About Sean smith
Rehearsals for ODESZA.
Sean Smith is a concert production & event industry veteran, with over a decade of experience in the field of video. He has worked with a variety of artists across a wide range of genres, including Grammy Nominated country artist Tyler Childers, Grammy Nominated electronic act ODESZA, jam legends Phish, Grammy Nominated pop artist Gracie Abrams, members of the Grateful Dead in varying lineups including Bob Weir & The Wolf Bros and Phil Lesh & Friends, Childish Gambino, Post Malone, Billie Eillish, Billy Strings, My Morning Jacket, and Joe Russo’s Almost Dead.
With a foundation built upon his time as a venue video director and valued member of both Brooklyn Bowl and the Capitol Theatre production staff, Sean has added years of tour experience and success to his resume.
Live Directing ODESZA in Montreal, QC 2023.
During his tenure with Gateway Studios and Production Services, Sean was instrumental in integrating Tecnopoint camera motion technology paired with Panasonic 4K Robotic Cameras, into industry leading 4K broadcasts, replicating dynamic shots and movements in real time. While off the road, he assisted in engineering and warehouse responsibilities which included building Blackmagic Video system fly packs and maintaining Ross Video fly packs. Using his hands on experience, Sean assisted the video department with the prep and packing of various packages for tours and events. Sean was involved in the building of Gateway’s 4K HDR broadcast trailer, which saw use with Phish during his time at the company.
From ’22 to the Summer of ’24, Sean was the IMAG Video Director for ODESZA, while touring North America, Canada, and Mexico supporting their Grammy Nominated album "The Last Goodbye".
Sean rejoined the team at Phish for their residency at The Sphere in April of 2024. He was an integral part of both the broadcast side of the show and the visual elements that included the use of robotic cameras and tecnopoint technology.
In the late Summer and Fall of 2024, Sean was the Video Director & EIC for Grammy Nominated singer Gracie Abrams "The Secret of Us" Tour. The tour deployed PTZ cameras as well as a 77x Fujinon lens paired with Sony Camera unit. The entire video package was run through Resolume servers, utilizing Brompton for LED processing and Vanish ROE product. Sean continued his work with the tour on the European Leg in the beginning of 2025.
Sean is currently the Video Director for Tyler Childers, which has several US legs across the remainder of 2025. He is currently operating a Ross Touch Drive Switcher with Ultrix flypack, paired with Hitachi Camera Systems and Panasonic PTZ robotic cameras. ROE Product for IMAG and Upstage Wall, processed through Brompton.
From ’22 to the Summer of ’24, Sean was the IMAG Video Director for ODESZA, while touring North America, Canada, and Mexico supporting their Grammy Nominated album "The Last Goodbye".
Sean rejoined the team at Phish for their residency at The Sphere in April of 2024. He was an integral part of both the broadcast side of the show and the visual elements that included the use of robotic cameras and tecnopoint technology.
In the late Summer and Fall of 2024, Sean was the Video Director & EIC for Grammy Nominated singer Gracie Abrams "The Secret of Us" Tour. The tour deployed PTZ cameras as well as a 77x Fujinon lens paired with Sony Camera unit. The entire video package was run through Resolume servers, utilizing Brompton for LED processing and Vanish ROE product. Sean continued his work with the tour on the European Leg in the beginning of 2025.
Sean is currently the Video Director for Tyler Childers, which has several US legs across the remainder of 2025. He is currently operating a Ross Touch Drive Switcher with Ultrix flypack, paired with Hitachi Camera Systems and Panasonic PTZ robotic cameras. ROE Product for IMAG and Upstage Wall, processed through Brompton.
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