News Archives • Jason R. Johnston

In Anticipation of RED KOMODO

RED has achieved “6K for $6K” in their newest digital cinema camera. I want one.

I’m In Love With The Sony FX9

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

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Announced

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

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 Next Camera Revealed

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

What’s Inside the South Texas ISD TV Spots

Production of 28 television spots, 14 radio spots, 7 interviews, hundreds of photos, and coordination of an entire magnet school district across three counties.

Fujifilm X100F: Why I Love It

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X100F is an amazing little camera. It is helping rekindle my burnt-out love for photography.

Panasonic AU-EVA1; my next cinema camera?

Petite, smart, strong, and sexy. Panasonic’s newest cinema camera, seated comfortably between Varicam LT and GH5, is a winner.

Panasonic’s “Next Camera”

Panasonic has announced a new cinema camera at NAB Show 2017 this week. However, that’s all anyone really knows.

“The Asylum” Spec Trailer with DVX200

My DVX200 on set of The Asylum spec trailer. That’s an LED topper, or an “Obie” as we like to call them here in the USA, for subtle fill light.

On the set of a horror movie spec trailer, a cinematographer tests his theory that the Panasonic AG-DVX200 can be a formidable cinema camera.

Panasonic AG-DVX200 Consideration

There’s something very appealing about a camera being able to shoot real DCI 4K in true 24 fps with an intra-frame codec and logarithmic profile.

Achieving the Film “Look”

What really makes the difference in achieving the look of film in the digital age? A cinematographer proposes his answer.