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A Dose of Inspiration for Photographers

1/17/2014

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My apologies if this sounds like an infomercial, but two weeks ago SmugMug announced the launch of a new project, SmugMug Films. Their tag line is "Inspire, Celebrate, Share" and that's exactly what they're doing.  As promised their first video launched on January 13 and it's outstanding.

This has absolutely nothing to do with SmugMug's product line, but an indulgence in their passion for the craft. The plan currently is to release a new video every two weeks and after the first one with Benjamin Von Wong, I couldn't be more excited to see the next film in the series.
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Anton Lorimer
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Chris MacAskill
But there's a side bar I mention in the new podcast today with Chris MacAskill, CEO of SmugMug and Anton Lorimer, director and producer of SmugMug Films. The profile of the artist in each short film is the inspiration, but pay attention to the way Anton tells the story.

We're on the dawn of some incredible technology and whether you call it mixed media, fusion or hybrid makes no difference.  Each of you have the ability to offer your clients something new. But, telling a story in video is completely different from still images and you're going to need to know how to do it right if you're going to grow your business.

Watch the introduction video about the series and then the first release, Ben Von Wong's profile. How would you tell your story? How would you tell the story of a client, be it a wedding or a day in the life shoot of a family? Could you tell any story in under two minutes?

If what Einstein said is true, then consider this first film in the series a preview of what's coming. We're in for one incredible ride!
“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.”
  Albert Einstein
Photo credit: screen captures from SmugMug Film's Introduction video
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Dawn Davis link
1/17/2014 05:44:11 am

Love SmugMug and Chris and Anton! Seriously amazing guys!

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