Ammar Salem

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Innovation Manager | Technology and Media @ Asharq News الشرق
United Arab Emirates
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About Ammar Salem

Showcasing 20+ years of professional experience in 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲/technical consultancy, production/post production management, and content creation for the media, entertainment, and network broadcast industry made me realize my passion for streamlining creative promotional content and technical operations to achieve business goals. As an 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿 and results-driven professional, I possess the creative eye and technical hands to unleash marvelous potentials in mundane things.In the course of my career, I became an 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 strategist with proven exposure to directive positions in a fast-paced environment and a solid background to contribute to the entire creative/technical process from initial ideas to the final execution. I also dedicate my time and skills in providing innovative concepts and ideas to foster stronger brand identity while demonstrating my experience in creating exciting promos and producing creative media content.As a self-made professional, I my dedication and grit enabled me to achieve personal and professional development. My expertise in combining vision and ingenuity with well-developed project execution and 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 qualities have proven their worth in implementing successful advertising campaigns and strategic content for diverse companies.Listed below are other highlights of my skills and expertise:➢ Proficient in production, 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, photography, Time-lapse, 360 VR Content, aerial photography, VFX, web and mobile apps development, data driven automation, and project management.➢ Acquired 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 related to the media industry, including Bronze for “As It Happens” News/Information Program, Gold for MBC3 Best Children’s Program Promo Every Friday Movie Camp, and Silver for Loose Change 9/11 Promo.My aspirations remain clear – to create immersive contents using innovative creation tools and workflows.Let’s connect!

Ammar Salem's Current Company Details
Asharq News الشرق

Asharq News الشرق

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Innovation Manager | Technology and Media
United Arab Emirates
Website:
basharq.com
Employees:
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Ammar Salem Work Experience Details
  • Asharq News الشرق
    Innovation Manager | Technology And Media
    Asharq News الشرق
    United Arab Emirates
  • Asharq News الشرق
    Innovation Manager | Technology & Media
    Asharq News الشرق Jan 2022 - Present
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Asharq News الشرق
    Creative Consultant
    Asharq News الشرق Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
    Asharq News is a 24/7 multi-platform news service that brings content to users in the Arab world and internationally. As its current Creative Consultant, I provide consultation services to streamline creative operations while leading the creative team to accomplish assigned tasks.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:➢ Consult with Asharq News to refresh the channel’s creative aspects, training and developing the team for promos, branding, and on-air graphics. Build and create a new in-house workflow for the creative team to maximize the on-screen impact.➢ Expertly provide and deliver creative consultancy services to create a short form TVC quality and improve overall outreach.➢ Organize, spearhead, and lead modular creative teams consisting of writers, producers, editors, and designers, fostering a collaborative culture/environment dedicated to advancing innovation while completing projects within timelines and budgets.
  • On Chain
    Streaming Architect & Consultant
    On Chain May 2021 - Present
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    On-Chain is Software development firm with a proven 17 years track record building high performance solutions for top tier companies using emerging technologies in the U.S, Japanese and South Pacific markets. As the present Streaming Architect & Consultant, I manage the development of a media streaming platform while serving as a consultant for video systems and ensuring the implementation of anti-piracy solutions.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:➢Lead media streaming development efforts for VUELE™, a direct-to-consumer NFT streaming platform for feature-length films. https://vuele.io/➢Offer consultation services for streaming video system architecture. Demonstrate extensive expertise in media VOD content.➢Establish an anti-piracy solution to secure media content. Create a custom workflow using blockchain technology for highest security.
  • Epic Games
    Fellow
    Epic Games May 2021 - Present
    Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. This fellowship allowed me to showcase my expertise in content creation and virtual production techniques, pipelines, and guidelines as well as my technical skills.➢ Selected as a fellow to the Spring 2021 Virtual Production Fellowship, deploying virtual production techniques using Unreal Engine.➢ Produced creative and innovative real-time content while streamlining the critical aspects of performance and design consideration.➢ Demonstrated proficiency and skills in creating world-class virtual production pipelines and guidelines on how to deploy them.
  • Middle East Broadcasting Center
    Head Of Post Production - Operations
    Middle East Broadcasting Center Aug 2017 - Feb 2021
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    MBC GROUP is the largest media company in the Middle East & North Africa region that enriches people’s lives through information, interaction and entertainment. During my tenure, I managed a creative post-production team for Video, Audio, VFX & Infrastructure, and Workflows while working with 100+ Producers, Continuity, and Post Production members to oversee campaigns for wide-ranging content. This resulted in overall company success by meeting all our briefs with bold, creative solutions.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:➢ Developed innovative ideas while managing workflows to ensure maximum impact within timelines. Deployed production/post-production experience to install project workflows for Shoot & VFX projects, ensuring the highest quality within tight deadlines.➢ Created project workflows with IT, Tech-Ops, and Creative teams to ensure smooth operations from conception to completion.➢ Supervised branding/creatives for pan Arab brand alignment and deliverables from TV through channels, social media, and Shahid.➢ Created trending content with the international team using Autodesk Flame, Adobe creative cloud, Houdini, Maya, Cinema 4d, and Avid Pro. Deployed multi-platform deliverables through the packaging department to all MBC channels and digital platforms.➢ Introduced tech solutions to reduce CAPEX/OPEX and increase efficiency exemplified by the institution of WFH during the lockdown.➢ Maintained relationships with the Creative, Engagement, and Legal teams to produce visually appealing/informative content while ensuring compliance with the laws of copyright/defamation. Generated millions of organic viewership across Facebook and YouTube.➢ Proposed ways to link stories thematically and geographically to give a bigger context and add in-depth coverage on issues.
  • Middle East Broadcasting Center
    Post Production Supervisor - Brand Management
    Middle East Broadcasting Center Oct 2015 - Aug 2017
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    During my leadership, I showcased my expertise in workflows promotion, quality control and assurance for media projects, video direction and editing, campaign management and advertisement, and technical/creative solutions.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:➢ Maintained and optimized department workflows promotion. Served as a Quality Control officer for all production/post-production TV promotion deliverables and all networks from news to entertainment and kids, including 11 channels overall.➢ Comprehensively and strategically directed multiple videos, ensuring the effective integration of creative and technical aspects.➢ Led major campaigns predominantly on the MBC TV channels, creating cross-platform promotions for pan Arab’s biggest shows.
  • Middle East Broadcasting Center
    Senior Promotions Editor In Brand Management
    Middle East Broadcasting Center Jun 2011 - Oct 2015
    Dubai
    As a Senior Promotions Editor, my responsibilities revolved around managing a team of editors to develop visual effects and graphics while liaising with other departments to streamline workflows.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:➢ Served as a Senior Flame Artist for VFX, compositing, motion graphics, and color grading and a Site Production Supervisor for VFX/CGI.➢ Liaised between post-production and related departments. Collaborated with the IT department to monitor/enhance workflows.➢ Supervised a team of 12 editors covering all network channels to maintain output quality. Organized and scheduled editors’ tasks.➢ Designed and set up tapeless workflow while managing and creating workflows/turnkey solutions and performing troubleshooting.
  • Middle East Broadcasting Center
    Promotions Editor
    Middle East Broadcasting Center May 2006 - Jun 2011
    Dubai
    During my tenure, I exhibited my artistry and leadership for on-air promotions and graphics, including compositing and special effects. Moreover, I created impressive and dynamic designs for promotions on most MBC channels, including Al Arabiya, MBC1, MBC Max, and MBC2 while serving as a Campaign Manager for the launch of Wanasa TV Channel, MBC Max, and Al Arabiya re-launch, specializing in bringing the best image to the screen.
  • The Audio Extractor Ios App
    Owner
    The Audio Extractor Ios App Mar 2013 - Oct 2017
    The Audio Extractor was the first app on the app store of its kind to offer audio extraction from videos in camera roll on iOS, which was enjoyed by many users worldwide. As an application owner, I managed application processing while maintaining its information and performing eligibility checks.
  • Real Image
    Senior Video Editor/Compositor Vfx
    Real Image Jul 2003 - May 2006
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Real Image TV Production is award-winning animation company in Dubai for live action production, Visual Effects and 3D and 2D animation services. In this position, I specialized in compositing and VFX while contributing in improving post-production industry quality in the region for TV Commercials, shows, opening titles, and music videos.
  • Real Image
    Video Editor
    Real Image Apr 2001 - Jul 2003
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    During my time, I worked on various TV Commercials, documentaries, corporate films, TV shows, music videos, and fashion shows as an offline and online Craft Editor using Discreet Edit and Combustion.
  • Broadcast Media
    3D Graphics Artist
    Broadcast Media Sep 1999 - Apr 2000
    Dubai
    As an entry-level position, this experience provided me with an opportunity to edit opening titles and promotional clips for drama series using Kinetix 3Ds Studio Max.

Ammar Salem Skills

Post Production After Effects Video Media Production Television Compositing Motion Graphics Video Editing Final Cut Pro Premiere Video Production Visual Effects Broadcast Photoshop Avid Autodesk Smoke Graphics Broadcast Television Broadcasting Special Effects Pftrack Autodesk Software Autodesk Smoke Advanced Digital Photography Video Post Production Adobe Premiere Pro Autodesk Flame Timelapse Producing Music Videos Commercials Editing Photography Digital Media Search Engine Optimization Social Media Advertising Project Management Camera Microsoft Office Adobe Photoshop Team Management Management Arabic English App Development Digital Content Post Production Management Training

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Ammar Salem works for Asharq News الشرق

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Ammar Salem's current role is Innovation Manager | Technology and Media.

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Ammar Salem has skills like Post Production, After Effects, Video, Media Production, Television, Compositing, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Video Production, Visual Effects.

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Ammar Salem's colleagues are Sameh Elbardisi, Mohammed Albaz, Mohammed A., Samia Saleh, Kutaiba Juha, Zeina Yazigi, Riham El Chayeb.

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