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 Ben Watkins

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 Los Angeles, California
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I am a RED Electric Dragon


竜王

Though I laugh a lot, don't make the assumption that I'm fucking around. Arma virumque cano. For your own sake, live awake. Have an adaptive path. Seek truth, peace and prosperity, eagerly play a symphony of destruction in the face of adversity. It's not about the money. It's about the red canvas.

Go long. My arm is strong.

Aspect-oriented subversion yields revenue at scale. Feel free.

Why was I set loose? Since 1997 happy networked hordes of programmer/anarchists have been out-competing and overwhelming the hierarchical world of conventional software corporations. We know how to flip a $700M convertible, handle an acquisition at scale and our NOI is through the roof. We generate shareholder value like nobody's business.

Now it's time to reach out to other industries, like manufacturing and video production. Efficiency and Radical Innovation are coming for you.

The real secret is that the Recession is a real-time distributed fairy-tale, a well designed crisis that will induce suffering and change at scale, change you better believe in. All of corporate media is engaged in a concerted effort to keep you stupid, afraid and feeling incomplete. McGraw Hill manages the eye of the casino and the classroom. The United States is still technically a Republic = { 'res': 'a thing', 'publica': 'of the people' }.

It's called a dictionary. It comes with a price. Who is the lamb and who is the knife? Darwin among the machines.

Dare to conquer. This world is yours as much as anyone's. Right now, there's a great big fist-fight and land-grab happening. Trillions a day. Git some.

In a way it's sad, but think about it. The system is broken. Impotent managers are the norm. Corruption starts at the top. What did we expect?

Deep down, we are humble rainbirds, bringing the clouds. We are the new economy.

So, turn up the sound and blow out your system. Capitalism will have its Renaissance, though it's going to be messy.

Oh well, you'll hold the gold over your head and get a Paypal account. It will take a lot of strength to stay such a good-ass, but love is the higher energy.

Who is John Galt? Who is the Mechanical Greek gone wild? Pythonista meets apocalyptic semantic Perl Monk.

LOL! Authentic Joy ;) the Untapped Source



五毛党 竜王



the american indians understand years without rain. As men and women waste their breath, cursing the sun and the soil, the children sing and play. It is their voices that the wind carries to faraway lands, to where the rainbird sleeps.

listen to them sing...

Arete in ancient Greek culture was courage and strength in the face of adversity and it was to what all people aspired.

竜王



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All-in-One-Truck
It's the Swiss Army Knife of Grip Trucks

Jedediah

John Watkins
I'm so happy

Nick Sogard
I make gripping sogg'sexy!!!

Hannah Lux Davis
::Music Video Director::Makeup Artist::Special FX Artist::

grantsmith

Brett Pawlak
www.brettpawlak.com

jessicawalker
jesicawalker

RandyNewman
I've Got The Power

daveluff
ThIs man's ELECTRIC, with friends and gear

JulianHiggins
ANOTHER FREAK IN THE FREAK KINGDOM...

Chris Kidder
Local 80 Famous C-Stand Chris Kidder Guy

King Kyle
Kyle Newacheck's Crewplay Page...
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wingofilm - I see, I would try to put more pictures and video in my profile later,I am sure your site will help us to find more opportunity
hello thanks for the good opinion,I would need to build another website about my work in film production,nice to meet you will chat more with you in the future

   wingofilm

wingofilm - hello Ben yes I am part of Hong Kong film co-op nice to meet you,y I just update my profile,I am new to here,wish can meet more friends here

Dana Lee Smith - Thanks for all of your help. Feel free to check out my work. Hopefully one day we get to work with each other :)

Christian Hilar - That's the one. Being able to select your mixture and fine tune it is like a new way to customize the product for each hairstyle and person. it's very cool.
Oh, you know, everyday I'm hustlin'. How about yourself?

   Matt_Fore

Ashley Stevenson - I don't really know what to say. This site is amazing. I've never seen so many crew members in one place. Are you guys building the site now? I just joined...

You are a hottie by the way. :)

Kira Murdock - Hi Ben,
thanks for the welcome. Feel free to feature some pics. I hope to post a bunch more recent ones soon.
Thanks, cheers

Tiffany Cram - naw graduated feb 09.

Daniela Richardson - And yes, pennywise is the best are they are so much fun to hang out with. They're nicest guys.

Daniela Richardson - Just barely. Been shooting up in Palmdale for the past few days and finally had a day off to come home today. Things were slow for a while but now I'm looking up. How's work for you?
I know it's been a while so just stopping by to say hey!
D


   Daniela Richardson

Kathy Andreas - You are awesome. You made this place for all of us and I heard about it from a friend in Florida who uses it. I wish you a great day and thanks for being so gifted... and cute. lol!!!

Cinema Makeup School - Thanks for the compliment! ;) Have a great day!

Alessandro Marvelli - Thank you very much man. I really like your work too!




Elizabeth Davidovich - Thanks so much. Much appreciated!

grantsmith - Greetings oh wise creator (of crewplay). How goes it?

John Schaller - Pretty good man I have been having a blast. I am currently unemployed though, searching a lot for new work.

King Kyle - Hey Ben...
Thanks Man!
also if your ever in need or a camera B cam op. or steadicam let me know, I would love to work with you!


   Mark Calver

Jonathan Bowerbank - Thanks Ben! I'll definitely let you know. Keep me in mind should your work bring you to the SF area ;)

Cheers

Mark Calver - Hey I was wondering how you know Bree Condon?

talteregor - Pirates 2 & 3. I was shooting some stuff for Disney Cruise Lines

John Schaller - Ben! Hope all is well

cameragrl022 - what's shakin' ben?

John Che - Yeah man, Viet fukin' Nam MAN! Buddie's lying face down in the mud and all. This is my 2nd feature as Prod.Snd.Mxr in Vietnam. Like I told Kyle, I'm getting good jobs with major studios out here but the standard of Vietnamese films aren't that great. We're hoping this film we're on right now will go to Berlin and it's directed by (personally) Vietnamese best director. 6 weeks in, 2 more to go. I'm constantly keeping my eye's and ears open for opportunities to get our fellow LAFS crew over here and work with me. I hired a classmate to come and boom this latest film. Hopefully next time I can get some other's out here. How's the LA scene?

David Arp - How are you?

I'm good! Thanks for letting me know about crewplay! Looking forward to work with you!

Lena - Thanks, Ben! :)

Matt_Fore - That's a fine reel you have there, friendo.

Dylan Hendren - We're at the cliff. There is a sign that says "Don't jump off the cliff dumb ass", and they're still walking toward the edge. I stand next to them and ask "Why don't you just turn around? Isn't that easy?" They reply to me with "Yeah, it's easy, but I don't feel like it. And that isn't the way we do things, we're gonna jump off the cliff and try to remedy the situation from there.."

Blarg. I think I'm turning into one of those 'End of the World' nutjobs.

meganduffy - thanks for your hard work on Sunday!

Mike Priebe - word. well, hang in there man. if there's an upside to times like these, it's that it can weed out those who just thought it would be a cool idea to go get famous from those who really can't picture themselves doing anything else. i'm sure we'll both come out the other end and be stronger for it.

Mike Priebe - Cool, I'll give it a read. Thanks, bro. How has your success been lately at finding work?
I still love this site by the way. It's a great idea, and I've recommended it to several friends.

Matt_Fore - How goes it, good sir?

Fresh Water - I did? totally did not mean to

Brett Pawlak - Thanks, always thought I was.

Nikki Rice - That's how I work. Fast!

. . . .hmm, maybe that didn't sound right.

Matt_Fore - This man knows the score.

Brent William Bernhard - Thanks. I actually took all of those pictures on my cell phone.

darrin p. nim - That is her. Fun to work with.

Max Calder - Thanks, you rock too.

joeloud - Thanks for the compliment. Glad to be here.

ejen chuang - I see Solar all over the place - lately there's a McDonald's spot with a DJ and yup, shot at Solar...same wooden floor, same arch windows...Peter must be raking in the dough there...

Allen Achterberg - nope, not today. Will be participating with Ron Dexter at his Master Class seminar though. thats at Sunday. they might still have some seats left. You didnt go yesterday?

Chris Kidder - hey bro...tried finding you on Model Mayhem...couldn't find ya. What is your profile #

Christopher Arata - Thanks brother! I'm rocking on one at the moment. Free in July, so maybe then. Hope your doing well!!

Brittany Locke - Thanks! Seems like a cool site, and I'm hoping to get a lot of use out of it. Also, nice pics of the rigs from your bike shoot. I'd love to get near some of that.

obin olson - still trying to get this tag thing .... Is it just a running reply list from all your current conversations?

King Kyle - I honestly cannot believe it! its walking a little... they grow up so fast. Congratulations!

Shawn Booth - Thanks. Nice site, let's see how it goes!

Blake Harmon - hahahaha the big "O"

darrin p. nim - Thank you. You have a nice site with potential here. Hope all is well. Look forward to working with you.

grantsmith - What's up brody? Sorry it took me a while to get back to ya, I was away in the Virgin Islands getting MARRIED. It was pretty much the best time of my life. I just got back unfortunately! It's ok I'm ready to roll!!! You?

jonathan_hall - no more exploding fog machines I hope. it fogged nick up pretty bad, he's got some good burns on his leg!

fog it! Show up late, then steal the show!

Laura Duff - Ya- that could be great. What kinds of looks are you thinking you would like to shoot? I could use some high fashion semi avant garde looks- I have some ideas. Let me know. =)

RandyNewman - Just wrapped today!, and yeah, still out in BF omaha, dodgin tornado's. Phone, just lost a war with Tmobile so I'm up and runnin again. Miss the crew and LA, call you soon...keg stand tourney?

Daniela Richardson - I would totally love to do another photoshoot. I need to update my book.

Daniela Richardson - Thanks! I'm really digging your work.

Nelson Blanton - hey Ben,

if you ever need a stills guy, hit me up... cool site!

Nelson

Aman Segal - Hi Ben. This is awesome. Thanks!

elsanto145 - Im ready for all the fun. Whats new with you, are you working on anything at the moment?

Chris Howland - Hey Ben, Wow, 2 years since "Call Back." How time flies! I remember that shoot was ONE L-O-N-G NIGHT. I've been good. I got in the Sound Mixers Union (695) last year and things have been on the up and up ever since. Thanks for a wonderful site. -Chris
thanks Ben.. saw your work..its cool...

   Vishal Solanki

Bryan Watkins - Yeah we're all over the place I guess.

Jennifer Hibler - thanks for the comment :)
i wanna be the next crewplay celebrity!! i have a video shoot on june 1st!! COME AND FILM!! :) brett is shooting it and megan is producing! xoxo

   Hannah Lux Davis

Brett Pawlak - I know Ben Watkins!!!!!

Bahemoth - I really hope we dont go over today...I havent had any sleep for like two weeks!! The price I pay

Brett Pawlak - thong.

Christopher Arata - Thats funny.
Things have been well, they have slowed at the moment but over all its been well. I'm starting to a lot more still photography and would like to explore that in the near future as another job avenue.

How has it been on your end?

Great idea with the site by the way.

Cyrus Navarro - Dave Navarro -- The gaffer or the musician?
Well, either way... neither. =p

Christopher Arata - Yes we have on the Aiden "moment" video, I was 2nd AC.

Rilo - Tag... you're the man.

Kyrrin Marshall - doing good, getting married in october... looking for work...

Wills - Thanks. It's a really helpful site!

Chris Kidder - you have no idea :) I can't wait to use the skylight. It throws a badass top light :) I have a shoot ths Sunday~

adamnewacheck - Yea about that lefty on the stand, well...umm..I.. I just wanted to live dangerously.... I meant to...

John Schaller - How you doin ben?

obed1804@hotmail.com - everything is ok. thank you

Skegg - hey check out my profile... i made a good old "highlights" style image search!

DarrenMitchell - So - whats up new "Tom's"

Thanks for starting the site!

Darren

Rilo - Thank you for creating this site.

I think I read something about this kind of thing in high school physics.

Isn't this site made of 100% badassium?

Chris Kidder - So I think I notice you kicked if you are idled for too long? How long?

Brett Pawlak - HAHA that set is soooo not impressive, along with my fisher price fucking camera! HAHA! funny!

Michael Grugal - I saw some of your photos and I can see you've shot at the David Scott Mansion. I love that place. I've shot there too.

www.MichaelGrugal.com

Hannah Lux Davis - heyyyyyyyy

Brett Pawlak - Sorry man! 6 sucks!!!!! I'm sorry

Nick Kova - im glad you like that shot..

nice to digitally meet you .



King Kyle - Dude - well done today. We killed it.

No sleep till brooklyn

musicson27 - Thanks, I'm actually really interested in this site, I've been searching for something just like this for a while now, and I think you've got it down pretty pat. Hopefully we can get some work out here on the East coast too.

King Kyle - why the hell am I not asleep right now? See you at the shop - we have some shiznit to do... Cant wait. maybe thats why im awake...i dont really know...soooo...Act real

KidaKinetic - Right...kudos on the site, we need something like this, myspace film BLOWS!

John Schaller - Ben,

Good meeting you the other day.
You're the new Tom!

Chris Kidder - Good bro...bout to water seal the cinderblock walls and begin the framing with 2x4s :)

C~
my burgers are your burgers.

   BigBallinBlane

King Kyle - will do... Good day, I need sleep

King Kyle - Dude - awesome.

Yeah 2ish is great, my place or yours?

I have some good news.
Thinking of you...

   King Kyle

King Kyle - access from iPhone... No problems.

Chris Kidder - Thanx....like my hair :) LOL I will be back on later tonite to do a full cavity search on this site! C~

King Kyle - No - I gotta roll in a bit - check out my page . I embedded a youtube video.

King Kyle - Glad to be here!!

Kerri Chauvin - You know you want to kiss a pimp. Come on kiss this pimp... Then get a pimp smack from my pimp hand.