Brian Nitto
Director of Production, Producer, DP, Cameraman, Photographer and Editor · 55 Productions, LLC -Freelance
Pompton Plains, NJ
In My Own Words
My expertise is creativity. I have professional experience in writing, producing, directing, shooting and editing content for commercial/ corporate clients and Live TV Networks. I have 15 plus years doing camerawork (Both TV/Video and Photography) for TV networks, publications, Daytime talk shows, and non-profit organizations as well as other diverse clients. I also in the past 5 years have become skilled at Technical Directing and as a Switcher Operator for a variety of live broadcast events. I am a Trained and experienced Steadi Camera Operator. Trained/experience with NewTek, Sony and Panasonic livestream switchers and other Live Production Equipment. Experienced in all Digital Photography cameras (Nikon/Hasselblad/PhaseOne/Canon. Experience with lighting on set or on location. Drone Operator (experienced with DJI drones). Other skills include Avid, Adobe, & Final Cut Pro editing platforms. Trained in all camera formats from 4K Phantom Flex (and other high frame rate cameras) such as Sony, Panasonic, Canon cameras. Experienced on all Broadcast/Studio ENG Cameras. Published photographer for such publications/social media outlets including CycleWorld, CycleNews, SuperBike Magazine, Wiley Publication, Kiwi Rider, Next Moto Champion, AMA Flat Track and Maxim.
Work Experience
Director of Production, Producer, DP, Cameraman, Photographer and Editor
55 Productions, LLC -Freelance2007 – Present
Experienced in writing, producing, directing, shooting and editing content for commercial and corporate clients. My client list includes CineSport, beIN Sports Network, LeadDog Marketing, Audi North America, Volvo North America, Subaru North America, AvePoint, SVA Theater, Latus Motorsports, AGV Helmets, Triumph North America, Yoshimura Suzuki, Graves Motorsports, Yamaha North America, Erik Buell Racing/Team Splitlath/Fun 88 Racing, Bimota Motocycle Group, Prudential Center, NJ Devils Hockey, Sports Illustrated, MotoGP/Dorna Productions, MotoAmerica/Krave Group, AOL, Yahoo News, New Jersey Performance Center, ShopRite, FUSE Network, Viacom/MTV Networks, ClifBar, Reebok, AMTRAK, Martha Stewart Living, Glen Beck TV, The Anderson Cooper Talk Show, The Rockefeller Foundation and the WayaTayu Foundation. Magazine publications/social media outlets include CycleWorld, CycleNews, SuperBike Magazine, Wiley Publication, Kiwi Rider, Next Moto Champion, AMA Flat Track and Maxim.
Senior Producer, Editor, Cameraman, DP
BMW North America2007 – 2009
Producer for BMW North America on a variety of projects, commercials, corporate/training videos, special events, documentary projects and extensive web campaigns. Worked closely with German headquarters producing content Created social media content/viral videos showcasing track performances in comparison with rival companies.
Director of Production
MWW Group2005 – 2007
Managed all aspects of production/post production objectives and initiatives. Skilled in script supervision, budget management, web campaigns and on-air broadcast production. Worked with clients in developing their media campaigns. Producer/Editor of award winning videos for Bally’s, McDonald’s, Nikon, Samsung, Sbarro, and Volkswagen.
Director of Production, Producer, and DP
TVStudio.com2004 – 2005
Handled all aspects of production/post production. Worked extensively on web campaigns, corporate videos, and on-air broadcast projects for HoneyWell, Bell Helmets, Hackensack Medical, Pharma, Merck, BMW and KPMG.
Producer
DDB Worldwide2002 – 2003
Produced commercials for Exxon Mobil, Georgia-Pacific, Hasbro, NY Lottery and Philips Electronics.
Producer
DVC Group2002 – 2003
Produced commercials for Campbell’s Soup, Gevalia, Nokia, Oral B and Subaru.
Producer/Post Production Producer/
Radical Media2001 – 2002
Producer for the New York Lottery Campaign for DDB Worldwide Ad Agency. Produced content for ESPN.
Field/Segment Producer
ESPN Action Sports2001 – 2001
Produced segments for ESPN X Games, ESPN/US Magazine’s Top Twenty Sexiest Athletes 2001 and ESPN's show "The Life".
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