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    In the category of things you don't know about me...

    Here I am with a friend, backstage at the Academy Awards in 2007. I have been a video projectionist for almost 20 years and have only missed two Oscar broadcasts in the last 14 years. I was invited back for next year's show by the executive producer, who asked for me by name. It doesn't get any better than that in "the industry". :cool: If you have ever watched the show, you know that there are giant projection screens used all over the stage. It has been my job to make the images on those screens. There are usually two other projectionists on the show, as we have had as many as 35 projectors to set up. If you watch the credits, you will see my name! But enough about me... :o

    Oh yeah, I have also been the designated photographer for the display company all those years and have thousands of images I can't show you because they belong to the Oscars, or the Emmys, or the many other broadcast shows that I've photographed. Ok, I swear that's all!
    "It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera... they are made with the eye, heart, and head." - Henri Cartier Bresson

    Please visit me on the web at http://kerryperkinsphotography.com


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    You're the gun my friend. You have some mighty connections in Hollywood Kerry. Very nice to meet you and you deserve a BPN oscar for your hard work here. :)

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    Hi Ákos! Thank you my friend. It is an honor to be here!
    "It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera... they are made with the eye, heart, and head." - Henri Cartier Bresson

    Please visit me on the web at http://kerryperkinsphotography.com


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    Kerry, Whooohoo! You rock!:)

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    Hey Kerry,
    When I first saw this I said......wow! He went to a lot of trouble as the OOTB mod to get himself a cool portrait:D! Has to be pretty cool to actually see the stars nervous! Nnice to get to know the story too behind the face!

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    Kerry, nice getting to know you. Sounds like a cool job.

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    Nice to see you on the Red Carpet standing with Oscar. Koodos on your professional accomplishments and thank you for all your contributions to BPN. IT's a pleasure to meet you.

    Marina

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    Awesome stuff Kerry, that must be very exciting! I'll need to watch those credits more carefully:D...now, if they could just shorten the program so I can watch it til the end!!

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    Wow! Impressive! Congratulations on your career! What's that game about 6 degrees from somebody---??? Now I guess I'm officially only two from most of Hollywood:):):): But, you're the guy! I'll pay more attention to those projections in the future.

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    Impressive Kerry! Too bad we can't see some images you've taken over the years there. Would be alot of fun viewing...

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    I just LOVE this photo, Kerry! Like Roman, I thought, "he's really outdone himself in the OOTB thing this time!" What a cool job you must have! Thanks for sharing some of who you are. I love to get to know the stories behind the faces.

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    Very nice photo, Kerry! And a great story behind it. Upon closer inspection, I see that we got two photos of you for the price of one! :)

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    Thanks everyone! Dave, I just might slip one in from time to time... :cool:
    "It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera... they are made with the eye, heart, and head." - Henri Cartier Bresson

    Please visit me on the web at http://kerryperkinsphotography.com


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    So now we know the real person behind those projection screens! Thanks for sharing, Kerry.

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    Kerry, you indeed have an exciting day job. Thx for sharing.

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    You have an interesting and impressive job and it was nice of you to share it with us, and with a very nice photo of you! We do appreciate all the time you put in at OOTB!

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    Wow..who would have figured...thought you were a retired grandpa..sitting in front of his computer ;). Darn you just never know...cool tux and impeccable beard...very cool my friend.

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