Blog • Jason R. Johnston | Cinematographer

I’m In Love With The Sony FX9

Sony PXW-FX9

Looking for a companion for my FS7M2, I’m giddy with excitement about Sony’s upcoming full-frame 6K camera.

South Texas ISD “Back to School” Vertical Video Advert

My first 9:16 vertical video advert.

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Announced

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A 6K, Super 35, BRAW, EF lens mount, tiny little powerhouse.

Rising Scholars Academy “Up For the Challenge” Advert Campaign

A one-man-band gig for South Texas ISD directing a series of commercials for one of their junior high schools.

Modding FS7’s Handgrip

I didn’t like being limited by the FS7’s handgrip arm so I decided to rip off the arm and try something different. Minor surgery ahead!

Behind the Scenes of Ingress

Filming "Ingress" in Alaska, October 2014.

That time Christian Blake and I travelled to Alaska to shoot a feature film. Here is a sweet “making of” video!

Multi-cam Setup for Commencement Ceremony Livestreams

STISD BTS Graduation 2018

How I went about recording and livestreaming a series of high school commencement ceremonies.

Sharyland Water Supply

Interview filming in 2018.

I was hired to DP interviews and b-roll footage for a corporate film produced by Damaso Creative.

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Announced

Blackmagic Design unveiled the update to their popular Pocket Cinema Camera at NAB Show 2018 this week, and the little camera looks like a winner.

My Cameras: A History

Photography, cinematography, filmmaking, cameras; all have been a large part of my life from the very beginning. Following is a history of my cameras (and me) throughout the years.

Rio Vista Dentistry Branding Film

Producing an overview film, portraits, and action photos, for Rio Vista Dentistry’s new website. Filmed with DVX200, Mavic Pro, and FS7 Mark II.

My Next Camera Revealed

I have finally decided on my next cinema camera: the Sony FS7M2. Find out why.