Testimonials
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"I had the good fortune to hire Ben on numerous occasions for work on my feature length documentary “The Reluctant Radical.” Ben has an artistic eye and consistently delivers beautiful footage, even from the most mundane settings. Furthermore, he has the crucial ability to keep the storyline in mind while he shoots, and is on the lookout for images that underline and enhance the theme of the story and characters while the action is unfolding. The importance of this skill cannot be overstated for documentary work, and Ben has demonstrated this ability better than many cinematographers I’ve worked with who have decades more experience. On one occasion I hired Ben to film my main character during a crucial event when I was unable to be there. This scene is now the emotional turning point in my film for the main character. It is because Ben was keeping the story in mind as he filmed that the scene plays out so beautifully in the film.
On another occasion I asked Ben to film exteriors of a courthouse, giving him only the direction that they would be used as establishing shots and I was hoping he could come up with many different looks that were artistic, engaging and different from each other. He delivered so many beautiful shots that I had a hard time deciding which ones to use. In all there are six different clips of this courthouse exterior used in the film, and the artistry of those shots brings the entire film up a notch. I have also hired Ben to shoot aerial footage with his drone, and the results were similarly impressive. Ben’s easy going personality and calm demeanor in stressful situations are also an asset to any production. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Ben Grayzel for cinematography and editing work." Lindsey, Director, “The Reluctant Radical” |
"Ben has the exceptional ability to shrink the distance between the viewer and the subject of his videos. He draws incredibly intimate narratives that deploy the storyline in a subtle and skillful manner. He is highly resourceful, accurate, and diligent with his work. Ben brought a dynamic and fresh perspective with his work, and I’d welcome the opportunity to work with him again in the future."
Alejandro Casazi, Director of Communications Quest University
Alejandro Casazi, Director of Communications Quest University
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"It is with great pleasure and without hesitation that I write this testimonial letter for Ben Grayzel. He has been a valued member of the Quest University Canada Development and Communications team. Ben's passion and talent enable him to create videos that showcase student life at Quest in a manner that presents the University in its captivating setting. He has consistently demonstrated his technical skills, reliability, and leadership capability. His professionalism made the experience of working with him very gratifying. Ben's ability to meet timelines as well as develop storylines makes it a pleasure to work with him. I wish him the best of success in his career ahead."
Leslie de Bie, Vice President Development and Community Relations Quest University |
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"Ben did cinematography and editing consulting for my short documentary “The Good of the Hive’. Ben is a brilliant cinematographer; with an eye for lighting and motion that creates breathe taking shots. Among several shots throughout the film, he shot slow motion macro footage of honeybees that started and ended my film in a powerful way. Along with his cinematographer skills, he is a very talented editor. He was able to help me bring more life to my footage in postproduction in a way that allowed story to become more compelling. You can always count on Ben to deliver creative and aesthetically pleasing video content!"
Cameron Neilsen, Director of Good of the Hive |
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"We are absolutely thrilled with the video that Ben created for the Eco-School Network. He listened carefully to understand our vision and asked great questions during interviews of adults and children. His camerawork was beautiful and creative, his editing was thoughtful, and he wove it all together to tell our story in a touching, compelling way. Ben was a pleasure to work with. He was always professional, responsive, easy-going, and cheerful. We're so proud of our video and have already found it to be a valuable tool for our recruitment and marketing. We would work with Ben again in a second and encourage you to the same."
Amy Higgs, Executive Director of The Eco-School Network |
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"We could not be more pleased with Ben's work! The video he produced for us is incredible and something we'll cherish for a long time to come as a local non-profit in Squamish. We're excited to share this video with the Squamish community and highly recommend Ben's professional services." Cydney Lyons, Chair, Squamish Arts Council" |
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“Ben was a champ to work with. Clear communication, great with feedback, and we couldn’t be more happy with the finished product. We will be using him again in the future for sure.” James Anderson, Owner at Forged Axe Throwing |
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"It was amazing to work with Ben Grayzel at the Healthy Family Expo 2017! He followed all the directions very well and the footage looks stunning! He is very calm, creative and easy going. I would definitely recommend him to any other producer." Sarah Lipi, creative director and producer at Doc Me! Productions |
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"We were introduced to Ben Grayzel’s work back in early 2017 along with Kai Meyers. Since then, they have been the primary producer of video’s featuring our nutrition bar product, Stabilyze bars. Ben has provided us with amazing videos both from a content and quality standpoint. He has a unique talent for creating a brand video that is both eye catching to the viewer as well as promotes our product exactly as we need it to be. What stands out from the videos that Ben has produced for us is the passion that he puts into his work. We love working with Ben and highly recommend him to anyone needing a high quality, professional production."
Dorene Nielsen, Chief Operating Officer Stabilyze nutrition bars |
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"Ben is a young videographer whose projects demonstrate an unexpected level of insight, professionalism, and quality. Here at the Mountain Shop, Ben has produced a series of long play informational videos that help tell the stories of how the oldest mountaineering and skiing shop in the country continues to set the industry standards for quality service and performance our outdoor community has come to depend on. I have appreciated the ease in which we worked together and the quickness he moves from raw footage to finished product. According to our staff and friends Ben's work in taking simple interviews and turning them into well edited storylines exceeded all of our expectations."
Guy Trombley Ph.D, General Manager Mountain Shop Portland Oregon |
"Ben Grayzel was easy to work with, enthusiastic, organized and ultimately delivered what we were looking for with only minor revisions. We were impressed with the beauty of his images and fast turn around."
Bo, Founder and Owner ReRack Portland OR
Bo, Founder and Owner ReRack Portland OR