I ask you this question: What is the difference between a lawyer and a photographer? It takes both years of actually studying their craft before they can actually call themselves professional. Both are only as good as the last case or image that they make. They are both chosen by people who use them [...]
Posts Tagged ‘behind the scenes’
Cullen Jones: Classic All the Way to Gold
Posted in photography, tagged behind the scenes, Charlotte, Cullen Jones, director, directors notes, dreams, ego, Gold, kent smith, kent smith photography, kids swimming, Nike, photo, photographer, solving, swimming, teaching kids, USA, USA Swimming on April 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
When the USA Swimming team approached me about shooting Cullen Jones I was very excited. I knew of his accomplishments as an Olympic Gold Medalist and World Record Holder and had also heard stories about how he helps kids learn to swim here in Charlotte and across the country. He was someone I was really [...]
Rare Air: Michael Jordan
Posted in photography, tagged behind the scenes, Charlotte Bobcats, creating, directors notes, kent smith, kent smith photography, michael jordan, NBA, photo, photo shoot, photographer, photography, problem, solving on March 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.“ Michael Jordan How do you make magic in three minutes ? [...]
The Great Camera Shootout 2010
Posted in Filmmaking, tagged behind the scenes, creating, director, directors notes, egofree films, jens Bogehegn, kent smith, kent smith photography, lucky you films, photo shoot, producer, Robert Primes, solving on March 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This is a three-part series on comparing Film to Digital on the video side. Great Camera Shootout Video THE GREAT CAMERA SHOOTOUT 2010 CAST: Jens Bogehegn (Web Series Executive Producer), Robert PrimesASC (Director of Photography), Philip Bloom (DP – Color Profiles), Gary Adcock (Digerati), Ryan Emerson (Colorist) and Steve Weiss (Web Series Director). SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY: Shane Hurlbut, ASC, Stephen Goldblatt ASC, BSC Stephen Lighthill, ASC, Rick [...]
Model and Property releases made Easy!
Posted in photography, tagged behind the scenes, Charlotte, creating, forms, iphone apps for photographers, kent smith, kent smith photography, model release forms, photo, photographer, photography, problem, property releases, solving, top ten on March 11, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Finally there is an application that lets photographers and other creative professionals make model and property releases right on their iPhone. Application Gap Easy Release by ApplicationGap replaces inconvenient paper release forms with a slick, streamlined application designed by professional photographers for professional photographers. Easy Release lets you collect all the data and signatures you [...]
Lady Cats Photo Shoot
Posted in photography, tagged 2009, 2010, behind the scenes, Charlotte, Charlotte Bobcats, creating, dance team, dancers, jenn, Jordan, kent smith photography, Lady Cats, NBA, photo shoot, photographer, photography, women on March 7, 2010 | 1 Comment »
After the photo shoot, there is always more work. Here is a short video that shows some of the things that goes on when you are trying to capture that special moment on a photo shoot for the Charlotte Bobcats Lady Cats poster and more. You can see some of the images on the Charlotte Bobcats [...]
Black eyed peas… please!
Posted in photography, tagged behind the scenes, Black Eyed Peas, Canon Eos-1d Mark iv, Charlotte, director, Fergie, kent smith photography, music, music photographer, north carolina, photo, photographer, photography, Time Warner Cable Arena, will.i.am on February 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It’s not everyday when you get the chance to see the Black Eyed Peas play. I have seen a lot of groups and this one brings something for both kids and adults. Recently I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to cover their show from the pit. I must say that today, two days after the concert, is [...]
Below the Line with George Peroulas interview of Kent Smith and Jessica Pickman
Posted in Filmmaking, Video, tagged behind the scenes, creating, cutting, director, directors notes, feature film, kent smith, lucky you films, making films on December 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Avid vs. Final Cut Pro
Posted in Video, tagged behind the scenes, director, feature film, films, making films on December 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here is a new podcast that has Kevin Tolbert, Emmy Nominated Sports Television Producer and Brand Development Specialist,working on Final Cut Pro and comparing to the Avid system. To See some of his handy work. Check this out. SEC Football Plays Of The Year







