Benjamin Dynice

About Benjamin Dynice

Benjamin Dynice serves as the Director of Product: UX/UI at Aputure Lighting, a prominent manufacturer specializing in full-color LED lighting solutions for the film/tv market. With a career steeped in the entertainment industry, Benjamin\'s initial role involved him working on set as an IATSE Local 728 Lighting Programmer, working on major blockbuster films for both Marvel and DC, in addition to esteemed commercial clients such as Apple, Nike, and Samsung.His journey led him to Quasar Science, where he played a pivotal role as the Chief Technology Officer during the company\'s formative stages. Benjamin\'s contributions spanned across all their product lines, and he embraced the concept of virtual production by incorporating and expanding the boundaries of Image-Based Lighting techniques.Leveraging his profound expertise in lighting control and lighting programming, Benjamin has elevated the landscape of lighting color space control, adding new insight to the way professionals approach their work. Notably, he holds the distinction of being an Unreal Fellowship Alumni for ICVFX. Within Aputure, he is at the forefront of the endeavor to bring virtual production lighting to new heights and lead Sidus Link Pro.

Experience

1. Lighting Programmer

   Independent Entertainment Professional

   Jan 2008 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   As a Lighting Programmer, I specialize in designing and executing complex lighting control systems for film, television, commercials, and music videos. With expertise in DMX, CRMX, sACN, and Art-Net, I bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution, ensuring seamless lighting control on set.I have collaborated with Directors of Photography, Gaffers, and Lighting Designers to bring dynamic and precise lighting designs to life, whether it\'s programming intricate pixel-mapped effects for music videos, orchestrating real-time lighting cues for high-end commercials, or integrating advanced lighting networks for feature films and TV productions.Key Skills-Lighting Console Programming (Hog, ETC)-Wireless & Networked Lighting Control (CRMX, sACN, Art-Net, LumenRadio)-DMX & Pixel Mapping for dynamic and reactive lighting setups-Pre-Visualization & Virtual Lighting Control (Vectorworks, Unreal Engine)Passionate about pushing the boundaries of lighting technology, I thrive in fast-paced production environments and am always exploring new ways to enhance storytelling through light.

Education

• Chapman University

  BFA, Film Production Emph. Writing/Directing

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Screenwriting
• Film Production
• Feature Films
• Script
• Short Films
• Post Production
• Video
• Commercials
• Music Videos
• Documentaries
• Producing
• Reality
• Pre-Production
• Independent Film
• Final Draft
• Film
• Project Management