Benji Morgan

Offloaded and organized media using ShotPut Pro.

Recorded live video feed using an Atomos Blade Samurai video recorder. Played recorded video for clients and producers at video village. Put together video village and ensured it was given power and coordinated with production to provide a tent when needed.

Assisted two camera operators using Sony FS7 cameras. Set up Gopros as needed for additional B Roll footage. Offloaded all media onto hard drives using Shotput Pro.

Offloaded and managed data for 4 FS7 cameras and 8 GoPro cameras.

Offloaded and managed media. Transcoded to 1080p H.264 for uploading for Dailies and for editing. Uploaded to Frame.IO for Dailies.

Offloaded and managed media using Shotput Pro. Uploaded footage to Frame.IO for Dailies.

Offloaded and managed media for editor. Labeled scene and take numbers in Adobe Premiere CC. Transcoded to 1080p at ProRes 422 HQ for editing. Uploaded footage to Frame.IO for Dailies.

Offloaded and organized media using Silverstacks. Assisted assistant cameras when necessary with camera tasks.

Helped first assistant cameras build Arri Mini cameras. Placed marks for actors and focus. Set up video village.

Built C300 cameras and set up GoPro cameras. Offloaded and managed media for editing team.

Built two Canon C300 cameras. Set up DJI Osmo for use with iPhone. Offloaded and organized media for editor.

Assisted first assistant camera with setting up camera. Placed marks for actors and focus. Set up video village.

Built cameras and assisted camera operators. Assisted with lighting as needed.

Built Arri Mini and pulled focus while on a Dana Dolly.

Helped Assistant Cameras with various tasks.

Assisted with camera setup and lighting.

Helped with camera setup and video village. Marked actors for focus.

Assisted the first assistant camera and operator with setting up and moving camera. Made sure batteries were charging, slated for synchronization, and changed media. Assisted by pulling focus during a few B Roll sequences.

Built both Sony FS7 and Canon 5D cameras. Was B camera operator using a Canon 5D camera. Shot B-Roll of chefs preparing food in the kitchen and an interview.

Assisted 1st AC by helping to move camera and in changing lenses. Slated for sound synchronization in post. Ran video village and ensured the director and scripty had monitor up at all times.

Assisted camera operators by changing batteries and wrangling cable. Ensured cameras were on and the wireless transmitter was functioning correctly.

Assisted camera operators by changing lenses and slating for post synchronization. Changed camera batteries and media. Downloaded media onto hard drives using ShotPut Pro 6.

Assisted the 1st AC by helping him move camera. Changed camera batteries and media and ensured DIT received media. Marked each shot for both sound and camera with a slate.

Went on crafty and office supply runs. Assisted producers with gathering releases. Drove crew to and from set.

Assisted production by setting up tables for lunch and crafty. Went on numerous office supply runs. Locked up around set to ensure no one went in while filming.

Went on numerous office supply runs. Assisted in putting out layout board to protect the floors of the house. Locked up set to ensure people did not enter or exit during filming.

Assisted the camera operator by helping set up dolly track and tripod. Held 1x1 LED light panel as needed to keep talent evenly lit. Helped Gaffer/Grip set up lights for each location.

Assisted production with holding filming notices for B Roll shots throughout Chicago. Helped camera department carry lens cases when necessary.

Completed errands for production, such as picking up a box truck and using it to retrieve lighting equipment. Helped sweep the loose dirt from the floor to keep it from getting on the catwalk. Wiped scuff marks off of the surface of the catwalk.

Bought crafty and set up on set. Helped with wardrobe by steaming and brushing off lint from clothes used for talent. Performed miscellaneous production tasks throughout shoot.

Picked up crafty for preproduction as well as production office supplies. Drove producers to set safely. Helped set up lunch and helped with miscellaneous tasks around set.

Assisted camera operator and first assistant camera by helping carry camera equipment around set, as well as help set it up. Kept batteries on charge and assisted in swapping batteries and media on an Arri Alexis camera. Slated and marked talent as needed.

Helped first assistant camera and camera operator in moving camera equipment to set. Assembled a portable monitor for the producer and director. Maintained camera during shoot by replacing media and batteries in the camera and monitor.

Told extras when to start walking in the scene by repeating calls by the First Assistant Director. Helped set up gas heaters and placed them in a safe location for extras.

Helped First Assistant Camera by assisting in Arri Alexa build. Built monitor for director and First Assistant Camera. Helped with measurements, filled out camera reports, and marked talent for scenes.

Ran errands for production including meal and equipment pickups. Helped move equipment to and from set.

Helped camera department change lenses and helped with lighting setup for interviews and some B Roll shots. Took pictures of multiple locations before shooting so production could decide what locations they wanted before coming to Chicago. Helped producer acquire releases from locations.

Assisted producers in finding students and vendors with energy for short 2 minute interviews. Assisted camera operator while filming interview segments by helping to change lenses and marking with a slate. Transferred video and audio data from Compact Flash cards to hard drives for the editing team.

Put Sony F55 camera shoulder rig together before the shoot. Checked out and drove camera equipment to set. Placed the camera on the operator's shoulder and took it off when no longer shooting. Changed PL mount lenses on camera.

Put together a shoulder camera rig for the Sony F55 camera. Assisted the operator by placing the camera on his shoulder and taking it off. Ensured the operator did not fall or trip while operating the camera. Changed PL Mount lenses when necessary.

Placed marks for actors. Monitored media and battery for Arri Alexa to ensure shoot goes smoothly. Moved tripod to next location as well as helped First Assistant Camera change lenses. Worked with Director of Photography for placement of video village to ensure it was not in the way of shooting.

Changed batteries and media for Sony F800 cameras. Ensured camera operators had water and crafty during competition. Helped bring camera equipment into competition areas for filming.

Worked as an Assistant Camera for about six hours a day while the Assistant Camera was shouldered up. Duties as an AC included changing media and camera batteries as well as provide lighting by using a 1x1 LED light panel.

Drove box truck to and from set from hotel. Kept box truck organized and retrieved lighting and camera equipment as needed. Helped camera department by cleaning lenses and reflecting light from the sun for more even lighting.

Drove camera crew to location in a mini van. Held 1x light panel for camera while in dark areas such as bars. Took over Assistant Camera duties when the AC operated a camera. Duties included cleaning the lens and changing camera batteries and media.

Drive cast to and from set. Have people sign releases and take release photos. Drive a wide range of vehicles including 15 passenger vans and minivans.

Drive 15 and 6 passenger vans. Run errands quickly for production and meal pickup. Clean production office and vehicles.

Drove Executive Producers to and from set. Ran errands for the production office, including crafty runs. Asked people to sign releases and took their pictures.

Drove 15 passenger and mini vans to and from set. Ran errands during production. Ordered and picked up meal. Completed miscellaneous tasks on set.

Changed battery and media for Sony F800 and Canon C300 cameras. Assisted Assistant Cameras with setting up video village and tech area. Acquired signed releases from people during competition days. Drove crew members to and from set in 6 passenger vans. Ran errands for camera department, production coordinator, and production manager.

Filmed scene using Canon 7D DSLR camera. Made decisions for placement of lighting and camera. Ensured correct use of the line at all times while filming.

Wrangled BNC for the camera operators. Set up Video Village and kept it organized and clean. Assistant the 1st and 2nd Assistant Cameras with replacing lenses and batteries. Ran errands for the camera department.

Placed and set up Video Village and ran BNC to camera. Took over 2nd assistant camera responsibilities when necessary. Assisted in changing lenses for a Canon C300 camera and slated.