Johnson Space Center lands its first-ever Emmy Award
2015-11-13
One of Johnson Space Center’s own TV producers was recognized with a Lone Star Emmy Award in the information and instructional category for the video. “Orion: Trial by Fire” was created to educate the public about the exploration vehicle that will one day carry astronauts to Mars.
NASA TV producer John Streeter with the Information Technology and Multimedia Services (ITAMS) contract accepted the prestigious award at the 13th Annual Lone Star Emmy Awards hosted by the Lone Star Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 7.
“Video production is a team effort,” Streeter said. “I’m a producer, director and writer, but I am also lucky to have a team of professionals who understand my vision and improve our products with their own unique talents—from audio, to cinematography, to graphics, to editing. It all comes together like a symphony.”
Streeter noted the challenge was to generate awareness about a spectacular operation that had not yet happened, with the goal of exciting the public about Orion’s first mission and spreading the word to watch it on NASA TV.
“This was a difficult piece to work with many challenges along the way,” Streeter said. “In the end, the product reflected the original vision we had. Having the Orion spacecraft as a topic for the video was a real gift, too.”
Streeter mentioned he felt a great sense of pride for the TV production team at NASA and for the amazing work taking place at JSC.
“It is a validation of years of hard work in video production. We have strived to create the best products,” Streeter said. “This is the first time Johnson Space Center has entered a contest as big as the Lone Star Emmys, and I was very proud that we won.”
Streeter attributes the success of the video to all the center employees’ terrific work dynamic, in addition to Bob Sauls for his work on the video’s 3-D animations.
“Earning an Emmy is great on many levels,” Streeter said. “It recognizes the excellent production team at NASA and it also puts Johnson Space Center’s name out there and helps people become aware of the fantastic things going on.”
A 19-year veteran at JSC, this was Streeter’s first nomination and win.
“I grew up in Houston, Texas,” Streeter said. “As a kid, I used to come to Johnson Space Center’s visitor center, which at the time was located inside Building 2, where I now work!”
Streeter noted that the Gemini spacecraft was once located inside the TV studio.
“Sometimes I can still picture it up in the corner,” Streeter said. “I have always been a space fan, and I’ve always loved filmmaking, so getting to make movies for NASA is a great match.”
JSC was also nominated for a Lone Star Emmy Award for its “Benefits For Humanity: Found at Sea” video segment, produced by ITAMS employee Jason Clemons.
“It’s an honor to be a part of such a talented team that was recognized for our efforts,” Clemons said. “To be recognized by your media peers reignites the fire of creativity and inspiration. We hope to have an even larger presence at the Emmy Awards next year.”
To view the award-winning video, visit: https://youtu.be/KyZqSWWKmHQ
To view a complete list of winners and nominees, visit: www.LoneStarEmmy.org
To view Streeter’s acceptance speech, visit: https://youtu.be/_xeVY6jbvuY?t=11013
To learn more about NASA and the Orion spacecraft, visit: www.nasa.gov
Isidro Reyna
NASA Johnson Space Center
NASA TV producer John Streeter with the Information Technology and Multimedia Services (ITAMS) contract accepted the prestigious award at the 13th Annual Lone Star Emmy Awards hosted by the Lone Star Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 7.
“Video production is a team effort,” Streeter said. “I’m a producer, director and writer, but I am also lucky to have a team of professionals who understand my vision and improve our products with their own unique talents—from audio, to cinematography, to graphics, to editing. It all comes together like a symphony.”
Streeter noted the challenge was to generate awareness about a spectacular operation that had not yet happened, with the goal of exciting the public about Orion’s first mission and spreading the word to watch it on NASA TV.
“This was a difficult piece to work with many challenges along the way,” Streeter said. “In the end, the product reflected the original vision we had. Having the Orion spacecraft as a topic for the video was a real gift, too.”
Streeter mentioned he felt a great sense of pride for the TV production team at NASA and for the amazing work taking place at JSC.
“It is a validation of years of hard work in video production. We have strived to create the best products,” Streeter said. “This is the first time Johnson Space Center has entered a contest as big as the Lone Star Emmys, and I was very proud that we won.”
Streeter attributes the success of the video to all the center employees’ terrific work dynamic, in addition to Bob Sauls for his work on the video’s 3-D animations.
“Earning an Emmy is great on many levels,” Streeter said. “It recognizes the excellent production team at NASA and it also puts Johnson Space Center’s name out there and helps people become aware of the fantastic things going on.”
A 19-year veteran at JSC, this was Streeter’s first nomination and win.
“I grew up in Houston, Texas,” Streeter said. “As a kid, I used to come to Johnson Space Center’s visitor center, which at the time was located inside Building 2, where I now work!”
Streeter noted that the Gemini spacecraft was once located inside the TV studio.
“Sometimes I can still picture it up in the corner,” Streeter said. “I have always been a space fan, and I’ve always loved filmmaking, so getting to make movies for NASA is a great match.”
JSC was also nominated for a Lone Star Emmy Award for its “Benefits For Humanity: Found at Sea” video segment, produced by ITAMS employee Jason Clemons.
“It’s an honor to be a part of such a talented team that was recognized for our efforts,” Clemons said. “To be recognized by your media peers reignites the fire of creativity and inspiration. We hope to have an even larger presence at the Emmy Awards next year.”
To view the award-winning video, visit: https://youtu.be/KyZqSWWKmHQ
To view a complete list of winners and nominees, visit: www.LoneStarEmmy.org
To view Streeter’s acceptance speech, visit: https://youtu.be/_xeVY6jbvuY?t=11013
To learn more about NASA and the Orion spacecraft, visit: www.nasa.gov
Isidro Reyna
NASA Johnson Space Center
Lone Star Emmy winner John Streeter with his award. Streeter is a TV producer within JSC External Relations, Office of Communications and Public Affairs. Image Credit: NASA/Bill Stafford