Benjamin Masbaum

Post-production: sole editor on video. Pre-production stages: I scouted 8 separate locations as well as wrote the script that centered around an ambiguous relationship, or anti-relatioinship" between the duo that make up the band "QUI", pronounced "Kwee".

Operated camera and set lighting for interview-style discussion for five promotional videos for Sybil Henry, The Style Concierge. Then, over the next week, edited the five videos, each three-minutes in duration.

Operated camera and set lighting for interview-style discussion for five promotional videos for Sybil Henry, The Style Concierge. Then, over the next week, edited the five videos, each three-minutes in duration.

Drove FOX vehicles for delivery of packages and pick up of talent.

This is an ongoing project. Director and DP of cast of two with frequent guest spots on the show; also manage PAs and Grips.

Built backdrop for two sets for an art film. Made brick wall & graffiti out of paper and spray paint, also hung ceramic easter baskets from fishing line attached to small motors attached to tree limbs.

Worked directly under D.P. to set up lighting for various sets for two web comedy shorts.

My main responsibilities were to assist with one of the main actors, manage cue cards, and be a runner.

Live recording of performances and speeches for Indianapolis Public Schools' public tv program.

Cued graphics for live taping.

Filmed B-Roll of event.

Lighting for 3 locations / 6 commercials.

"Ask a Pro" commercial shoot.

Cued music, fog, and props for 2 separate music videos for the album "Between the Ditches".

As Lead Editor, I worked with 1 other editor (Heath Benfield) using the Premiere editing system. This 48 Hour Film Project film won 'Best Use of Genre' and 'Best Writing' in Indianapolis, 2012 out of hundreds of entries. http://youtu.be/zsiKRruhEZ0

As Director of this 48 Hour Film Project Film, I crafted a team of talented actors, writers, gaffers, etc. and lead them through 48 grueling hours of storytelling! This film won 'Best Use of Genre' and 'Best Writing' in Indianapolis, 2012 out of hundreds of entries. http://youtu.be/zsiKRruhEZ0

Edited the music video (I also served as DP) using FCP.

Brought artist's concept of music video to life. I shot and edited the music video under direction of my own creative vision, to Whitney's liking.