Ben Butler
Junior Editor
Pro
About Me
I am an assistant editor specialising in broadcast documentary/factual, but happy to venture into other genres and formats. I mainly work with AVID as an NLE and I have worked on a variety of projects from Eurovision VTs, true crime, history, science, engineering, David Attenborough documentaries and more.
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Professional Training
Course / Qualification | Training Provider / Institution | Year |
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Emergency First Aid at Work / St Johns Ambulance / 2023 | ||
Emergency First Aid at Work | St Johns Ambulance | 2023 |
Fire Warden / St Johns Ambulance / 2023 | ||
Fire Warden | St Johns Ambulance | 2023 |
I've had the pleasure of working with Ben on numerous productions. Ben is very much solution oriented. This is the person you want on your team. The last production I worked on, I had quite a few out of the box requests, and Ben made it happen without hesitating. His avid support is also top notch and an added bonus is he's an all round nice guy even when the pressure is on. I'm looking forward to working with him in the near future.
I met Ben at Windfall Films, where he works as an edit assistant and assistant editor, supporting my editing process. From setting up Avid projects to organising footage and assisting with technical aspects, Ben ensures that my workflow is smooth and efficient. He is quick in problem-solving and always ready to lend a helping hand, whether it's troubleshooting a software issue or aiding with Avid projects. The post-production environment can be very stressful on big projects, but Ben remains calm and focused; he is incredibly organised and maintains a positive attitude. One of Ben's standout qualities is his eagerness to learn and grow within his role and beyond. While he already possesses deep knowledge of Avid systems, he is still willing to expand his skills, which not only benefits his own development but also contributes to the overall success of our projects. Ben's dedication, efficiency, and positive personality make him an outstanding assistant editor/edit assistant at Windfall Films. I am grateful for his help and confident in his continued success in his career.
Ben is great. He's provided first rate support on several programmes I've cut and is always ready to jump in and problem solve when things get sticky. I highly recommend Ben - he's experienced, adaptable and lovely to work with.
Ben, as a tech, is very much of the ‘can do…there, done’ variety, solving issues to keep production flowing while remaining unflapped, constructive and affable. In other words, the kind one wants!
Not only does Ben do the things I don’t understand, he understands the things I do. He gets on board with the creative spirit of a production and for me he has, eg, chosen and put in alternative archive shots, replaced vo of differing lengths to the previous plus altered graphics elements and their timings with just the right sensibility.
Ben is, in two words: highly recommended.
I've worked with Ben on a number of productions at Windfall Films and I found him to be very meticulous and thorough. His attention to details mean that errors and mistakes are dealt with before it becomes a project. He has a thirst for knowledge for all things post production. I highly recommend and will gladly work with Ben again.
I worked with Ben on Windfall's Eurovision Artist Postcards for their 2023 campaign. It was a unique campaign that involved creating 37 individual postcards. Each postcard featured three locations captured by local and traveling crews, utilizing a mix of 360-degree drone footage, FX6, FX3, iPhone, and incorporating four VFX elements from different external companies. As we approached the final delivery, we had to conform and deliver five postcards per day.
Ben played a crucial role in the project, handling the ingest, conforming, and delivery to the post house. He demonstrated professionalism, technical proficiency, and was a pleasure to work with, especially during the high-pressure moments. I would happily work with him again.
I have known Ben for over a year, whilst I have been working at Windfall Films as an Acid Editor. Ben recently worked as an Assistant Editor on a very fast turnaround C4 project with myself and 3 other editors. We had long days, late nights and lots of weekend working, and Ben always remained upbeat, energetic, with a can-do attitude. He is an absolute pleasure to work with, has technical skills that are second to none, and there would have been no way we could have delivered to the online without his hard work, superior knowledge of Avid, his extremely high standards and fastidious attention to detail. I would highly recommend Ben as an Assistant Editor, he is very eager to learn and doesn’t ever succumb under pressure.
Media I Work In:
Broadcast Television
Online Content
Locations I can work in:
Work Anywhere
Language:
English (Fluent)