Alan W. King
@alanwking.bsky.social
I'm a Caribbean American writer, motion graphics & 3D artist, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. I'm also the author of Crooked Smiling Light, Point Blank, and Drift. #AddToBlacksky
New gear: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is in the bag! It's replacing the E-M5 II as my primary hybrid YouTube camera (video/stills). Both will alternate for photography. Detailing why the E-M1 II is better for my most demanding camera work. youtu.be/gAcsA1rpcik
Why I Switched from the E-M5 Mark II to the Olympus E-M1 Mark II for Video
YouTube video by Alan King
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November 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
New gear: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is in the bag! It's replacing the E-M5 II as my primary hybrid YouTube camera (video/stills). Both will alternate for photography. Detailing why the E-M1 II is better for my most demanding camera work. youtu.be/gAcsA1rpcik
I'm impressed! Spider-Man managed to lift me over his shoulder. A friend mentioned she saw his legs buckle. This was risky. I doubt he has insurance in that line of work. While my wife took several photos, I kept praying, "Lord, don't let him drop me." A brotha was ready to tuck and roll.
August 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I'm impressed! Spider-Man managed to lift me over his shoulder. A friend mentioned she saw his legs buckle. This was risky. I doubt he has insurance in that line of work. While my wife took several photos, I kept praying, "Lord, don't let him drop me." A brotha was ready to tuck and roll.
I have my family with me at the Chautauqua Institution. My heart was so full when Jaz saw the brochure and said, "That's Daddy!" #blacksky #poetry #wroting #chautauqua
August 17, 2025 at 5:12 AM
I have my family with me at the Chautauqua Institution. My heart was so full when Jaz saw the brochure and said, "That's Daddy!" #blacksky #poetry #wroting #chautauqua
This National Women's Day, I'm sharing the trailer for my documentary on Jennifer L. Nelson. If you've never heard of this theater legend, that's all the more reason to watch this, then check out the full doc and learn about her work. #WomensDay2025 youtu.be/MF8uMx14Wjo
Trailer for Sing the Heart of the Magic
YouTube video by Alan King
youtu.be
August 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This National Women's Day, I'm sharing the trailer for my documentary on Jennifer L. Nelson. If you've never heard of this theater legend, that's all the more reason to watch this, then check out the full doc and learn about her work. #WomensDay2025 youtu.be/MF8uMx14Wjo
Trailer for Sing the Heart of the Magic
YouTube video by Alan King
youtu.be
August 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
This National Women's Day, I'm sharing the trailer for my documentary on Jennifer L. Nelson. If you've never heard of this theater legend, that's all the more reason to watch this, then check out the full doc and learn about her work. #WomensDay2025 youtu.be/MF8uMx14Wjo
How my dad's old Nikon D40 made me a better photographer. youtu.be/isDWDkfz1nQ
#nikond40 #blacksky #photography #photographer #vintagecameras
#nikond40 #blacksky #photography #photographer #vintagecameras
How My Dad's Old Nikon D40 Made Me a Better Photographer
YouTube video by Alan King
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August 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
How my dad's old Nikon D40 made me a better photographer. youtu.be/isDWDkfz1nQ
#nikond40 #blacksky #photography #photographer #vintagecameras
#nikond40 #blacksky #photography #photographer #vintagecameras
In January, I borrowed my dad's #NikonD40 for 3 months. I share my frustrations and joys with using that #camera in a recent video. Click the link to check it out. If you do watch the video, please like it on YouTube to help it reach other viewers. youtu.be/isDWDkfz1nQ #vintagecameras #photography
I Borrowed My Dad's Nikon D40 for 3 Months...And This Happened
YouTube video by Alan King
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August 2, 2025 at 3:01 AM
In January, I borrowed my dad's #NikonD40 for 3 months. I share my frustrations and joys with using that #camera in a recent video. Click the link to check it out. If you do watch the video, please like it on YouTube to help it reach other viewers. youtu.be/isDWDkfz1nQ #vintagecameras #photography
In Feb., I shared the 1st part of a multi-series project with my friend Tracie, "Threshold of Fear." She overcame her fear threshold & wanted to help others. Here's part 2, titled Catalyst. Tracie wrote & narrated this video, which I created using various AI tools.
#blacksky
youtu.be/qaulBe3Z2LI
#blacksky
youtu.be/qaulBe3Z2LI
Catalyst by Tracie Johnson and Alan King
YouTube video by Alan King
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July 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM
In Feb., I shared the 1st part of a multi-series project with my friend Tracie, "Threshold of Fear." She overcame her fear threshold & wanted to help others. Here's part 2, titled Catalyst. Tracie wrote & narrated this video, which I created using various AI tools.
#blacksky
youtu.be/qaulBe3Z2LI
#blacksky
youtu.be/qaulBe3Z2LI
I have a new video up on my YouTube channel about how a 10-year-old camera accidentally became the hybrid camera I've been looking for. If you're interested, click the preview below to watch the video. youtu.be/U79cTRWtWHM
The E-M5 Mark II Accidentally Became the Hybrid Camera I was Looking For
YouTube video by Alan King
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July 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I have a new video up on my YouTube channel about how a 10-year-old camera accidentally became the hybrid camera I've been looking for. If you're interested, click the preview below to watch the video. youtu.be/U79cTRWtWHM
The E-M5 Mark II Accidentally Became the Hybrid Camera I was Looking For
YouTube video by Alan King
youtu.be
July 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I have a new video up on my YouTube channel about how a 10-year-old camera accidentally became the hybrid camera I've been looking for. If you're interested, click the preview below to watch the video. youtu.be/U79cTRWtWHM
From today's #shuttertherapy with my "new" toy: the 10-year-old Olympus E-M5 Mark II.
July 4, 2025 at 2:48 AM
From today's #shuttertherapy with my "new" toy: the 10-year-old Olympus E-M5 Mark II.
Jade Rose was excited for her school's Letter People Parade. Initially eager to be letter S, she got shy seeing the crowd of parents waiting. Like her mom, she doesn't love the spotlight, but she pushed through and completed the parade successfully! #blacksky
May 17, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Jade Rose was excited for her school's Letter People Parade. Initially eager to be letter S, she got shy seeing the crowd of parents waiting. Like her mom, she doesn't love the spotlight, but she pushed through and completed the parade successfully! #blacksky
May 4, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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April 23, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Big shout out to Dr. DuEwa Frazier for having me on her AFROFUTURISM podcast to discuss my story, "Cornbread Othello," and other things like how my creative process works around my family. Listen here: bit.ly/AlanOnAfroPod and subscribe to the Afrofutures Pod on Spotify.
April 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Big shout out to Dr. DuEwa Frazier for having me on her AFROFUTURISM podcast to discuss my story, "Cornbread Othello," and other things like how my creative process works around my family. Listen here: bit.ly/AlanOnAfroPod and subscribe to the Afrofutures Pod on Spotify.
April 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Big shout out to Dr. DuEwa Frazier for having me on her AFROFUTURISM podcast to discuss my story, "Cornbread Othello," and other things like how my creative process works around my family. Listen here: bit.ly/AlanOnAfroPod and subscribe to the Afrofutures Pod on Spotify.
Thank you, Fable: Books & TV, for listing me among the "hidden-gem poets to check out." Happy #NationalPoetryMonth! fable.co/blog/lets-read-some-black-poets-today
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April 14, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Thank you, Fable: Books & TV, for listing me among the "hidden-gem poets to check out." Happy #NationalPoetryMonth! fable.co/blog/lets-read-some-black-poets-today
An 80-degree day. Perfect for ice cream. Jaz & Jade Rose picked out their favorite treats, enjoyed their swirls on the porch swing, then we headed to the nearby playground for an afternoon of laughter and adventure.
#SweetSummerMoments #First80DegreeDay #IceCreamJoy #gameoftones #blacksky
#SweetSummerMoments #First80DegreeDay #IceCreamJoy #gameoftones #blacksky
March 30, 2025 at 1:51 AM
An 80-degree day. Perfect for ice cream. Jaz & Jade Rose picked out their favorite treats, enjoyed their swirls on the porch swing, then we headed to the nearby playground for an afternoon of laughter and adventure.
#SweetSummerMoments #First80DegreeDay #IceCreamJoy #gameoftones #blacksky
#SweetSummerMoments #First80DegreeDay #IceCreamJoy #gameoftones #blacksky
This past weekend, my best friend of 24 years did The Thing. And she said, "Yes!" I'm honored they asked me to be a part of that moment. Congratulations to Derrick and Carmen! #marriageproposal #love
March 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This past weekend, my best friend of 24 years did The Thing. And she said, "Yes!" I'm honored they asked me to be a part of that moment. Congratulations to Derrick and Carmen! #marriageproposal #love
March 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
This past weekend, my best friend of 24 years did The Thing. And she said, "Yes!" I'm honored they asked me to be a part of that moment. Congratulations to Derrick and Carmen! #marriageproposal #love
This #WomensHistoryMonth, I'm sharing the trailer for my documentary on Jennifer L. Nelson. If you've never heard of this theater legend, that's all the more reason to watch this, then check out the full doc and learn about her work. youtu.be/MF8uMx14Wjo
Trailer for Sing the Heart of the Magic
YouTube video by Alan King
youtu.be
March 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
This #WomensHistoryMonth, I'm sharing the trailer for my documentary on Jennifer L. Nelson. If you've never heard of this theater legend, that's all the more reason to watch this, then check out the full doc and learn about her work. youtu.be/MF8uMx14Wjo