Benjamin Alexander Betts
Accomplished and experienced team supervisor, well versed at integrating technology for production purposes. Recognized as a creative and wise solution designer with a strong technical background, strategic vision and efficient problem solving skills.
A fulfilling career in a creative leadership role, utilizing technology to construct solutions for challenging Entertainment Industry-related needs. Access to the resources and working environment to actively stay abreast of the latest tools and methods that can be implemented to improve production practices.
Efficient at building teams and engineering systems, using leadership, initiative, thoroughness and imagination in complex time-sensitive environments.
Knowledgeable in the design, installation and technologies of computer graphics and Broadcast Video systems, specializing in their use for Motion Picture Production.
Intimate knowledge of traditional Motion Picture Production craft practices and structure.
Extensive experience managing, installing, configuring, supporting and maintaining computers/servers and related system hardware in production settings.
Familiar with Digital Imaging Camera technologies, Color Science, Data Management and Editorial Workflows, including models from Red, Arri, Sony, Canon and BMD.
Skilled at troubleshooting most electronic equipment, down to the component level.
Fluent in Mac/Windows Desktop/Server OS and common productivity and creative applications, including MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Apple Final Cut Pro. Complete knowledge of Apple hardware, architecture and peripheral devices.
Working knowledge of Digital Visual Effects technologies and supervision of element capture in a Production setting.
Experienced at managing network, mass data storage, audio/video, voice, security and electrical cable standards, installation, integration and calibration.
Member IATSE Local 695 “Production Sound/Television Engineers/Projectionists”, on New Technologies Advisory Board and contributing writer for Quarterly Magazine.
Licensed Electrical Contractor C-10 Certified THX Technician
Eagle Scout
Executive Producer/ Consulting Producer
“Let’s Ask America” Warner Bros. Entertainment/TelePictures – Burbank, California
Executive Producer
“The Lipstick Liberal Show” Intelligent Interiors – Glendale, California
Managing Partner
Digital Image Associates – Van Nuys, California
Supervising Video Engineer
“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” CBS - Universal City, California
24-Frame Supervising Video Engineer
“Anchorman: The Legend Continues” Paramount Pictures - California/Georgia
Supervising Video Engineer
“Bad Words” Aggregate Films/Darko Ent. – Los Angeles, California
24-Frame Video/Computer Dept. Head/Technical Advisor
“jOBS” Five Star Entertainment – Woodland Hills, California
Supervising Producer
“Buds” DelRuthless Films – Los Angeles, California
Computer/Video Playback Supervisor
“The Whole Truth” Warner Bros. Entertainment – Burbank, California
Executive Producer
“The Money Shot” DelRuthless Films – Los Angeles, California
Supervising Video Engineer
“Chuck” NBC/Warner Bros. Entertainment – Burbank, California
Executive Producer
“Judy For Congress” Intelligent Interiors – Van Nuys, California
Supervising Video Engineer/Video Technical Director
“Studio 60” NBC/Warner Bros. Entertainment – Burbank, California
Key Video Engineer
“Disturbia” Dreamworks SKG – Los Angeles, California
Key Video/Computer Graphics Engineer
“Threshold” CBS/Paramount Pictures Corp. – Hollywood, California
Key Video/Computer Graphics Engineer
“Enterprise” Paramount Pictures Corp. – Hollywood, California
Video/Computer Graphics Consultant
“Star Trek: Nemesis” Paramount Pictures Corp. – Hollywood, California
Key Video/Computer Graphics Engineer
“Star Trek Voyager” Paramount Pictures Corp. – Hollywood, California
Video/Computer Graphics Playback Supervisor
“Star Trek: Insurrection” Paramount Pictures Corp. – Hollywood, California
Video/Computer Graphics 24-frame Playback Engineer
“The Lost World: Jurassic Park” Universal City Studios – Universal City, California
Lead Video/Computer Graphics 24-frame Playback Engineer
“The Nutty Professor” Universal City Studios – Universal City, California
Video/Computer Graphics Playback Supervisor
“Star Trek: First Contact” Paramount Pictures Corp. – Hollywood, California
Key CGI Playback Operator
“SeaQuest DSV” NBC/Amblin Entertainment – Universal City, California
Computer Systems Specialist/Applications Engineer
Studio Spectrum, Inc. – Burbank, California
Consultant/Technical Support
Future Tech Computers – Downey, California
Technician/Salesperson
Winners Circle Systems – Berkeley, California
Numerous freelance positions in Film/Television/Commercials
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Management
DeVry Institute of Technology – City of Industry/Pomona, California
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October 2011 –Present
June 2011 – Present
March 2006 – Present
June 2013 - Present
January 2013 - April 2013
November 2012 - January 2013
April 2012 – July 2012
2012
June 2010 – December 2010
2011
June 2007 – January 2012
2011
March 2006 – May 2007
2006
April 2005 – December 2005
June 2001 – April 2005
2002
September 1994 – June 2001
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March 1993 - September 1994
October 1990 – March 1993
January 1988 – October 1990
June 1986 – October 1987
1994 – Present
October 1990