John is a Director/DP based in Brooklyn, NY. With over 20 years of freelance experience, he has crafted national TV commercials, documentaries, feature films, music videos, branded content, web series, and live performances. Recently, he has focused on tabletop and product cinematography.
Outside of work he explores 3D animation (Blender, Unreal), virtual production, AI (Python, ComfyUI), music production (Ableton Live) and enjoys spending time with his wife and kids.
Clients Include:
Microsoft, Levi’s, Coors, Spotify, Sony, VEVO, Clinique, Pantene, Ralph Lauren, Neutrogena, Sephora, Zales, NARS, Sharpie, Gillette, IT Cosmetics, ReVive Skincare, Jared, Bulleit Bourbon, Robert Mondavi Wine, Ketel One Vodka, United States Postal Service, Motorola, DOW Chemical, Discover Card, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aveda, Aramark, Kiehl’s, Advocate Healthcare, Skinceuticals, Kenneth Cole, L’Oreal, Solaray, Henry Rose, Ann Taylor, Two Faced, Forma, Farmacy, Chromat, NHL, United Nations, Charity Water, Kylie Cosmetics, Aleve, Glossier, MAC Cosmetics, Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Merck, Eli Lilly
Select Gear List:
RED V-Raptor 8k VV
ARRI Alexa 35
ARRI Alexa LF
ARRI Alexa Mini
LOMO Squarefront Anamorphic Set (35mm, 50mm, 80mm)
Macro prime lense set
Laowa Cine Probe
Small HD Vision Monitors (4k, HDR)
Flanders Scientific Monitors (1080p, Rec709)
Full light & grip kits
Still camera kits (Canon, Sony, Fuji, Blackmagic)
Transportation + Driver’s License
More detailed personal gear lists available by request.
Familiarity with all major NYC rental houses.
Coloring & 3D PC: i14900KS 24 cores, RTX 4090, 128GB DDR5 RAM, Blackmagic Decklink 4k
Tabletop, Product & Beauty Agent::
Beata Kanter
beata@CA1CA2.COM
+1 (212) 219-9502
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