The document is a resume for KA ABIOLA, who has over 10 years of experience in video production across various roles including director, producer, editor, cinematographer, and assistant director. They have worked on projects such as documentaries, music videos, short films, and promotional videos. Their skills include managing talent and crews, lighting, shooting, and editing with software such as Final Cut Pro, Avid, and Adobe Premiere. They have a Master's degree in Film Production from Howard University.

1. KA ABIOLA
3001 Branch Ave. #321, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748 | C: 240-994-5104 | katsura.ab@gmail.com
Summary
Hands-on Producer, Director, and video-editor effective at bringing projects from
concept to reality. Experienced in talent and crew management, as well as different
production formats, including documentary, music video, short-film, and promo.
Highlights
• Focused
• Team player
• Strong communication skills
• Video-editing in Avid, Sony, Adobe, and Final Cut systems
• Varied video production skill-set
• Teacher and trainer experience.
• Good sense of humor
Accomplishments
➢ Acquired a varied skill-set that includes Director, Producer, Editor, and
Cinematographer.
➢ Completed my documentary film, on which I was Writer, Director, and Producer.
➢ Have worked on 10+ productions in the categories of promo, short-film,
documentary, music-video, talk-show, and interview.
Experience
Producer/Director/Cinematographer Apr 2015 to Jun 2015
Interview. Nick Brana – Bethesda, MD
• Directed talent and set-design for shoot.
• Selected and provided all lighting, camera, and sound equipment for shoot.
• Decided on lighting placement and performed lighting setup for shoot.
• Trained editor to complete project on Final Cut Pro.
Producer/Director/Editor/Writer/Cinematographer Mar 2014 to May 2015
Documentary. Image – Washington, DC
• Selected and trained crew members to serve as Production Assistants on shoots.
• Managed and scheduled interviewees and crew members for shoots.
• Directed crew and interviewees on-set.
• Selected lights and lighting placement for shots.
• Calibrated camera settings to achieve optimal picture quality and exposure.
• Scouted, selected, and secured shooting locations.

2. • Utilized Final Cut Pro 7 and Soundtrack Pro systems to edit 15 hours of footage into
a 30min documentary film.
Director/Gaffer/Cinematographer Aug 2014 to Dec 2014
Online Talk Show. AKC, LLC – Washington, DC
• Directed talent and crew on-set.
• Decided on lighting placement and performed lighting instrument setup.
• Designed shots and operated camera during shoots.
• First season of show is the most popular content on company's website.
• Have been approached for season 2.
Producer/Director/Editor Nov 2013 to Jul 2014
Sports Debate Show Pilot. Tigons Edge, LLC – Washington, DC
• Setup and conducted auditions to find commentators.
• Handled the purchase, storage, and rental of audio/visual equipment.
• Hired crew members for shoots.
• Directed crew and company staff for lighting tests, green-screen shoots, and photo-
shoots.
• Directed and supervised crew and talent for pilot shoots.
• Edited pilots and green-screen footage on Sony Vegas and Final Cut Pro systems.
• Six green-screen tests, two lighting tests, and two complete pilots were produced
and screened as concept demos.
Assistant Director May 2013
Short-Film. 48 Hour Film Contest – Wheaton, MD
• Tested and troubleshooted sound recording device to ensure optimum sound-
capture.
• Slated for scenes and kept track of shot and card information.
• Helped keep sets organized and clean.
• Assisted crew in managing talent.
Director/Editor Mar 2012 to Jun 2012
Educational Digital Story. Howard University History Department Project –
Washington, DC
• Shot stills and footage to be used in film.
• Selected music, shots, and photos for film.
• Edited film using Sony Movie Studio Platinum suite.
• Short-film was screened at Anocostia Library, received critical acclaim from
academicians, and was accepted into the Anacostia library system.
Junior Producer/Editor Aug 2009 to Dec 2011
VSTV – Petersburg, VA
• Cut highlight reels and short videos from game footage.
• Trained interns to perform editing and rendering tasks.
• Assisted the Producer in organizing shoots and selecting intern crew.
• Covered basketball and football games as a camera operator.
• Helped select placement of cameras for maximum coverage of major games.

3. Editor/Shooter Jan 2001 to Dec 2010
Suwabi African Ballet – Newport News, VA
• Edited footage, photos, and audio to create promotional videos, slideshows, and
website content.
• Shot footage for events, classes, and performances.
• Utilized DVD authoring, labeling, and burning software to create distributed
products.
• Work helped to secure more than 63 performance contracts.
Software
• Final Cut Pro 7
• Soundtrack Pro
• Sony Vegas Pro
• Sony Movie Studio Platinum
• Adobe Premiere
• Photoshop
• Avid Media Composer
• Compressor
• Motion 4
• Wondershare Video Converter
• DVD Studio Pro
• Toast DVD
• Roxio Creator
• Gimp
• Final Draft
• Celtx
• Microsoft Office
• OpenOffice
• Libre Office
• Google Docs
• Mac and PC operating systems
Education
Master of Fine Arts, Film Production 2015
Howard University – Washington, DC, USA
• Film and Media Studies coursework
• Emphasis in Directing and Producing
• Member of Filmmakers 4Tomorrow and the Fox HBCU Media Alliance
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications 2010
Virginia State University – Petersburg, VA, USA
• English, Creative Writing, Broadcasting, and TV News coursework
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude

4. • Received six scholarships based on academic achievement
Associate of Science, Technical Theater 2007
Tidewater Community College – Norfolk, VA, USA
• Received award for Best Public Speaker
• Made the Dean's List for academic achievement
Website
• www.zetiabiola.com