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Nice Job what a lot off work you did i know im just a beginner
In my years of working in Visual Effects I have often been faced with the “Fix it in Post” challenges presented by many independent filmmakers. These days, people assume that, with the advent of the personal computer and After Effects, creating comp…
We're on set right now. The sound guy just said "Fix it in post" and the key grip killed him with a sandbag. It took a while. My question is this: Should we call the police or should we hide the body and say nothing? Anxiously awaiting your reply. H…
Hi Adam,
Thanks for all of this useful information.....:)
In my years of working in Visual Effects I have often been faced with the “Fix it in Post” challenges presented by many independent filmmakers. These days, people assume that, with the advent of the personal computer and After Effects, creating comp…
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- Current City / State
- Phoenix, AZ
- About Me:
- Adam Benson is a Post-Production Guru and Sound Man who has worked on everything from feature films and television shows to corporate video and independent shorts. His post production fortes include Maya 3D Modeling, FX and Animation, 3DS Max Modeling, FX and Animation, Combustion, Shake, Toxik and AfterEffects Compositing, MotionBuilder Animation and Motion Capture and a host of other skills as well. He has over 16 years of Advanced Photoshop skills and is also a master of 2D programs like illustrator and HDR Shop. He's worked as a Motion Capture tech for a major video game company, and has done editing for television and visual effects for motion pictures.
Having been a musician all his life he now owns a Project Recording Studio for music production. He has scored several short films, and done a bit of music for television. This has also led to a career in live production sound for television and movies.
Adam Benson is known as an ingenious problem solver with an "nothing's impossible" attitude!
- Home Page:
- http://www.sleepdeprivedproductions.com
- Additional Website:
- http://www.sleepdeprivedfilms.com
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- Production, Other
- Profession
- Animator, Boom Operator, Composer, Editor, Foley Artist, Location Scout, Musician, Music Editor, Sound Designer, Sound Mixer, Visual Effects, Voice Over
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- Raiders of the Lost Ark
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- Steven Spielberg
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- Michael Crichton
- Favorite Actor
- Johnny Depp
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A Guide to Using Visual Effects for Independent Filmmakers
In my years of working in Visual Effects I have often been faced with the “Fix it in Post” challenges presented by many independent filmmakers. These days, people assume that, with the advent of the personal computer and After Effects, creating complex visual effects at the last minute is as easy and cheap as pushing a button or loading a plug-in. And after spending mind-bending hours trying to get After Effects to create “Lord of the Rings” effects on a Tuesday night budget, these filmmakers of… Continue
Posted on May 8, 2009 at 12:24pm — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 4:43pm on January 7, 2009,
Rob Chilcoat said…
- At 8:50am on July 27, 2008,
Ryan Pierson said… - Hey Adam, are you interested in some possible foley/sound work? I have a feature film that is about 2 weeks away from a completed rough cut and we are looking for a "sound guy" to do some stuff. If interested hit me up and we'll go over details. Talk to you soon!
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Membership Orientation - February at IFP Phoenix/PFF Offices
February 20, 2010 from 11am to 12pm
***CHANGE OF DATE FROM March to February***
Membership Orientation
When: Saturday, February 20, 2010
Time: 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Where: IFP Phoenix/PFF Offices
1700 N. 7th Ave., Suite #250
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602.955.6444
There are a plethora of benefit…
SCREENWRITERS' GROUP MONTHLY MEETING: February at Phoenix Film Foundation / IFP Phoenix Offices
February 8, 2010 from 7pm to 9:30pm
Romance: Romance is in the air, but it is not just for Romantic Comedies and Dramas. We will discuss romance and attraction in your screenplay and how to use it in any genre. Hosted by Jon Bonnell. FREE
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