Harlingen CISD: Texas Public Schools Week

Harlingen CISD Music Video Project

Three music videos — equalling at least 6 weeks of total work under normal conditions — produced in 15 non-stop, 7-day week, day-and-night, 8-11-hour days, to complete and deliver by February 26. Released in time for Harlingen CISD’s celebratory online event to kick-off Texas Public Schools week on March 1 at 9:45am. The masks and face shields were mandatory PPE.

A Million Dreams

Director / DP / Editor: Jason R. Johnston
Dance Director / Choreographer: MarKeith Scott
Songwriters: Benj Pasek, Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman)
Coordinators: Sally Navarro, Sandra “Coach” Luna
Gaffer: Joseph L. Armendariz
Music Production: Juan Restrepo
Public Relations: Shane Strubhart, Brianna Vela Garcia
Fine Arts Coordinator: Leah Ince

A Brand New Day

Director / DP / Editor: Jason R. Johnston
Dance Director / Choreographer: Eddy Cavazos
Songwriter: Luther Vandross (The Wiz)
Music Production: Juan Restrepo
Public Relations: Shane Strubhart, Brianna Vela Garcia
Fine Arts Coordinator: Leah Ince

When I Grow Up

Director / DP / Editor: Jason R. Johnston
Songwriter: Tim Minchin (Matilda the Musical)
Coordinators: Sally Navarro, Sandra “Coach” Luna
Music Production: Juan Restrepo
Public Relations: Shane Strubhart, Brianna Vela Garcia
Fine Arts Coordinator: Leah Ince

What a fun project!

Run TimesWhen I Grow Up: 2 min 25 seconds
A Million Dreams: 4 min 29 seconds
A Brand New Day: 3 min 34 seconds
Aspect Ratio1.77∶1
CameraSony PXW-FS7 Mark II
LensesSony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS
LaboratoryFifty Oars Motion Pictures
Negative FormatXAVC-I (DCI 4K)
S-Log3/S-Gamut3.cine
Cinematographic ProcessProRes 422 HQ (DCI 4K)

By 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.