Harry Sherman
Artist, Political Activist
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- Lotus Plaza is the side project of Deerhunter guitarist Lockett Pundt...and it's quite good. ♫ Strangers http://t.co/jvald5Oo #Spotify
- It also causes chronic happiness... Study links loud music with higher rates of drinking and smoking. http://t.co/SYpJ7sbN @theroxyMay 22, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Another forward sounding tune about the past by @saintmotel http://t.co/saFPW2kZMay 18, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- The #KINGS are playing like they want to win. They have heart and soul and Quick...
- Sad to hear that the "Queen of DIsco" Donna Summer has has passed away.May 17, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- The new #Santana instrumental album "Shape Shifter" is quite nice. http://t.co/wB1sUisM
- "Close to the Edge" is a beautiful song from Lisa Marie Presley's new album "Storm & Grace" @LisaPresley http://t.co/js4WPFyf
- It's disheartening when you discover that artists (music and other) that you admire creatively, are on opposite ends with you politically.May 11, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Could CBGB be reopening?!!! http://t.co/1rpgO1TdMay 08, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Thank's for the nice chat this morning Matis. Looking forward to hearing the new music. @matisyahuMay 08, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Artist/Author/Wild Thing Maurice Sendak has passed. A great man and a great talent http://t.co/lVIesneNMay 08, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- L.A. followers, help former USC Basketballer @EvanSmith22 find his missing dad, 20th Century Fox Executive Gavin Smith http://t.co/9sesBVNhMay 06, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- 20 or so years ago I saw the Beastie Boys at the Reading Festival in England. 1st tour with the fellows playing instruments. They Rocked!!!!May 04, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Sad to hear of Adam Yauch's passing.May 04, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Stream the new Brian Jonestown Massacre album now... http://t.co/DdxjK9jd ...or later.Apr 30, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Do yourself a favor, and listen to some Rocket Juice and the Moon http://t.co/jCfQkAP8 @flea333, Damon Albarn and Tony AllenApr 30, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Do you think the #Redskins are excited to get Robert Griffin III? This is already available in the Redskins store... http://t.co/mwHDYeIDApr 26, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Grimes, Cults, Dengue Fever lead lineup of 2012 Make Music Pasadena..June 16 http://t.co/oHCucIyZ @inpasadenaApr 25, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Jesus and Mary Chain in Los Angeles...06.15 Hollywood ParkApr 25, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @Spinner Ask The Hives if they've heard from Luis Arriaga of The Dragtones. We've been trying to reach him for weeks.Apr 25, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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- Dick Clark was a part of all of our lives... He helped to bring rock and roll to the masses..
- My second favorite film has been fully restored and will be airing on the USA network in HD on Saturday at 8pm. Can you guess what film it is...?
- It looks like the Magic Johnson group has won the bidding for the LA Dodgers. This is great news! I was lucky enough to work with Magic some years ago. What a pro!
- Holy Cow! 7.6 Earthquake in Acapulco area of Mexico. That is a BIG quake...
- Just a HEADS-UP... The Mega Millions Lotto is at $200 Million so don't forget to play, and don't forgot who told you so...
- With Zombie and Music Competition shows all the rage, how close are we to Zombie-Music Competitions? I might watch that...
- Today is my youngest daughter's birthday, but she's too young to have a Facebook account, so I'm going to have to wish her a Happy Birthday to her face.
- Romney says that if he's elected President, he'll make it illegal to get sick. Or he'll cure all disease, or something, I dunno...
- Happy to see that the court has deemed Prop. 8 to be unconstitutional. Same-sex marriage is once again legal in our progressive state.
- I'm so "not surprised" that the guy that invented the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup was named "Harry" (Harry Burnett "H. B." Reese).
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Info
- SummaryOver 20 years of experience as a Broadcast Designer, and a client list that includes nearly every major U.S. television network, not to mention some in Europe, Africa and Asia. I occasionally teach Art in colleges and trade schools. Although I'm very versed in the necessary computer programs, my real strength is in design and problem solving.Specialties: News shows, game shows, talk shows, networks, webisodes, screen projection, political campaign videos, and business and corporate videos.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-
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.
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Honors:Nominated for an Emmy for Hard Copy. Designed through Novocom for Paramount Pictures.
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Posts
- Mar 01, 12
If you were blown away by the film “Act of Valor”, which features real U.S. Seals, you’ll love the upcoming reality series Combat Clips (working title) which features actual combat video, shot by real U.S. combat troops. We were proud to create the “call to action” video for the Pilot.
- Mar 01, 12
Leadership in Action (LIA) asked Realize and Rip Media to promote their upcoming leadership conference with one of our informative videos. They are a sort of, poor-man’s TED conference, for those of us that can’t afford tens of thousands of dollars to participate. If you have some world-changing ideas or just want to hear about some, you should attend.
- Mar 01, 12
Since last October, Realize has been working on “Corporate” projects in it’s alliance with Rip Media Group. Many of our clients are non-profits, and many others are in the education world, which is close to my heart. Here is the first video that we did for Seattle-based Alliance For Education (AFE). We are currently working on the second video for these wonderful folks.
- Aug 31, 11
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. - Aug 10, 11
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.
- Aug 10, 11
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.
- Feb 17, 11
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.
- Feb 02, 11
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.
- Jan 19, 11
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.
- Mar 05, 10
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.
