Philadelphia Steadicam
Ben Semanoff,
Steadicam Owner / Operator
Philadelphia is the home of Steadicam. In 1973 Garrett Brown, inventor of the Steadicam and Philadelphia resident, released his creation on the film community. Although the impact of Steadicam is clear today, it wasn't an instant success. It took some very courageous filmmakers to realize the potential of Steadicam and put it to good use.
In 2002, Ben Semanoff was fortunate to receive his Steadicam training from the inventor himself, Garrett Brown. Semanoff attended a Steadicam Operators Association workshop held outside of Philadelphia in Chester Springs. Garrett Brown was lead instructor.
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Later that year Garrett Brown invited Semanoff to join his flying camera team. Semanoff began training in the deployment of Brown's 35mm cable suspended system SuperFlyCam at Brown's Exton workshop (just outside Philadelphia). Semanoff also helped continue developing and improving the technology. Brown quickly became mentor and friend to Semanoff.
In 2005, Garrett Brown sold SuperFlyCam and its worldwide license to Semanoff's company Top Hat Productions LLC, which offers film and video production services to the Philadelphia area and beyond.
Since 2002, Semanoff has been offering his services as a A and B Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator and Specialty Camera Technician and Operator to the Philadelphia area and beyond. He's worked on a wide variety of Philadelphia based productions offering Philadelphia Steadicam on Feature Films, Commercials, Music Videos, Television, Documentaries, Short Films and Corporate Videos.
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