About

About the Author

Reggie K. Smith is a creative technology innovator, technical trainer, and presenter. Reggie has spent the last 20 years studying and documenting the contributions of early African American inventors and brings this wealth of research to the literary world with compelling publications in a way that nicely blends creativity, technology, and history for an engaging experience. Author Reggie K. Smith is a seasoned expert in video production technology with a B.A. in graphic communications and four decades of experience in the tech and creative industries. He is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, a native of Greenville, Mississippi, a resident of Nashville, TN, and a lifelong advocate for innovation.

So, What is Production Technology?

Production Technology is the supporting technology for video, audio, still graphics, and motion graphics production. It not only provides the technology for content creation, but it also facilitates how content is viewed, heard, delivered, and consumed. This has been my career.

While related to traditional IT, Production Technology focuses on the technology that supports broadcast video, audio, and film content creation and workflows. We enable you to create and enjoy visual and audible content.

Basically, by using this world...

To support this world.

The World of Graphic Communication

My formal education is degreed in Graphic Communication, a field that focuses on conveying information and ideas visually, encompassing the creation, production, and management of visual materials for various media, including print and digital formats. This has also been my career.

Graphic communication centers on how we use visual elements to communicate effectively. While related to graphic design, Graphic Communication has a broader focus, emphasizing the effective delivery of a message or information.