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Hi there! I’m Colton Abate, a digital content creator and videographer based in Pittsburgh, Pa. I specialize in capturing in-game sports action, producing short-form social media videos, and telling compelling visual stories for college athletics. I love collaborating with teams to craft content that resonates with fans and families across platforms like Twitter and Instagram. I’m proficient with Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Lightroom, and I bring a collaborative, deadline-driven approach to preproduction and postproduction. I enjoy turning ideas into engaging media that informs, entertains, and inspires audiences.…Hi there! I’m Colton Abate, a digital content creator and videographer based in Pittsburgh, Pa. I specialize in capturing in-game sports action, producing short-form social media videos, and telling compelling visual stories for college athletics. I love collaborating with teams to craft content that resonates with fans and families across platforms like Twitter and Instagram. I’m proficient with Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Lightroom, and I bring a collaborative, deadline-driven approach to preproduction and postproduction. I enjoy turning ideas into engaging media that informs, entertains, and inspires audiences.

Colton Abate

Videographer, Video Editor, Content Creator, +3

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Hi there! I’m Colton Abate, a digital content creator and videographer based in Pittsburgh, Pa. I specialize in capturing in-game sports action, producing short-form social media videos, and telling compelling visual stories for college athletics. I love collaborating with teams to craft content that resonates with fans and families across platforms like Twitter and Instagram. I’m proficient with Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Lightroom, and I bring a collaborative, deadline-driven approach to preproduction and postproduction. I enjoy turning ideas into engaging media that informs, entertains, and inspires audiences.…Hi there! I’m Colton Abate, a digital content creator and videographer based in Pittsburgh, Pa. I specialize in capturing in-game sports action, producing short-form social media videos, and telling compelling visual stories for college athletics. I love collaborating with teams to craft content that resonates with fans and families across platforms like Twitter and Instagram. I’m proficient with Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Lightroom, and I bring a collaborative, deadline-driven approach to preproduction and postproduction. I enjoy turning ideas into engaging media that informs, entertains, and inspires audiences.

Available to hire

Hi there! I’m Colton Abate, a digital content creator and videographer based in Pittsburgh, Pa. I specialize in capturing in-game sports action, producing short-form social media videos, and telling compelling visual stories for college athletics. I love collaborating with teams to craft content that resonates with fans and families across platforms like Twitter and Instagram.

I’m proficient with Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Lightroom, and I bring a collaborative, deadline-driven approach to preproduction and postproduction. I enjoy turning ideas into engaging media that informs, entertains, and inspires audiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Video Advert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Sports Media Internship at Marietta College – Media Department

January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023

Responsible for arriving early to events with camera equipment to film in-game action for Marietta College men's and women's basketball and baseball teams. Maintained organized video files and met all production deadlines. Applied social media trend analysis to highlight videos for Marietta College athletics. Filmed and edited short-form highlight videos and longer-form interviews and season recaps for social platforms (Twitter, Instagram); average views per post doubled in February 2023.

Graphic Design/Social Media Specialist at Marietta College Football Program

August 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Researched peer programs’ digital media content, and coordinated with players and coaches to understand program goals. Handled lighting and audio setup, video layout, graphics, effects, and sound design. Produced media to showcase the football program. Led a media-day photo shoot with recruits; several recruits committed after visits.

Video Production Creator at Marietta College Education Department

June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022

Responsible for all aspects of video production and the visual narrative for Stream Camp. Conducted preproduction planning (interview questions, locations, lighting, audio, B-roll). Collaborated with Marketing strategists to reach families and inform them about Stream Camp.

TV Broadcasting Intern at WCMO-TV

January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023

Prepared and wrote news stories for local, regional, or national news in broadcast format; served as co-anchor for WCMO-TV and operated camera equipment to properly frame and focus shots.

Radio Broadcasting Intern at WMRT-FM

January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023

Intern for Marietta College Radio Broadcasting; assisted with production and on-air preparation.

Teacher Candidate Pre-Internship Clinical at Marietta College Education Department

September 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Created lessons to meet the needs of individual students and led the classroom for full days with assistance from a substitute.

Lacrosse Player at Marietta College Athletic Department

January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023

Student-athlete on the Lacrosse team.