About

TJ Clounie is a Chicago based gaffer with experience in narrative and commercial work. My greatest strengths on set are my observation skills and ability to quickly problem solve. With these strengths I try to create a good work environment where I can anticipate needs and be as efficient as possible. This efficiency is so important to me because it serves my larger goal, carving out time for creativity. Carving out time allows an environment where both the DP and the gaffer have time to “play.” This time period when the lights are set but before the camera rolls are the most valuable to me both as a gaffer and as a creative. In my own career it’s where I’ve found the best lighting and images are made. My ultimate goal is to give you that moment because it’s what might be the difference between a good image and a truly great image.