Edwin Abele

Available

Multitalented worker. Team player, excellent communication skills and fun to work with. Many strengths, including Producing, Editiing, Camera (Digibeta, Beta, DV, MiniDV formats), and misc crew.

2005, FCP Editor
Benny Hinn MinistriesBroadcast Television (National and International)
Editor of daily teaching show, broadcast worldwide on TV stations. Photoshop Graphics, Editors Tool Kits, Jumpbacks, Digital Juice, Art Beats, etc., etc.

2005, Producer
Warrior01The Coach
Supervising Producer for Prime Time series pitch

2005, Editor (Final Cut Pro)
Freelance
Reality TV, Studio TV, Promos, TV Pitches

2004, Camera Operator
Freelance
Field and Studio Cameraman In Field: ENG, Reality, BetaSP, DVCam/DVCPRO, MiniDV

2004, Editor (Final Cut Pro)
Freelance
Concert Promos, Scripted, ENG, Non-Profit, Industrial

2003, Editor (Final Cut Pro)
FreelanceVarious
Promos, Corporate Video, PSA, Concerts

2003, Assistant Director (1st)
Dina Mande ProductionsBud Lite spot
1st AD on spec commercial

2002, Production Assistant
FOXExtreme Dating
Field PA and DV Cam interview operator

2002, Post Production Supervisor
Buena Vista/ABC FamilyThe Last Resort
Post Supervisor and Office manager -also daytime AVID assistant editor when necessary

2002, Production Coordinator
Game Show NetworkScrabble Challenge
Prod Manager/Coordinator and Office Manager for gameshow start-up -hired crew of 40, managed office staff of 11, set up locations, permits, catering -also served as Post Supervisor

2002, Key Set PA
TLCScene of the Crime
Right hand of 1st and 2nd AD -also covered for 2nd AD

2002, Grip
APU FilmsFamished
Swing Grip for feature length film

2002, Boom Operator
Stell ProductionsRemnants
Audio mixer and boom operator for feature length film

2002, Assistant Director (1st)
Dina Mande ProductionsMini Cooper spot
1st AD on Spec Commercials

2002, Grip
APU FilmsFamished
Swing Grip for feature length film

2002, Assistant Director (1st)
Dina Mande ProductionsBurger King spot
1st AD on spec commercial

2002, Cable Puller
Stell ProductionsCardio Kickboxing
Camera utility and cable puller for excercise video series

2001, Producer
PAX NetworkShop 'till You Drop
Segment Producer/Writer -created over 400 games for 100 episodes

2001, Cue Card/Assist Script Supervisor
Comedy CentralLet's Bowl
Cue card guy -assistant to Script Supervisor -also wrote some jokes for show

1999, Associate Producer
Ubl ProductionsMirror on the Metro
-Producer of ENG and magazine-style type human interest show

1999, Videographer: ENG
Various companies
Freelance betacam and DVcam operator for: News, Ad Agencies, Lawyers, Corporate, Industrial, etc.

EDITOR -
Benny Hinn Ministries
Daily Teaching Program from around the world

PRODUCER -
"The Coach" (in-development)

PRODUCER -
"Splash! Tour Promo"

PRODUCER -
"TFC Capital Campaign Drive Promo 2004/2005"

MULTIMEDIA DIRECTOR/PRODUCER-
Hosanna! Church ($20 Million MegaChurch)

SEGMENT PRODUCER-
100 Episodes "Shop 'Till You Drop" game show

PRODUCTION MANAGER-
GSN - Scrabble Challenge Pilot

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER-
"Mirror on the Metro"

POST PRODUCTION COORDINATOR-
"The Last Resort" ABC Network,

SEGMENT EDITOR-
"Handyman Club of America" "How-To" type video series [River City Video Productions, MN]

1st AD & BOOM MIC-
Various independent films

CUE CARDS and ASSISTANT SCRIPT SUPERVISOR-
"Let's Bowl" Gameshow [Comedy Central Productions, CA]

VIDEO PLAYBACK-
"2001 Earth Day PSA"[Chelsea Pictures, CA]

SCRIPT SUPERVISOR -
"Toyota's Clothing Line Promo Video"
[BI Companies, MN]

GRAPHICS ASSIST/STILL STORE OPERATOR-
"Mall Masters" gameshow [Stone Stanley Entertainment, CA]

GRIP and AUDIO-
Northwest Airlines "E-ticket" Industrial Video Promotion

FIELD CAMERA/VIDEOGRAPHER-
Various Contract Projects - [Alpha Video, MN]

ACCOUNTANT -
USBank [Minneapolis, MN]

-Segment Producer
-Prod. Coordinator/Manager
-1st Assist. Director
-Field Producer
-Post Production Coordinator
-Audio mixer (A2) and Boom mic operator
-Editor [AVID, Discreet Edit*, FCP, etc.]
-Grip and Dolly Grip
-Cameraman [field, ENG, studio]
-Audio/Boom Operator

University of St. Thomas, St Paul, MN

BA Communication [4 year degree in Film/TV Production and Writing]

BA Theology
Minor in Business

AICP Commercial Production Training Seminar, Minneapolis MN
11/99 -Production Coordinator Training

Final Cut Pro Editor
AVID Assistant Editor
Edit* Discreet Editor

-Cameras:
Sony 3CCD, BetaCam, JVC, Panasonic, Cannon XL1, Cannon GL1, etc.

-Other:
AVID
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Photoshop

A/B Roll [linear] editing experience
GOBO Theatrical Lighting Operator
General Lighting knowledge
General Audio knowledge (boom, shotgun, lavalier, etc.)

-excellent team leader skills/experience
-innovative team player
-well versed in ENG and Field Production
-experience in broad range [producer, camerman, editor, graphics, etc.]
-enthusiastic and easy to work with
-skilled communicator
-team player
-proficient in computers [Mac/PC]
-multi-tasked and organized
-rapid learner

California - Southern

Spanish: C
German: C

Motorcycle
Basic Driving (PLG)