11/10/2025
In the Fall 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 (OUT NOW), the SOC brings you multimedia stories that shine a light on camera operators of both film & TV.
To find out what went into crafting One Battle After Another—from its large-scale set pieces to the unusual film format—Camera Operator reached out to Paul Thomas Anderson’s longtime collaborator, camera and Steadicam operator Colin Anderson, SOC, and 1st AC Sergius Nafa.
Camera Operator spoke with Kiss of the Spider Woman’s A camera operator John “Buzz” Moyer, SOC, about his work on the musical sequences, what it was like evoking this classic style of filmmaking, and the challenges—both creatively and technically—that came with making a film in 2025 that feels like a lost relic of the 1940s.
The film HIM employs a striking and unique visual style filled with POV, tight close-ups, and moments of surrealistic nightmare imagery. For our multimedia feature, Camera Operator presents a video conversation with camera operator Scott Dropkin, SOC, about what went into capturing this subjective style as well as some of the unconventional tricks they used to shoot it.
F1 immerses audiences in the high-speed world of Formula One racing, which was no easy feat—it meant developing new technologies and new techniques for filming these races at extraordinary speeds. To learn more about what went into shooting this film, Camera Operator sat down with Lukasz Bielan to discuss the challenges, triumphs, and unexpected curveballs that made working on the movie so memorable. We also reached out to 1st AC Dan Ming to get a detailed look at what went into building the unique camera systems developed for this film.
In Industry Memories, Zoe Goodwin ACO, Associate BSC, SOC, GBCT, president of the ACO, recounts the association’s origin story, reflects on the industry’s profound changes, and nods to the future. In Insight, meet members Katherine Kallergis, SOC, and Leonardo “Lenny” Gonzales. And watch SOC Active members sharing personal insights into camera operating, tips learned during their careers, and stories from the set in ITS: Insights, Tips & Stories.
Cover photo by Merrick Morton
READ at https://issuu.com/cameraoperators/docs/camera_operator_fall_2025
