Author: Brian Smith
Photograph less. Think more.
This post is by Brian Smith from Photofocus When you’re photographing pro athletes, don’t expect to get a lot of time. You can either panic or embrace it. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were in the midst of a Super Bowl run when ESPN the Magazine sent me to photograph defensive end Simeon Rice. With only…
Take the Challenge: One week, one lens
This post is by Brian Smith from Photofocus One lens? You can do it, I know you can. Here’s a great assignment for equipment junkies who own every lens ever made. Photograph for one entire week using just one focal length. Choose one lens you don’t normally use If you normally photograph sports with 300mm,…
“American Underdog” DP Kristopher Kimlin // Frame & Reference
This post is by Brian Smith from ProVideo Coalition On todays episode, Kenny talks with cinematographer Kristopher Kimlin about the the film “American Underdog.” The film tells the story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star. Enjoy the…
Day 3 // NAB 2022
This post is by Brian Smith from ProVideo Coalition Finally at NAB I visited my friends at the Atlas Anamorphics booth, learned about what will undoubtedly be the new standard mount for batteries from Bebob, and learned about some companies I knew nothing about who are putting out some amazing tech for the future of…
“The Afterparty” DP Carl Herse // Frame & Reference
This post is by Brian Smith from ProVideo Coalition On this weeks episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast Kenny talks with cinematographer Carl Here about the Apple TV+ show “The Afterparty.” You might also know Carl from his work on shows like “Barry”, “Black Monday”, and “The Last Man on Earth.” Enjoy the episode!…
Day 2 // NAB 2022
This post is by Brian Smith from ProVideo Coalition The second day of NAB brought me to Sandisk, DOP Choice, and more. We also saw the release of the Aputure 600C, which is an exciting development from the light manufacturer. Be sure to subscribe to the ProVideo Coalition YouTube channel for more content as we…
Day 1 // NAB 2022
This post is by Brian Smith from ProVideo Coalition We finally got to go back to NAB this year and while it was (blissfully in my opinion) a slightly smaller affair, there were some amazing companies represented and I did my best to go and talk to some favorites, as well as some ones I…
“Parks and Recreation” DP Tom Magill // Frame & Reference
This post is by Brian Smith from ProVideo Coalition On this weeks episode of the podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Tom Magill. Tom has shot a number of amazing TV series including “Parks and Recreation”, “Angie Tribeca”, “Saved by the Bell” & “Atypical.” He also shot the recent film “Moxie” staring Amy Poehler. Enjoy the…
“A lot of Nothing” DP John Rosario // Frame & Reference
This post is by Brian Smith from ProVideo Coalition On this weeks episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer John Rosario about the film “A Lot of Nothing.” In this conversation Kenny and John talk about the film, which recently premiered at SXSW, as well as Johns path into the industry…