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Nice Job what a lot off work you did i know im just a beginner
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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 co...
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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....
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Hi Adam, Thanks for all of this useful information.....:)
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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 co...
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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
IMDB
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1652474/
Industry Function
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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Favorite Movie
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Favorite Director
Steven Spielberg
Favorite Writer
Michael Crichton
Favorite Actor
Johnny Depp

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Adam Benson

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

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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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