Now Freelancing in Ithaca / Finger Lakes Region

My name is Hannah Smith Walker, I own and operate SmithWalker Productions. I have over 10 years experience shooting, editing, and producing documentaries for broadcast and the web. I offer freelance videographer services in Ithaca, New York. I specialize in HD Videography, Science and Natural History Video Production, Science Outreach, Social Media Marketing, Production Coordination, Archival & Stock Footage Research, and Still Photography.

I can provide quotes for projects by email at smithwalker@mac.com

Here are some recent examples of my work that are not yet on the website:

The Migrating Mural Kickstarter Campaign Video
Hannah was the videographer and editor for this successful KickStarter Video Campaign. Illustrations by Jane Kim. The project was fully funded.

TCAT Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Thank You Video
Hannah was the shooter and editor for TCAT in Ithaca, NY. Produced by Patty Poist.

Discovery Canada Interview with Marla Coppolino, Snail Wrangler
Hannah acted as the DP for the interview for this broadcast piece.

Behind the Scenes of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Hawkcam
Hannah was the producer, videographer and editor for this web video.

Birds of Paradise 39 Species for a National Geographic Museum Exhibit/Cornell Lab of Ornithology Web Portal
Hannah was the editor of this piece for a National Geographic Museum Exhibit.

Birding Warblers for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Hannah was the editor for this social media marketing piece.

Warbler Video Quiz
Hannah was the editor and writer.

Birds and Bloom Magazine "I Like Birds" Music Video
Hannah was the editor.

SmithWalker Productions Independent Films

Hannah Smith Walker self produced "Why don't we ride zebras?" She also wrote, filmed, animated, and edited the piece. It has won several film major festival awards and has had many tens of thousands of views on various social media sites. The film was made in conjunction with Hannah's Master's Thesis entitled: "Moving Beyond Broadcast and Traditional Pedagogy, Making a Children's Film for the New Media Landscape".

Principles of Mosquito Warfare
Hannah produced, shot, and edited this piece.

Nonprofit Public Service Announcements for local broadcast

Hannah was the shooter/editor on the above PSA.




Hannah was the main shooter and editor on the two PSA's above. Some of the footage was shot by high school students on a Flip Cam and required use of motion stabilization software.

California Videos

People For Bikes Video Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning Association (CHISPA) Videos
Hannah was the shooter/editor on both pieces. Tagging of Pacific Predators (TOPP) Video
Hannah was the editor on this piece.

Light and Motion Instructional Videos

Hannah lit, shot, and edited the above pieces.

Monterey Regional Waste Management Virtual Tour Videos

Hannah shot and edited all the above virtual tours.