Pictured above filming a documentary in Alaska
Ben Bratton, UDayton Alumni : CIS + Media Production
I am a full time cinematographer. I've worked as the resident DoP in a film production studio for 5 years, and 4 years freelance before that. I've filmed a wide variety of projects shooting cinematic video for documentaries, music videos, weddings, live events, and more. I've worked with groups such as Openlight Media, Capture Chris Media, UofD Media Production Group, and Panamotion Imaging. I was also the president of the Universal Media Filmmakers Club in Dayton for three years.
I'm currently based in Ann Arbor, MI
I'm often working on local projects, but I love traveling and am open to destination productions, assuming availability. I also enjoy attending film festivals in and out of state.
If you yourself are a filmmaker and want to meet up, work on a project together, or offer your services for future crew building I'd love to hear from you! Just hit me up on the Contact Page or shoot me a DM on Instagram.
FAA Part 107 Commercially Certified Drone Pilot
I have my legal license to fly Unmanned Arial Vehicles in the United States. I've logged over 100 hours of airtime piloting DJI Mavic drones. I have experience submitting and receiving LAANC airspace authorizations including in class D airspace, and am well versed in capturing smooth cinematic drone shots.
Equipment:
Here is the list of gear I own. For productions building out crews I am willing to rent my equipment at competitive rates or bill it all together as a more affordable equipment rate in my crew contract.
Cameras:
1 x Sony FX6 Cinema Camera (Netflix approved)
2 x Sony a7siii cameras
1 x Sony a7iii camera
1 x DJI Mavic Pro Drone
Lenses:
1 x Sony 70-200mm f2.8 lens GM
1 x Sony 16-35mm f2.8 GM
2 x Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 lens
1 x Sigma 35mm f1.4 lens
1 x Sigma 14mm f1.4 lens
1 x Sigma MC-11 adapter (Canon EF to Sony E)
Rigging:
1 x DJI Ronin-S Gimbal
2 x Manfrotto 190 tripod with fluid head
1 x Travel tripod with Ball Head
1 x Monopod
1 x Carbon Fiber Boom Pole
2 x Mathews C-Stands
Audio:
1 x Zoom F3 portable recorder
1 x Sennheiser MKH 416 Boom Mic
1 x Rode Video Pro Mic (for camera mounting)
2 x Tascam DR-40x handheld recorder
1 x Tascam DR-10L Lav Mic
Numerous XLR cable lengths and adapters
Lighting:
1 x Aputure 300x + Light Dome II
1 x Amaran 200x
1 x small LED panel light
3 x light stands
Auxiliary:
Atomos Ninja V with 1TB SSD
Atom X Live Broadcast Switcher
Plenty of SD cards, gaff tape, side fixtures, and accessories
Check out my social media profiles below or get in touch here.