Michael David Johnson

Feature Spec

"Tailgate Wedding Contest' with Tim Tebow

Live Acoustic Backyard Recording

Sound mixer for Documentary Series on Hollywood films that almost happened. Goes behind the scenes and in the homes and workspaces of some of Hollywood's biggest directors and artists. Based on the feature-length film, "The Death of Superman Lives, What Happened?"

TV Series Pilot

Pilot starring John Shea, Pauly Shore and George Wendt.

Sound Mixer for feature film about a boxer who loses it all and fights to get it back.

Sound mixer for thriller/slasher feature.

Sound mixer for action TV series sizzle reel.

Sound mixer for thriller short.

Sound mixer on thriller feature about witches.

Sound mixer for web series about actors trying to make it in LA.

Sound mixing for dark comedy short.

Sound mixer for a documentary on juvenile inmate rehabilitation center that trains youth to fight fires. This project took us inside the prison camp and onto the front lines of the fires.

Sound Mixer for Travel/Food Series sponsored by Coca Cola

Short/Teaser for Feature Film

Short doc spotlight about a family in need and how Thrive Market helps them eat healthy

Star Wars Fan Film Produced by Jason Tobias, Jack E. Curenton & Todd Blood

Sound Mixer for a doc style TV show episode about e-gamers. The project follows e-gaming teams as they train and compete, documenting the day-to-day lives and the drive they have to excel at this new-age sport. Episode 5: Birth of a Religion

Sound Mixer for modern thriler/horror film using primarily iphones, skype and Novo cams perspectives.

Sound Mixer for Zombie short film.

Sound mixing for short about a girl who is struggles with the disconnect between her heritage and the tone of her skin.

Sound Mixing for a mock film teaser, behind the scenes and and a Hollywood Talk Show to be used for an interactive theatrical performance of a mock premiere film party.

Recording voice on location with David "Big Papi" Ortiz for an ESPN spot.

Dialogue clean up and editing for a Life is Good documentary style story.

Documentary interview recording and B-Roll/sound environment audio capture.

Dialogue Cleaning and audio mixing for marketing video.

Sound Mix for beer commercial shoot in Beverley Hills restraurant

Interviews for documentary on artists' experiences creating art after observing and researching evolution and erasure particular neighborhood, the dynamics of the community and the changing structures and businesses within it, in conjunction with the city of LA.

Production sound for Airplane thriller feature film

A documentary on lyricism in the rap community. Interviews include that of Nas, DJ Khalil, Fashawn, Anderson Paak, Everlast and more. Executive Producer: Sprite.

Sound mixing and boom op for Sotheby's Int'l Realty marketing video

Production Design for VFX Unit. Created natural elements and practical effects working for green screen shoot.

Sound recordist for reshoot of ending for feature film "Follow" directed by Brody Gusar.

Sound mixer for short profile docs on artists of the Bay Area, their story, their connection to the Bay and the art community, their survival in the current state of the Bay's housing market and how they all intertwine.

Sound mixer for documentary on the history of the erased Los Angeles neighborhood, Bunker Hill.

Sound mixer for parody fictional reality show for You Tube series.

Sound mixer for short suspense/comedy.

Sound mixer for feature film about an recovering addict action star trying to make a comeback in a serious role.

Post sound and dialogue editing and mixing for New Years Eve special and mixing of extra features for Season 4 DVD release.

Sound mixer for pilot web series about a spy duo with "Abott and Costello" style antics.

Sound mixer for commercial of product: DampRid.

Sound mixer for short format doc following Ironman triathlete, Beth Gerdes, as she prepares to race in the Kona World Championship 2015.

Sound mixer for a short film about one man's failing relationships and how they mirror one another.

Sound designer and audio editor of commercial for Playboy Condoms where a beautiful officer reconsiders writing a speeding ticket when she notices what the man carries in his wallet. The commercial can be found at this link: https://youtu.be/8gsDsiFlk6I

Sound editor and designer of short film about a couple, one blind, who loses their son in war,

Sound editor and designer of short film about how a crumbling relationship brought to light by a traumatic home invasion.

Sound mixer/boom op and post sound editor for a documentary/series of web shorts following the two brothers/founders of Life is Good around the country on tour, spreading awareness of the power of optimism and raising funds for children in need. #Growthegood

Sound mixing/boom op for documentary following Skid Row survivors in their recovery, fresh off of Skid Row.

Sound mixer for a documentary on former MOCA Senior Curator, Alma Ruiz.

Sound mixer/ boom op for TV pilot.

Sound mixer for feature film directed by Chris Stokes and starring Karrueche Tran, Marcus Houston & Suzanne Whang.

I was responsible for working alongside the Production Designer to find rentals, props, and set design materials. I acquired the rentals, coordinated a team of 5 to stage and dress the set, and worked with the lighting director in some instances natural lights.

Sound Mixer/Boom Op for short film by Jessica & David Oyelowo

Sound mixer/boom op for interviews on a documentary revealing connections of friendships through sports.

Sound mixer/boom op for a TV series drama (OUT TV).

Sound mixing and boom operation for a TV Series pilot.

Worked with Production Designer to design, create and build a steampunk inspired wasteland for a music video within the feature.

Location sound mixer and boom op for an experimental short

Location sound mixer and boom op for short comedy about an a boyfriend's distaste for waste and his antagonistic girlfriend.

Sound mixer and boom op for short film about the parents of a soldier coping with his death.

Sound mixer/Boom Op for Feature Length Comedy

Built and assisted with design and construction of a bedroom in a soundstage

Audio for interviews and coverage of sound during a officer recruits course with the LAPD training center.

Sound mixing using boom and lavs for a Kickstarter fundraising campaign. Also consulted with audio quality and gave an on camera testimonial of product.

Location sound for a short film about a couple dealing with loss and depression.

Sound mixing and boom op in a short where a man lost driving on a desert road has a frustrated conversation with his grandmother.

Location Sound (mixer and boom op) for a comedy Directed by Chris Stokes.

Sound Mixer and Audio Lead for short film directed, written & produced by Marielle Brinda.

Sound mixing & boom op for indie comedy feature with Director Jacopo Manfren.

Location sound mix and boom op for a scripted short comedy.

Audio recording and mixing in a bass heavy music festival. Captured clear dialogue and sound using lavaliers, hidden microphones and a shotgun condenser for a series of interviews for a documentary style feature.

Audio Engineer Assistant on various music recording projects, mic placement, music mixing, studio maintenance, producing/directing talent, in-studio guitar and amp selection & sound tone specialist. Also assisted studio events and set-up.

The Janky Barge is a live event mobile music stage and art piece. Various responsibilities, as needed including assistance with audio troubleshooting and set-up, art construction and design, street marketing and social media promotions, project management, painting, craft services, stage and event design, set-up, tear down, security and support.

Sit down interview in an office using a boom and a lav.

Artistic design under the vision of stage/set designer Mandylan Blythe for a live concert.

Audio recording and mixing using lavaliers and shotgun mic for a series of interviews for a documentary style feature.

Artistic design under the vision of stage/set designer Mandylan Blythe for a live concert.

Edited and sound designed short wed comedy with symbolic use of music.

Location recording for scripted short. Used lavaliers and shotgun mic to pick up audio on two characters.

Edited, cleaned and designed audio based on client's vision.

Assisted with sound engineering at Cafe Du Nord, a live music venue in San Francisco, under the Lead Sound Engineer, Brian Adler.

Artistic design under the vision of Production Coordinator Steve Kirchner for a large scale music event, Ghost Ship Halloween. Main responsibility project managements and art design of a12-ft tall Angler Fish. This entailed scaling, painting and bringing the piece to life with a vague vision and the materials given.

SAG short. Captured sound using a shotgun mic, cardioid condenser and Sound Devices mixer.

Assistance with mic placement, music tracking and producing musical artist in a recording studio.

Sound recordist for advanced courses at an art school. Advanced courses hire a professional three person crew for directing and acting courses. Also responsible for educating students on audio as needed. Boom operation and hidden mic techniques.

Re-recording and dialogue direction assistance for a commercial.

Artistic design under the vision of stage/set designer Mandylan Blythe for a live concert.

Sound recordist and boom operation for a fictional-reality web series pilot in a gym.

Recording, mixing and logging sound for a reality TV show. I was responsible for half of the set audio, which consisted of 5 sound sources simultaneously, 4 wireless lavaliers and a shotgun mic, working with second audio mixer while and around two crossing cameras. Executive Producer: IGN

Played guitar/talent, monitored levels and acted as audio assistant to the production.

Sound recordist/ boom operation for a web short.

Sound designed an 8 min short using Steinberg Nuendo. Sound effects and ambiances were compiled from audio I recorded and sound effect libraries.

Sound recordist/ boom operator in snowstorm. Recording both on-set audio and wild sound.

Rotating rolls for a weekly newscast, produced for SF Public TV. Live sound mixing. Studio and remote camera operator. Lighting director for a news set and green screen. Miscellaneous assistance with studio upkeep, audio-visual presentation, text graphics, audio sweetening, analog-digital video transfer, equipment rental, set design and studio troubleshooting.

Supervised/ set-up/organized live audio team, creative development, equipment rental, talent search, stage management, audio recording, video editing and audio sweetening, graphics and sound effects, promotion, on set/studio assistance and post-production support for a live-to-tape awards show.

"BECA Bash Annual Awards Ceremony & Cocktail Event": Produced a rise in attendance from 250 to 350 people from the previous year. Managed promotions, ticket sales, catering menu, venue & talent booking, stage management, venue decor, A/V tech and set-up & rentals. Designed Poster & tickets. Produced a promotional radio spot.

Lead sound mixer for a kids studio TV show. Use of lavaliers, boom operation and hidden microphones.

Assisted with miscellaneous tasks for production and live event support, such as driving and errand running for director, hardware set-up, creative brainstorming, audio-visual set-up/tear-down, location scouting assistance, audio editing and sound design, and promotion.

Recorded, edited, mixed and sound designed a documentary with four other team members.

Creative development, equipment rental, talent search, stage management, live audio assistance, audio recording, video editing and audio sweetening, graphics and sound effects, promotion, on set/studio assistance and post-production support for a live-to-tape awards show.

"BECA Bash Annual Awards Ceremony & Cocktail Event": Produced a rise from 60 attendees the previous year to 250 people at this event. Managed promotions, ticket sales, catering menu, venue & talent booking, stage management, venue decor, A/V tech and set-up & rentals. Designed posters & tickets.

Video editing and audio sweetening, graphics and sound effects, promotion, on set/studio assistance and post-production support for a live-to-tape awards show.

Assisted with "BECA Bash Annual Awards Ceremony & Cocktail Event" event set-up, promotions. Learned the ins and outs of the event's function for the consideration of it's future development.