Benjamin Dyer, MFA

Cinematographer | Video Editor | Media Professional

Contact

For bookings, quotes, or other inquires.

EMAIL: bendyer@illumedia.org

PH: 304.677.0865

CV/Resume

EMPLOYMENT

Blaine Turner Advertising (2017 - present)

Position: Video Producer

Description: I write, produce, direct, shoot, and edit video to be distributed on broadcast television, social media, and web for our clients in the healthcare, manufacturing, and tourism industries. Several of my ads have won awards.

Illumedia, LLC (2016 - present)

Positions: Owner, Writer, Director, Videographer/Editor

Description: I create videos for ad agencies, non-profits, local businesses, attorneys, state politicians, and city government. In 2019 I traveled to the Philippines, Taiwan, and Colombia as a freelance cinematographer.

The Christian Broadcasting Network (2011 - 2016)

Position: Video Editor/Videographer

Duties/Responsibilities: I shot and edited video for CBN News, The 700 Club (Freeform Network), and CBN International (multiple shows). The job required extensive travel, domestic and abroad. I became accustomed to working under pressure, tight deadlines, and at times, little to no sleep. A highlight of the job was shooting interviews with high profile subjects including major celebrities and politicians. Beyond shooting and editing, I taught camera/video editing workshops for non-technical personnel, produced motion graphics packages in Adobe After Effects, and directed actors in dramatic re-enactments. I was also responsible for the maintenance of $30-50k worth of production equipment and the yearly acquisition of new equipment.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION

Regent University - 2010

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Directing for Cinema/Television

West Virginia University - 2006

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biology

NOTABLE AWARDS/HONORS

‘Gold’ - “Taking Steps.” Morgantown Marathon/Operation Welcome Home. 15th Annual Davey Awards. 2019. Positions: Producer/Director, Cinematographer, Editor.

1.8 million views (as of 11/25/19) - “Gracia.” Club 700 Hoy Facebook page. Positions: Videographer, Editor.

‘Silver’ - “Higher Level of Emergency Care” Western Maryland Health System TV Spot. 14th Annual W3 Awards. 2019. Positions: Producer, Cinematographer, Editor.

‘Rose Gold’ - “United Hospital Center ‘Better’ TV Spot.” Muse Creative Awards. 2018. Positions: Director, Cinematographer, Editor.

‘Silver Award of Distinction’ - “United Hospital Center ‘Better’ TV Spot.” 25th Annual Communicator Awards. 2018. Positions: Director, Cinematographer, Editor.

‘Rose Gold’ - “United Hospital Center Cancer Spots.” Muse Creative Awards. 2017. Positions: Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor.

‘Bronze Telly’ - “United Hospital Center Cancer Spots.” 39th Annual Telly Awards. 2017. Positions: Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor.

‘Silver Award of Distinction: Integrated Campaign’ - “GoMo” (Greater Morgantown CVB). 24th Annual Communicator Awards. 2017. Positions: Cinematographer, Editor.

‘Official Selection’ - “ALMOST HUMAN.” Atlanta Underground Film Festival. 2011. Positions: Director of Photography, Editor, Colorist.

‘Official Selection’ - “ALMOST HUMAN.” Hoboken International Film Festival. 2011. Positions: Director of Photography, Editor, Colorist.

'Gold Remi' - "ONEIROS." 44th Annual WorldFest Houston Film Festival. 2011. Positions: Producer, Director, Editor.

'Gold Remi' - "BLACK EYED REDEMPTION." 44th Annual WorldFest Houston Film Festival. 2011. Positions: Director, Colorist, Graphic Artist.

'Regional Finalist' - Student Academy Awards. "TRANSPOSITION." 2009. Position: Camera Operator.

CRAFT

Editing (Audio + Video)

I am extremely proficient in and possess expert level knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro. I am extremely proficient in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, Adobe Lightroom, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro.

Cinematography

I have operated and possess a full working knowledge of all major professional cinema cameras from Sony, Panasonic, RED, Canon, and Black Magic. I have also operated the super 16mm film camera ARRI SR3 and a handful of super 8mm film cameras. I have extensive field experience with camera stabilization/movement equipment including gimbals, sliders, dollies, and jibs.

Lighting

I have extensive field and studio experience with all types of production lights (LED, fresnel, etc) and possess knowledge of a wide variety of lighting set-ups and schemata.