New Job!
By · CommentsI recently started working for a company called Shmoop. They commingle educational learning with fun and humor. Suffice to say, I’m ecstatic to be a part of their team as a video editor! I’m currently making about a video-a-week for them – the first one I completed was recently posted on their website. Maybe you’ll learn something – enjoy!
Shmoop: Coordinate Geometry
Diecast is released!
By · CommentsI’ve kept this film tight in my grasp for about 4 years now. It was the first short I ever wrote and directed but, make no mistake, there was no way I could’ve pulled this off without the talented people I worked alongside. We foolishly went into production with no shot list and miraculously completed principal photography in a single weekend. A word of warning – there is cursing, violence, and drug use.
Demo Reel
By · CommentsHere’s a snippet of the various video projects I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to. Took about 12 hours to slice, dice, and deliver.
Little Black Submarines Teaser
By · CommentsWhoa, consistent blog posts on my website?! I know, I can’t believe it either.
My talented friends with the band, Behind the Label, gave me the opportunity to shoot a music video for them. The finished product still has a ways to go but I’ve had a blast putting this together. Shot on my Canon 60D, armed with a 50mm 1.4 EF lens and Rode on-board mic.
Company Gala & Golf Tournament
By · CommentsI had shot some footage for my company’s charitable foundation – while event videography is nothing new to me, I took this opportunity to learn the ins-and-outs of Adobe Premiere CS6 and After Effects. I never thought I’d enjoy changing a background so much!
Before
After
Enjoy!
DEI Gala & Golf Tournament from Ben Avilez on Vimeo.
Non-Profit Work
By · CommentsI recently finished a video with my company’s charitable foundation. They support several Boys & Girls clubs, Solutions for Change, Casa De Amparo, and a list of other non-profits. It was particularly astonished by the number of children affected by homelessness we saw at Solutions for Change. I’m blown away by what they’re doing there!
Behind the Scenes of Love in the Time of Flannel
By · CommentsListening to: Oasis-Don’t Look Back in Anger
Mood: Nostalgic
Here’s a behind the scenes piece I recently edited for Love in the Time of Flannel – a short film written & directed by Jeff Gardiner and produced & photographed by Christina Cervantes. The film is about middle school love during the 90′s grunge movement.
Behind the Scenes of Love in the Time of Flannel from Ben Avilez on Vimeo.
Act A Fool
By · CommentsListening to: Sunk Loto-Make You Feel (Aussie Nü-Metal)
Mood: Looking forward
Last weekend I graduated from San Diego State University – good times indeed. It’s weird thinking that I may never see some of those people again. I’d like to think otherwise. Beside the point, I still feel weird saying I have a degree in film.
Cheesing it up FTW!
I also acted in a film last semester. Disclaimer: I have no acting experience – but it was fun nonetheless. My friend, Brian Garcia, who I met in my writing class wrote/directed it. Gotta admit, it’s still weird seeing myself in a movie. Here’s the finished product:
Crossing The Line ~ Cruzando La Linea from Brian Garcia on Vimeo.
G.I. Joe Premiere at UltraStar
By · CommentsListening to: Sevendust-Unraveling
Mood: Busy
I did this gig last year but didn’t see the finished product until recently. Check it:
G.I. Joe Premiere at UltraStar Cinemas San Diego from Jeff Katz on Vimeo.
Behind the Scenes of A Meaningful Mother
By · CommentsListening to: Lifehouse-Somewhere In Between
Mood: A grin is on my face
Wish I could knock these things out every day – this was a fun one! Here’s a behind the scenes look of “A Meaningful Mother” – directed by Shannon Volkenant, produced by Reese Avanessian, and shot by Spencer Scranton.
Behind the Scenes of A Meaningful Mother from Ben Avilez on Vimeo.