Inside Tracks Exhibit Opens at Annenberg Space for Photography Skylight Studios

The Annenberg Space for Photography Skylight Studios presents Inside Tracks: Behind the Lens on the Assignment of a Lifetime, an immersive display of the story of Rick Smolan, a photographer assigned by National Geographic in 1977 to document Robyn Davidson, a 27-year-old Australian woman who undertook a 1700-mile journey across the Outback by camelback. The exhibit weaves together elements from Rick's work for National Geographic and his own groundbreaking book/CD-ROM From Alice to Ocean as well as Davidson's best-selling memoir Tracks and the recently released feature film based on the book. MediaStorm's documentary Inside Tracks will also be screened. Event Details When: October 3rd, 2014 - February 1st, 2015 Where: Skylight Studios in Los Angeles, California. Features a documentary film, a high-definition slideshow of photographs, an audio tour narrated by Smolan and an augmented reality presentation allowing visitors to experience the journey through Smolan's lens

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Worth Clicking: “Inside Tracks” In the News

Last week we launched Inside Tracks with renowned photographer and friend to MediaStorm, Rick Smolan. This week, the story of Robyn Davidson’s 1,700 mile walk across the Australian outback and Rick’s photographs of her journey made waves around the web. Check out our favorite links and don’t forget to support Rick’s Kickstarter campaign to self-publish a stunning Smartphone enabled coffee table book based on Robyn’s legendary camel trek.


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Rick Smolan’s daughter, Phoebe, interviews Robyn Davidson about her journey and the film: “Davidson told Phoebe she didn’t always get along with Phoebe’s dad. “It was essential that I do it on my own,” Davidson said. “So I gave your dad a very hard time the first few months. But then we became really good friends.” Watch more of the interview in the video above.” [TIME for Kids]

I suddenly realized that every time I left Robyn on the trip, I got the sense she was going to die. There were wild camels and snakes. She could have run out of water. Or if she ran into some nutcase out there, I mean this is the outback, there are no cops. And I was really smitten with her at the time. So while watching the movie that first time, all these emotions came flooding over me. I couldn’t enjoy the movie. Plus, I thought my character was awful. [Esquire]

“[The movie makes Robyn’s] coldness and nastiness, and my goofiness, very extreme, but I think they did a good job capturing the friendship. When you go through something like that with someone— something that is so emotionally intense—a friendship lasts a really long time,” Smolan says. “She asked me whether I wondered what would’ve happened if we’d stayed together—and I said we’d probably be divorced and hate each other now.” [National Geographic – PROOF blog]

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Now Playing: Inside Tracks by Rick Smolan

We are pleased to present Inside Tracks with renowned photographer Rick Smolan. In 1977, Robyn Davidson walked 1,700 miles across the Australian outback alone with only four camels to carry her gear and her beloved dog, Diggity, as her companion. National Geographic sent Rick Smolan to photograph her perilous journey. It took Davidson nine months to complete the trip, traveling through the barren desert landscape—the journey tested and transformed them both, forming a friendship and an immutable bond that continues to this day. The journey was adapted into a major motion picture inspired by Robyn’s journey and Rick’s photography. Want more Tracks? Support Rick's Kickstarter campaign to publish a book based on Robyn Davidson’s legendary camel trek. Make your pledge on Kickstarter.

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ASPP “Reinvention Weekend” to be held April 15-18, 2010, in Boston, MA – Registration open now

The American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP) and the Picture Archive Council of America (PACA) invite you to come to Boston for an exciting “Reinvention Weekend” April 15th – 18th. The entire conference is geared to Reinvent, Reimagine and Reinvigorate your career or your approach to the photography business. The conference begins on Thursday April 15th with a one day trade show (tables still available), and then will continue with 2 days of great sessions. Brian Storm is the keynote speaker and will also join a panel to discuss thought-provoking insights into the new paradigms for our industry. Be inspired by thought leaders, story-tellers, and community service activists. Lend your voice to the critical discussions between the different segments of our industry. Learn from the experts how to use social media and web tools to enhance your business. Even receive free career make-over sessions. Speakers will include Rick Smolan, Ilise Benun of…

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