Bennett Duchin

Profile

May, 2013, graduate of the University of Utah with a BA in Film/Media Arts and a minor in Arts/Technology specializing in Film Production. Interested in film, photography and the creation of digital mediums. A motivated self-starter, creative intellectual, and problem solver, who is hungry for knowledge and experience.

Experience

Freelance

Published photographer, print - Freeskier Magazine; online banner advertising – Newschoolers, Level1productions, Powderhuffer; visual marketing - Donnybrook Country Club; commercial advertisement, graphic designer – Powderhuffer; sound recording and second camera – SLUG Magazine Localized; contributed video footage to 4Bi9’s 2011 film “Begging for Change”; contributed video footage to Andreas Olofsson’s 2012 film “While We Can”.

Internship, February 2013-Present

First Assistant Camera Operator and Production Assistant for Jeffrey Farrell, two-time Emmy award winning cinematographer.

Dipyourcar.com, January 2013-Present

Currently creating web episodes featuring DYC products and athletes. Working remotely to create compelling content for DYCs’ Youtube account while promoting and testing products. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6CmiZu55iw&feature=player_embedded

Powdwerhuffer.com, June 2011-Present

University Of Utah Commuter Services, August 2012-January 2013

Provided customer service and parking assistance to guests of special events at the University of Utah. Long hours, punctuality, excellent communication skills and manual labor were essential.

Powdwerhuffer.com, June 2011-January 2013

Worked as a freelance advertising consultant, building a one on one relationship with a client, receiving feedback and working toward a professional finished product.

Smiths Market Place, March 2010- August 2010

Worked as a garden center sales associate and cashier. Insuring customer satisfaction, having a broad knowledge of my work place, and performing physical labor were skills required for this position. Being reliable and accountable for my responsibilities were also important qualities.

Skills

• Certified by Apple for Final Cut Pro 7
• Intermediate - Advanced knowledge of Adobe CS5.5/6 suite
• Audio Recording/ Editing
• Green screen/Studio grid lighting
• Microsoft office
• Four semesters of college level French
• Vast Social Media skills
• Customer service
• Basic HTML5/ CSS

Education