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Advancing the art, craft and creative contributions of the Camera Operator. Established in 1979. Always accepting applications at SOC.org.

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𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗦𝗢𝗖 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦⁣ 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 - 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 ⁣ ⁣ We invite you to submit eligible technologies for the Society of Camera Operators’ Technical Achievement Award from 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳.  The Award is for technology that is used by the camera operator and camera crew during production.⁣ 🔗 in bio ⁣ There is a fee of $925 USD per submission (Corporate members receive discounts – email [email protected] to receive details).⁣ ⁣ You are welcome to submit more than one technology product per company. Companies are encouraged to include a demonstration or in-the-field use video(s) during the online submission.⁣ The Technical Committee will review all submissions and then set up a review during Demo Day.⁣ ⁣ Demo Day will be hosted Virtually on Sunday, February 21, 2027, where entrants will have the opportunity to present their technologies via a Zoom demonstration lasting no longer than 20 minutes for each submission. As many representatives as needed may participate in support of the entrant’s technology. Details and schedules regarding Demo Day will be sent once the submission period closes.⁣ ⁣ 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔 ⁣ To qualify for a Technical Achievement Award, the technical development and the company and/or individuals responsible for it must meet the following criteria for technical excellence. ⁣ The development must be at least one of the following: ⁣ ⁣ ▪️A completely new, important, and lasting device or technique, or ⁣ ▪️An essential and lasting innovation that modifies existing equipment, product, or technique, or ⁣ ▪️A significant improvement on, or adjunct to, existing equipment/production equipment, or ⁣ ▪️Equipment that furthers the creativity and storytelling by the camera operator. ⁣ ⁣ 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 & 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 After the Demo Day, the technical jury will deliberate and select the Award recipient. The SOC Technical Achievement Award announcement will be included as a section of the SOC 2027 Awards Tribute Book, distributed live on March 6, 2027, in addition to receiving a CAMMY Award. 12 Nov 2026

The Fall 2026 issue of 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 ((OUT NOW)) takes readers behind the scenes of five very different productions, exploring the creativity, technical challenges, and collaboration that bring stories to the screen. A camera and Steadicam operator Jason Ewart, ACO, discusses filming 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘏𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘺, from navigating practical spaceship sets to working alongside an alien puppet. On 𝘞𝘪𝘥𝘰𝘸’𝘴 𝘉𝘢𝘺, Michael Fuchs, SOC, and John Garrett share how they balance horror and comedy while maintaining a consistent visual style across multiple directors. A visit to the set of 𝘎𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘦 & 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘺’𝘴 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘦 explores the increasingly rare art of the live-audience, multi-camera sitcom, with insights from camera operators Jack Chisholm, Chris Hinojosa, Jamie Hitchcock, SOC, and Jon Purdy.⁣ ⁣ A companion story, “Four Dollies on Set,” brings in dolly grips Mark Pickens, Richard Esquivel, and Ravi Gahunia to discuss the show’s classical four-dolly setup. For the unsettling world of 𝘉𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮𝘴, Leonardo Harim, SOC, and John Fleming explain how they helped realize director Kane Parsons’ distinctive vision within a sprawling, disorienting set. The issue also visits 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳, where five camera operators, Graham Ehlers Sheldon, Phillip Jackson, Lili Soto, Simone Williams, AJ Young, and director of photography Kevin Stiller discuss the challenges of filming a comedy game show that reinvents itself with every episode.⁣ ⁣ Rounding out the issue, 𝘚𝘖𝘊 𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 highlights the Society’s Inclusion Committee’s Hispanic Heritage Month and Filipino American History Month celebrations, recognizing members and their contributions to the industry.⁣ ⁣ Cover photo by Jonathan Olley, Amazon MGM Studios⁣ ⁣ READ at @societyofcameraoperators ((link in bio))⁣ ⁣ 🏷️⁣ Society of Camera Operators - Camera Operator Magazine - camera operator - behind the scenes - camera ops⁣ 06 Nov 2026

A Message from SOC President Matthew Moriarty, SOC⁣ ((WATCH))⁣ ⁣ Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent membership survey. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to evaluate how Society of Camera Operators can best serve our members and the camera operating community.⁣ ⁣ We recognize the challenges facing our industry. Many of our members are experiencing a lack of work, and the companies that have generously supported our organization over the years are facing challenges of their own.⁣ ⁣ After careful consideration, the SOC Board of Governors has made the decision to recognize the 2027 SOC Awards recipients through a special tribute issue of 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 magazine, rather than a traditional awards ceremony.⁣ ⁣ We will continue to honor excellence in camera operating, including SOC Lifetime Achievement Awards, Technical Achievement Awards, and Camera Operator of the Year in Film and Television.⁣ ⁣ While the format will look different this year, our commitment to celebrating the achievements of our peers and the craft of camera operating remains unchanged.⁣ ⁣ We encourage you to watch this message in its entirety to hear more about SOC’s decision, the insights from our membership survey, and our path forward.⁣ ⁣ A special thank you to Cinemoves, our 2027 SOC Awards Patron Sponsor, for their continued support of SOC and the camera operating community.⁣ ⁣ Ways to Get Involved & Stay Up to Date:⁣ ⁣ Support the SOC Awards, our Nominees and Lifetime Recipients by sponsoring or advertising in the Awards Tribute Magazine. Link in SOC’s bio.⁣ ⁣ Be the First to Know! Sign up to receive early Awards announcements, dates and updates about the 2027 SOC Awards as plans unfold. ((Sign up @ Link in bio)) ⁣ ⁣ Visit SOC.org for the latest updates, educational workshops, member events and sponsorship opportunities.⁣ ⁣ 🏷️⁣ #SocietyofCameraOperators #SOCAwards 13 Oct 2026

Blending supernatural horror with offbeat comedy, Apple’s 𝘞𝘪𝘥𝘰𝘸’𝘴 𝘉𝘢𝘺 presents a unique challenge for its camera team. In this multimedia feature, A camera and Steadicam operator Michael Fuchs, SOC, and B camera operator John Garrett discuss balancing the show’s contrasting tones, maintaining a cohesive visual style across its monster-of-the-week storylines, and collaborating with a rotating roster of directors and cinematographers. The feature includes a video interview, behind-the-scenes photography, and a look at the camera equipment and lenses used to bring the cursed island community to life.⁣ ⁣ Photo courtesy of Apple ⁣ ⁣ Read the story at SOC.org/co and the rest of the Fall 2026 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 at ((link in SOC’s bio))⁣ ⁣ Subscribe to Camera Operator for FREE at SOC.org.⁣ ⁣ 🏷️ ⁣ Society of Camera Operators - camera operator magazine - camera op - behind the scenes - Widow’s Bay⁣ 13 Nov 2026

Coming soon… @chapman_leonard @nodofilm @panavisionofficial 10 Nov 2026

Dueling Steadicams with @_steadikris_ !!! 10 Nov 2026

Operator to Operator: Camera operators David Emmerichs, SOC, and John “Buzz” Moyer, SOC, reflect on the evolution of camera technology throughout their careers and the enduring importance of hands-on practice.⁣ ⁣ 📍@ARRI Rental, New York⁣ ⁣ Video editor: Andrew Michel⁣ ⁣ 🏷️⁣ Society of Camera Operators - camera operator - camera op - behind the scenes 05 Nov 2026

From the 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 Archive—“𝘛𝘪𝘤𝘬, 𝘛𝘪𝘤𝘬 . . . 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘮! – Lensing Larson”⁣ ⁣ From Steadicam and Technocrane to dolly work, handheld and musical performances, 𝘛𝘪𝘤𝘬, 𝘛𝘪𝘤𝘬... 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘮! demanded an extraordinary range of camera techniques. Michael Fuchs, SOC takes us behind the scenes of the production and shares the creative and technical challenges of capturing Jonathan Larson’s story.⁣ ⁣ Photo by Macall Polay⁣ ⁣ Read the story and the 2022 Spring Issue of 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 at Issuu.com > Search “Camera Operator”⁣ ⁣ Subscribe to Camera Operator for FREE at SOC.org.⁣ ⁣ 🏷️ ⁣ Society of CameraOperators - camera operator magazine - camera op - behind the scenes - Tick Tick Boom 30 Oct 2026

Photo by @joshknoller and @chromagraphcamera 28 Oct 2026

Wrapping Filipino American History Month, SOC is celebrating Gerald Nonato⁣ (@geraldnonadoez).⁣ ⁣ Gerald Nonato is a Los Angeles-born and raised Camera Operator specializing in dynamic camera movement. Growing up on music videos and musicals, he was drawn to the long tracking Steadicam oners and sweeping jib shots that brought music and dance to life on screen. That early fascination with movement behind the lens eventually led him to work as a Steadicam, Gimbal, and Dolly Operator across live events, music videos, commercials, series, short films, red carpets, and sports documentaries.⁣ ⁣ Before stepping behind the camera, Gerald was a dancer in the collegiate hip hop circuit. Hisbackground in dance gives him a deep understanding of musicality, rhythm, and choreography,which he brings to every project to create camera movement that feels intentional and connected to the performance.⁣ ⁣ Dance Cinematography is a unique discipline, and Gerald especially values the collaboration it takes between the Director, Choreographer, Talent, and Camera Operator to translate⁣ movement into something powerful on screen. He approaches the camera as another part of⁣ the choreography, working alongside performers rather than simply capturing them.⁣ Gerald is also proud to have worked on projects that celebrate a wide range of people, cultures, and perspectives. He believes in the ability of film, music, and movement to create meaningful representation while making work that leaves audiences feeling something.⁣ ⁣ Slides:⁣ 1. International Dance League (@idl.global) Sydney 2026⁣ Photo: @monmillena⁣ 2. Gold Gala 2026 Director @colewalliser⁣ Photo: @k_or_y⁣ 3. International Dance League (@idl.global) LA 2026 featuring⁣ @brotherhoodcrew_⁣ 4. @Jackson Wang & @Ciara “Slow” MV - Director: @danielcloudcampos & DP: @morganpierresusser⁣ Photo: @masonrosephoto⁣ 5. @spaceandtimefilm - Directors: @keonemadrid @_marimadrid, DP: @steeevy, & Talent @keonemadrid @_marimadrid @ysapenarejo⁣ Video: @gkohfilms⁣ 6. NHL Media Week - Director :@jwilliamsstoryteller & DP: @michaelbollacke⁣ Photo: @itsbenreel.mov⁣ ⁣ —Presented by the Inclusion Committee—⁣ ⁣ #SocietyofCameraOperators #FAHM⁣ ⁣ 28 Oct 2026

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: SOC Speed Mentoring East Coast⁣ ⁣ Interested in the SOC but not a member yet? Register now and get a taste of SOC education!⁣ ⁣ Join SOC for a unique opportunity to connect one-on-one with veteran camera operators and gain real-world insight into the craft and career of camera operating.⁣ ⁣ Whether you have questions about perfecting your shot, navigating set dynamics, or building a successful career behind the lens, come ready to learn from experienced professionals in the camera operating community.⁣ ⁣ Attendees will be divided into small mentee groups for focused mentor rotations, followed by a wrap-up Q&A.⁣ ⁣ Mentors include:⁣ Barbie Leung⁣ Jim McConkey, SOC⁣ John “Buzz” Moyer, SOC⁣ Jeff Muhlstock, SOC⁣ Lisa Sene, SOC⁣ Katherine Castro⁣ Tori Wills, SOC⁣ ⁣ *Subject to change based on work schedules.⁣ ⁣ 📅 Saturday, November 7⁣ ⏰ 12pm - 4:00pm⁣ 📍 William Paterson University - Hamilton Hall⁣ 274 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470⁣ ⁣ Light snacks and beverages will be provided.⁣ ⁣ Space is extremely limited. Because this event requires advance preparation and coordination, please register only if you are committed to attending.⁣ ⁣ Register now at the link in bio.⁣ ⁣ Questions? Contact [email protected]⁣ ⁣ 🏷️ ⁣ Society of Camera Operators - camera operator - camera ops - camera crew 26 Oct 2026

Continuing Filipino American History Month, SOC recognizes Eva Marie Paz, LPS, SOC (@evalectric). What a privilege to do what I love and make a career out of running around with a camera, trusting my instincts and adding a little whimsy whenever I’m on set! I’ll never take for granted the trust directors and fellow cinematographers place in me, not only in my skills, but in my intuition and the little decisions I make to help tell their stories. I’ve been camera operating in Manila since 2015, and it hasn’t always been sunshine and daisies. When I entered the industry, there were only a handful of women in cinematography and camera operating. It was also a time when all the boys were, in fact, BEING BOYS. I had to blend in, cover myself up more and be louder so they could hear me speak. I felt I had to assert my dominance because I didn’t think they’d take me seriously unless I acted like one of them. It took blood, sweat and actual tears before people noticed me and offered me jobs my younger self would have been too scared to accept. I had to toughen up. But as colleagues trusted me and my work, I slowly had to unlearn that part of myself. I wanted to remind myself that I am a girl and that girls can be strong AND feminine. Many of the men I’ve worked with have become lifelong friends and collaborators. I’ve found the comfort to be fully myself. I no longer feel I have to choose between being tough and feminine, or being taken seriously and being myself. So I started wearing whatever I wanted on set, getting my nails done, and the crazier, the better. Times have changed, and I’m grateful women entering the industry today don’t necessarily have to go through what I experienced. I’m glad to witness a more inclusive space that celebrates talent and individuality. My goal is to stay curious, keep evolving and hopefully stay fit enough to do this for many more years because camera operating apparently doubles as a workout! Let’s keep on rolling, ladies! FOOTAGE CREDITS 1. Creamsilk Commercial — DOP @ikeavellana LPS; Director @robbiedinglasan *Swipe for credits under each slide —Presented by the Inclusion Committee—⁣ ⁣ 2. Secret Ingredient, VIU Series — 25 Oct 2026

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