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My Highlight Reel!
My Highlight Reel!

I’m here to tell you a story - this is a story about me! Who I am and what I love to do…

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Roo SmithSeptember 12, 2022
Why I'm Trying to Be a Better Person, Not a Better Filmmaker
Why I'm Trying to Be a Better Person, Not a Better Filmmaker

My success as a filmmaker won’t come from putting lights in the right places, it’ll come from being more empathic, kind and caring towards others

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Roo SmithAugust 30, 2022
I took an inflatable raft to 13,000ft to go paddle on an alpine lake
I took an inflatable raft to 13,000ft to go paddle on an alpine lake

I loaded up the Kokopelli Rogue R-Deck and headed deep into the backcountry to a high alpine lake to discover what multidisciplined outdoor adventures are all about.

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Roo SmithAugust 21, 2022
Bachelor Party on the Colorado River
Bachelor Party on the Colorado River

Charlie believes that all the best conversations happen outdoors so when it came time to choose a destination to bond with his groomsmen before his wedding, the choice was obvious - the Colorado River...

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Roo SmithAugust 17, 2022
Behind the Scenes - Adaptive Sports Documentary with Garmin
Behind the Scenes - Adaptive Sports Documentary with Garmin

We created a branded documentary about Paralympic hopeful Kiana Clay for Garmin, this is how we did it

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Roo SmithAugust 15, 2022
How To Make Adventure Films - Part 3/3 - The Edit
How To Make Adventure Films - Part 3/3 - The Edit

Real storytelling happens in the edit. Learn my process for award-winning post production on your next adventure film

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Roo SmithAugust 10, 2022
How To Make Adventure Films - Part 2/3 - The Filming
How To Make Adventure Films - Part 2/3 - The Filming

It’s time to break out the cameras, board the plane and hit the trailhead so I’ll walk you through my process of filming an adventure

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Roo SmithAugust 7, 2022
How To Make Adventure Films - Part 1 of 3 - The Planning
How To Make Adventure Films - Part 1 of 3 - The Planning

Before you even begin to break out the cameras, strap on your helmet or wax up your surfboard it’s important to think about the planning process…

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Roo SmithJuly 26, 2022
Taking a Break on Orcas Island...
Taking a Break on Orcas Island...

Visiting my hometown of Orcas Island always brings up important moments of reflection about my career…

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Roo SmithJuly 24, 2022
How I Physically Prepare for Making an Adventure Film
How I Physically Prepare for Making an Adventure Film

Climbing, surfing or biking with a camera in hand requires some physical preparation - here's my approach to training for my job as an adventure filmmaker.

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Roo SmithJuly 23, 2022
Behind the Scenes - The Mountain Guide
Behind the Scenes - The Mountain Guide

A look into how I created “The Mountain Guide” documentary - a story about Pete Lardy training for his international mountain guiding certification

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Roo SmithJuly 21, 2022
How I Make Money as an Adventure Filmmaker
How I Make Money as an Adventure Filmmaker

Nobody wants to talk about money, but I do. Here are the three revenue streams I harness to make a living

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Roo SmithJuly 9, 2022
Attempting to Climb and Sleep on a Desert Tower in Utah
Attempting to Climb and Sleep on a Desert Tower in Utah

When we push to our limit, sometimes we find it… and we found it high up in the Utah desert

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Roo SmithJune 21, 2022cinematographer, cinematography, rock climbing, drone operating, documentary, adventure photography, adventure filmmaking
The Cost of Video Production in Boulder
The Cost of Video Production in Boulder

Here’s how much it costs to create a high quality video in Boulder, Colorado

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Roo SmithJune 8, 2022
How to Film Professional Athletes
How to Film Professional Athletes

Keeping up with professional athletes is sometimes part of the job. Here’s how I film with the pros without being one

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Roo SmithMay 16, 2022adventure filmmaking, mountain bike film, cinematographer, documentary
Boulder Branded Documentary Director: Filmmaking in Colorado's Adventure Filmmaking Hub
Boulder Branded Documentary Director: Filmmaking in Colorado's Adventure Filmmaking Hub

Explore the expertise, collaboration, and unique storytelling approach of a Boulder branded documentary director, and how I attempt to bring captivating stories to life.

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Roo SmithMay 7, 2022
Ignite Your Spirit - A Disabled Ski Bum Story
Ignite Your Spirit - A Disabled Ski Bum Story

Kevin Wilson, 31 years after a paralyzing car crash, is now living his dream as a ski bum despite a tough path to finally go skiing again

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Roo SmithApril 29, 2022
Behind the Scenes - The Mexico Story
Behind the Scenes - The Mexico Story

I was a part of an adventurous rock climbing expedition for a week in Mexico. Here’s what went down

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Roo SmithApril 28, 2022cinematographer, cinematography, rock climbing, adventure filmmaking, adventure photography, xtratuf
My Work as a Ski Director of Photography
My Work as a Ski Director of Photography

An inside look into my job as a ski director and snowboard camera operator during the winter months

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Roo SmithApril 27, 2022
My Love-Hate Relationship with Drones
My Love-Hate Relationship with Drones

After 4 years of working as a drone operator, I have a complicated relationship with drones - but we’re working it out

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Roo SmithApril 26, 2022cinematographer, cinematography, drones, drone operating
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