Camera Operator: Spring 2023

SOC.ORG VOL. 32, NO. 2

SPRING 2023

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CONTENTS DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

2 Meet the Crew

14 CAMERA OPERATOR OF THE YEAR

6 Take Two Courtesy of Daniel Bishop

SOC Instagram Takeover with John Densmore, SOC

8 The Society of Camera Operators Lifetime Achievement Awards Watch Now

10 SOC Workshops

Roundtable A Conversation with Daniel Bishop SOC | ASSOC BSC | ACO & Dave Chameides, SOC Hosted by David Daut

18 THE OLD MAN Not Moving the Camera A Conversation with Paul Sanchez & Hilton Goring Hosted by David Daut

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22 Insight Meet the Members

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Insights, Tips & Stories

Prashant Gupta/FX

Curt Schaller

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ON THE COVER: Dave Chameides, Camera Operator of the Year in Television, shooting OZARK. Photo by Tina Rowden/Netflix

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Meet the Crew Meet the Crew introduces you to the team that brings Camera Operator to life, like Ashlie Sotelo, Social Media Producer.

What are some of the challenges that you face in your involvement with the SOC?

Sara Corona

There are many challenges in the ever-changing field of SM Marketing, and it’s been my job, for over a decade now, to navigate those. Working with the SOC comes with a high volume of events, Awards seasons, magazine deadlines, and lofty social activity to manage. Even so, with the ability to prioritize and collaborate, nothing is impossible for our small (and accountable) team. The reward is in the challenge—it hardly feels like work!

What brings you inspiration and creativity with your involvement with the SOC?

Ashlie Sotelo

Managing the Facebook and Instagram accounts for the SOC gives me an intimate look at our online community. With that comes daily inspiration from interacting, on behalf of SOC, with each and every one of you. The film industry is immersed in creativity. Everything our community shares—and the contribution the SOC makes to encourage, educate, support, and celebrate—is such a joy to be a part of.

Social Media Producer

What do you find most fulfilling when working with the SOC? Truly every aspect of working with the SOC is fulfilling, but I must say it has to be Instagram Takeovers.

Teaming up with camera operators to prepare a week of BTS, insights, and a look back at their careers is an incredible experience. When the takeovers go live, inspire engagement, grow our SOC community, and then publish in Camera Operator magazine, it’s beyond fulfilling. Here’s to the next one!

What is your special SOC moment?

Vince Gonzales

I have to name a few here. Special moments working with the SOC would have to be the annual SOC Lifetime Achievement Awards I have been honored to be a part of since 2018; moderating my first Instagram LIVE Q&A with Mitch Dubin, SOC; producing SOC’s Black History Month & Women’s History Month celebratory features; and announcing SOC members—it’s always very special to see the excitement from our new members.

From left, Sarah Levy, SOC; Ashlie Sotelo; Pauline Edwards, SOC In my free time, I… Sing, write, and record songs. I’ve been a singer my whole life and it’s one of my true passions. My husband, Marcus, is also a filmmaker and we have a blast styling and shooting music videos together. We shot my last music video using our Sisu C20 cinema robot at Load Bearing Studios. I also enjoy strength training, game nights in, and “glamping” trips with my big family.

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Society of Camera Operators Board of Governors OFFICERS President George Billinger 1st Vice President Mitch Dubin 2nd Vice President Matthew Moriarty Secretary Daniel Turrett Treasurer Bill McClelland Sergeant-at-Arms Dan Gold

BOARD MEMBERS George Billinger Mitch Dubin David Emmerichs Michael Frediani Daniel Gold Geoffrey Haley Nikk Hearn-Sutton Bill McClelland Matthew Moriarty John “Buzz” Moyer Sharra Romany David Sammons David Thompson Daniel Turrett Gretchen Warthen

COMMITTEES Awards Craig Bauer, George Billinger, Dan Gold, Geoff Haley, April Kelley, Bill McClelland, John “Buzz” Moyer, Dale Myrand, Jan Ruona, Benjamin Spek, Dave Thompson, Rob Vuona Charities Brian Taylor, Ryan Campbell Historical Mike Frediani Membership Dan Gold, Dan Turrett, Gretchen Warthen Corporate Members Craig Bauer, George Billinger, Mitch Dubin, Dave Frederick, Simon Jayes, Sarah Levy, Bill McClelland, Jim McConkey, Matt Moriarty, Dale Myrand, Dan Turrett, David Sammons Education Colin Anderson, Will Arnot, Craig Bauer, Bonnie Blake, Dave Chameides, Mitch Dubin, Dave Emmerichs, Mick Froelich, Craig Haagensen, Geoff Haley, Sarah Levy, Simon Jayes, Jim McConkey, Larry McConkey, Matt

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Moriarty, Jeff Muhlstock, John “Buzz” Moyer, Jamie Silverstein, Dave Thompson, Chris Wittenborn Technical Standards & Technology Eric Fletcher (Chair), Andrew Ansnick, William Arnot, Luke Cormack, David Emmerichs, Steve Fracol, Dan Gold, Jamie Hitchcock, Simon Jayes, Doc Karmen, Mark LaBonge, Rocker Meadows, Matthew Moriarty, John Perry, Manolo Rojas, David Sammons, Lisa Stacilauskas, Gretchen Warthen Inclusion Sharra Romany (Co-chair), Nikk Hearn-Sutton (Co-chair), Olivia Abousaid, Shanele Alvarez, Alfeo Dixon, Pauline Edwards, Alexandra Menapace, Jeremiah Smith, Lisa Stacilauskas, Gretchen Warthen, Mande Whitaker Social Media & Content Ian S. Takahashi (Chair), Sharra Romany, Gergely Harsanyi, Ryan Lewis, Brandon Hickman, Emily Lien, Agnelia Scuilli, Gloria Bali, Julio Tardaguila

STAFF AND CONSULTANTS Executive Director Kristin Petrovich Finances Angela Delgado Calligrapher Carrie Imai

Hilton Goring Geoff Haley, SOC Jim McConkey, SOC Paul Sanchez Ashlie Sotelo Brian Taylor, SOC Cristian Trova Gretchen Warthen, SOC

PHOTOGRAPHY Reiner Bajo/Netflix Byron Cohen/FX Sara Corona Vince Gonzales Prashant Gupts/FX Lewis Jacobs Leah Lackey/Netflix Nick Molvano Tina Rowden/Netflix Curt Schaller Sterling Wiggins

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CAMERA OPERATOR MAGAZINE Publishing & Executive Editor Kristin Petrovich Art Director Cyndi Wood Studio Liaison & Clearances Kim Fischer Writer David Daut Copy Editor Cyndi Wood Social Media Producer Ashlie Sotelo, Your Voice Social Advertising Jeff Victor Video Editor Alex Hemingway

CONTRIBUTORS Daniel Bishop, SOC Amber Bournett-McClain Quaid Cde Baca, SOC Dave Chameides, SOC David Daut Mitch Dubin, SOC

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Take Two SOC Instagram Takeover with John Densmore, SOC Produced by Ashlie Sotelo An SOC Instagram Takeover is an entire week of posts dedicated to a specific camera operator and their work.

It gives the operator a chance to connect with the SOC community and provides the SOC with an avenue to further advance the art and craft of the camera operator.

John Densmore, SOC, took over SOC’s Instagram for a week in April.

During John’s takeover, he shared behind-the-scenes stories about Super Bowl 57, NCIS: Los Angeles, and Head of Class, his journey entering the episodic world, and a historical look at his career as a camera operator.

 WATCH THE INSTAGRAM LIVE

John’s takeover concluded with an Instagram LIVE where he answered questions submitted by the SOC community. He talked about worklife balance, a typical day shooting sports versus an episodic shoot, similarities between sports and episodic, attributes of a camera operator, the value of an SOC Associate membership, the most challenging part of operating, and more.

Check out SOC’s Instagram @societyofcameraoperators to see the full series of posts, videos, and behind-the-scenes insights and watch the Instagram LIVE.

JOHN DENSMORE, SOC John Densmore, SOC, began his career in Maryland working in industrials and sports television. Wanting to expand on his passion and curiosity, John moved to Los Angeles and started as a PA on commercials and low-budget films. Having worked in sports, John found early work with the LA Dodgers and City TV stations that offered some stability, which led John to work in the busiest sports market in the world. Covering all LA teams, multiple Super Bowls, the World Series, the Olympics, and studio network shows. John's passion to tell the story through the lens and camera skills led him to work in multiple genres, from sitcoms to episodic. His credits include Head of the Class; The Ranch; Lopez vs Lopez; NCIS: Los Angeles; Shrinking; and the upcoming feature film Dumb Money.

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Lifetime Achievement Awards

If You Missed It . . . Watch the Videos Now on SOCAwards.com!

 WATCH NOW FOLLOW THE LINK TO WATCH THE ENTIRE AWARDS

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SHOW OR SELECT FROM CHAPTERS HIGHLIGHTING PORTIONS OF THE PROGRAM

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Vince Gonzales

Vince Gonzales

Colin Farrell accepts the Governors Lifetime Achievement Award

Attendees taking a turn on the red carpet

John "Buzz" Moyer, SOC: Mitch Dubin, SOC; Dave Chameides, SOC; and Cristian Trova

Tommy Klines accepts the Camera Technician Lifetime Achievement Award

Guests enjoying dinner at Loews Hollywood Hotel

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Emcee for the evening, Tamara Krinsky

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The Womxn Camera Operators Panel

Participants, instructors, and sponsors for the Womxn Camera Operating Workshop

Movement specialist Liz Cash (left) with Theresa Vitale

Developing on-set teamwork skills during the Cranes, Motion & Movement Workshop

Workshop participants being fitted with the Easyrig

Shanele Alvarez, SOC, during the Cranes, Motion & Movement Workshop

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SOC Workshops The Society hosted three educational events during NAB Show 2023 in Las Vegas.

Kicking off two days of education was the Womxn Camera Operators Panel Discussion.

Shanele Alvarez, SOC; Bonnie Blake, SOC; Liz Cash; Pauline Edwards, SOC; Timber Hoy; Yen P. Nguyen; Sharra Romany, SOC; Theresa Vitale; and Gretchen Warthen, SOC; all actively engaged with participants, offering their unique perspectives.

Day two moved into the Womxn Camera Operating Hands-on Workshop addressing aspects of gear and technology that supports the female body. Proper vest fitting, how to set up gear that enhances storytelling, and techniques to effectively manage the physical demands of the job were among the topics highlighted.

Shanele Alvarez, SOC; Dave Chameides, SOC; and Peter Rosenfeld, SOC, instructed the Cranes, Motion & Movement one day hands-on workshop covering how to work with various gear, best gear to use for what shot, and creative choices for setting up shots using a crane and dolly. Best practices for running a set and communication between the operator, director, dolly grip, and pickle operator were integral to the experience.

Many SOC volunteers generously gave of their time, energy, and expertise to make this education happen and we could not have done it without them. We would like you to hear from several on their experiences: “I witnessed pure passion and attention to detail from the instructors during the workshops. The attendees and the SOC came out big winners in Vegas.” — ­ John Densmore, SOC “Being part of the SOC at the NAB show was a life-changing experience for me. I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, especially the accomplished and talented camera womenx. These incredible womenx took the time to share their expertise and guide us through various production camera set ups, including handheld rigs, Easyrig/Ergorig vests, and Steadicam. Their passion and commitment to passing on their knowledge to the next generation of filmmakers was inspiring and witnessing their dedication and skill up close was an experience that will stay with me for a lifetime.”

—­Martina Coccia “Big thank you to our team of inspiring people who truly love our craft. It was amazing to see so many passionate filmmakers coming together, exchanging experiences and simply having a great time!” — ­ Denis Zemtsov “Being part of the SOC team was a dream! As an early career camera assistant I’m always looking for ways to learn and develop my craft. Not only did I learn new skills from the workshops offered at the NAB Show, but it was the encouragement and passion of these instructors that really set the stage. The willingness to pass along the knowledge and lessons from their successful careers, really inspired me. I'm grateful to the Society of Camera Operators and our little but mighty team for giving me the chance! Thank you for having me, it was truly an honor.” — ­ Jules Rico “The SOC’s workshops at NAB were super impactful for the many people I saw come through.

It was really cool to see the expressions on the faces of people gaining exposure to equipment and instruction they’d be hard pressed to find elsewhere. I had a great experience and was really glad to have been a part of the SOC team for the event.” —Jeffrey Ball

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Camera Operator of the Year

Roundtable A Conversation with Daniel Bishop SOC | ASSOC BSC | ACO & Dave Chameides, SOC Hosted by David Daut During the Society of Camera Operator’s Lifetime Achievement Awards this February, three operators were recognized as Camera Operators of the Year. Daniel Bishop SOC | ASSOC BSC | ACO was recognized in the Film category for his work on All Quiet on the Western Front, and the operating team of Dave Chameides, SOC, and Cristian Trova received the Television award for their work on the fourth and final season of Ozark.

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Multimedia Feature Camera Operator invited this year’s Camera Operator of the Year recipients to participate in a conversation to discuss the awards, their work, and the ins-and-outs of working as a camera operator.

All Quiet on the Western Front shows the horrors of the First World War through the eyes of Paul Bäumer, a young German soldier who enlists out of exuberant patriotic pride only to find the realities of war are far from what he imagined.

Directed by Edward Berger from a screenplay by Berger, Lesley Paterson, and Ian Stokell, the film stars Felix Krammerer, Albrecht Schuch, Aaron Hilmer, Moritz Klaus, and Daniel Brühl.

Ozark follows Marty Byrde and his family as they attempt to get make good on a bad money-laundering scheme by starting up an even bigger one. The series was created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams and stars Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Sofia Hublitz, Skylar Gaertner, and Julia Garner. ...

Watch the conversation here on SOC.org

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Daniel Bishop SOC | ASSOC BSC | ACO shooting ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT

Daniel Bishop SOC | ASSOC BSC | ACO shooting ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT

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Camera operator Dave Chameides, SOC, on the set of OZARK

Camera operator Dave Chameides, SOC, working with Jason Bateman on OZARK

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The Old Man Not Moving the Camera

Prashant Gupta/FX

A Conversation with Paul Sanchez & Hilton Goring

By David Daut

 WATCH THE TRAILER Jeff Bridges as Dan Chase in THE OLD MAN

For his first leading role in a television series, Jeff Bridges stars as a man named—as far as we know—Dan Chase, a former covert operative for the CIA who has spent years living off the grid, hiding himself and his daughter from the fallout of a 30-year-old job gone wrong.

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Coming on the heels of their nomination for Camera Operator of the Year in Television, Camera Operator got to talk with the operating team of Paul Sanchez and Hilton Goring about their work on the series—work that was often defined not so much by how the camera moved, but instead how it didn’t. In the conversation, we discuss The Old Man’s unique style, shooting the car chase sequence from the season finale, and the dynamics of working as an operating team.

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Decades after being disavowed by his government and forging a new life of hiding and isolation, Dan Chase once again has to employ his training as a covert agent when his former partner, Harold Harper, is tasked with bringing Chase in at the behest of an Afghani rebel leader with whom the two men have a complicated history.

The Old Man was created by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine based on the novel by Thomas Perry and stars Jeff Bridges as Dan Chase and John Lithgow as Harold Harper alongside Alia Shawkat, E.J. Bonilla, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Bill Heck, Leem Lubany, and Amy Brenneman. ...

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their bios, and then learn more about their careers and projects at IMDb.com.

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Camera operator Hilton Goring with Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow

John Lithgow as Harold Harper in THE OLD MAN

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Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow in THE OLD MAN

Camera operator Paul Sanchez on the set of THE OLD MAN

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Insight AMBER BOURNETT-MCCLAIN What is your most memorable day in the industry?

I was filling in for A camera for a couple of days. The shot, a night exterior, was a super long truck shot of one actor chasing another actor through the woods at high speeds. It was my first time in a tomcar and I nailed it on the first take.

Who is the person who helped you most in your career?

I have a community, but I have to mention first AC Justin Noel. He arranged the opportunity for me to interview for my first episodic.

Nick Molvano

What is the job you have yet to do, but most want to do?

A syfy/fantasy trilogy. I've shot aliens but I haven’t been to space yet.

What is the most important improvement you would like to see in our industry?

More diversity among department heads.

Credits: Naomi (CW); Kindred (FX/Hulu);The Other Black Girl (Hulu); Ms. Marvel (Disney)

BRIAN TAYLOR, SOC What was one of your most challenging days in the industry?

It was a shoot at the top of the Angel Fire resort in waist-deep snow shooting a battle between US Special Operations forces and Taliban forces for a week on Apple’s Echo 3. The grit, resolve and grace under pressure shown from my New Mexico AC crew, including 1st AC René Vargas, was incredible and created an unshakeable bond.

Lewis Jacobs

What is your most memorable day in the industry?

My most memorable days in the industry were the series of daybreak and sunset shots I captured with Allan Graf shooting 2nd Unit on Walter Hill’s Dead for a Dollar. It was impossible not to smile while getting to do those iconic backlit shots of riders silhouetted on the horizon, or with a camera low on the ground as the riders kicked up dust galloping past the lens.

Credits: Dead for a Dollar; El Paso 11:55; The Canyons

QUAID CDE BACA, SOC

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What is your most memorable day in the industry?

A day I will never forget was early in my career when I was operating on a US film shot in Italy. We were in Venice and I was in the canals, hard mounted to a boat with my Steadicam. We had dozens of background actors placed throughout our route, on bridges and walkways, dancing as we played “Volaré” by Dean Martin. I’m Italian. I love Dean Martin, and I was in . . . my . . . zone! As I looked up from my monitor in that moment, life was euphoric, and operating was bliss. It’s these moments that fuel our fire, and inspire us to create—the aroma of pizza helps, too.

What is the most important improvement you would like to see in our industry?

I would love to see our industry improve its work-life balance outlook. We work in an immersive hyper-reality, filled with popular slogans perpetuate a toxic imbalance: “life on set,” “film is life,” “set life.” However, there is more to life—and each of us—than our careers, and it’s easy to lose sight of that.

Credits: Fool’s Paradise; 9-1-1 (S.6, E.11); FX 2023 Promos: American Horror Story; Kindred; Snowfall; Kentucky; Retreat

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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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Not All Dolly Grips Are the Same

The Importance of Taking Notes

Camera operator Jim McConkey, SOC, speaks to the importance of an operator assessing the dolly grip’s skill level in order to communicate with them effectively.

Camera operator Gretchen Warthen, SOC, is a meticulous notetaker. Here she shares how taking notes on set helps her navigate day to day.

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The Role of A Camera Operator

The Camera Operator's Relationship with the Director

Camera operator Mitch Dubin, SOC, examines the role of the A camera operator on set.

Camera operator Geoff Haley, SOC, has great tips for establishing and maintaining a relationship with a director.

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