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Wayne T Smith, Production Designer and Liquids/Beer Specialist

2009-01-12

His work features predominately in the international market.Now available throughout Australasia. Involved in commercial production for more than 35 years. Always in the art department, he’s worked with many of the industries best directors and busiest companies worldwide. A sought after Designer and technician who traditionally works out the USA and New Zealand, his expansion into Australia and Singapore is focused more on his abilities as a Beer and Liquids Specialist.

A liquids expert for more than thirty years, when it comes to making liquids look fantastic in front of a camera he’s done it all:
• He’ll create any look you want, from the perfect pour shot of beer into a frosty glass, to a bottle of coke flying through the air.
• The perfect standing shot to flowing waves.
• Works with all liquids: beer, hard liquor, soft drinks, milk and water.
• Special mechanical effects: pours, rigs; waves, spillovers, flying bottle caps, and ice.
• Complete set of perfect faux ice cubes for soft drink and whiskey commercials.
• He knows the difference between proper small bubbles on a head of beer and large soapy ones. From too much spritz over a logo, to the perfect running droplet.
• There’s nothing with liquids that he hasn’t done in front of a camera; this experience and expertise will save you valuable time and money.
• He’s knowledgeable, hard working and does it all with a good attitude and good cheer.


His broad experience in all aspects of the craft makes him an invaluable team member. From designing to liquid effects, he’ll bring out the best in your project.
Production design / Art direction / Liquids specialist. Wayne is based in Auckland, New Zealand. He works Los Angeles as a local. He’s a member of the IA.

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Contact:
Wayne T Smith
The Art Ranch Limited
Inside New Zealand: 09 410-6552
Outside New Zealand: +649 410-6552
Email - artranch@xtra.co.nz
Skype - waynetsmith