It Support Camera Operator

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ANDREW BENDER

Filmmaker

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced filmmaker with skills in video production, cinematography, video editing, and video directing. Proficient in creative and technical direction, as well as AV/ IT support. Over ten years of experience as a camera operator and technician including; Broadcast/ ENG, Digital Cinema, and extensive work with robotic and PTZ camera systems. Philadelphia based working local in DC and NYC.

Certifications: SMPTE: Color Managed Workflows SMPTE: ST2110 Dante Level 3 ARRI Academy: Certified Camera Systems User Panasonic: VariCamp Workshop Certified NETGEAR AV Level 1 SMPTE: Ultra-HD LINKS

Website: www.andrewbendercinema.com, LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

FILMMAKER 2012 - Present

Freelance Hybrid

Cinematographer for narrative, commercial, corporate, documentary and multi-cam live projects.

• Manage and collaborate with camera and lighting crews for projects large and small, shooting on locations around the world.

• Proficient with current digital cinematography tools.

• Freelance editor for corporate projects including; customer testimonials, case studies and product demos.

• Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro(7 and X) and Davinci Resolve. VIDEO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST Feb 2021 - Present

Advanced Systems Group, LLC Emeryville, CA

Provided project based services as a cinematographer, editor and technical consultant for ASG’s clients.

• Studio, location and remote/ virtual productions. PTZ CAMERA OPERATOR AND TECHNICIAN Mar 2022 - Present LiveX New York, NY

Set up, troubleshooting and operation of Panasonic and Sony PTZ cameras on location and in-studio control rooms. DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY/ CAMERA OPERATOR Mar 2022 - Present MediPix Productions New Brunswick, NJ

Coordinate camera and lighting requirements with venue staff for on location shows around the country.

• Work with MediPix producers and their pharmaceutical clients to meet creative and technical requirements of the show. EVENT PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN Jan 2024 - Sep 2024

FIRST Agency New York, NY

Provided onsite audio visual technical support for live corporate events.

• Camera configuration and operation, lighting, video switching - show building and operation.

• Live streaming setup and operation, post production and delivery of recorded events.

• Troubleshooting and support of production systems. VIDEO PRODUCER 2015 - 2020

Andrew Bender Cinema, LLC Los Angeles, CA

Provided video production services for small and large corporate client’s marketing, commercial and communications departments.

SR. MEDIA SPECIALIST Feb 2013 - Feb 2014

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA

Director of Photography and Editor for instructional, promotional and documentary videos featuring doctors, nurses and hospital administrators.

• Camera Operator for live events and surgical procedures.

• Researched and made recommendations on purchases and rentals of production equipment. CAMERA OPERATOR Nov 2012 - Jan 2014

Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Beverly Hills, CA Robocam multi-camera operation for live filmmaker Q&A panels.

• Served as the Director of Photography for actor and filmmaker sit-down interviews.

• Designed and coordinated capture and post production system in line with Academy leadership's technical and creative archival requirements.

VIDEO PRODUCER - DIRECTOR, DP, EDITOR 2007 - 2012

Google Mountain View, CA

Produced, directed, shot and edited Marketing and Communications videos including interviews, case studies, testimonials and product demos.

• Hired and managed teams of local freelance production professionals around the world on a per project basis.

• Served as Cinematographer and Director on studio and location shoots around the United States, Canada, South America, Europe and Australia.

• Collaborated with in house marketing, communications, sales and engineering teams.

• Edited videos using Final Pro. Hired and managed editors on a per project basis.

• Attended trade shows and training sessions on current production technology and best practices. Researched and recommended equipment purchases.

IT FIELD TECHNICIAN 2005 - 2007

Google Santa Monica, CA

Provided support for Microsoft, Linux and Mac desktops/laptops.

• Performed OS, hardware and software installations and upgrades.

• Data center hardware installation and support.

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN 2003 - 2004

Gensler Santa Monica, CA

Supported user systems running Windows NT 4.0, 2000 Professional XP Professional and Mac OS X.

• Administered services and resources in multiple Windows Domains including; user account creation, file sharing, print services, DNS, WINS and DHCP.

• Provided support for applications including: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

• Configured and supported 3D Studio Max render farms. MEDIA LAB TECHNICIAN Jan 2004 - Sep 2004

UCLA Extension Los Angeles, CA

Provided technical support to students and instructors in the Entertainment Studies Media Labs, including both PCs and Macs.

• Supported editing and graphics applications including Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop.

• Substitute taught Adobe Premiere Pro Class as needed. TECHNICAL CONSULTANT May 2002 - Nov 2002

Robert Half Technology Philadelphia, PA

Onsite technical support for various healthcare, pharmaceutical and financial companies in the Philadelphia area.

• Computer installs, hardware/ software upgrades.

• Troubleshooting and repair of networks and workstations. TECHNICIAN May 2001 - May 2002

Market Point Exton, PA

Repaired and refurbished Lexmark brand laser printers. SHIFT OPERATIONS MANAGER 1995 - 2000

AMC Theatres Media, PA

Everything from Usher to Projectionist: 1995 - 1999

• Shift Operations Manager: 1999 - 2000

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE IN FILM, TV AND DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA 2003 - 2005 UCLA Extension Los Angeles, CA

Certificate program encompassing all aspects of production from pre through post

• Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Digital Video and Production 101 courses DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY 2009 - 2010

Maine Media Workshops Rockport, ME

• Advanced Lighting for Digital Video - Fall 2009

• Advanced Digital Cinematography - Summer 2010

• Feature Film Lighting - Fall 2010

MASTER CLASS 2013

American Society of Cinematographers Los Angeles, CA Graduate of The ASC's inaugural Cinematography Master Class

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