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Maxwell Behnke

Saint Paul,MN

Summary

Experienced in both video production as well as the intricacies of the platforms that host the final product. Technical skill aside, Deep appreciation for, and education in the arts and how important it is to protect them and expose new audiences to them.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Grip

Freelance
03.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with gaffer and DP directly
  • Unloaded and reloaded G&E equipment from the grip truck
  • Assisted in setting up lights and modifiers across indoor and outdoor locations.
  • Problem solved quickly and efficiently to ensure no time is lost due to lighting.

Social Media Manager and Content Creator

Freelance
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Met with the client and filmed content to be posted on multiple accounts
  • Edited all content filmed by myself and the client to be scheduled across platforms.
  • Developed and managed content calendars for each platform to establish timely and relevant posts.
  • Conducted research to determine current benchmark trends and audience preferences.
  • Oversaw social media presence and aligned posts to include branding and trending ideas.
  • Increased engagement through social media.
  • Grew accounts from zero followers to over 4000 in less than five months

Video Editor and Videographer

Mediamazing
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
  • Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
  • Cut down hours of footage to create short-form content
  • Edited multi-camera productions to be played back at real time
  • Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
  • Worked with light and camera to capture professional, beautiful images to be used in the edit.
  • Worked with sound equipment to capture clear, high-quality sound from talking head interviews as well as run and gun situations.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
12.2023

Skills

  • Film cinematic interviews
  • Film cinematic b-roll
  • Experience with Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and Davinci Resolve
  • Collaboration
  • File organization
  • Mac and Windows proficient
  • Receptive to critique
  • Detail driven
  • Brand aware
  • Experienced in Lightroom

Timeline

Grip

Freelance
03.2023 - Current

Social Media Manager and Content Creator

Freelance
12.2022 - 10.2023

Video Editor and Videographer

Mediamazing
05.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Maxwell Behnke