Cinematography · Motion Graphics · Editing

Stories
that strike.

Shutter Thunder is the studio of James Clark, a cinematographer, animator and editor making films, music videos and brand stories that stay with people.

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The Studio

Crafting visual stories that inspire

We're more than cinematographers, motion designers and editors. We're storytellers. Stories have the power to change lives, and that belief drives everything we make.

Every project is a canvas for storytelling. Whether it's a feature film, a music video, a brand piece or a motion graphics package, we make visuals that carry meaning and give your audience a reason to stop and watch.

1Feature film shot & cut
12+Projects in this reel
3Disciplines, one studio
Selected Work

The reel

Guiltless / Girl Gone BadFeature FilmDirector of Photography & Editor
HenchmenWeb SeriesWriter, Director of Photography & Editor
Hang Lucy · Foggy StompMusic VideoDirector of Photography & Motion Graphics
Virtual RoguesLive Theatre, Mixed MediaProjection Designer & Animator
Black & BlueBehind-the-Scenes FeaturetteVideographer & Editor
Batgirl: Destiny Calls · Sue · Subject 17Short FilmsCamera & Post
Services

What we make

01

Cinematography

Filming for productions, short films, music videos and social, from pre-production through to delivery.

  • Feature & short film
  • Music video
  • Acting reels
02

Motion Graphics

Motion for social media, 2D and 3D logos, intros, outros, title sequences and animated GIFs.

  • Logo animation
  • Titles
  • Projection design
03

Video Editing

A professional edit suite for any creative brief, including colour correction, grading and green-screen work.

  • Narrative edit
  • Colour
  • Compositing
04

Music Video

Music videos to fit any budget. Whether you're new or established, we take it from concept to delivery.

  • Concept
  • Shoot
  • Post
05

Brand Video

Documentary-style brand films that show who you are and why you do it, quickly and clearly.

  • Narrative development
  • Interviews
  • Web-ready cuts
06

Social & Reels

Vertical content for Reels, TikTok, Stories and ads, plus GIF packs and Giphy brand or artist account setup.

  • Reels & TikTok
  • Paid ads
  • Giphy
James Clark, founder of Shutter Thunder
About

James Clark

Cinematographer, animator and editor focused on cinematic storytelling.

James has brought his eye to everything from the feature film Guiltless to short films like Batgirl: Destiny Calls, Sue and Subject 17, and the live theatre production Virtual Rogues with the Caravan Stage Company.

Off set, you'll find him dancing Zouk, Bachata and Salsa, at the cinema, or gaming.

Based near Melbourne, Australia
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Let's talk

We're open to any creative format. Tell us about your next project.