“It’s the biggest movie ever shot with a smart phone!” Oh, ok. How’s the story?
Author: Jason R. Johnston
Jason is an award-winning cinematographer, and director of commercials, branding films, native content, music videos, documentaries, and narrative films. As a full-time freelancer, he can be hired to DP or direct almost any project you have in mind. He is based in Sparta, Tennessee, and ready to travel for any gig.
Sleepless Nights
Does anyone else have to cope with pre-filming anxiety?
Praise for Film Look Creator in DaVinci Resolve Studio 19
As a colossal risk taker, I have been using the…
Why are we called Directors of Photography?
DP, DoP, cinematographer, photographer, cameraman, ad nauseam.
Anamorphic vs Spherical
It’s a matter of appropriateness.
Is It Worth Investing In Lenses For Micro 4/3”?
Is it really about lenses, or is it about something more essential?
Keyframes for Non-Linear Editing
Keyframes: what they are, and how to use them.
Stills Zoom Lenses Changing Aperture
Stills lenses are not suitable for cinema production for this reason, and many others.
Modding Sony α6400 for Video
Preparing the tiny yet robust Sony a6400 to compliment FS7 as a B video camera with the SmallRig 2310 cage.
Modding FS7’s Top Handle
The little screw in my FS7’s top handle is starting to go, and I don’t enjoy removing stripped screws. Thankfully, SmallRig has a solution.
In Anticipation of RED KOMODO
RED has achieved “6K for $6K” in their newest digital cinema camera. I want one.
Happy National Entrepreneur’s Day
I have come a long way since starting out over 23 years ago as a freelance photographer.