I’m Ben. Director of Photography, Creative Engineer & Motion Control expert based in Los Angeles.
I create food & product videos, CPG content, lifestyle visuals, and custom rigging solutions.
From concept development and art direction to motion control, rig design, and post-production, I handle the full process of creating video content for food, beverage, and beauty brands. Whether it’s a pizza assembling itself in stop-motion, macro shots of ingredients falling through frame, lifestyle scenes of friends cheering together, or visually driven product ads, I build the setups, craft the visuals, and deliver polished final videos.
Video
& Stop Motion
With experience spanning cinematography, lighting, animation, post-production, and editing, I create visuals that not only look sophisticated and visually compelling, but also tell a product’s story in a way that maximizes audience engagement.
Motion Control
& Rigging
It’s about moving the camera or objects with precision using motorized rigs. I design custom motion control systems or use commercially available sliders and robots, depending on the needs of the project, to achieve cinematic moves or unexpected motion for static objects.
Creative
Engineering
New ideas often need new ways of execution. New devices, or new ways to mount and move things. Whether it’s a pineapple floating in the air or a ski lift for water bottles in a winter scene, I design and build props, rigs, and practical solutions for stop motion and video.
Skills
Art Direction & Visual Storytelling
With a foundation in graphic design, I bring a strong sense of composition, color, and clarity to every frame. My experience helps me shape visuals that not only look great but communicate ideas with purpose – from concept to camera.
Cinematography & Lighting
I shoot stills and video with an eye for precision and drama, using creative lighting setups to shape mood, texture, and product presence.
Engineering Motion Control Devices and Rigs
I build and program custom rigs to choreograph cameras, lights, and subjects – perfect for stop motion, repeatable live action, or hybrid scenes.
Stop Motion Animating and Prop Fabrication
I do stop motion animation, custom rigging, and prop fabrication – combining craftsmanship and engineering to bring ideas to life frame by frame.
Fabrication & Prototyping
I’m hands-on with tools and machines – 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining, and whatever else the project demands.
Post Production & Video Magic
From clean compositing to time-lapse stitching, frame-by-frame cleanup, and color work, I handle post with finesse using Adobe tools.
Services…
- Stop-Motion & Live-Action Video Production
- Custom Rig Design & Fabrication
- Motion Control System Development & Engineering
- Prop, Set, and Practical Fabrication for Product Shoots
Education
- MFA in Graphic Design
- B.Sc in Electronic Engineering
My Career Journey…
If you’d like to know how I ended up doing what I do today, I had the chance to share a bit about my work journey in VoyageLA and here’s the link to the interview if you’d like to read it:
