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I'm a certificated drone pilot (part 107), with landscape and real estate aerial photography and videography experience for more than 2 years. My travel passion allows me to film and photograph different places and make me gain more experience.

I am a Las Vegas based Drone Photographer / Videographer with experience in full scale scenic views in video and photography. I can help with capturing live events, professional head shots, aerial views to video productions. I'm here to help you get the job done!

I’m a multidisciplinary creative blending cinematography, drone piloting, advanced VFX, and AI-driven art into cinematic experiences that captivate. From helping build the original Xbox to directing projects for filmmakers like Albert Pyun and delivering pitch trailers for Netflix, I bring a rare mix of technical depth and visual storytelling. I specialize in cutting-edge 3D tools—photogrammetry, digital twins, Gaussian splatting, 3D scanning, and custom AI art generation—including my own Stable Diffusion server for high-res visuals. Whether it's reconstructing real-world environments or building fully virtual productions in Unreal Engine, I thrive at the bleeding edge where creativity meets tech. I’ve led projects ranging from virtual productions with drone-sourced 3D assets, to documentary-style filming in off-road motorsports, to sound design, music scoring, and post-production polish using DaVinci Resolve, Ableton Live, and more. On Upwork, I’m here to partner with visionary clients seeking immersive visuals, AI-enhanced workflows, and boundary-pushing content. Whether you're building a brand experience, need photoreal virtual sets, or want cinematic storytelling that sticks—let’s bring it to life.

(See partial equipment list below, contact for full list) I’m Colton Smith, based in Virginia City, NV near Reno, Carson City, Lake Tahoe, and I am available for travel! My mission is to help clients reach their goals through captivating, cinematic video and photography. I help clients demand attention from their audience and reach their goals through Professional Video & Photography services. Skills and services include: Cinematography, Still Photography, Post-Production Editing, AI-assisted image and video production, AI-assisted video enhancement (Topaz Labs Video), Davinci Resolve 19 Studio post-production, Motion Graphics, Digital Marketing & Commercials, Interviews & Talking Heads, Educational & Training Videos, Social Media Content, Events, Action Sports, Short Films & Documentaries, Photo Editing, Graphic Design, VHS Tape Digital Conversions, and more. I own Sony Cameras, Lenses, Lighting, Audio Equipment, and Windows PC Editing computers, AI Software (Ran locally on my machine) to be your one-stop solution for most needs. There's a rental house nearby in Reno for any additional cameras/equipment needed for the job. I also have 2 colleagues with RED KOMODO Cameras (That's 2 KOMODO's) and one is a certified pilot for Drone, FPV (small), and FPV Cinelifter operations. I always discuss the project needs, goals, and budget, and collaborate on a plan of attack. From pre-production to post-production I'm here to help. I do everything I can to remain within my client's budget, your budget is a vital piece of the overall puzzle. I work with a small team of creative professionals; with our combined experience and knowledge, we will deliver exceptional results. I look forward to hearing from you and appreciate the opportunity to help you grow. Prices and stipulations are somewhat negotiable. Please contact me anytime. (See equipment list below) Thank you! Colton Smith Owner, Producer, Director, Editor 17 Visions Productions LLC | XVIIsionsProductions (Find us on Social Media @xviisionsproductions) EQUIPMENT ON HAND (Partial List): -Camera Equipment Sony FX30 Cinema Camera 1 Sony A6400 Camera 1 Sony RX10 M3 Camera 1 Ricoh Theta 360 Cam 1 GoPro HERO 9 Black 1 DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone 1 GoPro HERO 9 Batteries 4 Meike Battery Pack MK-A6300 1 Comica CVM-V30 PRO On-Cam Shotgun Microphone 2 Smallrig Vmount Battery Plate 2 Neewer VMount Battery PS099E 2 Surui FX3/FX30 Cage 1 Smallrig Monitor Magic Arm 2 Sony NPFZ-100 5 Sony NPF-550 2 Sony NPF-970 8 Osee T5+ Monitor 2 Smallrig Tophandle 2 Sony NPF-W50 8 Capture Card 2 Sandisk Extreme SD Card V30 256GB 7 Lexar SD Card V60 128GB 2 Acer SD Card V90 256GB 2 Lexar Pro CFExpress Type A 160GB 1 DJI Mini 3 Pro Remote 1 DJI Mini 3 Pro Batteries 3 BovBox Video Transmitter WL009 2 Monopod Carbon Fiber 2 Sony Easycam Tripod VCTR640 1 Neewer Fluidhead Video Tripod 2 Monitor L Bracket Mount 2 Vlog Mount A6400 1/4 Cage 1 HDMI Video Dual Splitter 2 -Lenses & Optics Small Rig 4x5.65 Matte Box & Rings 2 Nitze Manual Follow Focus 1 Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 1 TT Artisan 500mm F6.3 1 Sony Kit 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 1 Sony 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 1 Meike 50mm F0.95 1 Sony 11mm F1.8 1 7 Artisans 35mm F1.4 1 Sirui Anamorphic 75mm F1.8 1.33x 1 Sirui Anamorphic 50mm F1.8 1.33x 1 Ultimaxx Wide Angle 0.43x 67mm 1 Ultimaxx Telephoto 2.2x 67mm 1 Ultimaxx Macro Adapter Kit 67mm 4 Ultimaxx 500mm F8 T Mount Lens 1 Jintu 2X Teleconverter T Mount 1 T to E Mount Adapter 2 JJC Variable ND Filter 2-2000 67mm 3 DJI Mini 3 Pro Freewell ND Filter 6 Pack 1 FotioX Step Up/Down Rings 40.5-82mm 20 Various ND/UV Filters 67mm 11 JJC Variable ND Filter 2-2000 82mm 1 K&F Concepts ND 1M 82mm 1 Tianya UV Filter 82mm 1 -Audio & Accessories Zoom H6 Recorder 1 Sony UX570 Recorder 1 Sony UX570 Recorder 1 Hollyland Lark Max Mic Charging Box 1 Hollyland Lark Max Mic Receiver 1 Hollyland Lark Max Mic Transmitter 1 1 Hollyland Lark Max Mic Transmitter 2 1 Comica CVM-AX1 Audio Mixer 1 Lavalier Microphone Kit 2 Sandisk HC Micro SD Card Audio 32GB 3 iPhone Headphone Earbuds (Wired) 1 AKG K371 Pro Headphone Kit 1 MPOW Wireless Headphones 1 XLR Cable 3FT SM3 112195086 1 XLR Cable 20FT 2 3.5MM AUX to RCA Male-Male Adapter 3FT Cable 2 Boya BM6060 Boom Mic 1 20 Ft Amazon Basic 3.5mm Aux Extension 1 -Gimbals & Other Feiyutech G6MAX Gimble 1 Feiyutech AK4500 Gimble 1 ONN USBC-C Cable 10' 2 Cutter MEGA Fogger/Hazer (Propane Powered) 1 -Lighting & Accessories Ulanzi Cute Light 3 Aputure Fresnel 2X 1 Altura Photo Flash & Trigger 1 CN160 LED Panel Light 6" 2 500LED Video Light Panel 16" 3 Amaran 60D COB Light 1 Amaran 200D COB Light 2 Powerextra VMount BP-222 2 Aputure 2 Bay VMount Power Station 1 Powerextra VMount VB004 60Wh 1 BDDFoto 5 in 1 Reflector 5' 1 Godox 36" Softbox 2 Heavy Duty 9' Boom Pole 2 SS Heavy Duty 9' Light Stand 2 10' Turtle Base C Stands W/Boom arm 2 4x4-8x8 Combo Aluminum Scrim Frame 1 B&W Rags & Umbrellas Various Clamps/Baby pins & MORE