SOC Lecture Series
In Partnership with AFI
Ten part series, three hours each on camera operating was delivered live to the AFI Cinematography Directing fellows in Spring 2020. Each class is accompanied by segments by discussion topics.
Live sessions are open and recorded for future use for membership, in the member portal.
Class #1 – The Role of the A Camera Operator in Collaboration with the Cinematographer
Instructors: Mitch Dubin, SOC; Chris Haarhoff, SOC; Dana Gonzales, ASC
Class #2 – The Work of the Operator, Shooting Basic Scenes
Instructors: Dave Emmerich, SOC and Ian Fox
Class #3 – Role of the A Camera Operator in Collaboration with the Dolly Grip and Camera Assistant
Instructors: Buzz Moyer, SOC and Dan Gold, SOC
Class #4 – The Work of the Operator, Setting up the Shot
Instructors: Mitch Dubin, SOC; Dave Thompson, SOC; Keith Gordon, DGA
Class #5 – Role of the A Camera Operator in Collaboration with the Actors
Instructors: Jim McConkey, SOC; Simon Jayes, SOC; Jake Fountain (Dolly Grip); Raymond Milazzo (1st AC)
Class #6 – The Work of the Operator – Executing the Shot
Instructors: Geoff Haley, SOC and Andrew Mitchell, SOC
Class #7 – Role of the A Camera Operator in Collaboration with the Director
Instructors: Lucas Bielan and Dave Frederick, SOC
Class #8 – The Work of the Operator, concept and the Big Shot, Part 1
Instructors: Dave Chameides, SOC and Ari Robbins, SOC
Class #9 – The Work of the Operator, Concept and the Big Shot, Part 2
Instructors: Matt Moriarty, SOC and Dave Venghaus
Class #10 – Panel Discussion and Wrap Up
Instructors: Peter Rosenfled, SOC; Sarah Levy, SOC; Jan Ruona; Colin Anderson, SOC; and Craig Haagensen, SOC
Moderator: Michael Bravin, Canon Fellow & Director of Canon Burbank
