Editing Shavo Odadjian (section)

== Other work ==

=== Directing and editing ===
Stating himself to be a "very visual person", Odadjian has directed and edited extensive music videos for [[System of a Down]], including "[[Aerials (song)|Aerials]]" and "[[Toxicity (song)|Toxicity]]". The video concept for "[[Question!]]" states came from one of his dreams.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1506857/20050802/system_of_a_down.jhtml?headlines=true |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531053947/http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1506857/20050802/system_of_a_down.jhtml?headlines=true |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 31, 2011 |title=System of a Down Find Answer to 'Question!' In a Dream |publisher="VH1 |access-date=July 18, 2011}}</ref>

Odadjian's directing style implements surreal atmospheric themes and integrates innovative methods in filming, inspired by [[Rod Serling]] ([[The Twilight Zone (franchise)|Twilight Zone]]).<ref>{{cite web|last=Moss |first=Corey |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1506857/20050802/system_of_a_down.jhtml?headlines=true |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051115123420/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1506857/20050802/system_of_a_down.jhtml?headlines=true |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 15, 2005 |title=System of a Down Find Answer To 'Question!' In A Dream |publisher=Mtv.com |date=August 2, 2005 |access-date=July 18, 2011}}</ref> Odadjian's Serling-esque style is apparent in [[System of a Down]] music videos "Aerials," "Question," and Taproot's video -also directed by Odadjian&nbsp;– "Mine." On May 15, 2007, it was revealed that Odadjian would be directing the first video from [[Bad Brains]]'s album ''[[Build a Nation]]''.<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=237507 "Bad Brains Video News And Tour"], Paul Tao, [[AbsolutePunk.net]], May 15, 2007</ref> Odadjian makes an appearance at the end of the concert video with frontman H.R. The two are seen charismatically walking stage side, conversing and smoking together. Odadjian also directed the TV spot and launch trailer for the 2015 video game ''[[Mortal Kombat X]]'', which features his band's signature song "[[Chop Suey! (song)|Chop Suey!]]".

=== Scoring films ===
In 2007–2008, Odadjian and [[Rza]] teamed up with ''[[Hans Zimmer]]'' in scoring major motion-picture, summer blockbuster movie ''[[Babylon A.D.]]'', starring [[Vin Diesel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/06/26/rza-hans-zimmer-teamed-up-to-score-vin-diesels-babylon-ad/ |title=The RZA, Hans Zimmer Teamed Up to Score Vin Diesel's Babylon A.D. |publisher=Slashfilm.com |date=June 26, 2008 |access-date=July 18, 2011}}</ref> Along with the song "Deuces", Odadjian is credited with writing the songs "A Single Moment", "Foreshadow", "Blade Runner 0.8.", "Rollin DissgEyes", "Build Your Enemies", "Digital Slaps", and "Immaculate" for the scoring of the film.<ref>{{IMDb name|1052997}}</ref>

=== Acting ===
Odadjian's involvement in the arts began at an early age, as he first appeared in the 1993 "[[Big Gun]]" video by [[AC/DC]], standing alongside [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] in the crowd sporting a backwards baseball cap and a white T-shirt, while Schwarzenegger catches a stick of dynamite. In an interview with [[Loudwire]], he noted that him being prominently featured next to Schwarzenegger was unintentional, as the shot they used had the lights hit him more than any other extras in the crowd.<ref>{{Citation|title=System of a Down's Shavo Odadjian – Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?| date=September 16, 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvNpgwRfWCY&list=PLvXmarOi5xICV0X4HfMH7S29EpvDpTQgd&index=4|language=en|access-date=January 18, 2022}}</ref> He also made a cameo as Hansel's Posse member in the film [[Zoolander]].

In 2006, Odadjian starred in the critically acclaimed film "[[Screamers (2006 film)|Screamers]]", a documentary by internationally known director [[Carla Garapedian]]. The film follows Odadjian and the rest of the rock band [[System of a Down]] as they tour Europe and the US, pointing out the horrors of modern genocide that began in Armenia in 1915 up through [[Darfur]] today.<ref>{{IMDb title|823668|Screamers}}</ref>

=== Painting and artwork ===
[[File:OdadjianOzzfest.jpg|thumb|left|One of Odadjian's 26 abstract paintings that hung as a backdrop for Ozzfest 2006]]
Odadjian is an avid and passionate painter outside of music. His artwork has been featured in many System of a Down music videos and live shows – including an abstract piece highlighted in the "[[Hypnotize (System of a Down song)|Hypnotize]]" video.<ref>{{cite web|date=October 24, 2005 |url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/65063/hypnotize.jhtml#artist=400147 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081207080456/http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/65063/hypnotize.jhtml#artist=400147 |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 7, 2008 |title=System of a Down's 'Hypnotize' |publisher="MTV |access-date=July 18, 2011}}</ref> Odadjian's painting style is abstract with loud, bright colors that bleed into each other. During [[Ozzfest]] of 2006, Odadjian created a 27-piece, abstract mosaic of paintings that was utilized as the stage backdrop for System's headlining at Ozzfest. (Stage design in System of a Down performances is also attributed to Odadjian). One critic wrote of the Ozzfest performance:

{{blockquote|"Where most of the other bands on the bill stuck to the traditional metal imagery of skulls, blood and gore to enhance their stages, System went the other way, offering a series of abstract paintings that swished across an enormous video screen."<ref>{{cite web |first=Paul |last=Saitowitz |website=The Press-Enterprise |url=http://www.pe.com/entertainment/stories/PE_Fea_Local_D_ozzfestrev10.260fed4.html |title=System of a Down Rises Above the Dross |date=July 10, 2006 |access-date=2011-07-18}}</ref>}}

Each of Odadjian's paintings for the 2006 Ozzfest performance were hand-picked by Odadjian himself. Odadjian states that, in pairing each of his pieces/backdrops to songs, he aimed to coordinate each unique emotion of a specific song to the matching vibe of his paintings.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/shavo_odadjian_of_system_of_a_down_you_always_have_to_top_yourself.html |title=Shavo Odadjian of System of a Down: 'You Always Have To Top Yourself' |publisher=Ultimate-guitar.com |access-date=July 18, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110605103425/http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/shavo_odadjian_of_system_of_a_down_you_always_have_to_top_yourself.html |archive-date=June 5, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1506857/20050802/system_of_a_down.jhtml?headlines=true |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531053947/http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1506857/20050802/system_of_a_down.jhtml?headlines=true |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 31, 2011 |title=Bassist Odadjian puts band in tuxedos for reincarnation-themed clip |publisher="VH1 |access-date=July 18, 2011}}</ref>

=== Philanthropy and activism ===
[[File:OdadjianAGBU.jpg|thumb|right|Odadjian accepting GenNext's "Community Hero Award"]]
Odadjian is a human rights activist known to take on an avid role in protesting against human atrocities, including, but not limited to, the recognition and prevention of worldwide genocide.<ref>{{cite web|last=Moss |first=Corey |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1486609/20040426/system_of_a_down.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040603103746/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1486609/20040426/system_of_a_down.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 3, 2004 |title=System of a Down Mark Genocide by Playing, Not Preaching |publisher="MTV |date=April 26, 2004 |access-date=2011-07-18}}</ref> He also actively participates in youth mentoring, and frequents charitable events that work to further research for cancer-stricken children.<ref>[http://www.soadfans.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=680&theme=Printer "Shavo and Two Real Heroes"]  {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091104015859/http://www.soadfans.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=680&theme=Printer |date=November 4, 2009 }}</ref> On February 27, 2009, Odadjian was presented with AGBU's GenNEXT ''"Community Hero Award''," an award paying tribute to his outstanding work as a role model for young Armenian-Americans. Odadjian was nominated for the award by young kids in the community. During his acceptance speech, Odadjian highlighted the importance of being active in your local community:<ref>[http://soadfans.com/Article666.htm "Shavo receives 'Community Hero' award from AGBU"]  {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100107121721/http://soadfans.com/Article666.htm |date=January 7, 2010 }}</ref>

{{blockquote|"If anyone has a voice in today's society, they should use that voice righteously and benevolently."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.agbu.org/pressoffice/article.asp?ID=571 |title=Generation Next Mentorship Program Raises $40,000 during its 10th Anniversary Gala |publisher=Agbu.org |access-date=2011-07-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222061759/http://www.agbu.org/pressoffice/article.asp?ID=571 |archive-date=February 22, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>}}

Odadjian later discussed the personal value of his nomination by the kids of the community for the award:

{{blockquote|"It was better than winning the Grammy. The Grammy is just industry; it's corporate. This is from the kids. This shows you that a difference happened. The best thing in the world is when you can get someone to notice a difference. It was an amazing feeling. I know where it came from. The kids nominated me, and it was the best."<ref>[http://www.soadfans.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=680&theme=Printer "Shavo and 2 Real Heroes"]  {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091104015859/http://www.soadfans.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=680&theme=Printer |date=November 4, 2009 }}</ref>}}