Episode 37: Camera Operating, Correct Shot Applications and Oner Reviews with Chris McGuire, SOC, ACO

Challenges of new camera operators, Will Steadicam help me get work, efficiency vs. quality. In this episode we go back a couple of weeks to review our EP 39 with Atlanta based Steadicam operator, Jarrett Morgan, SOC.    

In Epsidoe 39 we chat with Steadicam Operator, Jarrett Morgan, SOC about how he got his start, how Steadicam may or may not be the right decision for a new camera operator as well as finding the "backbone" of each scene.    Check us out on Instagram @protecttheframe as well as the website at www.protectingtheframe.com as well as video version of the recording at https://youtu.be/Zg4gcGTitoE

In this episode I go back and review some golden nuggets Chris McGuire and I discuss on the previous episode 38. We review the layers there can be to telling the story through the lens, the idea of camera operator paranoia and also discuss why a technically perfect shot isn't always the right shot choice. If you haven't check out the previous episode with Chris, please do or check it out on the website at www.protectingtheframe.com  You can also listen to his first episode with us from Episode 213 (old episode numbering).   Be sure to leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram @protecttheframe !  

In Episode 37 we talk with steadicam operator Chris McGuire, SOC, ACO about expectations of the camera operator that you can't see from the outside, creating the correct movement for the story versus the technically sound as well as break down some well executed oners from Ross Coscia, Sasha Proctor and Stamos Triantafyllos. If you want to hear more about Chris' background check out our previous two part episode with him on EP 213. Check us out on Instagram @protecttheframe as well as the website at www.protectingtheframe.com

I did a quick video on Instagram the other discussing a few tips on how to nail those whip pans so I wanted to put together a quick episode to help share those thoughts! If you have any other tips you think the audience could benefit from shoot me over an e-mail at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @protecttheframe I look forward to hearing from you!

Peter Rosenfeld SOC is a Steadicam / Camera Operator primarily working in the feature film world. He has worked with directors such as David Fincher, Oliver Stone and Clint Eastwood on projects including, "The Social Network", "Gone Girl", "World Trade Center", "American Sniper", "Ant Man" and much much more. Enjoy our conversation as we discuss our day to day jobs and responsibilities as camera operators as well as some differences we have when it comes to operation of the camera. It goes to show that there are many ways to do the same job and hopefully encourages you to find new solutions to old problems. Enjoy!

Every now and then we go LIVE on the Society of Camera Operators Instagram account and chat with other operators also in the SOC. This episode is the first of many that we have recorded from these sessions and turned into an episode with additional content not included in the live recording. This episode we chat with camera operator / steadicam operator Neal Bryant, SOC about his interesting introduction to the steadicam at such an earlier age. We also get very nerdy into Neal's obsession of steadicam and techniques to improve your very own craft. Some of Neal's credits include: -Crazy Ex-Girlfriend -Mary + Jane -Single Parents -Swimming With Sharks and more

Every now and then we go LIVE on the Society of Camera Operators Instagram account and chat with other operators also in the SOC. This episode is the first of many that we have recorded from these sessions and turned into an episode with additional content not included in the live recording. Join us as we chat with camera operator / steadicam operator Jason Ellson, SOC about life behind the camera and how that intermixes into our daily life in our health, fitness and family. Some of Jason's credits include: -Mulan -Ghostbusters: Afterlife -Hidden Figures -True Detective -Black Panther -Mortal Kombat and more

In part 2 of episode 213 we have a discussion with camera / steadicam operator Chris McGuire about his professional career and how he now views his position and job as a camera operator. We also take a detailed dive into his steadicam oner on season 1 of True Detective. Some of Chris' credits include: -Hillbilly Elegy -Pitch Perfect -Terminator: Dark Fate -The Suicide Squad -True Detective

In part 1 of episode 213 we have a discussion with camera / steadicam operator Chris McGuire about his career, how he got started and how steadicam gave him that start. Come of Chris's credits include: -Hillbilly Elegy -Pitch Perfect -Terminator: Dark Fate -The Suicide Squad -True Detective