Nick Abdo

Produced a reality TV show about obsessive sports fanatics that was made into a sizzle reel and pitched to various TV channels. I was in charge of the budget, cast all of the fanatics, scheduled the shoots, hired the crew, shot, edited and created graphics for the sizzle reel.

Produce, direct, edit, write and shoot various promos and image campaigns. Shoot many projects using P2 HD cameras and Canon 7D. Manage multiple projects at one time on tight deadlines. Edit and execute post production using Avid, Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator.

I was one of the camera operators for a web based comedy series called Intramural Glory.

Directed, wrote, shot, and edited an award winning 48 Hour Film called Rootin Tootin. It won awards for best director, best actor, and best graphics. It was shot with a Panasonic HPX. You can watch the film here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW01WDsPs2s

Produced and directed various commercials, videos and promos for such clients as Best Buy, Target, MN Wild,BBDO, Martin Williams, Starkey and Hormel. Budgeted and conceptualized the projects. Coordinated projects from beginning to end with clients. Edited projects using Avid and Final Cut Pro.

Produced various commercials for such clients as ABC Television, Victory Sports, Allianz, NWA, and Lodgenet.! Coordinated and oversaw the editors, audio, and graphic designers during post production. • Conceptualized and co-wrote scripts for various projects. • Directed various shoots on location and in studio. • Edited projects using Final Cut Pro.

I was a freelance editor for various TV shows produced by Edelman Productions.

Produced and directed various projects, meetings, and commercials for clients including Target, Minnesota Wild, Governor Jesse Ventura and Sony Playstation.! Edited video projects on Avid. Conducted and oversaw creative meetings with clients. Conceptualized scripts.! Shot most projects on Digital Video.