About LS3 Studios

LS3 Studios is an award winning full-service multimedia studio in Louisiana. We are Small and Emerging Business Development Certified (SEBD) providing services in multimedia, photography, videography and web design. Additionally, our studio has been certified by the Louisiana Department of Economic Development as a Small Entrepreneurship - Hudson Initiative. LS3 Studios is a member of the Wedding and Event Videographers Association International (WEVA).

LS3 Studios was founded to bring the benefits of the internet and digital video technology to companies, individuals, schools, and not for-profit institutions. Our studio is a state-of-the-art, all-digital suite. It employs exclusively Canon high-definition digital cameras, Final Cut Pro Studio 3 digital non-linear editing system, professional DVD Authoring, Post-Production, and DVD Menu Design services for your DVD or CD-ROM. We also provide CD and DVD duplication services. Leonard is a member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).

We are available for on location video/photography projects. We have the capability of shooting 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p / 24p, 1280 x 720 (HD): 60p / 50p, 30p, and 24p.

Owner, Leonard Smith III, has been involved in graphics, photography, video, and multimedia projects for over thirty-five years. His professional career started at Eastman Kodak in 1975. While at Kodak, Leonard traveled the United States and Europe supporting various imaging systems.

LS3 Studios offer a variety of services that include image and audio editing, production of broadcast quality video and multimedia presentations, custom photography and web development. We take pride in providing clear and intuitive access to archives and information as well as staging compelling narratives using digital media. The studio's creative team of producers and writers are dedicated to educating, entertaining, and inspiring audiences through innovative storytelling.

LS3 Studios, has a proven successful track record with technology. We provide all phases of website design, search engine optimization, social media, email autoresponders and lead generation for any size businesses. Leonard Smith is a certified Independent Marketing Advisor of DotComSecrets, Inc. DotComSecrets has been helping entrepreneurs around the world to start, promote and grow their businesses online since 2002. They have worked with entrepreneurs in almost every country to generate paying customers quickly for their businesses.

As an independent studio, LS3 Studios has produced digital histories of anniversaries and celebrations of many New Orleans musicians, institutions and families. Some of the most recent projects include; "The 100th Anniversary of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church," winner of two Bronze Telly Awards and "A Legend in the Classroom-The Life Story of Ms. Yvonne Busch" winner of the AVA Platinum Award, Hermes Gold Award and Bronze Telly Award.

We have produced web/multimedia projects for: Xavier University of Louisiana, Black and Indian Mission Office, Treme Charter School Association, Dillard University, Blessed Sacrament-St. Joan of Arc Parish, Tulane University, HUD, ADP, New Orleans Public Library, Ruby's Restaurant Lafayette, HANO, Cozy Couture SPA Parties, Second Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Herlin Riley (musician), The Josephites, St. Raymond-St. Leo Parish, Algiers Charter Schools Association and the Louisiana Recovery School District.