Producing/Directing
John R. Rogers is an Austin-based photographer and filmmaker making his feature directorial debut with Second Chances. His work as a professional commercial photographer has taken him across multiple continents, capturing the emotion of place through the lens of his camera.
You can read more about John’s photography and production background in the About page.
John has walked the Camino de Santiago multiple times. Second Chances draws directly on the experience of the people and places the Camino provides.
Selected Work
A few motion projects from over the years.
Vaught Law Firm — Introduction
Part of a marketing video series produced for a local law firm. The attorneys and staff appear on camera as themselves, with actors portraying clients in the supporting B-roll.
Carpe Diem — Voyage One
A personal project made for the crew and their families, documenting our passage across the Gulf of Mexico aboard Carpe Diem.
Samskara — First Voyage
A companion piece capturing our first offshore voyage aboard Samskara, made as a keepsake for the families back home.
Montepulciano, Tuscany
A personal drone piece filmed in Montepulciano and the surrounding Tuscan wine country while on location shooting stills for a local winery.
Memorex CP4 POP Video
An in-store marketing video for Tandy Corporation / Radio Shack National Advertising to promote the Memorex CP4.
Deskmate — Product Training
A product training video for Radio Shack, introducing the Deskmate software to store staff.
Putting It All Together
A motivational opening for Radio Shack’s annual company meeting. Originally shot, edited, and projected on 35mm film.