Camera Operator Winter 2024

SOC.ORG VOL. 33, NO. 1

WINTER 2024

AMERICAN FICTION • FERRARI • SALTBURN THE KILLER • SOC 2024 LIFETIME ACHIVEMENT AWARDS

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CONTENTS DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

2 Letter from the President

16 AMERICAN FICTION SOC Creative Spotlight A Conversation with Xavier Thompson & Cristina Dunlap Hosted by David Daut

6 The Society of Camera Operators 2024 Lifetime Achievement Awards Claire Folger

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Telling the Truth A Conversation with Roberto De Angelis, SOC

By David Daut

Insights, Tips & Stories

24 SALTBURN SOC Creative Spotlight A Conversation with Hosted by David Daut

Silent Killer A Conversation with Brian Osmond, SOC

By David Daut

32 WHAT'S IN MY BAG, PART 1 Behind the Scenes of SOC's NAB Training Edited by Gretchen Warthen, SOC

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ON THE COVER: Erika Alexander,

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Jeffrey Wright, and camera operator Xavier Thompson filming AMERICAN FICTION. Photo by Claire Folger

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Message from the President The Society of Camera Operators hosted the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Awards on February 24, 2024. In our special Awards section, you’ll be able to read about the event and the honorees; view the SOC’s groundbreaking photo exhibition Delivering THE Image; and access links to the Awards Tribute Book, download photos from the event, and view the Awards on demand.

SOC President Matthew Moriarty, SOC, kicked off the ceremony with a powerful opening message, so if you missed it, take a look now:

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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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Society of Camera Operators Board of Governors OFFICERS President Matt Moriarty 1st Vice President Mitch Dubin 2nd Vice President David Emmerichs Secretary Dan Gold Treasurer John “Buzz” Moyer Sergeant-at-Arms Gretchen Warthen

BOARD MEMBERS Dave Chameides Don Devine Mitch Dubin David Emmerichs Michael Frediani Dan Gold Geoffrey Haley Nikk Hearn-Sutton Rachael Levine Sarah Levy Jim McConkey Matt Moriarty John “Buzz” Moyer Sharra Romany Gretchen Warthen

COMMITTEES Awards Craig Bauer, George Billinger, Dan Gold, Geoff Haley, Bill McClelland, John “Buzz” Moyer, 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, Dan Turrett, David Sammons Education Colin Anderson, Will Arnot, Craig Bauer,

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Bonnie Blake, Dave Chameides, Mitch Dubin, Dave Emmerichs, Mick Froelich, Craig Haagensen, Geoff Haley, Sarah Levy, Simon Jayes, Jim McConkey, Larry McConkey, Matt 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 HearnSutton (Co-chair), Olivia Abousaid, Shanele Alvarez, Alfeo Dixon, Pauline Edwards, Alexandra Menapace, Jeremiah Smith, Lisa Stacilauskas, Gretchen Warthen, Mande Whitaker

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

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

CONTRIBUTORS Shanele Alverez Liz Cash David Daut Roberto De Angelis, SOC

Mitch Dubin, SOC Cristina Dunlap Pauline Edwards SOC Mick Froehlich SOC Sarah Levy, SOC Ossie McLean, ACO, SOC Yen P. Nguyen Brian Osmond, SOC Sharra Romany SOC Linus Sandgren, ASC, FSF Xavier Thompson Theresa Vitale, SOC Gretchen Warthen, SOC

PHOTOGRAPHY Brett Alphin Phillip V. Caruso Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios Courtesy of Netflix Miles Crist/Netflix Adam Driver Claire Folger Eros Hoagland Gianna Iovino Jose De Los Angeles Peter Iovino Bruce McBroom Mario Pendilla Monaris/Netflix Evelyn Osmond Ethan M. Sigmon Lorenzo Sist Ashlie Sotelo Steven Spielberg Gretchen Warthen Natalee Watts JoJo Whilden

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2024 Lifetime Achievement Awards

Celebrating the Art & Craft of the Camera Operator

By David Daut

On Saturday, February 24, 2024, the Society of Camera Operators held its annual Lifetime Achievement Awards—honoring not only outstanding excellence in the craft of camera operating, but also celebrating 45 years of the SOC as an organization. Thanks to a generous partnership with the Director’s Guild of America, the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Awards were hosted in the 600-seat DGA Theatre to a sold-out crowd of industry professionals, making it the highest attended awards show in SOC history.

After an inspiring opening video highlighting both the achievements and hardships faced by the film industry over the past year, SOC President Matthew Moriarty, SOC, kicked off the ceremony. This year’s pool of honorees was the most geographically diverse in the history of the SOC Lifetime Achievement Awards, with recipients from around the world.

Also unique this year was a brand-new format for the ceremony, combining live presenters with video segments produced by Alex Hemingway in partnership with Matthew Moriarity. The videos showcased the various aspects of the craft being recognized and provided career retrospectives for those being honored. All of these moving pieces were expertly coordinated by show director Richard Preuss and technical engineer Zak Holley.

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Those honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards this year include Larry McConkey, SOC, for Camera Operator; Dave Hilmer for Camera Operator, Broadcast & Live; Patrick McArdle for Camera Technician; Rick Marroquin for Mobile Camera Platform Operator; Claudette Barius for Still Photographer; and Mande Whitaker, SOC, for Camera Operator, Unscripted—a new category introduced for the 2024 Awards.

Camera Operator of the Year in Film and Television respectively were awarded to Juanjo Sánchez, SOC, and Manuel Branáa for Society of the Snow and Neal Bryant, SOC, and Carey Toner for The Last of Us. In addition to the awards, the ceremony also highlighted the SOC’s ongoing partnership with Dr. Thomas Lee at the Vision Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, along with a moving tribute to the late Dale Myrand and the unveiling of a new scholarship fund dedicated to his memory.

We’d like to thank our corporate sponsors for making this event possible, as well as everyone who came out for the ceremony in person and who tuned in via live stream for making this a truly wonderful night to remember.

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Ben Siegel; Matthew Moriarty, SOC; Ingrid, Sydney & Ella Moriart

Special thanks to Panavision for the Awards broadcast gear

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Neal Bryant, SOC & Kelly McDevitt

Imani Clark; Nikk Hearn-Sutton, SOC; Naoe; Michelle Clementine; Ashlie Sotelo

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From left, top row: Rochelle Brown; Megan Masur, SOC; Sarah Levy, SOC. Second row: Elvira Garcia; Lisa Stacilauskas, SOC; Ruben Avendano, SOC; Woo Lovinger; Meagan Stockemer, SOC; Gretchen Warthen, SOC; Christina Cervantes; Dawn Fleischman, SOC; Bonnie Blake, SOC; Pauline Edwards, SOC. Bottom row: Megan Drew, SOC; Abby Linne, SOC; Mande Whitaker, SOC; Brenda Zuniga, SOC

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Justin Cameron, SOC; Mitch Dubin, SOC; Dominic Bartolone, SOC

Sam Son & Shanele Alvarez, SOC

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Tribute book: Philip V. Caruso

SOC President Matthew Moriarty, SOC, opens the show

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Phil Caruso (left) & Peter Iovino

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Larry McConkey, SOC Lifetime Achievement Award for Camera Operator, with Garrett Brown

Rick Marroquin⁣, Lifetime Achievement Award for Mobile Camera Platform Operator

SOC community enjoys the Award show’s theater experience

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Dr. Thomas C. Lee, The Vision Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

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Ramy and Sharra Romany, SOC

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Pauline Edwards, SOC; Mande Whitaker, SOC; Abby Linne, SOC

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Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients Lifetime Achievement Awards are given in recognition of outstanding achievement by an established person within the field of film and video production.

2024 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients • Camera Technician: Patrick McArdle

• Camera Operator, Broadcast & Live: Dave Hilmer

• Mobile Camera Platform Operator: Rick Marroquin

• Camera Operator, Unscripted: Mande Whitaker, SOC

• Still Photographer: Claudette Barius

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• Camera Operator: Larry McConkey, SOC

Mande Whitaker, SOC

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Dave Hilmer

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Rick Marroquin

Claudette Barius

Patrick McArdle & Tim Guffin

Larry McConkey, SOC & Garrett Brown

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Camera Operator of the Year­—Film

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Camera Operator of the Year in Film was awarded to Juanjo Sánchez, SOC, with Manuel Branáa, Operator de Cámara “B,” for Society of the Snow.

Congratulations to all the nominees, for their stellar contributions to their film projects.

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Bob Mahoney

Pablo Romero

Martin Piroyansky

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Juanjo Sánchez, SOC

Nick Müller

Paul Abell

Ben King

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Justin Lubin

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Andrew "AJ" Johnson, SOC

Geoffrey Haley, SOC

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Camera Operator of the Year—Television

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Camera Operator of the Year in Television honored Neal Bryant, SOC, with Carey Toner, Camera Operator, for The Last of Us, S1E3 “Long, Long Time.” Congratulations to all the nominees for their excellent work in television.

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Justin Cameron, SOC

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, S2, Ep 6, “Beat L.A.”

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John Lyke

Kelly McDevitt

Neal Bryant, SOC

Claudette Barius

Barry, S4, Ep2, “Bestest Place on Earth”

Mark Rosen

Kenneth Bauer

Jeremy Cannon

Michael Moriatis

Jessica Cannon

Don Devine, SOC

The Bear, S2, Ep10, “The Bear”

The Last of Us, S1, Ep 3, “Long, Long Time”

Dominic Bartolone, SOC

Chris Dame

Gary Malouf

Jonathan Wenk

Carey Toner

Neal Bryant, SOC

Olivia Dame

Sandy Morris

Kelly McDevitt

Kimberley French

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Mitch Dubin, SOC

Francois Archambault, SOC

Fargo, S5, Ep 1, “The Tragedy of the Commons”

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SOC Photography Exhibition & Silent Auction Delivering THE Image: Operators and Crew Answering the Challenge, SOC’s groundbreaking exhibition, debuted at the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Awards.

The exhibition featured behind-the-scenes still photographs by past Lifetime Achievement Award honorees in Still Photography Phillip V. Caruso, Peter Iovino, Bruce McBroom, and JoJo Whilden. The exhibition, which was conceived and developed in collaboration with Fujifilm, aimed to elevate the artistry of still photography and celebrate iconic imagery that defines the world of entertainment.

The sixteen framed and signed images, capturing the essence of the film industry's unsung heros, were purchased by attendees at a silent auction during the evening, benefitting SOC's support of The Vision Center, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

PHILLIP V. CARUSO 2017 Awards Honoree

The DGA's awesome exhibit space

Phil Caruso & family

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The exhibit was made possible in part through the generous support of FUJIFILM North America Corporation (Fujifilm).

JOJO WHILDEN 2018 Awards Honoree

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BRUCE MCBROOM 2023 Awards Honoree

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Enjoying Peter Iovino's images

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Fujifilm's Pamela Bloom & Stosh Durbacz

PETER IOVINO 2019 Awards Honoree

Peter Iovino & family Whilden photos ready for auction

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 WATCH THE TRAILER Erika Alexander as Coraline and Jeffrey Wright as Thelonious "Monk" Ellison in AMERICAN FICTION. Photo by Claire Folger

American Fiction SOC Creative Spotlight A Conversation with Xavier Thompson & Cristina Dunlap Hosted by David Daut Following a premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival where it took home the People’s Choice Award, American Fiction has opened to strong reviews, praising its stellar cast led by Jeffrey Wright as well as its insightful story, layering biting satire with an intimate family drama.

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Multimedia Feature In this SOC Creative Spotlight, we got a chance to meet with A camera and Steadicam operator Xavier Thompson along with cinematographer Cristina Dunlap to discuss what it was like working with first-time director Cord Jefferson and this incredible cast as well as finding the cinematic throughline of this story even as it weaves in and out of different genres.

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Author Thelonious “Monk” Ellison has spent a career writing highbrow novels to limited success. His latest book is stuck in a state of limbo as publishers turn it down, saying they’re looking for something more “Black.” Fueled by spite and a bottle of liquor, Monk bangs out a farcical novel dripping in stereotypes to prove a point to the publishing industry. But when this joke becomes the hottest new novel in the literary world, Monk finds himself in over his head, living a double life to sustain the success of this joke that’s gotten away from him.

American Fiction is written and directed by Cord Jefferson and stars Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis-Ross, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander, Leslie Uggams, Adam Brody, Issa Rae, and Sterling K. Brown. ...

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A camera and Steadicam operator Xavier Thompson on the set of AMERICAN FICTION

Tracee Ellis Ross and Leslie Uggams in AMERICAN FICTION

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A camera and Steadicam operator Xavier Thompson and cinematographer Cristina Dunlap

Sterling K. Brown, Jeffrey Wright, and Erika Alexander in AMERICAN FICTION

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Ferrari Telling the Truth

A Conversation with Roberto De Angelis, SOC

By David Daut

 WATCH THE TRAILER Roberto De Angelis, SOC, filming FERRARI. Photos by Lorenzo Sisti, Eros Hoagland, and Adam Driver

Eight years after 2015’s Blackhat, Michael Mann returns to the director’s seat with a film based on the life of Enzo Ferrari, founder of the legendary car manufacturer that shares his name. For roughly 20 years, Mann had explored the idea of doing a film about the life of Enzo Ferrari with the project going through several permutations and casts before finally arriving in 2023 with Adam Driver in the titular role.

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Camera Operator had the opportunity to talk with A camera and Steadicam operator Roberto De Angelis about what it was like working on this film. Whether it’s the spectacle of fast cars and violent crashes or the intimate personal drama of three people navigating TECH ONE S2ECTamera a messy affair, De Angelis notes that above all, Mann’s edict for ENIC • Sony V ds, Panaspee n io is v the film was one of finding the truth in these moments. a n iux • Pa s, Angen Zoom n Primo Zooms Panavisio Premiere ji u F & pe Zooms ater Sco chnik Sk e T S + P • Arm Car • Scorpio

During the summer of 1957, in the lead-up to what would become the last-ever Mille Miglia race, several long-brewing conflicts in Enzo Ferrari’s life boil over into crises all at the same time: he is facing potential financial ruination for his company, the exposure of a long-term affair and a second son, and the recent death of one of his drivers on the track. Ferrari is directed by Michael Mann from a screenplay by Troy Kennedy Martin and stars Adam Driver, Penélope Cruz, and Shailene Woodley. ...

Read the story here on SOC.org

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Roberto De Angelis, SOC, shooting the Mille Miglia

Roberto De Angelis, SOC, with Adam Driver and Valentina Bellè

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Roberto De Angelis, SOC, shooting the Mille Miglia

Roberto De Angelis, SOC, with Director Michael Mann filming the opening race sequence

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 WATCH THE TRAILER Ossie McLean, ACO, SOC, films a scene for SALTBURN. Photo courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios

Saltburn SOC Creative Spotlight A Conversation with Ossie McLean, ACO, SOC & Linus Sandgren, ASC, FSF Hosted by David Daut After her debut feature was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay (for which it also won), writer/director Emerald Fennell’s follow-up to Promising Young Woman has been highly anticipated.

Saltburn, in turn, is lavish and provocative, featuring terrific performances and striking cinematography with dramatic use of color and shadow in its 1.33:1 Academy ratio frame.

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Multimedia Feature In this SOC Creative Spotlight, we were joined by A camera and Steadicam operator Ossie McLean, ACO, SOC, and cinematographer Linus Sandgren, ASC, FSF, for a live discussion about their work on the film, from the challenges and benefits of shooting in a narrower aspect ratio to detailed breakdowns of specific scenes, including Oliver’s lonely birthday party that ends in a violent confrontation.

Social misfit Oliver Quick finds himself enamored with his attractive, popular, and wealthy Oxford classmate, Felix Catton, and begins a campaign to integrate himself into his group of friends. Eventually, Oliver is invited to spend the summer at Felix’s family’s sprawling estate, Saltburn, where his obsession continues to deepen and fester. Saltburn is written and directed by Emerald Fennell and stars Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, and Archie Madekwe. ...

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Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) gazes upon Saltburn

Family dinner at Saltburn

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Ossie McLean, ACO, SOC, shoots a scene with Alison Oliver as Venetia Catton

Ossie McLean, ACO, SOC, shoots a scene with Barry Keoghan as Oliver Quick

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The Killer Silent Killer

A Conversation with Brian Osmond, SOC

By David Daut

 WATCH THE TRAILER Shooting a scene with Tilda Swinton and Michael Fassbender for THE KILLER. Photo by Miles Crist/Netflix

Having been in development since 2007, David Fincher’s adaptation of the French comic series The Killer arrives as a slick, stylish, and darkly funny film about a professional assassin desperately trying to project an image of cold, exacting competence, all the while struggling to keep his head above water in the aftermath of a job gone wrong.

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With its solo protagonist who goes for long stretches of the film without saying aloud a single word, The Killer often resembles a silent film as much as anything else. Camera Operator had the opportunity to talk with A camera operator Brian Osmond, SOC, about working with Michael Fassbender in this TECH ONOSRECTamera unique role, the camera as “straight man” for the film’s sly comedy, RAPT s • RED V-C Lense ummilux S and the professional relationship he’s developed with director David a ic e s L Sy tem • bilization a t S in n Fincher over the past seven years.

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With no name and no background to go on, we meet “The Killer” in Paris, France, in the midst of his preparations to assassinate a similarly unnamed target. After days of meticulous planning, the moment finally comes with the target in sight, ready to take the shot, and he misses!

Our mysterious assassin is left trying to pick up the pieces of this botched assassination all the while the situation continues to spiral out of control.

The Killer is directed by David Fincher from a screenplay by Andrew Kevin Walker and stars Michael Fassbender, Arliss Howard, Charles Parnell, Kerry O’Malley, Sala Baker, Sophie Charlotte, and Tilda Swinton. ...

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Camera operator Brian Osmond, SOC, shoots THE KILLER with Michael Fassbender

Camera operator Brian Osmond, SOC, on the set of THE KILLER

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Preparing to shoot a scene of THE KILLER with Michael Fassbender

Camera operator Brian Osmond, SOC, and Dwayne Barr, A Camera Dolly, working on THE KILLER

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What's In My Bag Behind the Scenes of SOC's NAB Training

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Edited by Gretchen Warthen, SOC

From left: Liz Cash; Yen P. Nguyen; Bonnie Blake, SOC; Timber Hoy; Pauline Edwards, SOC; Sharra Romany, SOC; and Gretchen Warthen, SOC

We’re taking you behind the scenes of a unique segment from SOC’s full-day handheld camera operating training at NAB, aptly titled “What’s In My Bag.” Our seasoned instructors unzipped their set bags, revealing the essential gear they rely on every day on set, not just for efficiency, but also for safety and career longevity.

Handheld camera operating is a delicate balance of physics and finesse, a dance that requires not just strength and stability, but also a deep understanding of the tools of the trade. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the contents of these professionals’ bags and explore how camera support devices like the EasyRig, Ergorig, and HipShot are not just cool-looking tools but are career-extending aids that reduce physical strain, enhance stability, and increase safety on set.

Comfort is key in this physically demanding role, and our instructors swear by various shoulder pads for added ease. We’ll discuss the merits of the Camera Comfort Cushion, the Letus Pad, and the Holzier Pad and how they contribute to a smoother, more comfortable, and safer operating experience.

But it’s not all about the visuals. Audio plays a pivotal role in both scripted and unscripted formats. We’ll explore the importance of listening to audio from cast mics, a crucial aspect in unscripted formats where audio drives the narrative. Even in scripted scenarios, an operator may be too far away during a take to hear the cast speaking, making the audio feed from cast mics an invaluable tool.

Join us as we unpack some of the best secrets of successful and safe handheld camera operating, providing insights, tips, and expert advice to help you master the art and science of this fascinating field, while prioritizing safety and career longevity.

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that keep you pain-free and efficient as possible as if we walked on softer, natural surfaces. For pain, I recommend shoes from a highly curated list from The Hruska Clinic. Each year they evaluate hundreds of shoes to identify the top three to four.

Key info: Order the shoes and walk around in them at home. It should be very apparent that your body feels better in them if they are right for you—e.g. less low back tension, less achilles tension, less neck tension, and you feel relaxed. If they don't check some of these boxes, return them.

One of my favorite pieces of equipment is the custom-made CineStisles slider. It is a very versatile and easily deployed device that allows me to create great camera movements, whether handheld or camera-mounted. It enables me to be handheld but create shots, like a lowmode slider push in/push out or trucking left/right to a stand-up handled shot, in one motion that is consistent, stable, and repeatable. I can also mount the camera directly on the slider and use it in a traditional manner, but with faster deployment and less hardware. It travels light with a small footprint and the only additional items required are apple boxes, which are readily available on any production. More information about the CineStisles slider can be obtained by emailing cinestisles@gmail.com.

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Additionally, I would mention that shoe lifts are always in my bag.

My shoe-lift sneakers provide an additional three inches in height when doing handheld. They are great for those of us who are vertically challenged and need to be up a little higher, as well as safe for you to still do walk-and-talks or camera movements because they are sneakers.

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While I believe your body is the most important piece of equipment you will use, I encourage you to let the gear guide you toward fine tuning how you and the gear work together. Simply put: what you feel working is what’s working. Meaning, if your back hurts after a long day in the EasyRig, it’s because your back was working! Good information. This means something needs adjusting (either you or the gear) not simply that you should suffer through it expecting this is as good as it gets.

PAULINE EDWARDS, SOC The one thing I have to have in my bag is my shoulder pad. I have the Letus shoulder pad, which is leather and has memory foam sections.

This is a lifesaver for me, especially during extended takes. Most of the time I like feeling connected to the camera. It alleviates pressure and I don’t get that dry patch on my shoulder from the hard pad that comes with the camera. I’m sure a lot of people that do primarily handheld can relate. I purchased mine from B&H.

Pauline Edwards

LIZ CASH Let’s talk briefly about how your shoes can impact your body, muscle contribution, and pain. Since our feet are the first point of contact with the ground, and we walk around on hard surfaces, it is critical that your footwear helps to facilitate all of the biomechanical actions

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women and smaller torsos. I absolutely love the EasyRig because it assists me in handheld camera work without compromising my shots.

It is an effective ergonomic relief aid for my back and shoulders that equally disperses the weight of the camera between both shoulders, hips, and chest instead of just one shoulder. The design is 100% intended for camera operators working with handheld cameras, especially long takes. Using this piece of gear saves my back, my shoulders, and my arms, therefore extending my career!

Natalee Watts

While getting the shot and having a long career are very important, as I get older, I have realized that work and life balance is extremely important. Using the EasyRig while I film allows me to shoot a 12-hour shift and still have enough energy to be a parent and enjoy life with my son. Before I decided to use an EasyRig, I spent a lot of my time off recovering, being exhausted, or not being able to do sports with my son. EasyRig has given back precious moments I was missing out on at home.

YEN P. NGUYEN Besides gear that other operators have already mentioned, I also like to focus on the most important piece of gear—our bodies. Good physical health is essential. I usually have a banana (a good source of potassium, antioxidants, and fiber), nuts (high in protein), and coconut water (full of electrolytes) in my bag. For demanding jobs where the restrooms are really far away, bananas and coconut water are great as they are full of nutrients and retain hydration.

I’m a New Yorker at heart and tend to over-prepare for everything. In my bag I always keep: • A first aid kit to help others and myself with minor injuries on set.

• Tylenol (hey, you never know) • Backup battery for my cell phone that can charge independently for those long days and ones with no service •

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• I carry my own surveillance headset for the walkie and headset to listen to audio. I also carry a spare of both just in case one goes down.

• I always carry a pen and a notebook. When a director or EP gives notes, I take notes. This comes in handy and sometimes some people find it distracting to use your phone for notes.

Mario Pendilla

• If there’s a call sheet sent out, I print it out at home and keep it in my pocket. I do this for so many reasons. It helps me know where to be and keep the times. It’s also SUPER helpful when you’re meeting a lot of new people and remembering names. It’s a life saver to keep everyone’s names remembered!

THERESA VITALE, SOC One of my favorite pieces of safety equipment as a camera operator is my beloved EasyRig. I have the EasyRig Flex vest, which is made for

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• I always bring a gallon of water. It sounds crazy, but it keeps me hydrated and it keeps me accountable for hitting my water goal. In turn, this keeps me energized for the long days.

• Just like the water, I don’t go anywhere without a protein bar. It helps keep me fueled and helps me keep going. It also makes it so I don’t eat all the bad crafty :)

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SHARRA ROMANY, SOC In Shara Romany’s bag: Ergorig, CineSaddle-style bag, HipShot, mechanic’s butt dolly, Camera Comfort Cushion, divers’ weights to put on the back of front-heavy camera builds for balance, New Balance 860 v13 set shoes, Letus35 shoulder pad, sun hat.

Brett Alphin

HipShot: I am a huge fan of a device called the HipShot designed by documentary DP/ Operator Andrei Cranach 20+ years ago.

The HipShot allows me to shoot incredibly stable shots with my camera resting comfortably at hip level, which is aligned with the human body’s center of balance.

I’ve included a photo shot from underneath me so you can see how the HipShot works.

Holzier Pad: Another shoulder saver for me on Mayan’s (which shoots on the Sony Venice with Cooke Anamorphic lenses) is my Holzier Shoulder Pad, which is made of a sheet of steel with leather on one side and foam on the other. Totally saves my shoulder each time I have to handhold a camera with bare metal and no padding underneath.

The last piece I will detail is something I learned to carry working on competition reality shows … a face card. I keep these in my pocket all of the time on narrative shoots. One face card is for the actors and has their faces with both real and character names. This card was made easily with screenshots from Google search and an app for putting multiple photos together in one place.

Natalee Watts

The second card has the names of the stand-ins. I made that card by taking photos on set. Being able to refer to actors by their given name and character’s name is important because some departments refer to people by their character name while others use their given names.

Having a great relationship with the stand-ins is very helpful and calling them by name helps build mutual respect. (I have been known to make a similar card for crew on larger shows when I am having difficulty remembering names.

GEAR LIST GRETCHEN WARTHEN, SOC I have many pieces of gear I have collected over the years that make my life easier so I can focus on operating and not get distracted by common frustrations. The bag I brought to the training was the bag I was using the day before while shooting on Mayans M.C. Season 5.

Surveillance Headset: Coming from documentary where audio is key, being able to listen to cast audio reliably is critical. I have used Arc Wireless surveillance headsets for years in both doc and narrative so I never miss a cue.

HeroClip: Created in Seattle (my home) is a tricked-out carabiner called the HeroClip which I attach to all of my bags, water bottles, etc., so I can hang my things easily and within reach.

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This list showcases the must-have tools our instructors use to help them get the shot and is complete with item names, descriptions, and convenient website links for further information or to purchase.

Get ready to elevate your handheld game with gear trusted by industry professionals and take your handheld operating skills to new heights.

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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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Having Confidence as a Camera Operator

How Genre Affects Operating

Camera operator Mitch Dubin, SOC, shares why the most valuable quality for an aspiring camera operator is confidence.

Camera operator Mick Froehlich, SOC, talks about the different ways genre affects operating.

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Making the Move from DP to Camera Operator

Covering an Unscripted Scene

Camera operator Sarah Levy, SOC, discusses how she officially made the move from DP to camera operator, and why.

Camera operator Gretchen Warthen, SOC, takes a deeper look at covering an unscripted scene.

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