teams and conferences to fill time-outs with commentary. Post-production editor - Edit highlight videos for UNCP Athletic Website. Play by Play Analysis & Cameraman - Set up remote webcasts for sports events in the gym and on location. Operate camera - play-by-play (and regulate audio) for soccer, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, baseball, and softball. - Research the teams and conferences to fill time-outs with commentary. Post-production editor - Edit highlight videos for UNCP Athletic Website.
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Education
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2007 - 2011
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Bachelors of Science, Cum Laude, Mass Communications Broadcasting -
2003 - 2007
Southeast Raleigh High School
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