You might think that the Society of British Cinematographers would be a little cautious about letting people into their annual event who don't actually have BSC after their name, but one of the invited speakers sharing secrets about camera operating was David Chameides SOC, the American Steadicam operator known for his work on Aaron Sorkin masterpieces The West Wing and Studio 60, among much else.
Alongside fellow Steadicam operators Zoe Goodwin, Danny Bishop, and Colin MacDonnell, he shared some insights into the realities of being a camera operator with cinematographer Katie Swain and host Ed Moore, and it was fascinating to discover the little aspects of the role which many of us aspire to, and which is central to TV and film, yet is often seen as merely technical.
