Sirius Toro
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Confident and proficient Filmmaker with skill in elements such as Pre-Production, Post-Production (ex. Cinematography, Editing, Sound Design, Color Grading). Has worked with HBO, and has shot art shows, musical performances, and released multiple films screened in Film Festivals such as the Manhattan Borough Arts Festival and the Astoria Film Festival. Driven musician with talents for Guitar and Bass. Excels with different music genres and experienced in both live and recorded performances. Enthusiastic about collaborating and developing sounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Film Editor
Hbo Max
2022.06 - 2022.08
- For about 5 weeks, 5 different teams competed in professionally advertising short films (Made by HBO Directors) to be released to the public. My department was in film, and was asked to edit the trailer for my team's assigned short film.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, and audio.
- Generated creative ideas to improve look and feel of project.
- Supervised editing, dubbing and color correction as part of post-production.
- Performed post-production work, edited sound and sequences and provided final product within time constraints.
- In all, created a trailer for an HBO Max Pa'Lante short film that was sadly not released, as for our team won second place. But, the time and experience working there was needed.
Freelance Cinematographer
Hbo Max
2022.12 - 2022.12
- Scouted out location for the LatinX Stand-Up Comedy event with colleagues.
- Performed test shoots by using different focal lengths and camera placements.
- Experimented with new technologies and equipment, expanding production and artistic capabilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to find creative solutions to challenges facing team.
- Planned number and type of cameras, angles and lighting requirements for shoots.
- Checked lighting and composition of each scene and made adjustments to meet needs.
Freelance Cinematographer
ESSENTIAL Art Fair
2021.09 - 2021.09
- Collected footage of Art and their Artists for 3 days, capturing each mood they/their art represented in each shot.
- Performed test shoots by using different focal lengths and camera placements.
- Elevated video quality through creative and tasteful sound design and color grading.
- Edited raw footage in post-production to produce professional videos.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
- Adjusted focus, zoom and aperture to obtain desired shot effects.
Professional Musician
Child Labor (Band)
2021.12 - Current
- Played with successful bands, providing professional, punctual backing support.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Performed in 10 shows.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining social media presence.
- Wrote and arranged original compositions for live music performances.
- Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.
- Played various instruments professionally, including guitar, bass and drums.
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians.
- Produced and recorded for yet-to-be-released albums.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
Restaurant Waiter
Baron's
2022.10 - 2023.10
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
- Upsold appetizers, drinks and desserts to increase restaurant profits.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
Education
No Degree - Film And Video Production
Art And Design High School
245 E 56th St, New York, NY 1002206.2024
Skills
- Video Editing
- Premier Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Sound Editing Proficiency
- Creative Collaboration
- Color Correction Knowledge
- Audio-To-Video Synchronization
- Multi-Camera Editing
- Strong narrative intuition
- Keen attention to detail
- Advanced storytelling techniques
- Understanding of film language
- Continuity awareness
- Photography
- Guitar Proficiency
- Bass Proficiency
- Piano Proficiency
- Original Songwriter
- Writing Lyrics
FILMMAKING:
MUSIC:
- Music Accompanists
- Advanced technical proficiency
- Versatile performance styles
- Dynamic stage presence
- Theatre Performances
- Studio Recordings
- Live Music Performances
- Taking Cues and Direction
- Improvisation
- Music Writing
- Meeting Schedules
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Creative problem-solving
- Creative Thinking
- Collaborative teamwork
- Social Media Engagement
- Marketing and self-promotion
- Ability to teach others
- Effective communication techniques
EXTRA:
Accomplishments
- Screened "The Pencil" at the 8th Annual Manhattan Borough Arts Festival hosted by the MoMA, receiving te "Certificate of Excellence in Artistic Achievement" (June 1st, 2022)
- Collaborated with team representing "Dirty Money" in the 2023 Annual Citywide Graphic Arts Competition, and came out with the 3rd Best Student Film.
- "Dirty Money" was also screened at the 2023 Astoria Film Festival.
- Was granted with the Certificate of Achievement in HBO Max Pa'Lante's Multicultural Marketing for Film program in 2022.
- Was awarded with the Certificate of Completion for the Teen Advisory Council of 2023 at Arts Connection: Teen Programs.
And, "The Pencil" was screened at the Astoria Film Festival in 2022 for "Best Comedy Student Film".
Certification
- Certified in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Certified in Adobe Photoshop.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Freelance Cinematographer
Hbo Max
2022.12 - 2022.12
Restaurant Waiter
Baron's
2022.10 - 2023.10
Film Editor
Hbo Max
2022.06 - 2022.08
Professional Musician
Child Labor (Band)
2021.12 - Current
Freelance Cinematographer
ESSENTIAL Art Fair
2021.09 - 2021.09
No Degree - Film And Video Production
Art And Design High School
- Certified in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Certified in Adobe Photoshop.
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