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MKHmfg (My Knees Hurt Manufacturing) started as a documentary and has since grown to include endless possibilities. My name is Benjamin Rupp. All I have ever really wanted to do was shoot and edit video, from the first time I picked up a camcorder in high school, to working my way through college freelancing sports, to how I spend my days now, I have always longed to capture images and tell stories. I am an editor, videographer, photographer, producer, director, have a hat? I'll try it on.
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I will take your company or personal project from concept to completion, utilizing my extensive cinematography, editing and motion graphics skills. I draw from over 20 years of broadcasting and production experience and connections to bring stories to life. What's your story? Together we can tell the world.
Since 2021 I have been working full time for the Seattle Science Foundation, a surgical training non-profit as their Digital Media Specialist. I serve as a "one man video department". I shoot, edit and design all the promotional video content. I also direct/technical direct and produce all their live streaming content. I have also designed logos and other graphics for all their course, giving each a unique look and brand identity. I also manage all the social media and the YouTube channel, including all media management and graphic design.
With the exception of the music used (credit given where applicable), the work samples below are 100% me, produced, directed, captured, edited, designed and delivered by Benjamin Rupp.
Since 2021 I have been working full time for the Seattle Science Foundation, a surgical training non-profit as their Digital Media Specialist. I serve as a "one man video department". I shoot, edit and design all the promotional video content. I also direct/technical direct and produce all their live streaming content. I have also designed logos and other graphics for all their course, giving each a unique look and brand identity. I also manage all the social media and the YouTube channel, including all media management and graphic design.
With the exception of the music used (credit given where applicable), the work samples below are 100% me, produced, directed, captured, edited, designed and delivered by Benjamin Rupp.
2021 Videography Demo Reel. Shot with a variety of cameras and lenses. Edited and color graded with Adobe Premiere Pro. Music Provided by James Goodreau.
I've been hesitant to put together a "Sizzle Reel" of my work, I have instead opted to post complete works with context and a narrative, but the time has come. So here is a reel demonstrating my diversity as a videographer. Most of this was shot just before or during the pandemic, including some highlights from the pandemic hiking series and a trip abroad just before the world shut down. Enjoy.
One of many promos shot and edited for the Seattle Science Foundation, a surgical training non-profit.
I have worked full time for the Seattle Science Foundation since 2021. My title is "digital media specialist", which is a little misleading. I serve as the entire video and graphic design department for this surgical training non profit. I not only generate promotional materials, but I also live direct/technical direct and produce all day course and surgical live streams. This promo was shot over the course of a month during SSF's mini-med school. All solo with a combination of Lumix cameras and mostly Canon lenses.
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"Why do you teach at SSF" Youtube Shorts
This series was devised as a quick and easy way to highlight a wide variety of doctors on the SSF social media channels without having to set up individual interviews or shoots outside of SSF courses. I shot them teaching during courses and then did very brief on the spot interviews where I simply asked them "why they teach" and "what makes SSF unique". No lighting other than ambient light was used. Shot with a Lumix S5IIX and an on camera shotgun microphone.
The cadaver lab is very loud, voice isolation processing was used to salvage the audio, this resulted in the interviews sounding different than the "b-roll". I actually like how it sounds live and there is seperation between the two segments.
The cadaver lab is very loud, voice isolation processing was used to salvage the audio, this resulted in the interviews sounding different than the "b-roll". I actually like how it sounds live and there is seperation between the two segments.
One of many promos shot and edited for the Seattle Science Foundation, a surgical training non-profit.
I have worked full time for the Seattle Science Foundation since 2021. My title is "digital media specialist", which is a little misleading. I serve as the entire video and graphic design department for this surgical training non profit. I not only generate promotional materials, but I also live direct/technical direct and produce all day course and surgical live streams. This promo was shot during the Cadaveric lab portion of the SOAR course, hand held with a Lumix S5IIX, a DJI wireless microphone and Canon lenses.
One of a series of videos featuring world renown physicians giving life advice.
I have worked full time for the Seattle Science Foundation since 2021. My title is "digital media specialist", which is a little misleading. I serve as the entire video and graphic design department for this surgical training non profit. I not only generate promotional materials, but I also live direct/technical direct and produce all day course and surgical live streams. This series was shot during a course, in the cadaver lab at SSF.
13th Annual SSF Interventional Pain Management Course Promo.
I have worked full time for the Seattle Science Foundation since 2021. My title is "digital media specialist", which is a little misleading. I serve as the entire video and graphic design department for this surgical training non profit. I not only generate promotional materials, but I also live direct/technical direct and produce all day course and surgical live streams. This promo was shot during the Cadaveric lab portion of the course, hand held with a Lumix S5IIX, a Sennheiser Shotgun and Canon lenses. All the interviews were shot without any lighting beyond the ambient room lighting due to the extremely busy nature of the cadaver lab.
Live Surgery Video - Cerebral Artery Aneurysm Clipping
PLEASE NOTE: this is an external link to a live surgery and is sensitive in nature. You will need to be logged into your YouTube account and over 18 years of age to view this video.
Live Surgery Video - Stapedectomy Live Stream
PLEASE NOTE: this is an external link to a live surgery and is sensitive in nature. You will need to be logged into your YouTube account and over 18 years of age to view this video. This was streamed with a Black Magic Design switcher and two cameras remotely to zoom for an audience of medical students and doctors.
Part of a multi-episode video/article series featured on the KING 5 (Seattle's NBC affiliate) web site, social media and on the television program New Day NW. Click on the K5 logo below to see the full article.
My wife and I declared 2020 the "Summer of Hiking" due to restrictions caused by the pandemic. We sought to highlight off the beaten path hiking option. The point was to encourage others to #optoutside as safely as possible.
Shot entirely with a Panasonic GH5, an Atomos Ninja V and a Panasonic 12-35mm lens. Edited and colored with Adobe Premier, logo designed with Adobe Illustrator, open animation designed with Adobe After Effects.
Music written and performed by James Goodreau.
Shot entirely with a Panasonic GH5, an Atomos Ninja V and a Panasonic 12-35mm lens. Edited and colored with Adobe Premier, logo designed with Adobe Illustrator, open animation designed with Adobe After Effects.
Music written and performed by James Goodreau.
Part of an ongoing "How To" series "The Doctor is In".
Bottlehead Corp manufactures tube based audio kits, similar to those sold by companies like Eico and Heathkit in the 60's and 70's. Their fearless leader and "president for life" Dan Schmalle dons the moniker of Doc B for his online forums and web site. He also recently set a land speed record on his 1962 Honda Super Hawk. He is an "international man of mystery" if there ever was one. He deserved a kick ass theme song/video intro... so Musician Arthur Khu and I made him one. This ongoing series will address various stages of the kit building process in hope of making the user experience smoother and frustration free. Shot with a Panasonic GH5, two Panasonic GH4s and a variety of lenses, lights and microphones.
Wood + Wires is a series profiling independent audio manufacturers. This episode details Clark Blumenstein's beautifully simplistic speakers combined with the sunny melodies of Forest Fallows. Shot entirely with a Panasonic GH4.
Wood + Wires is a series profiling independent audio manufacturers. Bottlehead Corp, a company carrying on the long tradition of stereo amp kits like Heathkit and Eico. Shot on a Panasonic GH5, a Panasonic GH4, Panasonic 12-35mm lenses, movement via a Rhino Evo Slider. Edited with Adobe Premiere CC 2019. Music was written and performed by Aaron "Coleslaw" Taylor. Starring me as a very reluctant and unqualified kit builder.
A short film documenting the final sail of Inez Wall aboard the tall ship Lady Washington. The crew, staff and her friends pay tribute to a wonderful woman. Shot with a hand held Panasonic GH4, and a Rode VideoMic Pro. "Sailor's Boots" written by Frank Turner and performed by Koriander Pepper.
Part of a multi-episode video/article series featured on the KING 5 (Seattle's NBC affiliate) web site, social media and on the television program New Day NW. Click on the K5 logo below to see the full article.
My wife and I declared 2020 the "Summer of Hiking" due to restrictions caused by the pandemic. We sought to highlight off the beaten path hiking option. The point was to encourage others to #optoutside as safely as possible. \Shot entirely with a Panasonic GH5, an Atomos Ninja V and a Panasonic 12-35mm lens. Edited and colored with Adobe Premier, logo designed with Adobe Illustrator, open animation designed with Adobe After Effects. Music written and performed by Aaron Taylor.
Part of a multi-episode video/article series featured on the KING 5 (Seattle's NBC affiliate) web site, social media and on the television program New Day NW. Click on the K5 logo below to see the full article.
My wife and I declared 2020 the "Summer of Hiking" due to restrictions caused by the pandemic. We sought to highlight off the beaten path hiking option. The point was to encourage others to #optoutside as safely as possible. Shot entirely with a Panasonic GH5, an Atomos Ninja V and a Panasonic 12-35mm lens. Edited and colored with Adobe Premier, logo designed with Adobe Illustrator, open animation designed with Adobe After Effects. Music written and performed by James Goodreau.
TBASA performing the song "Ripoff" at SeaTac airport. Part of a longer piece about the "Seattle : City of Music" program. Shot with a Panasonic GH4 and a Panasonic GH5. Audio recorded with a Sennheiser MKE 600 and a Tascam DR 40.
A short promo shot for a West Seattle Haunted House. Panasonic GH5 + Panasonic 12-15mm f2.8 lens, one small LED light camera mounted and very dim. Graphics built in Illustrator, edited with Premiere Pro.
Tobias the Owl performing the song "Holy Man" at SeaTac airport. Part of a longer piece about the "Seattle : City of Music" program. Shot with a Panasonic GH4 and a Panasonic GH5. Audio recorded with a Sennheiser MKE 600 and a Tascam DR 40.
A short documenting a trip to one of SW Washington's best kept secrets. Shot with a Panasonic GH4 and a Rode VideoMic Pro. Music provided by the band Pullman and used with permission from Drag City Records.
Marginal Way skate park is a gem. A beacon of skateboarding's DIY aesthetic. Once a year they crown a king. Shot with a Panasonic GH4. Music provided by The Fakies.
A short promo for Dave William's West Seattle Halloween spectacular. Shot entirely with a Panasonic GH4 and a Panasonic 12-35mm lens, edited and colored with Adobe Premier Pro CC, logo designed with Adobe Illustrator. Music courtesy https://www.purple-planet.com.
