BEN GIBSON
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Results-driven multimedia director and producer with a broad scope of experience in the entertainment industry encompassing digital mid-form series and commercial production. Adept at building strong industry alliances and set operations coordination. Possess 10 years of proven ability to assess operational capabilities, create and implement process improvements, and streamline operations for optimal efficiency within the production field.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director / Producer
B.G. VISUALS LLC
Knoxville, TN
02.2018 - Current
- Manage video production company specializing in small to long-form digital corporate videography.
- Managed live recording setup for entire NCYI Conference with multiple setups and locations per day.
- Content creator for Ontrac Inc. telecom company, produced 12 videos in short amount of time. -Ontracinc.com
- Established new clients such as F45 Training and Courtley Chiropractic performing cinematography and media management regularly.
- Led streaming and recording setup for Fountain City Church after Coronavirus pandemic hit.
- Produced high-end real estate drone flyovers and walk-throughs for client Alley Auctions and Haley Jones Realty.
- Creative storyteller producing short-form social media videos for Instagram and Facebook for clients to drive viewership.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
Director / Producer
THE BINGHAM GROUP
Knoxville, TN
05.2014 - 01.2018
- Winner of 12 Addy Awards, 6 National Telly Awards.
- Directed & shot an award-winning documentary, "The Kippy Brown Way", which aired regionally on Fox43 about former University of Tennessee football coach Kippy Brown. Interviews included Phillip Fulmer, Johnny Majors, and Seattle Seahawks players.
- Edited Tennessee Football video which was stolen and put on Saturday Down South, received hundreds of thousands of views: https://youtu.be/DS0MEMp7vkQ
- Directed & shot award-winning documentary,"Smoky Mountain Strong," documentary about the Gatlinburg fires.
- Photographer for 2015 & 2016 Tennessee Football Home Games for Farragut Life Magazine.
- Delivered commercials to various regional outlets daily under daily deadlines.
- Directed, shot, and edited two award-winning campaigns for State of Tennessee, meth use dropped 40%.
- Drove energies to bring in Knoxville Wholesale Furniture as a client on retainer, company's largest client during tenure.
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Reached conformity with product quality specifications by suggesting corrective actions.
Videographer & Editor
S.D. PROFESSIONALS, LLC
Sevierville, TN
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Managed, edited, 3d-animated video content for clients such as University of Tennessee.
- Photographed celebrities such as Dolly Parton for Imagination Library album cover
- Ensure content met strict deadlines.
- Increased business by 20% by becoming Google Certified Photographer doing virtual tours.
Camera Department / Production Assistant
AMC'S "THE WALKING DEAD"
Senoia, GA
05.2012 - 09.2012
- Operated Canon DSLR's for various stunt scenes second unit crew.
- Performed production assistant tasks for main crew involving extras, set-decoration, and set lockup.
- Valuable set experience on tv's number one rated show at the time.
Production Assistant
RIDLEY SCOTT & ASSOCIATE FILMS
Los Angeles, CA
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Performed variety of tasks for Oscar-winning director Ridley Scott's ad agency in Hollywood, California.
- Was on-set production assistant for commercials and music videos for the following clients: JCPenny's, United Airlines, and Lady Gaga.
- Performed research and office work for producers and directors in production office.
Studio Camera Operator
STEWART PRODUCTIONS
Sevierville, TN
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Operated studio camera for Perry's Estate Jewelry live cable show.
- Moved back and forth between wide shot and ultra close-up camera to ensure jewelry looked best on live television.
- Mentored other cameramen on-set to learn how to operate and work as a team.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Digital Media
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City2012
Skills
- Producing experience
- Documentary film capture
- Digital production Experience
- Social Content Creation
- Live studio production
- Shooting & Editing
- Media planning
- Directing experience
- Location scouting
- Schedule Management
- Implementation planning
- Strategy development
Accomplishments
- Two-time Hollyshorts Film Festival Official Selections at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA. Six-time Knoxville Film Festival Official Selection. Directed and produced 12 music videos and 4 documentaries.
- Eagle Scout Award
Portfolio - Work Links
Personal Website: www.bgvisuals.com
Demo Reel: https://vimeo.com/667922504/49d9020b7a
UT Football Hype Video: https://youtu.be/DS0MEMp7vkQ
Timeline
Director / Producer
B.G. VISUALS LLC
02.2018 - Current
Director / Producer
THE BINGHAM GROUP
05.2014 - 01.2018
Videographer & Editor
S.D. PROFESSIONALS, LLC
09.2012 - 05.2014
Camera Department / Production Assistant
AMC'S "THE WALKING DEAD"
05.2012 - 09.2012
Production Assistant
RIDLEY SCOTT & ASSOCIATE FILMS
01.2012 - 05.2012
Studio Camera Operator
STEWART PRODUCTIONS
10.2010 - 05.2012
MBA - Marketing
Carson-Newman University
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Digital Media
Carson-Newman University
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