Summary

Producer/Director/DP for hire. With a decade of experience: 100's of tv episodes and dozen films under my belt. Wearer of many hats. Camera. Production. You name it. I do it.

Credits

4/22 – Current

Director/DP BattleSlam: Vendetta

FITE — Live/Special Event — Stay REDD Productions Details
4/22 – Current

Coordinating with production teams to ensure that lighting, sound, and other technical elements are in place for the event. Providing feedback and direction to wrestlers during rehearsals and matches, and making adjustments as needed to ensure that the event runs smoothly. Overseeing the setup and teardown of the event, including ensuring that equipment is properly transported and stored. Operating camera equipment to capture footage of wrestlers, announcers, and other performers during matches and other segments. Maintaining camera equipment and ensuring that it is in good working condition before and after the event. Ensuring that all footage is properly labeled and stored for post-production editing and distribution. Assembling and editing footage captured during all BattleSlam events, including graphics and sound mixing.

5/23 – 5/23

Director of Photography (DP) (Blackmagic URSA 12K) Google Code Next

Corporate Details
5/23 – 5/23

Setup lighting and cameras for three camera vérité interviews with families and participants of the Google Code Next Detroit.

4/23 – 4/23

Camera Operator (Sony FX9) The War on Drugs (Season 1)

Lava For Good — Podcast/Audio — Signal Co. No1 Details
4/23 – 4/23

Operated camera (Sony FX9) for live podcast recording of "War on Drugs" / "Bone Valley" (Lava For Good) special event; setup lighting and multi-cam viewing.

4/23 – 4/23

Camera Operator (Blackmagic URSA 12K) The HBCU Experience

iHeart Radio — Live/Special Event — State Farm Details
4/23 – 4/23

Set up and captured conversation using BlackMagic URSA 12K. Created mood lighting and ambience to background.

4/23 – 4/23

Camera Operator (Sony FX6) iHeartImpact

iHeart Radio — Corporate — Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Details
4/23 – 4/23

Setup and operated Sony FX6. Funded by Anthem and iHeartIMPACT, a division of iHeartMedia focusing on aligning brands with nonprofit organizations, the Common Threads initiatives at College Park Elementary will provide students, families, and staff at the school with cooking and nutrition education designed to encourage lifelong healthy habits.

4/23 – 4/23

Camera Operator (Sony FX9) The Black Effect Podcast Festival

iHeart Radio — Live/Special Event — iHeartMedia Details
4/23 – 4/23

Setup and operated Sony FX9 for Black Effect Podcast Festival. Hosted by Jess Hilarious and Charlamagne Tha God, with music by DJ Loui Vee. Incredible day filled with live podcasts from some of the best shows on the network, mouth-watering food and the Black Effect Marketplace, showcasing local businesses.

3/23 – 3/23

Assistant Camera (AC) Welcome to Plathville (Season 5)

TLC — TV — A. Smith & Co. Productions
3/23 – 3/23
1/23 – 1/23

First Assistant Camera The Comeback (2023)

Freeli — Film (Feature-length) — Freeli
1/23 – 1/23

Unions

  • IATSE Local 161 (SS-PC-CC-PA)

Media

  • CLIFFORD L. JOHNSON, SCC - CINEMATOGRAPHY REEL

  • Red Dawn Mood Enhancer Commercial - 30sec

Recos

Would you like to write a recommendation for Clifford L.? Write a Recommendation »

Education

Michigan State University

Telecommunications

My Gear

  • Canon 7D
  • ARRI Alexa Mini
  • Blackmagic URSA
  • Red Digital Camera
  • Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
  • Nanlite PavoTubes
  • Zhiyun Crane 3S Pro Gimbal
  • Xeen Cine Lense Kit

Skills

  • Post Production
  • Directing
  • Film
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Video Editing
  • Final Draft
  • Theatre
  • scheduling
  • Final Cut Studio
  • Mac OS
  • Windows
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Movie Magic Budgeting
  • Deliverables
  • Graphic Design
  • Travel
  • Canon DSLR
  • Acting
  • Canon Cameras
  • Scenechronize
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Celtx
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Sony HDV
  • T-shirt Graphics
  • Party Plan