Nikon D800 test shoot by Director of Photography Johnny Derango

March 23rd, 2012

Just wanted to let everyone know that that I will be shooting one of the first projects done on the new Nikon D800 DSLR.

http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Digital-SLR-Cameras/25480/D800.html

 

Nikon has been kind enough to supply me with two D800 camera bodies with which we will shoot a test scene for my upcoming feature “The Go-Getters”.  The footage will be used for promo material for both the film and Nikon.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118048266

The “Go-Getters” stars J.T. and Damon Alexander and an actor or two that I can’t yet mention! The movie is being directed by the writer of the hit film “Brooklyn’s Finest” Michael C. Martin. Check back in a week or two to see a cut of the scene. I will post a full write up on my experience with the camera, along with production stills and frame grabs a day or two after the shoot.  I look forward to putting this baby through its paces.

Johnny Derango joins the International Cinematographers Guild Local 600

November 15th, 2011

International Cinematographers Guild

 

Several weeks ago, I was invited to join the International Cinematographers Guild Local 600.  I, of course, respectfully accepted.  As of November 1st, I am now part of the ICG Local 600.  Please feel free to contact me with any Union jobs that you may have!  I look forward to the upcoming opportunities that this will present.

 

Johnny Derango Produced short film “Pepper” review from Film Radar Online

August 24th, 2011

The last short film I produced “Pepper” has now officially been accepted into seven different film festivals and it’s first review has hit the web!  Please check it out here at Film Radar Online: http://www.filmradar.com/articles/item/a_taste_of_hollyshorts/  You can also see the trailer at the same link.

 

Let’s just say the critics opinions are matching up with that of the audiences.  The reviewer has chosen to spotlight his favorite films from the Hollyshorts film festival and he goes as far to say that “My favorite short by far was Pepper.”

 

I’ll keep you up to date on up coming screenings.  Hope to see you there!