Benjamin Catlin | catlin@umich.edu | 248.892.3829 | https://bencatlin.myportfolio.com/ ________________________________________________________________________ *willing to relocate as soon as necessary Education University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science & the Arts Ann Arbor, MI 2015 – 2019 BA Film, Television & Media Major, GPA 3.7/4.0, Graduated May 2019 Professional Singularity Pictures August 2019 – Present Ann Arbor, MI Experience Director of Photography, Editor, Lead Producer - Designed the shots and edited on numerous commercials of all scales - Worked with a variety of clients: fashion, education, health, fitness, etc. - Maintained a remote workflow for editing and file delivery Artist Spotlight: Tadd Mullinix February 2020 Ann Arbor, MI Director of Photography, Colorist - Short documentary film on influential Techno Music Artist, Tadd Mullinix (Dabrye) - Lead on shot design and lighting for all aspects of the film - Worked with the director to design a color grade that supported the tone of the film Commercial – U of M, Dept of Film, Television & Media June 2019 Ann Arbor, MI Camera Operator - Lead camera op for the duration of the commercial shoot - In charge of all camera setups and on-set grip construction - Used and maintained a RED Scarlett-W and Zeiss CP.2 prime lens set - Worked closely with director to plan out blocking and direction of each shot “Day in the Life” – U of M Office of Business & Finance March 2019 Ann Arbor, MI Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator - Steadicam operator for a multi-minute one-take commercial - Lead camera operator for the entirety of the shoot Nexus at the University of Michigan September 2019 – Present Ann Arbor, MI Media Tech/Media Assistant - In charge of live lecture recordings for the college of engineering - Operated four camera angles, two video feeds, and four audio channels alone - Assist professors with troubleshooting technical issues that arise during the lecture Visi Productions June 2018 – June 2019 Farmington, MI Cinematographer, Editor, DIT - Full-time editor as well as cinematographer at the company - DIT onset and for preproduction, advised management on equipment needs Jackson-Dawson Communications May 2016 – August 2017 Dearborn, MI Motion Media Group – Intern - Handled file management for department, and the archiving of finished masters - Creation of demo commercials client pitches, helped land a large client for the company, Dana Automotive Film “For the Birds” – DP, Colorist November 2020 Ann Arbor, MI Productions - Designed all the shots and lighting for the film - Worked closely with the director to make sure shot/lighting design supported the story - Used Davinci Resolve’s color suite to process and color grade all the raw footage “Better to See You With” – Key Gaffer, 1st AC October 2019 Oakland County, MI - Head gaffer and 1st AC on the production of a narrative film - Advised both the director and DP on shot design and lighting “Dropouts” – Key Gaffer, 1st AC October 2019 – December 2019 Ann Arbor, MI - Worked closely with the DP on lighting plans and blocking - Advised DP on scenes involving complex lighting - Built and maintained Steadicam rig as well as lens storage and maintenance Software Skills Davinci Resolve/Fusion, Adobe Suite: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator; Apple Pro Suite, Microsoft Office, iWork Suite Equipment Proficient with: Blackmagic Design, Canon, Sony, Panasonic & RED Camera Systems Experience Experience working with professional grade lighting, grip, and audio equipment
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