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San Francisco Visuals is dedicated to providing the production community with complete, efficient, and professional video production services. Director of photography Jarid S. Johnson collaborates with you to deliver striking visuals that communicate your message with power and intent while being attentive to the production needs of you and your end client.

SFVisuals

San Francisco Visuals offers you a way to simplify production organization efforts in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a single call to SFVisuals, you can book the finest crews and equipment in the Bay Area for single and multi-camera projects.

Look to SFVisuals for:

  • An owner operated Betacam SP production package with all the essentials you need at a competitive price.

  • Access to additional camera, lighting, grip or dolly gear to fit your specific production needs. We have experience with DVcam, Digital Betacam and HDTV.

  • A dedicated team of experienced video professionals that have worked together for years,ensuring seamless integration on the set so you can focus on your job, not theirs.

  • Exceptional emphasis on lighting, sound, camera motion and striking visuals that communicate your message effectively.

  • Accurate local travel information and relevant details for clients coming from outside the San Francisco Bay Area, vastly simplifying scheduling and coordination.

Jarid S. Johnson

Jarid holds a degree in Broadcast Communication Arts from San Francisco State University and has worked in media production since 1974. His previous studies and careers in photography, technical theater, radio and television provide a varied and solid foundation for his work as a Director of Photography.

In addition to studio and long lens work, Jarid is a highly skilled hand-held camera operator. Since 1989 he has shot live music at every venue in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is a cameraman with a stylistic twist. When appropriate, Jarid uses unique camera angles and moves that add visual potency to any production. His experience includes location and studio production with extensive skills in designing effective, creative lighting.

Add to his shooting skills the expertise of a sound and video technician, plus years of experience with many different production situations, and you have a DP with a well rounded background in the video industry.

Jarid is also an accomplished editor; when shooting, he composes and creates sequences with an eye toward the final edit. You can be assured that the visuals for your finished show will flow smoothly and seamlessly, communicating your message persuasively.

Currently working from his base in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jarid Johnson services a variety of clients from the entertainment and television industries to the corporate world.