Society of Camera Operators

Name: Society of Camera Operators
Address: 2815 Winona Avenue, Burbank, CA, 91504, US
Telephone: (818) 563-9110
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The Society of Camera Operators (SOC), formed in 1979, advances the art, craft, and creative contributions of the camera operator.

10/30/2026

From the 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 Archive—“𝘛𝘪𝘤𝘬, 𝘛𝘪𝘤𝘬 . . . 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘮! – Lensing Larson”⁣
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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.⁣
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Photo by Macall Polay⁣
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Read the story and the 2022 Spring Issue of 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 at Issuu.com > Search “Camera Operator”⁣
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Subscribe to Camera Operator for FREE at SOC.org.⁣
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10/28/2026

Wrapping Filipino American History Month, SOC is celebrating Gerald Nonato⁣
(Gerald Nonato 🇵🇭🇺🇸🎥).⁣
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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.⁣
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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.⁣
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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.⁣
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Slides:⁣
1. International Dance League (IDL) Sydney 2026⁣
Photo: Mon Millena⁣
2. Gold Gala 2026 Director Cole Walliser⁣
Photo: Kory Luke⁣
3. International Dance League (IDL) LA 2026 featuring⁣
Brotherhood Dance Crew⁣
4. Wang & “Slow” MV - Director: & DP: Morgan Pierre Susser⁣
Photo: masonrosephoto⁣
5. Space & Time - Directors: Keone Madrid Mariel Madrid, DP: Steve Cachero, & Talent Keone Madrid Mariel Madrid Ysa Penarejo⁣
Video: Gracie⁣
6. NHL Media Week - Director :Jeremy Williams & DP: Michael Bollacke⁣
Photo: ＢＥＮ S L E D G E⁣
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—Presented by the Inclusion Committee—⁣
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10/26/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: SOC Speed Mentoring East Coast⁣
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Interested in the SOC but not a member yet? Register now and get a taste of SOC education!⁣
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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.⁣
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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.⁣
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Attendees will be divided into small mentee groups for focused mentor rotations, followed by a wrap-up Q&A.⁣
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Mentors include:⁣
Barbie Leung⁣
Jim McConkey, SOC⁣
John “Buzz” Moyer, SOC⁣
Jeff Muhlstock, SOC⁣
Lisa Sene, SOC⁣
Katherine Castro⁣
Tori Wills, SOC⁣
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*Subject to change based on work schedules.⁣
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📅 Saturday, November 7⁣
⏰ 12pm - 4:00pm⁣
📍 William Paterson University - Hamilton Hall⁣
274 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470⁣
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Light snacks and beverages will be provided.⁣
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Space is extremely limited. Because this event requires advance preparation and coordination, please register only if you are committed to attending.⁣
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Register now at the link in bio.⁣
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Questions? Contact [email protected]⁣
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10/25/2026

Continuing Filipino American History Month, SOC recognizes Eva Marie Paz, LPS, SOC (Eva Marie Paz, LPS, SOC ⚡️).

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

*Swipe for credits under each slide

—Presented by the Inclusion Committee—⁣
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2. Secret Ingredient, VIU Series

10/23/2026

From the 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 Archive—“𝘚𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵: 𝘖𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘰𝘴”⁣
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How do you photograph 90 minutes of controlled chaos when the story itself is about making live television under an impossible deadline? Matthew Moriarty, SOC joins director Jason Reitman and DP Eric Steelberg to discuss the making of 𝘚𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, the challenges of its enormous ensemble cast, and the camera techniques—including Steadicam, handheld and remote-head dolly work—that helped put the audience inside the frantic world of Studio 8H. ⁣
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Photo by Hopper Stone⁣
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Read the story and the 2024 Fall Issue of 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 a Issuu.com > Search “Camera Operator”⁣
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Subscribe to Camera Operator for FREE at SOC.org.⁣
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10/21/2026

SOC welcomes our October 2026 new Active, Associate and Student members! 🎥👏 ⁣

Tag yourselves (or those you know) in the comments, so SOC can follow.⁣
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We’re always accepting applications. Membership committee meets monthly prior to the board meeting to review and vote on applicants. ⁣
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Learn more about requirements, application and fees for SOC memberships at link in bio / SOC.org.⁣
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10/21/2026

SOC welcomes our October 2026 new Active, Associate and Student members! 🎥👏 ⁣

Tag yourselves (or those you know) in the comments, so SOC can follow.⁣
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We’re always accepting applications. Membership committee meets monthly prior to the board meeting to review and vote on applicants. ⁣
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Learn more about requirements, application and fees for SOC memberships at SOC.org.⁣
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10/19/2026

SOC members! Have you registered for SOC’s Speed Mentoring: East Coast? 🎥🤝📓⁣
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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.⁣
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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.⁣
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Attendees will be divided into small mentee groups for focused mentor rotations, followed by a wrap-up Q&A.⁣
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Mentors include:⁣
Barbie Leung⁣
Jim McConkey, SOC⁣
John “Buzz” Moyer, SOC⁣
Jeff Muhlstock, SOC⁣
Lisa Sene, SOC⁣
Katherine Castro⁣
Tori Wills, SOC⁣
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*Subject to change based on work schedules.⁣
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📅 Saturday, November 7⁣
⏰ 12pm - 4:00pm⁣
📍 William Paterson University - Hamilton Hall⁣
274 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470⁣
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*Open to current SOC members of all membership categories in good standing. ⁣
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Light snacks and beverages will be provided.⁣
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Space is extremely limited. Because this event requires advance preparation and coordination, please register only if you are committed to attending.⁣
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Register now at the link in bio.⁣
⁣
Questions? Contact [email protected]⁣
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🏷️ ⁣
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10/16/2026

From the 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 Archive—“𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺: 𝘖𝘧 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘦”⁣
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Step inside the fantastical world of 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 with Bob Gorelick, SOC. From Sony Venice and Zeiss Supreme Primes to Technocrane, Steadicam, Rialto and handheld work, this article explores the equipment, techniques and creative collaboration that helped shape the show’s distinctive visual language.⁣
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Photo by Eli Joshua Adé / HBO⁣
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Read the story and the 2021 Summer Issue of 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 at Issuu.com > Search “Camera Operator”⁣
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Subscribe to Camera Operator for FREE at SOC.org.⁣
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10/15/2026

Kicking off Filipino American History Month, we celebrate SOC member, Max Miles⁣ (Max Miles)
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Being part of the AAPI community and growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area has given me the confidence to be proud of who I am and where I come from. Through my career as a Camera Operator, I’ve met true friends and lifelong collaborators. I began my career in the medical field as an EMT and was on my way to becoming a nurse. When that path didn’t work out, I decided to pursue my passion for film and began building my career in the industry. ⁣
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Taking the time to hone my craft and tell stories through my eyes, through framing, movement, and collaboration with a team, is what makes this job so rewarding. Along the way, I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of my biggest inspirations, who helped me discover my love for camera operating and brought me the joy of being on set. I take great pride in bringing a positive attitude to every production. ⁣
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One of my biggest goals is to help push inclusion within our industry. One of my proudest accomplishments has been serving on the SOC Inclusion Board. The board has given me a platform to advocate for inclusion, promote events, and connect with AAPI and other underrepresented communities within the film industry. I’m proud to use my career not only to tell stories, but also to help create opportunities for others to tell theirs.⁣
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Photo 1: On the wheels! Photo cred: Angelia Sciulli⁣
Photo 2: War drama on set at Blue Cloud Picture Ranch⁣
Photo 3: On the set of “Puma” a Loa-American story Photo cred: ⁣
Photo 4: On set of the musical “Wish I Were a Phoenix” Photo⁣
Cred: Nic Cáceres⁣
Photo 5: Porsche Coleman for her music video for the song “Mary,⁣
Did You Know”⁣
Photo 6: On set for the Palestinian short film “LENA” Photo cred:⁣
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—Presented by the Inclusion Committee—⁣
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Address

2815 Winona Avenue
Burbank, CA
91504

Telephone

(818) 563-9110

Website

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