Summary

Born and raised in Michigan, JT is experienced in filming and lighting narratives, commercials, music videos, and docu-reality. Proficient in a variety of G&E Equipment and cameras, including the Sony FS7, C300, Alexa, Red, ENG, DSLR, & 16/35 film.

Credits

4/23 – 4/23

Camera Operator (Sony FX9) Girl Meets Farm (Season 13)

Food Network — TV — Bodega Pictures
4/23 – 4/23
3/23 – 4/23

Camera Operator (Sony FX9, RED Epic) Americas Got Talent (Season 18)

NBC — TV — FremantleMedia Details
3/23 – 4/23

High speed camera, stage content/judges desk, film interviews, docu-style content, commercial cutaways/ins/outs

2/23 – 3/23

Camera Operator (Canon C300 MKIII) All up in my grill (Season 2)

Tastemade — TV — Tastemade
2/23 – 3/23
11/22 – 11/22

Camera Operator (Sony FX9, RED Epic) America's Got Talent "All Stars" (Season 1)

NBC — TV — FremantleMedia Details
11/22 – 11/22

High speed camera, stage content/judges desk, film interviews, docu-style content, commercial cutaways/ins/outs

8/22 – 10/22

Director of Photography (DP) (Alexa Mini) A Social Contract

Film (Feature-length) — Forever Safe Productions Details
8/22 – 10/22

I was responsible for the overall look and aesthetic of the film. I maximize what was possible in a creative way using motivated lighting, specific lens choices, and incorporated different types camera movement which complimented the scenes. In pre-production the lighting overheads along with the shot list the director and I came up with we were able to stay on schedule and be efficient while on set.

8/22 – 8/22

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon c300mkIII) "L'eggo with Eggo"

Eggo Waffles — Advertising — Tastemade (Brand - Kellogs) Details
8/22 – 8/22

Part of an ad campaign for Eggo Waffles and "Star Wars - Mandalorian" I was responsible for creating the proper look for the brand. Utilized specific lighting setups for green screen and product lighting, As well as utilizing small motion control systems to orient the product.

7/22 – 8/22

Camera Operator (Sony FS7) Girl Meets Farm (Season 12)

Food Network — TV — Bodega Pictures
7/22 – 8/22
5/22 – 6/22

Camera Operator (Sony FS7) Girl Meets Farm (Season 11)

Food Network — TV — Bodega Pictures
5/22 – 6/22

Unions

  • IATSE Local 600 International Cinematographers Guild (ICG)

Media

  • Justin Thompson - Commercial Reel

  • Justin Thompson - DoP Food Reel

Recos

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Education

Class of '14

Columbia College Chicago

BA with a Concentration in Cinematography

My Gear

  • Canon 7D
  • Tripod
  • Canon 24-70mm Lens
  • Light meter
  • Camera Slider
  • Sony a7R

Skills

  • Avid
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Lighting
  • Canon C300
  • SONY FS7
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Digital Cameras
  • Canon 7D
  • Sony EX3
  • Panasonic HVX200
  • Arri Alexa
  • Red Epic
  • Sony F55
  • Red One
  • Panavision
  • Sony F5
  • Sony PDW-F800
  • ENG cameras
  • grip and electric
  • Sony FS100
  • Red Epic Dragon
  • Sony A7s
  • Aaton XTR
  • Film Cameras
  • Canon 5D MIII
  • Canon C300MkII
  • Sony A7R
  • Aaton LTR
  • Arri BL3
  • Arri S
  • Arri SR2
  • Black Magic 2k Cinema Camera
  • Canon 1DC
  • Panasonic AJ-HDX900
  • Sony Fx9