Ben Collins

For this project I was the principle editor for a short documentary about the Almeda Fire in Medford Oregon.

For this production I was a camera operator on a documentary style shoot related to the Almeda Fire in Southern Oregon.

For this production I was hired as a swing between Camera and Grip.

For this production I was hired to Produce a Full length video up to 2 minutes in length, as well as several cut downs. As producer for this production, I was in charge of finding talent, hiring crew, working with locations and scheduling the Production days. I was also in charge of Post production, including follow up days for filming, as well as finding a VO actor, and sound track.

For this production I was charged with Camera/Steadicam operating for several scenes of a commercial for Harry & David.

As the Director of photography I was charged with the lighting and compostion of several outdoor scenes. Each scene took place in the woods, I worked with the crew to create a schedule that worked best with our natural light, while utilizing the grip/gaff to supplement the natural light.

As the Director of Photography I was charged with lighting and composition. I worked hand in hand with the director to create a look and feel for his film.

For this project I was tasked with editing down a 6 hour live sporting event into a broadcast episode for NBCS.

For this project I was in charge of running distro from several generators and power outlets to a 4k, and several LED lights for a night production.

For this production I was hired to film an event and b-roll of the facility and edit it into a press string out to be delivered to news stations around the area.

For this project I was tasked with editing down a 6 hour live sporting event into a broadcast episode for NBCS.

For this project I was tasked with editing down a 6 hour live sporting event into a broadcast episode for NBCS.

For this production I was the camera operator for one day. The main scene I was hired for was the ice skating scene. I was charged with gimbal operation while ice skating.

As the Director of Photography I was charged with lighting design and composition. I worked hand in hand with the director to achieve the look and feel he wanted for his film.

For this project I worked with a crew of 4 as the lead camera, together we filmed a 6 hour live MMA event for the UFA to air on NBC.

For this project I directed a team of three camera operators in filming a 6 hour live MMA, Boxing, and Kick Boxing event for television

For this project I worked with the client to have a crew film the event for the United Fight Alliance TV series that airs on NBC. I created a budget and worked with the client to get the proper equipment and crew for the event.

On this production I was charged with being the camera operator. We used several different camera rigs for this production including Gimbal, and shoulder rig. I also assisted the DOP in the lighting techniques to create the vision the director was wanting.

Composing the set and lighting design for the interview of a contestant.

For this production I helped as a grip for the recreation of several of the pyrotechnical scenes. On this production we flew a 30x20 Black back drop for the pyrotechnic team to throw flames in front of. This took place on a fire fighters base. The 30x20 was put up as a goal post with a third leg in the center, and was safetied by cable to the station. Key Equipment used: Arri Sky Panels 2 12x12 Ultra bounces 30x20 black back drop

For this Production I filmed 4 different scenes each in a new location with new talent to cover different story's of how the brands product could be used. Each scene required different lighting techniques and camera set ups.

For this production I was the pre-producer for a video/photo shoot. The production was of four different scenes each at a new location, with new talent. I acquired the location, and facilitated the contract and agreement between brand and location. I found talent that fit the Productions needs, and facilitated the contracts and agreements between agency and brand. I also contacted and filled out crew positions for production.

I was the agency producer for the production "Moments". I handled all of Harry and Davids assets for the preproduction of the project.

For this production I was the producer for an Ultra slowmotion production for Harry and David. This production was for the purpose of creating a slow motion clip library for Harry & David to use for their products.

For this Production I was the Best Boy swing, working with both the Key Grip and Gaffer. We set up and tore down set at 8 different locations over the course of 3 days. This includes at least 2 12x12s at each location, and several lights including an m18, 2x4ks, and Sstera tubes.

For this production I was the Director of Photography for the episode Troy Yunkher for the Harry & David Series Humans of Harry & David. We followed the talent around in a documentary style day in the life of an employee.

For this Production I was a second Shooter for an episode of Most Wanted List.

For this production I assisted the Key Grip in Jib/Dana Dolly camera builds, along with various types of shade.

For this project I was tasked with normalizing the color, along with adding in extra accents to make the piece pop.

For this Production I designed the set, and created the shot list, and executed the production.

I was a second shooter for the second episode in the series Something Worth Sharing.

I was charged with the design of lighting and camera movement in the piece titled Humans of Harry & David: Jasper Hostler.

For this Commercial we went for a Documentary style shooting similar to the show How it's Made. With a combination of outside in the orchard filming, paired with the inside of the factory.

I was in charge of Pre-Production, including scheduling, prop management, location management, talent, etc. This production was a Mocumentary style video about how Harry & David celebrate their harvest season.

As a part of this project I was charged with the building of the camera rig, including the gimbal, along with operation of the camera and gimbal for several scenes of the film.

I was contracted to edit the Behind the Scenes of The Brand Harry and David's Anthem video.

I was a grip helping with an outdoor single interview set up.

On this production I was in charge of the grip department, and worked with the Director of Photography, and the Director to achieve their vision.

On this Commercial I helped in the rigging of a 12x12, all the practical lights, and reflectors for a barn party product commercial.

I assisted the Key Grip and Gaffer in setting up lights, flags, etc.

I was Key Production Assistant for the film, and handled model releases, prop management/continuity, making calls for locations/props, and more.

I was contracted as a Grip.

I assisted the Director of Photography.

On this production I was B camera for a series of interviews with students and staff about "why they come to school everyday.

I helped as a Grip/Assistant Camera on two commercials for the Vineyard.

On this production I was a camera operator for a fishing company commercial/interview.

I was a swing grip/camera assistant and helped with lighting, set, and camera.

As Key Grip I was charged with the overall safety of set. I worked alongside a team of two in an effort to help the Director of Photography achieve his goals.

As a grip on this commercial production I was charged with unloading and loading of grip truck, set up of stands, lights, etc. I was also charged with being the dolly grip, and working with the second dolly unit.

On this Production I spent 7 Days traveling as a 2nd camera operator shooting a Documentary style promotional video for the company Dogs for better lives.

I worked as a Production assistant/2nd Assistant Camera for two episodes of Ghost Adventures.

On this production I was a swing between Grip and 3rd AC. I was assigned with lighting in the indoor scenes and assisting the camera operators in the outdoor scenes.

As the Camera PA I was charged with accompanying the 1st AC, running batteries, cleaning lenses, assisting the Director of Photography in movi sequences, and rigging.

As a production assistant I was charged with craft services, helping with set up, and take down, assisting the 1st AC, and camera operators.