Video and Film
Created by Owen Alexander Johnson
This selects reel contains some of my favorite pieces of creative work in a variety of roles, and contains relevant details for each project.
Documentary
Buffalo Nation - Teaser Reel | Vertical Museum Interactive Installation Reel
Role: Field Producer and Editor (Via Buffalo Bill Center of the West and Fire Tribe Inc.)
“Buffalo Nation” is an upcoming exhibit at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West celebrating the history of the American Bison and explores the perspectives of experts working to secure the future of the iconic mammal. My role as field producer included planning the week-long journey alongside across northern Wyoming, coordinating with interview subjects, locations and museum representatives, and then actually getting on set and conducting interviews, maintaining the schedule and picking up a camera on occasion to get as much coverage as we could with the short time we had.
Once back in New York, I was on the hook for over twenty-five individual video edits which will be used to curate an interactive exhibit component allowing visitors to ask questions and hear responses from the experts that can answer them best.
Throughout the process, I worked with tribal representatives from Eastern Arapahoe and Northern Shoshone to ensure cultural accuracy and sensitivity.
Read more about it and see behind-the-scenes photos of the most memorable project I’ve had the opportunity to be apart of.
Becoming Kaz Smith | Short Documentary
Written, shot, edited and directed by Owen Alexander Johnson
Kaz was first featured in a special edition of The Rocky Mountain Collegian in November of 2020. I wanted to meet Kaz and do my best to not only bring his story to another platform, but also get to know him better. More on Kaz and TSF here.
Reclamation | Short Documentary
Executive Produced, Co-shot and edited by Owen Alexander Johnson
Reclamation was journalist Anna Von Pechmann’s first documentary. With the help of the fantastic team at Tree Stump Films, Anna produced this heartfelt piece about Claire McWilliams and her connection to her Navajo roots and Culture. I’m proud to have had the opportunity to be a part of this project.
Commercial Editing
Best Outcomes | Student Recruitment Presentation Film
Role: Editor
Created using only existing, previously-shot media, this recruitment film is intended to act as the hard-hitting closer for visiting recruiters at schools around the country to showcase the strengths of their institution and inspire a generation of trades workers.
Wyotech Specialty Programs Films | Short and Full-Length Ads
Role: Editor
Role: Editor
Wyotech requested both a high-energy full-length video displaying and detailing their available programs as well as a shorter, trailer-style edit to draw in attention from social media. The trailer currently has nearly 100,000 views and its corresponding full-length video has just over 50,000 views.
Wyotech Core Programs Films | Short and Full-Length Ads
Role: Editor
Role: Editor
The process for developing these program films involved an extensive review and revision process, during which I built an extensive library of footage and familiarity with it. This relationship with the client and their footage allows me to tailor videos to perfectly fit their vision.
Production and Promotional Media
What is Student Video Productions? | Introduction to SVP and Owen Johnson
My Time With Fifty 03' Visuals
I Joined Fifty 03′ Visuals—formerly Student Video Productions (SVP)—in 2019 as the Assistant Director. In 2020 I was promoted to Director. During my tenure at Fifty 03′, I lead crews in producing content for local businesses and other Colorado State University Departments. I developed and directed projects from pre-production, through pointing the camera to editing the final product and collaborating directly with the client to bring their ideas into reality.
My goal as director was to use the opportunities and resources of student media and the unique position we held as both students and industry professionals to mentor my colleagues in video production and enhance their education while attending Colorado State University.
Duraslic Product and Brand Video | Social Media Ad
Role: Cinematographer, Editor
NOCO Nosh Delivery Video | Social Media Ad
Role: Cinematographer
The Perfect Espresso Martini | Social Media Content
Role: Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Vineapple asked me to craft some social media content to highlight their exceptional espresso martini. This is the first of a few promotional material videos I created for the restaraunt.
The Frozen Tequila Sandía | Social Media Content
Role: Director, Cinematographer, Editor
The second social edit I shot advertises the restaurant’s craft frozen cocktails. For this shot I used specialty settings on my Gimble to rotate the camera for a neat effect that mimes the spinning of the machine.