Benjamin Kautz
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Bartlett, IL 60103
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as a videographer in which my skills can be utilized in professional productions; providing quality work,
creativity, and a strong work ethic.
EXPERIENCE
Videographer/Graphic Designer, Freelancing 2008 - Present
Produced many different videos for various clients. Shot and edited several weddings, sports events, and
promotional videos. Created Keynote presentations, website design, flyers, and pamphlets for a financial institution.
Videographer, Dukane; Saint Charles, IL 2008 -2009
Created several video projects for the company’s website. Worked closely with the marketing director in producing both
commercial and informational videos. Videos were reviewed and reworked if necessary, then converted for use on the
company website.
INTERNSHIP
Videographer, Dukane; Saint Charles, IL 2010
Worked several months for Dukane to create an advertisement for a product. Planned the video layout, collected
footage, recorded voice-overs, edited and compressed the video for use on the company website.
E D U C AT I O N
Judson University, Elgin, IL Major in Media Studies, Minor in Visual Communications; Dec. 2010
SKILLS
Understands the functions of professional camera equipment. Experienced in working with both Cannon and Sony
camera equipment. Understands the technical systems of lighting and sound equipment. Comfortable working with both
Mac and PC operating systems. Able to use a variety of software for video/audio editing including the following:
Final Cut Pro X
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Motion X
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Keynote
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Logic Pro X
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DVD Studio Pro 4
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Color 1.5
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Adobe Premiere Pro CC
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Adobe Photoshop CC
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Adobe Illustrator CC
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Adobe AfterEffects CC
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Demo reels available upon request.