Testimonials
“The thing I love most about Ben is that he always aims for 100%.”
“… he is extremely talented, extremely hard working and extremely kind. I’ve had a blast being his colleague.”
“I had a blast working with Ben during our time together on Fizzy and Suds. Ben came on during development to help us design the characters and work out the logistics of how we were going to bring Fizzy and Suds (our heroes) to life against live action factual backgrounds.
Ben was always ready to troubleshoot and work out better ways of doing this, he managed his brilliant animators so that he got the very best out of them and maintained a healthy, positive and fun workplace culture amongst the animation department.
The thing I love most about Ben is that he always aims for 100%. He goes above and beyond to make things brilliant, iron out wrinkles and ensure top quality while always meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
Ben has brilliant communication skills. We would often talk issues through - troubleshooting problems from different angles to get the best result, so I trusted him and his opinion; and when something really wasn't possible - I could trust him that making a certain change really wasn't worth it.
Overall, Ben produced miracles. On a minuscule budget, Ben and his team of two animators, produced 26 episodes of high quality, premium 3D animation that is visually stunning and engaging for young audiences. Definitely work with Ben, he is extremely talented, extremely hard working and extremely kind. I've had a blast being his colleague, he's become a great friend, and look forward to working with him again in the future!”
– Genevieve Clay-Smith | Screen Director & Writer | Founder, Bus Stop Films
“With Ben's sense of humour and professional presentation, we always feel at ease putting Ben in front of our clients.”
“A renaissance man in the truest sense.”
“Ben's the type of guy I can't say enough positive things about. He's extremely creative, very technically competent, has a deep understanding of story telling and has an uncanny ability to apply those skills to so many different areas of production: from writing, to editing, camera work and creative direction / motion graphics.
Ben works well in a support role as part of a team, always looking to improve work flows and bring something to a project rather than just execute instructions; and he's equally capable of working autonomously as a one-man-production-team from script to screen.
We've employed Ben many times in many different roles. Ben worked as a technical support team leader, editor and motion graphics artist when we host broadcasted MS TechEd Spain; delivering an exemplary performance under the considerable pressure of multiple live-streaming channels with his team being fed material from over 30 camera crews. The design and animation work Ben produced was also very well received and contributed to the event's overall broadcast look.
Ben shot and edited an online Game Review Show for us for several years and can boast never missing a deadline or going over budget. Ben grew the show and it's format over that time as well, constantly seeking creative innovations. Ben received a lot of positive feedback from sponsors and the Executive Producers. This role included studio and location camerawork, traveling internationally to film interviews and live events with a producer and presenter, and taking responsibility for all of the show's post production, graphics and delivery.
We have also employed Ben as an offline / online editor for TV Commercial work for major local and international clients. With Ben's sense of humour and professional presentation, we always feel at ease putting Ben in front of our clients. He's also the type of editor that efficiently cuts the storyboard edit, then surprises you with a completely different telling of the story - which in many cases we've been quick to embrace as our preferred edit.
I even saw Ben perform in a comedy play he co-wrote once, he was hilarious! As I said, I can't say enough positive things about Ben - he's a uniquely talented guy. A renaissance man in the truest sense.”
– Heath George | Founder & Executive Producer, Clockwork Films
“His ability to stay on brief, while being off the wall, has enabled Ben to consistently surpass expectations.”
“Ben digs what he does. Whether working overseas in Barcelona, Spain, on a suite of video content, or on the graphically supercharged The Benny & Richie show, Ben has demonstrated a passion for originality, humour, and quality.
Apart from his polished abilities as an editor, Ben is also remarkably adept at Adobe After Effects and is able to blend both skills together to produce excellent top-grade results. Complimenting this technical know-how is his mental lab of creative juices which adds vigour and freshness to his work. His ability to stay on brief, while being off the wall, has enabled Ben to consistently surpass expectations.”
– James Ellis | Production Manager & Screen Director, Clockwork Films
“Ben was able to grasp the brief quickly and had great communication…”
“We needed a crisp piece of communication for a complex product in the sensitive area of separation and divorce. Ben was able to grasp the brief quickly and had great communication throughout the project. When we needed to tweak things, he brought good ideas to the table and actively worked with us. The end result is a lovely piece of storytelling which really brings the characters to life and is going to get a lot of mileage for us.”
– Andrew Wight | Co-founder & CEO, adieu.ai
“I would definitely recommend him to anyone.”
“Ben is a very talented person, always professional and calm. He listens to his client's needs, he is creative and always has been accommodating. Above all, he has a great sense of humour, which always makes a big difference when you have to work with him. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.”
– Laurent Desarnaud | Digital Platforms & Production Manager, WWF Australia
“Ben delivered more & better than we expected.”
“Ben produced impressive digital/video material for our philanthropy campaigns. He's organised, switched-on, is a great communicator & superbly creative. His technical skills are A1. Ben delivered more & better than we ever expected.”
– Ivana Jirasek | Philanthropy Manager, Sydney Symphony Orchestra
“I hired Ben to make a short motivational film for my staff on a large global rollout project we were undertaking. My expectations were completely blown away. My staff couldn't believe what they were seeing, the marketing department loved it and the CEO literally insisted I be paid a bonus for getting the video done. He also delivered on time, kept me up to date as to his progress, and was incredibly easy to work with.”
– James Hicks | Game Server Developer & Consultant | MD, Fluffy Kitten Studios
“My expectations were completely blown away.”
“…a very intelligent and capable professional…”
“I have worked with Ben a number of times over the years. Throughout this time he has shown himself to be a very intelligent and capable professional with a deep understanding and enthusiasm for production. In his work he translates these abilities into practical skills and a strong work ethic. He can competently deal with any task in a creative and efficient manner to produce the highest quality work.
Ben has also demonstrated strong leadership and teaching skills in a variety of his areas of expertise. His deep understanding leads to a clear and rationale teaching manner, resulting in positive student experiences.
As a former manager and colleague, I have no hesitation in recommending Ben for any future task he should choose to undertake.”
– Alexander Hoetzer | Tertiary Educator & Houdini FX Artist
