Nikhil Gidwani - Resume
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Nikhil Gidwani - Resume

NIKHIL K. GIDWANI
1481 W. Huron, Chicago, IL 60642
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a competitive position in a creative field where I can utilize skills in original content development and visual storytelling (photography, video production, social, etc.) to help brands connect and engage with audiences and consumers.

EDUCATION
Loyola University Chicago, B.A. Communication, Minor in Film - May ‘14 EXPERIENCE


Senior Videographer/Editor - Wittefini Studios - W------------
Chicago IL, October 2016 - Present
• Lead videographer for projects such as event coverage, interiors/design, interviews, commercials,
creative productions, and BTS.
• Senior Editor responsible for DIT, assembling raw footage, dialogue, sound design, music, titles and
special effects if needed
• Responsible for setting up lighting and film sets.


Freelance Photographer/Videographer - Private family wealth office in Chicago and award-winning luxury
real estate development organization
Chicago, IL, October 2015 - 2017
• On-site photography during opening events and project launches for internal and external communications.
• Developed narratives and engaging story-telling for brand identity videos.
• Produced video content for the corporate brand.
Senior Photographer - Stuart-Rodgers Photography Studio
Evanston, IL, March 2015 – April 2016
• Portrait Photographer at studio locations including individuals and group images.
• Responsible for setting up and light metering studio lights before portrait sessions.
• Traveled throughout Chicago to shoot varsity sporting events such as football, etc.


Director of Photography, MusicFestivalC------------
Chicago, IL, April 2013 - 2015
• Build relationships with venues in Chicago to produce and deliver original content that promotes artists, while driving website traffic.
• Travel around the country and document a vast amount of music festivals such as: The Hangout, Spring Awakening, WaveFront, NorthCoast, TomorrowWorld, Wakarusa, and Dirty Bird Campout.
• Film and edit a recap video for The Hangout Music Festival (Gulf Shores, Alabama).

VALUABLE SKILLS
Proficient in photo/video software such as Adobe Premier, After Effects, Lightroom, Photoshop and Final Cut.?
Over 8 years experience in film and photography ranging from project briefs and concept development, directing, camera operation, lighting and cinematography to editing and sound design.
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Project management abilities including client communications, original content creation, coordination, logistics management and delivery.

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