My areas of lesser or newer concentration and prolifieration but no less inspired. Voiceover demos, Video musings, proofs of concept, spoken word, writings, hip shots, commentary, etc. I’ve done a lot of things, I do a lot of things and I’m open to doing more. I’m dynamic, I’m whimsical, I’m a ham, I’m sincere, I give a shit.
“It’s this simple: If you need an actor, writer, punch-up man, or any other kind of creator who will give you brilliant work on the fly, you NEED Benjie Loveless. “
– Craig Coletta, Founder and Artistic Direct, Yellow Sign Theatre.
“…Benjie ‘s voice reminds me of others I enjoy: Roger Corman, Garrison Keillor, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, with that “is this guy for real?” hook that holds my interest like Bob Ross would, patiently proving his sincerity. “
– Douglas Johnson, Artist, Director , Playwright
Mini Documentary for Habitattler.com
I produced this mini documentary on the C and O canal for Habitattler.com. It is a relatively simple slideshow done in the style of a 90’s late night public television education program. I always got a warm, relaxed, easy feeling when watching those local documentaries in the hours before dawn. Script, voice over, original music, and photography all by yours truly.
Music Video made with public domain footage.
No Material ? Don’t let that stop you. A little public domain footage run through some filters, some splice and dice timed to rhythm, Voila ! We have a bonafide artsy fartsy and sexy music video. Just add a title, end card, some fades and we are home free.
Comedy Skit. Location Newscast
We may not share a sense of humor but this video demonstrates that spontaneous inspiration can be molded into a polished piece. Video is not just a means to an end, the process itself can be improvisational and creative.
While hiking the Vernal Ponds trail, I thought that Vernal Ponds would be an amusing character name. Right then and there, I interviewed Vernal in the field. I didn’t know where this would lead, I didn’t know what the questions would be, but I quickly filmed some vague answers.
After some thought, a newscast seemed like a fitting context. Who would ask the questions? Well, this would be a good use of my Werner Herzog impersonation. Some heavy handed transitions to set the stage, a few captions, some artifact effects, and a few takes on the microphone gives us a complete piece born out of the moment.
Wildlife in action clip for Habitattler.com
It doesn’t have to be an epic, you can pack a lot of effective content into a short video. I produce short clips like these as part of the Habitattler.com travel Blog.
In only 37 seconds we have the brand, the subject in context, a cute bird dancing to funky original music, and where to go to get another dose. The viewer is not bogged down by overlong introduction, attention span is not challenged, message conveyed, and message received in an entertaining way without coming off as a hard sell.
Explainer Video: Life Insurance Product
Explainer / Marketing video for consumer audience. Partially constructed in biteable with available clips and finished on my system for a few extra touches. Original Voiceover by yours truly and supplemental original music elements added to the “off the shelf” soundtrack.
Client Repurpose Example: Excerpt
This insurance industry client had an existing promo video for their brand. They wanted to offer a personalized version for their agents. As the requests come in, I add agent photos/ logos and contact info to my modified version of the original video.
EXPLAINER VIDEO LIFE INSURANCE MARKETING
Explainer Video. Life Insurance Agent Video marketing tool.
Includes:
New custom animations, segments, text, and voiceover by Media Service Studio. Existing marketing materials provided by Client. Licensed animations and characters sourced by Media Service Studio.
DRAMATIC READING / ENTERTAINMENT
The Loveless Files is an ongoing series of dramatic readings in character based on my writings, musings and observations. Written, produced, and original music by yours truly.
Client Project: Financial insurance industry explainer. Agent Product.
Financial insurance industry explainer video. Agent product.
Audition, Sales, Deep, Warm, Authoritative.
Audition for student project emulating Craftsman brand radio commercial. Warm, deep, authoritative, hard sell, masculine.
Audition; commercial, Announcer, aggressive
Audition sample for Ravin Crossbows commercial. Authoritative, deep, aggressive, tough, serious, rugged.
Demo: Narration, Natural History Documentary
Audition for nature documentary on the formation of the Yucatan peninsula.
Client Project. Product Explainer, FInance, Apis Productions.
Advertisement / Explainer video for Apis productions‘ Apis Connect single sign on product. Deep, Neutral, American voice. Sales, Demonstration.
Client Project, Documentary Narration, Travel, Habitattler.com
Narration for Habitattler.com‘s C and O Canal Documentary. Warm, gentle, authoritative, storytelling.
Client project: Humor, Childrens Exhibit. Port Discovery Children's Museum
Exhibit for Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore Maryland. A vintage payphone plays conversations between a Mid – Atlantic “hon” style waitress and difficult customers while children listen on the receiver. Cartoonish voices. Very deep nervous male, mid -Atlantic middle aged female, haughty southern senior female.
Interactive telephone exhibit for children excerpt.
Client Project: Narration, Children, Educational, Port Discovery Children's Museum.
Part of the “Here We Grow” agricultural education exhibit for Port Discovery Children’s Museum. The harvest songs kiosk plays vaious tunes from harvest celebrations around the world. An exuberant narrator introduces each song. Announcer, Narration, Educational, Master of Ceremonies, Host.
World harvest music narration, educational kiosk for children, excerpt.
Demonstration: Radio Commercials, Characters.
Demos of radio style sales advertisements. Gruff, excitable southern/ western male, late teens suburban american male, retro flamboyant male announcer.
Valley View Auto Motive ( music Courtesy www.bensound.com)
Otto’s Used Cars ( music Courtesy www.bensound.com)
Client Project: Trust Financial Services.
Explainer video for financial service industry agents. I also produced the original music for this piece.
Client Project: Living Benefits.
Warm, authoritative voice over for life insurance product explainer video.
Demonstration: Consumer Product AD
Audition for air purifier.
Demonstration: Religious Reading
Audition for Easter production narration
DRAMATIC READING /ENTERTAINMENT
The Loveless Files is an ongoing series of dramatic readings in character based on my writings, musings and observations. Written, produced and original music by yours truly.
Demo: Banking commercial. Aggressive, Gruff, Comedic.
Audition for banking product commercial. Aggressive, Gruff, Comedic.