Blog – Page 2 – Jason R. Johnston

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.

Motion Tracking a Smart Phone Screen with Final Cut Pro X

Creating a screen replacement effect on an iPhone using FCPX, a motion tracking plugin, and a custom marker guide.

The 5 Best (and 8 Worst) Star Trek Movie Villains

My list of personal favorite major villains from the thirteen Star Trek feature films, in order from least to most favorite.

10-Day Photo Challenge

An image from ten movies that mean something to me, once a day for ten days, with explanation.

My Top 5 Favorite Easter Movies

Happy Easter! Here’s my list of personal favorite Jesus movies to celebrate this special stay-at-home Easter weekend.

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!