SOC’s Creative Spotlight on Fargo

Join the Society of Camera Operators Creative Spotlight on Fargo. This ninety-minute Zoom session will focus on the visual process of telling the Fargo story.  This esteemed panel of creatives will discuss the use of the frame and the role of the camera operator collaborating with the directors, actors, and cinematographers.

Featuring: Noah Hawley, Creator, Director & Writer; Jason Schwartzman, Actor; Dana Gonzales, ASC, Cinematographer/Director; Mitch Dubin, SOC, Camera Operator; Moderated by Dave Emmerichs, SOC.

SOC’s Stabilized Camera Gimbal Workshops

With the proliferation of camera gimbals onto sets, for use as stabilized remote heads, specialized camera movement platforms, or something in between, the SOC invites you to explore this technology and how we can use it to advance the art of storytelling. Join the Society for a three-session workshop series focusing on the tech, the challenges, and the opportunities presented by professional camera gimbals. The series will be held virtually with multiple teaching locations and taught by SOC members.

• Session #1 – The Basics on Saturday, November 21 from 11am – 1pm PST
• Session #2 – Studio Mode on Saturday, December 5 from 11am – 1pm PST
• Session #3 – Advanced Use Cases on Saturday, December 19 from 11am – 1pm PST

SOC Membership Resources and Portal Launched

The Educational Committee has been busy over the last few months providing online sessions over sixty hours currently. We saw the need to set up a membership portal for current members of all categories to access this material. We are proud to announce that the membership portal is launched.

Each member is responsible to set up their own username and password If you are a current member, you received an email with the account set up information. For further assistance, please email SOCOffice@SOC.org.

Let’s Hear From Our Membership

“Our film community has responded so overwhelmingly to the work of the SOC during the COVID shutdown, and I, along with some other members of the SOC, was fortunate to get to speak with a few of those members, to hear the positive impact these virtual events have had on them and to share in their gratitude. This is just a small sample of those appreciations.” —Craig Bauer, Associate SOC Member