Bart Johnson Productions LLC

01/11/2024

As many of you know, I have spent the past approximately 3 years working on an incredible documentary project. This project took me all the way from the deserts of Baja to the Arctic Ocean. It is with great pride that I can finally share the first trailer for the film The Whale Lagoon! This journey has been incredible, and I am thankful for all of the opportunities and adventures it provided me, as well as all the amazing people I met and worked with along the way. Can't wait for this project to be released to the world!

https://vimeo.com/884191179/95d377682a?share=copy

Produced by Magen Entertainment and Re-Earth Initiative, in association with WildBear Entertainment. Directed by Franco Campos-Lopez Benyunes . Executive Producer Clate Korsant - Xiye Bastida - Franco Campos-López Benyunes - Bettina Dalton - Beverly Camhe - Patrick Ramage

Supported by : International Fund for the Animal Welfare, IFAW - The Ocean Foundation — The International Community Foundation, ICF.

Cameras by RED Digital Cinema lenses and filters by Tokina Cinema USA

Special thanks Ryan Avery and Brian Henderson.

Documentary Feature Film Release date Spring 2024

05/02/2023

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10/21/2022

I am building something special today…

10/02/2022

Big thanks to for bringing me onto their project and letting me play with some awesome toys!

09/25/2022

The Komodo is such a small camera…until you turn it into a monster! Pictor 20-55, Atom 600KV, .global BM5WR, 150 NEO, MixPre3 II, cage and rods, and a teleprompter rig.

09/22/2022

Awesome shoot yesterday with for . was on camera for this one, but I brought the .lighting arsenal out to play! 600x, 300dII, 300x, 120dII, and 60x. The Godox strobes were just props 😂

09/22/2022

Big thanks to for adding another item to my OCD satisfaction arsenal. These filter tags from are gonna be right at home attached to my matte boxes!

09/20/2022

Hell of a day shooting outdoors with and today! Gotta give the MVP award to the .lighting 1200d battling that sunlight and creating some beautiful images. 600x was a workhorse as well! .tech

08/12/2022

Lookin good, George!

03/25/2022

I'm back from Mexico and wanted to share with everyone a little bit of what I was working on down there. Enjoy!

I'm back! (I feel like I've said that before...). I have been very busy over the past several months making a living as an independent cinematographer and ...

03/19/2022

Nearly three weeks down in Baja California Sur, and now it’s time to go home. Two days of driving up the Baja penninsula, a vehicle swap in Tijuana (with celebratory tequila!), crossing the border with an insane amount of equipment, and finally making it to the San Diego airport for the Redeye home. Cheers! 🍻

03/07/2022

I love my portable sun! The .lighting 600X is balancing exposure with our sunny beach backdrop. Running on a portable generator

03/07/2022

This rig has been unstoppable so far! Salt water, rough seas, one sandstorm, and plenty of other abuse. This place pushes gear hard 💪

03/01/2022

Off on another adventure. Where could I be going?

02/25/2022

I was already impressed with the ND-VARIO filters, but now they have upped the game with even better color accuracy! Check out my testing of the new True Color variable ND filters.

NiSi make some of my favorite filters due to their high quality for an affordable price. I previously readied their ND-VARIO filters and was quite impressed...

11/17/2021

These new Aputure Amaran LED panels are some of my favorites in a long time. But the P60c really has me blown away!

I have had the opportunity to test the new Aputure Amaran P60x bicolor and P60c RGBWW LED panels for the past few months. These lights deliver exceptional o...

11/16/2021

The Aputure LS 600X is officially released, and I have had the privilege of using it for the past several weeks. And my review is officially live!

I love bicolor lights. When I am out on the road on productions, I never know what kind of lighting environment I will find myself in. I need my lighting t...

11/03/2021

Been doing some "Fall Cleaning" down in the studio and I have a pile of gear that needs a new home. This weekend I will be at the DMV Gear Sale letting stuff go at great prices. If you're interested in coming out to see what I've got, see what the other vendors have to offer, or just wanna hang out and talk gear, get registered and cmon out!
TIVA-DC Members DMV Gear Exchange TIVA

Want to buy some gear, grill out AND save on your TIVA membership? Join us at this year's Mega Tech DMV Gear Sale/Exchange! This year, TIVA is partnering with WIFV, the Wheaton Film Festival, the 48 Hour Film Project,  Virginia Production Alliance, Barbizon Lighting, and the DMV Gear Exchange to ma...

10/19/2021

Aputure is at it again! They just announced the Amaran P60c and P60x panels. I've had the opportunity to test and use these panels over the past month, with more testing in the next few weeks. We even used them for a local commercial aired during Monday Night Football. Review coming soon!

10/11/2021

Had my hands on a little secret product from Nanlite USA Nanlite Global The new Pavotube II 30X RGB Tube Lights! Working on a thorough review that will be up on YouTube soon. But I can say that they are a huge improvement over the originals!

09/29/2021

New videos are here! Head on over to YouTube and take a look at my review of the NiSi Optics USA Cinema Nano IRND filters.

Today we take a look at the NiSi Cinema IRND filter lineup. These neutral density filters offer fantastic quality, IR filtration, nano coatings, and a very ...

09/29/2021

New videos are here! Head on over to YouTube and take a look at my review of the NiSi Optics USA ND-VARIO variable ND filters.

ND filters are an essential tool for filmmakers. NiSi is an optics and filters manufacturer that has been producing high quality filters at an affordable pr...

09/29/2021

I'm back on YouTube! It's been a while, so today I am dropping two new reviews at once. Make sure to keep your eyes on the channel at 12PM EST!

Learn both beginner and advanced filmmaking techniques, get reviews on the latest gear, and connect with fellow indy filmmakers. I have been an independent ...

06/29/2021

Join me LIVE in 15 minutes to ask your questions about the new Aputure Spotlight Mini Zoom and LS60 Softbox!

One of my current favorite lights is the Aputure 60d and 60x, and today Aputure has released some long awaited modifiers! The new Spotlight Mini Zoom and th...

06/29/2021

I'm back! We are going LIVE at 4PM EST for a hands on look at the newly released Aputure Spotlight Mini Zoom and LS60 Softbox. Hope to see you there!

One of my current favorite lights is the Aputure 60d and 60x, and today Aputure has released some long awaited modifiers! The new Spotlight Mini Zoom and th...

06/22/2021

Not where I usually find myself operating my Ronin, but I like a challenge! .tech

06/22/2021

With my gimbal dock, anywhere can be my gimbal station! 😂

05/28/2021

Running a few tests with the NiSI VARIO ND on my ZCAM F6 with the Tokina 11-20 and Pictor 50-125.

05/26/2021

Tomorrow from 2-4PM EST I will be speaking on a digital panel discussion regarding new production realities. The panel is hosted by TIVA-DC, but you don't have to be a member to join. it does cost a little for non-members, but here is the link if you are interested!

We are now going into our second year of the pandemic, and a lot has changed... and a lot has been learned. Thursday’s panel will discuss the experiences of three local business owners over the last 12 months: how we have adapted to the new economic and business realities, and how opportunities ha...