Harry Sherman
Artist, Political Activist
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I hope the NEW JC Penny sells products that I will like, because I think hiring Ellen DeGeneres as their spokesperson is brilliant.4 hours ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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California can once again be considered a progressive state, as the court deems Prop. 8 to be unconstitutional.2 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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I'm doing just THAT! RT @TennisInc Listen to our new album, Young & Old, now at @pitchforkmedia: http://t.co/hiRVslUS…2 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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I find it funny that people get so riled by someone giving the finger on live national television. Who is harmed by a simple finger gesture?2 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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I attended the first Bob Marley Tribute at MacArthur Park in 1980, and today I remember him on his birthday.3 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Proud of my sister-in-law, Kala for producing the music for three Superbowl ads this year and singing on one.3 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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I hanging with My Morning Jacket at turntable.fm http://t.co/mtaMSUyB http://t.co/7asLFmGb7 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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I woke up this morning with "Mind Spiders" in my head @DirtnapRecords7 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Exene is celebrating her birthday today! "I'm coming over" @Xtheband8 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Stream the New EP From A Place to Bury Strangers... If You Dare! http://t.co/uzDWauEv via @pitchforkmedia9 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Dead Can Dance just released their third FREE live EP. Get it here http://t.co/eobhZ2tj9 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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The Black Angels at Austin Psych Fest 3 http://t.co/kpZKs3yN9 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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O.K. Upon the requests to listen to the new Jack White song again, I have to admit that it is growing on me. The lyrics, especially.10 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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The new Jack White tune is a bit too "folky" for my tastes. I was hoping for a loud, rockin' number... #jackwhite10 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Perhaps I would like Jack White's new solo release better on Vinyl...http://bit.ly/xqFfkP10 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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And the Monday discovery of the week is.... @EliMardock http://t.co/ey12L0sY Have a listen!10 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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There was a proposed illustrated cover for the White Album. It's quite a nice piece of art. via @BeatlesTweets http://t.co/LU1nuzBc13 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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An actual business e-mail just received in my mailbox at work: "If anyone has pieces of raw chicken bring it to me. Please"2 weeks ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Wow, it was 42 years ago today that John Lennon wrote, recorded, and mixed "Instant Karma," ...all in one day! via @BeatlesTweets2 weeks ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Partnering colleges with businesses in need of skilled workers seems like a good idea...
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Happy to see that the court has deemed Prop. 8 to be unconstitutional. Same-sex marriage is once again legal in our progressive state.Posted 2 days ago
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I'm so "not surprised" that the guy that invented the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup was named "Harry" (Harry Burnett "H. B." Reese).Posted 4 weeks ago
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Thank you to our friend Linda Mendoza for making this possible!Posted 2 months ago
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A couple of talented artists got nominated for Grammy Awards this year. Many very talented artists didn't.... I know who you are!Posted 2 months ago
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I just found out that Barbie and I are the same age. I totally look better than Barbie....Right?Posted 2 months ago
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Bobby Darin's "Mack The Knife" and The Fleetwoods "Mr. Blue" were the top songs when I was born.Posted 2 months ago
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Steve Jobs was the Steve Jobs of our generation. Heaven will never be the same...Posted 4 months ago
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If Mark Cuban loves it, it must be......something. Watch the speak preview of the web-to-tv series Goodnight Burbank tonight on the HDNet channel. The best part of the show is not the graphics and news set, which I designed, but I hope you like them too.Posted 4 months ago
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Do I need Satellite insurance?Posted 4 months ago
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There were 10 foot waves at Zuma today! We stuck with the white water for boogie boarding and body surfing.Posted 5 months ago
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Today would have been my sister's 47th birthday. She would have LOVED Facebook.Posted 7 months ago
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Summary
Experience
- Sept 2011 - PresentSr. Motion Designer and Production Mgr. / Rip Media GroupLead the design team of this multi-media marketing and video production firm.
- Aug 2004 - PresentSenior Designer & Animator / NBC Universal
- 1995 - PresentPrincipal designer/animator/producer / Realize DesignMy freelance entity
- Jan 1990 - Mar 2010Freelance Graphic Artist/Animator / Halo GroupHalo Group is a multi-discipline idea, marketing and production company. My projects included television show development, filmmaking, museum installations, product launch and promotion, event marketing, and striving for world peace.
- 1995 - 2005Instructor / UCLATaught Paintbox classes for UCLA Extension. Guest instructor for On-Air Graphics classes. Speaker at Institute of Arts, Santa Monica
- Aug 2003 - Aug 2004Designer / TelepicturesFreelance 3d and 2d designer/animator
- 1989 - 2000Graphic Artist / Paramount PicturesDesigner/animator at Entertainment Tonight, Hard Copy, Leeza Show, and Dr Phil.
- 1989 - 2000Manager/DesignerlAnimator/Storyboard/Artist / NovocomWorked as a designer on Emmy Award winning projects. Managed the Hollywood, satellite office. Worked with the company when it started as a 5 person operation, and grew to 75 people strong.
Education
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2007 - 2008Pierce CollegeContinuing Education in International Business
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1977 - 1982California State University-NorthridgeBA in Art
- American Film InstituteAdvanced After Effects Training with Trish Meyer
- Art Center College of DesignTook advanced design classes while in High School. Later took Web design and programming class.
Additional Information
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Some very exciting news came today - and news that you can now officially share with your family, friends and fans. Goodnight Burbank is going to TV!!! Yep, the 6 episodes we shot in the garage are heading to cable/satellite channel HDnet. Mark Cuban, the CEO, happened to see GNB the day it debuted on Hulu and asked if he could the series onto his network the very next day.
The show premieres Oct 12, Wednesday at 9pm ET and run for the next 6 weeks (and God knows how many reruns!). They’re also doing a sneak peek of the show on Thurs, Sept 22nd at 1am EST.
If you go to the Microsoft website msn.com and click on the “Autos_Video” tab, you will be taken to their new online show “Road Raves”. I was asked by the producers to create a graphics package for the show. This included a logo, an open, transitions and lower thirds. This finished product is very informative and interesting to watch.
I’ve begun a business relationship with L.A. based sales and social media marketing firm Rip Media Group. To get things going, I’ve designed and animated this new introduction video for their re-designed website, using bold typography and clean vector imagery to get their talents across to prospective clients.
Rip it good! from Harry Sherman on Vimeo.
I’ve been working on a new graphics package for the Versus network show “City Limits Fishing”. The new season debuted two weeks ago. I hope the ratings skyrocket now! Note that the audio is just a rough scratch track and doesn’t include the music.
Please take a look at the first promo for the world’s first half-hour comedy series created for the web. The show stars Laura Silverman and was created by Hayden Black, with graphics, animation and set design by Harry Sherman.
Last year I touted the importance of repeat business and client relations. I will always believe in working closely with clients to surpass their expectations and to keep them coming back for more.
This year is starting out as the year of the NEW client. In order for a business to grow into a new decade, it’s important to cultivate NEW business. I’m proud to have added a show from Comcast’s Versus (VS.) Network, “The Daily Habit” from the Fuel TV Network , and a web show for Microsoft as new clients. Once these projects are complete, I will post them here on my blog. I also worked with my long time client Comedy Central late last year to design a new set for their show Tosh.0.
I wish everyone success this year and I look forward to working with more new people on exciting new projects.
My biggest freelance pitch was in 2001. My good friend Terry Castagnola was helping to produce a new reality show called “The Amazing Race” and he called to see if I was interested in doing the graphics package for the show. A few days later my partner on the project, John Ridgway and I met with Bertram van Munster, one of the show’s creators at Jerry Bruckheimer’s office in Playa Vista, California. Bert and his team were very excited about the project and they were open to our initial ideas for the graphics. We were told that only one other design company was doing a pitch. That company was John’s former company and my former employer, Novocom, also in Playa Vista. We had SOME challenge ahead of us. We spent a week or so brainstorming and storyboarding some ideas. We thought that they were pretty strong. We met with the producers again and receive very positive feedback. A day or two later we were told that Novocom had been dropped from the pitch process. We of course assumed that the project was ours. We didn’t hear anything for a few days. I called Terry and it turned out that Bruckheimer’s people had hired an FX company that they used for their films, and decided not to go with us. We were, of course, disappointed, but the process was enjoyable and the producers were very professional throughout the process. Pitching is a risky race to enter, but as long as you are paid for the pitch, it is all part of the game.
My website realizetv.com has gone through a post-modern/minimalistic re-design. Inspired by a recent poster design project that I did for “VFX Fairness”. It has become a simple five link site with a bold, graphic look that recalls early modern poster design. I’ve also incorporated a recent chalk drawing that I created for the Hope For Haiti Now telethon. I’ve changed the “News” section to a direct link to this blog for future, engaging bloginess. I hope you like it.
I don’t do a whole lot of website work but when my long time collaborator, The Halo Group asked me to join them on a webinar project for Bank of America, I couldn’t say no. After changing direction on the concept we moved along nicely. The client was very well organized and knew what they wanted. A west coast video and photo shoot was completed and I created a nice look for the web pages. Later, the East coast shoot was completed and I created custom animations for the videos. The production was for corporate, in-house training so I won’t be showing examples on my blog.
The good folks at Blur-Designs interviewed me for their blog. It posted today. Have a visit http://bit.ly/bxyvV9