The Best Cinematographer In Los Angeles

Welcome Google searcher! You have found this page because, I - (Johnny Derango's self proclaimed Illustrious SEO and producer friend) have taken the liberty to tell the world how incredible he is not only as a friend but as a director of photography and consummate professional. But don't take my written word for it just see what Adam Ripp, Michael Davis, Karen Hori, Brett Weitz, Michael Addis, Jane Francis and Evan Charnov have to say about him. Or call Brian Valente @ Redrock Micro and ask him - I am sure he wouldn't have featured so much work that Johnny shot at the top of the redrock micro vimeo page if he didn't have a tremendous amount of respect for Johnny and his craft.

There are many talented people in Los Angeles, but there are only a handful of people who are sincere, friendly, technically trained from a renowned university, honest, experienced tried and true, loyal and most of all humbly talented. That is Johnny Derango - The best Cinematographer in Los Angeles.

I can go on and on about how and why he is the best director of photography in Los Angeles - but if you want to save time and money by not hiring a stranger to shoot your next project - if you want peice of mind knowing your footage is going to be solid as a rock every single time - If you want to hire a director of photography who collaborates and is keenly aware of creative boudaries, If you want to hire someone who is going to be respectful to you and every single person on the set but firm and fair when the clock is ticking, If you want to hire a cutting edge digital cinematographer who is virtually a traveling mini movie studio, If you want to work with someone who can really make you laugh from the belly at lunch or who has learned an incredible work ethic and profound principals from his amazing father John Derango - Then save your project, budget and job and ensure your own success by hiring the man who will make you look good every single time without fail. It is my prediction that it will only be a short period of time before he is booked out for 6 months in advance. There is that small window of time before someone's career cracks wide open and I can confidently say that is true about Johnny. Get him while you can. He is not going to cost you several thousand a day - now - like some cinematographers in Los Angeles. I can tell you because I have been working with him for the last 7 years (I am also a producer - but my passion is the web) that his rate is fair and he does what every major company does which I think is so brilliant - He gives his customers (producers, directors and studio executives) an absolutly incredible amount of value for their dollar with a smile - moreso than any other director of photography in Los Angeles - Trust me I've met a few (smiley face and a wink go here)  Most of all Johnny is approachable, he is genuinly a sweet heart. He is going to kill me when he finds out about this page and reads this This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - just tell him his "SEO" sent you. (he will crack up if you do that because this page is not even on his website - it is only listed in Gooooooogle - (there is no link to this page from his site, only through search) 

His work is great - but I am giving you my best kept secret....Take a meeting with him and I promise you - you will never hire another director of photography again. I know I certainly won't.

Just to recap - These are the bullet points that make him in my opinion the best Director of Photography in Los Angeles:

• He lives in Los Angeles (the first requirement)
• He owns all his own gear - Lights Camera Sound and tons of extras
• He has recently gotten into DSLR's which are revolutionary
• He doesn't suck like most DP's
• He doesn't argue with Directors - Unless the Fail is Strong with Them
• He Went to Columbia College - Like many other famous Cinematographers
• He is cutting edge - Using all the latest technology to bring you high end cinematography for a fraction of traditional hollywood budgets.
• He can make you laugh
• He plays dodgeball and toss the pigs
• He's good looking which never hurts - especially for the leading ladies (I know it sounds strange but they all feel really comfortable working with him and trust him because he is not creepy)
• He is good in front of the SUITS - always well mannered and focused on his job
• He only hires the very best AC's
• He's been shooting for almost ten years
• His Dad is John Derango and is a leader in his industry - ( I wish I had a dad like him! )
• RedRock Micro Sponsored him
• The Guys at EVS really like him
• He shot the most incredible kids show in the world - that the world is finally about to see after four years!
• He just shot one of the coolest videos on the internet
• His Gaffers are amazing - and not burly grumpy pains in the ass
• His G and E crew respect him and kick ass to get the job done regardless of the budget and/or their rate
• He understands producing because he's done a bit of it (but let me be clear - he is a director of photography first)
• He's directed many of my projects (but let me be clear - he is a cinematographer first)
• He is wise with his money - and invests in the latest equipment to make sure all his work is the very best it can be and competitive.
• His word is his bond and let me tell you - This man is Gold - Simply Gold.
• He knows how to light and shoot like a seasoned veteran and does it with ease and confidence.
• He shows up number one for the search term "Best Cinematographer in Los Angeles" on Google so it has to be true right? If you trust Google - Trust me and hire this man!  You won't regret it.