About Me
Originally from Syracuse, New York, I first moved to Orlando about 20 years ago to work at WFTV (ABC Channel 9). After five years, I moved back to Syracuse and worked for WTVH (CBS Channel 5) and
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News 10 Now (Time Warner), before moving to the Space Coast in 2005, where I worked for WESH, (NBC Channel 2). Then, in 2008 I reached my childhood goal of working at NASA TV (like my uncle, who worked there back in 1958 with the Mercury Program)!
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My vast experience and expertise includes:
· Shoot/Edit video news releases for NASA TV non-linear editing, Final Cut Pro · Shoot/Edit feature packages for nasa.gov and NASA TV · Prime Videographer for live space shuttle and rocket launches · Lead Videographer on team documenting the final three missions of the Space Shuttle Program · Experience shooting and interviewing NASA VIP’s (astronauts, dignitaries, etc.) · Backup Director for all productions, including live launch broadcasts · Only videographer ever invited to join the elite Final Inspection Team on Launch Day of the STS-132 · Established workflow tracking and shooting protocols that increased efficiency at KSC TV · Special project videographer for Kennedy Space Center Web Studio · Special project videographer for Space Shuttle Discovery’s cross-country trip from CA to FL · Self motivated, works well independently, deadline oriented · Superior communication skills with clients and customers · Skilled at learning new systems and tasks · Enterprises story ideas, skilled at uncovering unique angles Currently, I provide video and photography services to Central Florida. I look forward to working with you soon! Please give me a call or send me an email (or submit your info online on my Home page). |
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Ben Smegelsky
Cocoa, Florida |
Awards
Regional Emmy Award (Sun Coast Regional) - Informational Programming
Sun Coast Regional Emmy Award - Informational Programming
NASA Photographer of the Year - 1st and 2nd Place
NASA - Best Television Technical Director
NASA - Photographer of the Year (2nd Place)
Syracuse Press Club - Best Spot News
Syracuse Press Club - TV Miniseries: Life in The Streets of NYC After 9-11
NASA Photographer of the Year - 1st and 2nd Place
NASA - Best Television Technical Director
NASA - Photographer of the Year (2nd Place)
Syracuse Press Club - Best Spot News
Syracuse Press Club - TV Miniseries: Life in The Streets of NYC After 9-11
