Camera Operator Winter 2026

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FRANKENSTEIN• SONG SUNG BLUE THE LOST BUS • WICKED: FOR GOOD

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BEST PICTURE BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

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CONTENTS FEATURES

2 Letter from the President

12 FRANKENSTEIN

8 SOC Awards Courtesy Apple Original Films

Technical Achievement Awards Submissions

Insights, Tips & Stories

30 SOC Membership Roster As of January 1, 2025

Into the Fire A Conversation with George Billinger, SOC; Kevin Emmons, SOC; Kent Harvey, SOC; Juergen Heinemann, SOC; Pål Ulvik Rokseth & Corey Weintraub Hosted by David Daut

Camera operator Dave Thompson, SOC, films Hugh Jackman for SONG SUNG BLUE. Photo by Sarah Shatz/ Focus Features

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Feeling the Moment A Conversation with Karsten Jacobsen, DFF & Simon Finney, GBCT, ACO

By David Daut

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ON THE COVER:

Courtesy of Focus Features Ken Woroner/Netflix

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Creating Emotion with the Camera A Conversation with Gilles Corbeil, SOC & James Frater, SOC

By David Daut

24 SONG SUNG BLUE Leaning In A Conversation with Dave Thompson, SOC

By David Daut

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Letter from the President Dear Members: On behalf of the SOC, its Board of Governors and its staff, let me begin by saying we hope your holidays were safe and fulfilling and that you’re excited about the possibilities lying ahead in 2026.

December was a busy month for the SOC. We staged three hugely successful events: the FujiFilm Eterna 55 Open House in New York as well as Geoffrey Haley's “Soft Skills” workshop in Los Angeles, which concluded with the 2025 SOC Holiday Member Mix-Up. Thanks to FujiFilm and JL Fisher for supporting these events and thanks to the many of you who turned up to broaden your knowledge and spend some time with your fellow operators.

Matthew Moriarty SOC President

Looking ahead, we’ll be staging our Technical Achievement Awards Demo Day on January 11th and another FujiFilm Eterna 55 Open House, this time in Los Angeles on January 18th. As always, you can stay abreast of upcoming events at SOC.org.

On Saturday, March 7th, the 2026 SOC Awards will honor Camera Operators of the Year in TV and Film along with Technical Achievement in the equipment we all use to make movies. While, in recognition of the financial difficulty wrought by the prolonged slowdown in U.S. production, the 2026 Awards will be virtual. Please remember that we will be hosting Watch Parties in NY, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, bringing as many of you as possible together, in person, to honor our craft and each other. Watch Parties are free of charge to all members, so please head over to SOCAwards.com to reserve spots for you and a guest.

Now please enjoy another issue of Camera Operator magazine!

Fraternally,

Matthew Moriarty

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Society of Camera Operators Board of Governors OFFICERS President Matthew Moriarty 1st Vice President Dave Emmerichs 2nd Vice President Simon Jayes Secretary Dan Gold Treasurer John “Buzz” Moyer Sergeant-at-Arms Gretchen Warthen

BOARD MEMBERS Shanele Alvarez George Billinger Scott Dropkin Mitch Dubin David Emmerichs Dan Gold Geoffrey Haley Simon Jayes Rachael Levine Sarah Levy Jim McConkey Matthew Moriarty John “Buzz” Moyer Lisa Sene Gretchen Warthen

COMMITTEES Education Mitch Dubin (Co-chair), Geoff Haley (Co-chair), Jan Ruona (Co-chair), Colin Anderson, Francois Archambault, Craig Bauer, Lukasz Bielan, Deborah Brozina, Dave Chameides, Gilles Corbeil, Don Devine, Sam Ellison, Dave Emmerichs, Ian Fox, Mick Froelich, Chris Haarhoff, Daryl Hartwell, Simon Jayes, Sarah Levy, Megan Masur, Jim McConkey, Larry McConkey, Andrew Mitchell, Matt Moriarty, John "Buzz" Moyer, Jeff Muhlstock, Brian Osmond, Ari Robbins, Peter Rosenfeld, Scott Sakamoto, Paul Sanchez, Dave Thompson, Chris Wittenborn

Inclusion Shanele Alvarez (Chair), Yves Arispe, Nikku Hearn-Sutton, Allen Ho, Megan Masur, Jack Messitt, Max Miles,Tania Romero, Angelia Sciulli, Jennifer Schnieder, Mahadi Shawon, Michael Sharpe, Lisa Stacilauskas, Paige Thomas, Mande Whitaker, Jen White, Brenda Zuniga

CAMERA OPERATOR MAGAZINE Publishing & Executive Editor Kristin Petrovich Features Writer & Producer David Daut Art Director & Copy Editor Cyndi Wood Video Editors Alex Hemingway Andrew Michel

James Frater, SOC Mick Froehlich, SOC Kent Harvey, SOC Juergen Heinemann, SOC Karsten Jacobsen, DFF Sarah Levy, SOC Pål Ulvik Rokseth Ashlie Sotelo Dave Thompson, SOC Corey Weintraub

PHOTOGRAPHY Courtesy Apple Original Films Courtesy of Gilles Corbeil Courtesy of Focus Features Courtesy of Karsten Jacobsen Melinda Sue Gordon Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures Sarah Shatz/Focus Features Corey Weintraub Ken Woroner/Netflix

Studio Liaison & Clearances Kim Fischer

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Los Angeles Film Critics Association best cinematography Adolpho Veloso

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L O N D O N C R I T I C S’ c i r c l e Technical Achievement – best Cinematography

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San Diego Film Critics Society best cinematography Adolpho Veloso

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Boston Online Film Critics Association best cinematography Adolpho Veloso

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BEST PICTURE BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY ADOLPHO VELOSO, ABC AIP

“THE BEST PICTURE OF THE YEAR. ADOLPHO VELOSO’S CINEMATOGRAPHY IS RAPTUROUS.” “THE MOST BEAUTIFULLY SHOT FILM OF THE YEAR.”

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SOC AWARDS 2026 MARCH 7, 2026 LIVE STREAM • LOS ANGELES • NEW YORK • ATLANTA

The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) Awards will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, honoring Camera Operator of the Year in both Film and Television, as well as the Technical Achievement Award.

In recognition of the challenges faced by both our members and our sponsors due to the prolonged and devastating slowdown in US production, the 2026 SOC Awards will be held virtually. Our traditional black-tie event with lavish tributes to Lifetime Achievers in all categories will resume when the American industry has recovered to the extent that our sponsors can once again afford to support us, and our members can once again afford tickets.

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The in-person component of the 2026 SOC Awards will be found at Watch Parties in Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta.

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THE 2026 SOC AWARDS TIMELINE IS AS FOLLOWS: January 2026

• Thursday, January 8 - Camera Operator of the Year submissions Membership voting for Nominees open • Sunday, January 11 – Demo Day, Los Angeles & Virtual • Friday, January 16 - Camera Operator of the Year submissions Membership voting for Nominees closes (11:59pm PST) • Tuesday, January 20 - Camera Operator of the Year Nominees and Technical Achievement Award (s) announced

February 2026

• Thursday, February 5 - Camera Operator of the Year Nominees voting opens to membership

March 2026

• Sunday, March 1 (11:59pm PST) - Camera Operator of the Year voting closes • Saturday, March 7 - SOC Awards Show broadcast live 4:30pm PST/ 7:30pm EST

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SOC Technical This year, we are once again proud to honor significant advances in filmmaking technology with the SOC Technical Achievement Awards.

This award is given to recognize the development of new technologies and techniques, essential innovations, and significant improvements to existing equipment. These technical achievements push our industry forward, removing hurdles for camera operators and allowing us to tell stories in new and unique ways.

The SOC received a number of submissions, and the qualifying entrants have been invited to present their innovations at our juried Demo Day on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The recipient will be honored at the March 7th SOC Awards.

Register to attend the SOC Watch Parties at SOCAwards.com

Awards Submissions FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 GFX ETERNA 55 is Fujifilm’s first digital camera purpose-built for filmmaking production.

With the tallest digital cinema sensor currently available on the open market, users can record using the full sensor height (32.71mm) in Open Gate mode, creating a uniquely immersive, largeformat cinematic look. Simultaneously, its professional-grade workflow efficiency and intuitive ergonomic design streamlines camera operation. GFX ETERNA 55 is production-ready with desired filmmaking features (internal variable ND, adaptable lens choices, wide connectivity, etc.) and offers highly controllable color application, including 20 built-in Film Simulations, F-Log2 C’s expansive gamut and dynamic range, and the ability to load 3D Film Simulation LUTs.

https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/gfx-eterna-55-filmmaking-camera-16969715/

PTZ Dolly® Remotely Operated Motorized Camera Movement Platform PTZ Dolly® is a motorized, IP-based camera-movement platform designed to deliver precise, cinematic motion for PTZ, gimbal, and compact camera systems. Supporting PTZ cameras, Freefly MoVI, DJI Ronin, and camera-support systems up to 75 lbs., PTZ Dolly enables smooth, repeatable dolly moves without traditional track, cranes, or additional operators. Operated over local networks or the internet, the system can control up to 40 cameras simultaneously within a single production environment. PTZ Dolly provides scalable camera movement, increased production value, and operational efficiency for live broadcast, studio, and event workflows.

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Achievement Awards

WATCH THE SIZZLE REEL OF THE SOC FALL DEMO DAY

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Sony Rialto Mini (VENICE Extension System Mini) Sony’s Rialto Mini (VENICE Extension System Mini) provides the power and quality of Sony’s VENICE 2 8.6K Full-Frame CMOS sensor in a compact package that prioritizes flexibility and enables creative freedom. Created in alignment with filmmakers, the small, durable and lightweight camera head block gives creators the pristine imagery and resolution of VENICE 2 without the limitations of a traditional camera form factor. Using a thin, flexible, and detachable cable, operators can easily rig and mount the system to capture cinematic content from virtually any location, angle, and setup. Support for PL, LPL, PV or E-mount lenses provides additional versatility and customization options.

https://pro.sony/ue_US/products/camera-adaptors/cbk-3621xs

SuperTechno 48: Five-Beam Precision in Camera Crane Operation SuperTechno 48 represents the first application of Technocrane-level precision to a five-beam telescopic camera crane. Designed and manufactured to Technocrane standards, the SuperTechno 48 introduces a precision-driven five-beam architecture that delivers the industry’s lowest deflection at working extensions while preserving smooth, elegant motion and traditional operator control. Intended as a more compact, daily-use workhorse, the SuperTechno 48 combines structural stiffness, predictable performance, and refined motion quality consistent with Technocrane’s long-established reputation. supertechno.com

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The Society offers different levels of membership for individuals and manufacturers in the production community – Active, Associate, Educator, Student and Corporate.

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WINNER BEST PICTURE American Film Institute | The Gotham Awards | National Board of Review (Top 10)

Atlanta Film Critics Circle | Austin Film Critics Association | Boston Online Film Critics Association Chicago Film Critics Association | Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association | Florida Film Critics Circle Kansas City Film Critics Circle | Las Vegas Film Critics Society | Los Angeles Film Critics Association New York Film Critics Circle | New York Film Critics Online | Philadelphia Film Critics Circle Phoenix Critics Circle | Phoenix Film Critics Society | Southeastern Film Critics Association San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle | Seattle Film Critics Society St. Louis Film Critics Association | Toronto Film Critics Association

F O R Y O U R C O N S I D E R AT I O N

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A DAM S OMNER SARA MURPHY PAUL T HOMAS A NDERSON

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY M ICHAEL BAUMAN

CAMERA OPERATOR OF THE YEAR COLIN ANDERSON , SOC

“Spectacular...an extraordinary richness of sensory and dramatic texture.”

– THE NEW YORKER

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Frankenstein Creating Emotion with the Camera

Ken Woroner/Netflix

A Conversation with Gilles Corbeil, SOC & James Frater, SOC

By David Daut

 WATCH THE TRAILER Filming Jacob Elordi as the Creature & Oscar Isaac as Dr. Victor Frankenstein in a scene for FRANKENSTEIN

If there’s anything one could glean from Guillermo del Toro’s work, it’s that he has an affection for monsters, and none more so than the creature that birthed the science fiction genre—Frankenstein’s monster.

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For the better part of 20 years, del Toro has talked about wanting to bring his take on Mary Shelley’s classic novel to the screen. Now, after a number of false starts and close calls, it has finally arrived as an epic production filled with lavish sets and captivating performances.

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Camera Operator spoke with A camera operator Gilles Corbeil, SOC, and Steadicam operator James Frater, SOC, to learn more about what it was like working with Guillermo del Toro to bring this passion project to life, from the massive practical builds that had to accommodate cranes to camera work that ethereally glides through the compositions.

It is 1857, somewhere in the Arctic Circle, where the crew of a Danish naval ship comes across Victor Frankenstein, near death, bleeding out onto the ice. He is taken into the captain’s quarters and nursed back to health as he tells the tale of his ambitions to defeat death and the monster he made in the process. All the while, the Creature has pursued the Baron to this desolate place, marching across the ice to take his revenge against his creator. Frankenstein is written and directed by Guillermo del Toro and stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz. ...

Read the story here on SOC.org

READ THE STORY FOR GILLES & JAMES' BIOS AND THEN LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR CAREERS & PROJECTS AT IMDB.COM GILLES CORBEIL, SOC

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Cinematographer Dan Laustsen, Mia Goth as Elizabeth & Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein

Steadicam operator James Frater, SOC, films Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein

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Courtesy of Gilles Corbeil Ken Woroner/Netflix

Camera operator Gilles Corbeil, SOC, with David Bradley

Lars Mikkelsen as Captain Anderson & Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Chief Officer with cast & crew on the set of FRANKENSTEIN.

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Wicked: For Good Feeling the Moment

Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures

A Conversation with Karsten Jacobsen, DFF & Simon Finney, GBCT, ACO

By David Daut

 WATCH THE TRAILER Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in WICKED: FOR GOOD

Since its debut in 2003, Wicked has been one of the most enduringly popular stage musicals of the 21st century, and, for almost that long, the question of its adaptation to film was not so much “if,” but “when.” Finally, in the fall of 2024 Wicked: Part I arrived in cinemas where it defied not just gravity, but the conventional wisdom that musicals are something of a cursed genre in feature films.

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A year later, the conclusion to this story is here in Wicked: For Good, bringing a close to the adventures of Elphaba and Glinda and the notso-wonderful Wizard of Oz.

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To learn more about the massive combined production for the pair of films, Camera Operator spoke with A camera and Steadicam operator Karsten Jacobsen, DFF, and B camera operator Simon Finney, GBCT, ACO. They told not only of the huge scale of the shoot, but also the more intimate moments of spontaneity, reacting to the performances of stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

A year has passed since Elphaba was branded as a traitor and flew off into the western sky, and as the Wizard and Madame Morrible’s influence expands across Oz, its citizens live in fear of the so-called Wicked Witch of the West. Meanwhile Glinda and Fiyero are left to wrestle with the dissonance of knowing the truth about Elphaba while simultaneously having a duty to maintain as public figures. As Elphaba continues to oppose the Wizard’s fraudulent rule, conflicts come to a head when a twister drops a farmhouse from Kansas right in the middle of Munchkinland. Wicked: For Good is directed by Jon Chu from a screenplay by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. It stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. ...

Read the story here on SOC.org READ THE STORY FOR KARSTEN & SIMON'S

Courtesy of Karsten Jacobsen

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Karsten Jacobsen, DFF, films Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo for WICKED: FOR GOOD

Ariana Grande is Glinda in WICKED: FOR GOOD

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Karsten Jacobsen, DFF, films Ariana Grande for WICKED: FOR GOOD

Jeff Goldblum is The Wizard of Oz & Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in WICKED: FOR GOOD

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 WATCH THE TRAILER Filming a scene for THE LOST BUS. Photo by Melinda Sue Gordon

The Lost Bus Into the Fire A Conversation with George Billinger, SOC; Kevin Emmons, SOC; Kent Harvey, SOC; Juergen Heinemann, SOC; Pål Ulvik Rokseth & Corey Weintraub Hosted by David Daut In November of 2018 in Butte County, California, a combination of strong winds and poorly maintained electrical equipment sparked what would become the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in the state’s history.

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Multimedia Feature Loosely based on Lizzie Johnson’s book Paradise, The Lost Bus chronicles the fire from the perspective of Kevin McKay, a school bus driver who is called to help evacuate a group of young students only to wind up caught in the very heart of the inferno rapidly spreading around him.

The Lost Bus is directed by Paul Greengrass from a screenplay by Brad Ingelsby and Greengrass. It stars Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera.

Being such a technically complex shoot involving stunt driving and simulated fire, all captured in Paul Greengrass’ signature documentary style, The Lost Bus required quite a bit of collaboration between the first and second unit camera teams, with both units frequently working together to cover the same sequences. For this multimedia feature, Camera Operator was able to assemble a panel of talent from both camera teams, including first unit A camera operator George Billinger, SOC; first unit C camera operator Kevin Emmons, SOC; second unit B camera operator Kent Harvey, SOC; second unit C camera operators Juergen Heinemann, SOC, and Corey Weintraub; and director of photography Pål Ulvik Rokseth. ...

Watch the conversation here on SOC.org

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Corey Weintraub Corey Weintraub

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Shooting a scene for THE LOST BUS

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George Billinger, SOC, shoots a scene for THE LOST BUS

Filming Matthew McConaughey forTHE LOST BUS

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Song Sung Blue Leaning In

Courtesy of Focus Features

A Conversation with Dave Thompson, SOC

By David Daut

 WATCH THE TRAILER Hugh Jackman as Mike Sardina & Kate Hudson as Claire Stengl in director Craig Brewer's SONG SUNG BLUE

In Song Sung Blue we meet Mike Sardina, a recovering alcoholic trying to turn his life around and make a name for himself as a musician, but who is stuck doing gimmicky sets at the fairgrounds in between an Elvis impersonator and a James Brown look-alike. As Mike threatens to walk from the gig, Claire, another performer in the group, catches his eye.

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Claire is enamored by Mike’s ambition and an idea quickly forms for the two of them to start their own act covering Neil Diamond songs as the duo “Lightning and Thunder.” Their romance blossoms as their star continues to rise, but when a freak accident leaves Claire unable to perform, the two have to figure o ut h ow t o n avigate t he l ong road to recovery together. Based on a true story, Song Sung Blue is written and directed by Craig Brewer and stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson.

Throughout the �80s and �90s, the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning and Thunder became something of an institution in the upper Midwest. The band’s journey was captured in a 2008 documentary by Greg Kohs, which served as the inspiration for writer/director Craig Brewer.

Though not a musical in the traditional sense, music is still a driving force in Song Sung Blue, as are the pair of powerhouse performances by the film’s stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. To learn more about what went into shooting this film, Camera Operator reached out to A camera and Steadicam operator Dave Thompson, SOC. ...

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Hugh Jackman & camera operator Dave Thompson, SOC, during production of SONG SUNG BLUE

Hugh Jackman as Mike Sardina & Kate Hudson as Claire Stengl in SONG SUNG BLUE

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Hudson Hensley & Hugh Jackman with camera operator Dave Thompson, SOC, during production of SONG SUNG BLUE

Hugh Jackman as Mike Sardina & Kate Hudson as Claire Stengl in director Craig Brewer's SONG SUNG BLUE

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ITS: Insights,Tips & Stories Video excerpts from SOC Active members sharing personal insights into camera operating, tips learned during their careers, and stories from the set.

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Advice for Serving the Vision

Join the SOC to Connect and Grow

Camera operator Neal Bryant, SOC, shares the advice that’s stuck with him and what he’s learned about handling pressure while helping realize the director and cinematographer’s vision.

Camera operator Mitch Dubin, SOC, expresses why joining the Society of Camera Operators is one of the best ways to build community and grow in your career—and offers a breakdown of membership types and how to get started at soc.org.

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Tips for Moving into Scripted

From a Day on Set to Full-Time on THE OFFICE

Camera operator Mick Froehlich, SOC, recalls his path from working in unscripted to finding his place in scripted, while offering tips for operators looking to make the same transition.

Camera operator Sarah Levy, SOC, explores how passing on steady work to day play on The Office led to full-time work on the show—and the chance to bring in a trusted crew of operators moving into scripted.

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SOC MEMBERSHIP AS OF JANUARY 1, 2026 CHARTER ACTIVE MEMBERS Parker Bartlett Paul Basta Michael Benson* Rupert Benson Jr Bob Bergdahl David Calloway Jerry Calloway Steve Conant Jim Connell Rick Cosko Jack Courtland Elliot Davis Sam Drummy Ron Francis William Gahret Ray Gonzales Jack Green Gil Haimson Peter Hapke Jim Hoover John Huneck Wayne Kennan Bob Keyes Norm Langley Thomas Laughridge* Steve Lydecker Brice Mack III Bob McBride Ed Morey Tom Munshower Al Myers Lee Nakahara Rick Neff Rik Nervik Dan Norris Skip Norton David Nowell Wayne Orr Richard Price Ernie Reed Arnold Rich Randall Robinson* Sam Rosen Michael Scott Bob Seaman Hal Shiffman Fred Smith Roger Smith Michael St. Hilaire Ray Stella Joe Steuben John Stevens Carol Sunflower Joseph Valentine Ronald Vidor

ACTIVE MEMBERS Jonathan Abrams Christine Adams Grant Adams Christian Adkins II Mira Ainbinder Colin Akoon Daniel Alaniz Michael Alba Shanele Alvarez Craig Anderl Colin Anderson Nathan Anderson Philip Anderson Dave Anglin

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Zefred Ansaldo Andrew Ansnick Mariana Antunano Christopher Aran Christopher Arata Greg Arch Francois Archambault Joseph Arena Joshua Argue John Armstrong Rebecca Arndt Jay Mack Arnette II Wayne Arnold Eli Aronoff Ted Ashton Jr. Steve Atkin Sébastien Audinelle Mark August* Grayson Austin Andrei Austin Armando Avallone Ruben Avendano Jacob Avignone Daniel Ayers Lonn Bailey Blaine Baker Scott Baker James Baldanza James Ball Steven Ballou Kenton Barber Jeff Barklage Peter Barta Dominic Bartolone Craig Bauer Jonathan Beattie Jonathan Beck Stefano Ben Adam Berman Justin Besser George Bianchini George Billinger* Daniel Bishop Bonnie Blake Joe Blodgett Simon Blouin Jeff Bollman John Boyd Manuel Branaa Chels Briseño Hilaire Brosio Garrett Brown Scott Browner Neal Bryant Stephen Buckingham Barret Burlage Jake Butler Quaid C de Baca Justin Cameron Stephen Campanelli Jeffrey Canfield Stewart Cantrell Jake Capistron Jose Cardenas Michael Cardenas Jeffrey Carolan Gaston Carrizo Michael Carstensen Eric Catelan Vincent Cerone Chad Chamberlain Frederic Chamberland Dave Chameides

Benjamin Chaves Charles Chen Joe Chess Jr. Reed Choinski Chris Chow William Christensen Damian Church Jessica Clarke-Nash Craig Cockerill C. Scott Coleman Nathan Conant Kris Conde Andrew Conder Robin Darius Conz Brown Cooper Fares Corbani Gilles Corbeil Luke Cormack Ross Coscia Daniel Cotroneo Richard Cottrell Donnie Crawford Rod Crombie Bradley Crosbie Jeff Crumbley Chris Cuevas John Christopher "Chris" Cuthbert John Dabrowski Dani Dagher Joshua Dallera Nicholas Davidoff Brian Davis Richard Davis Collin Davis Andrew Dean Thomas Dean Michael Deitch William Demeritt John Densmore Caleb des Cognets Joel Deutsch Don Devine Vincent DeVries Kenny Dezendorf Troy Dick Matt Dobson Scott Dolan Timothy Dolan Matthew Doll Tim Dowling Rick Drapkin Megan Drew Scott Dropkin David Drzewiecki Mitch Dubin Orlando Duguay Jems Duhon Barry Eager Daniel Eckler Doriane Ede Pauline Edwards Benjamin Eeley Jason Ellis Sam Ellison Chris Ellison Jason Ellson David Emmerichs Kevin Emmons Daniel Erbeck Erdem Ertal Alex Escarpanter Timothy Fabrizio

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SOC MEMBERSHIP AS OF JANUARY 1, 2026 Jay Kulick Philippe Labaky Andrew Laboy Robert LaLonde Axel Langmaack Thomas Lappin Frank Larson Kristian Lawing Tung Thanh Le Ferdinand le Grange Sergio Leandro da Silva Tom Lebaric Jason Leeds Alan Lennox Alexandre "Kapax" Lesmes Ilan Levin Mikael Levin Rachael Levine Sarah Levy Ryan Lewis Jun Li David Liebling Matthew Lingerfelt Abigail Linne Hugh Litfin Nicole Lobell Chris Loh Hal Long Jessica Lopez Steve Lopez Benjamin Lowell Junior Lucano Gregory Lundsgaard Guido Lux Erin Lynch Colin MacDonnell Ian MacDougall Fabio Macedo Jill MacLauchlan Paul Magee Hanafi Malik Giuseppe Malpasso James Marin Adam Marschall Tomas Marshall Jared Marshall Philip Martinez Justin Marx Megan Masur J. Steven Matzinger Nathan Maulorico Brennan Maxwell Ben McBurnett Peter McCaffrey Bill McClelland Jim McConkey BJ McDonnell Calum McFarlane Jim McGibbon Patrick McGinley Christopher McGuire James McKinney Ossie McLean Nathan Meade Rocker Meadows Josh Medak Aaron Medick Alan Mehlbrech Luisa Mendoza Olivier Merckx Matias Mesa Jack Messitt John Paul Meyer

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Miguel Porto Selene Preston Theodore Dalton Price Carl Prinzi Sasha Proctor Joe Prudente Adrian Pruett Louis Puli James Puli Kelly Pun Ryan Purcell Francisco Quiros Krum Liz Radley David Rakoczy Muhamamad Rifky Akmal Ramadhan Yavir Ramawtar Christian Ramírez-Coll Michael Rathgeber Juan Pablo Reyes Alejandro Reynoso Bradley Richard Luke Rihl Peter Robertson Brooks Robinson Brent Robinson Gerhard Rodriguez Manolo Rojas Sharra Romany John Romeo Peter Rosenfeld Brian Rosso Jesse Roth Janice Ruona Reid Russell P. Scott Sakamoto Will Sampson Joel San Juan Juanjo Sanchez Joe Sanchez Bry Sanders Milton Santiago Ricardo Sarmiento Christian Satrazemis Gerard Sava Sean Savage Chris Scarafile Joerg Schenten Mark Schmidt Aaron Schuh Vadim Schulz Richard Schutte Ariel Schvartzman Andrew Schwartz Matthew Schween David Jean Schweitzer Fabrizio Sciarra Bob Scott Ian Seabrook Dave Selle Lisa Sene Nick Serabyn Brian Sergott Barry Seybert Barnaby Shapiro Michael Sharp David Shawl Osvaldo Silvera Mark Skinner Stewart Smith Marques Smith Gregory Smith Vanessa Smith

Kelsey Smith Marty Smith Teddy Smith Needham Smith III Dean Smollar Robin Smtih Todd Antonio Somodevilla Andy (Andrew) Sparaco Mark Sparrough David Speck Benjamin Spek Francis Spieldenner Lisa Stacilauskas Charles Stancliff Robert Starling Richard Steele Robert Stenger Jamie Sterba Meagan Stockemer Thomas Stork Aymae Sulick David Svenson David Taicher Ian Takahashi Jaron Tauch Gregory Taylor Brian Taylor Neal Ten Eyck Domae Tetsuyuki Paige Thomas David Thompson Henry Tirl Lucas Tomoana Remi Tournois Neil Toussaint Ryan Toussieng Eric Tramp Alex Traumann Bobb Truax Michael Tsimperopoulos Chris Tufty* Joshua R. Turner Dan Turrett Brian Tweedt Jonathan Tyler Paula Tymchuk Joseph Urbanczyk Jim van Dijk Dale Vance, Jr. Thomas Vannozzi Paul Varrieur Leandro Vaz Da Silva Jimmy Velarde Marisa Velez Benjamin Verhulst Peter Vietro-Hannum Adi Visser Theresa Vitale Blake Waldock Timothy Walker Jian Wang Shaoyun Wang Gareth Ward Gretchen Warthen Michael "Mic" Waugh Raney "Bo" Webb Brian Weed Jeremy Weiss Aiken Weiss Drew Welker Scott Wellington Alex Wentworth Britt West

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