INSIGHT

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KENT HARVEY, SOC

What was one of your most challenging shot or challenging day

in the industry? That’s a tough one because there have been a lot of those. On Jumanji 2: The Next Level we were doing a couple weeks of arm car work in the Glamis Dunes east of San Diego shooting various chase sequences. I was operating in the Pursuit Razor buggy at high speeds and in variable terrain for 2nd unit director, Wade Eastwood who can be very demanding. Getting bounced around in the vehicle, with sand flying everywhere as it’s an open air buggy and trying to nail very precise action shots. It was a very challenging several days but worked out well! Credits: Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, Jumanji: The Next Level, Logan, Everest

DAVE HIRSCHMANN, SOC

What is your most memorable day in the industry?

The big stunt days always standout. I've had a few where cameras get to go running around, guns blazing, shooting action scenes like being a kid again (but much more safely). Days like that are more fun than work.

What is the job you have yet to do but most want to do?

I've wanted to operate on a Batman or Indiana Jones movie. So I would say operate on an Indiana Jones movie with Batman in it, or vice versa. I would also settle for A camera on an Oscar-caliber feature script. Credits: Veep, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Alice (2021 movie), Justified, About a Boy

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SANTIAGO YNIGUEZ, SOC

What is your most memorable day in the industry?

Working as a camera tech, I received a call for A.I. I was setting up, and PA's started coming around handing out champagne flutes filled with Cristal. I declined because it’s 9:00 am and it’s my first time on a big set, but the key grip said, "Take a glass man, it's the toast, it's the first day." We listened as Spielberg talked about what an honor it was to be asked by the Kubrick family to step in. In that moment, listening to Steven talk to the crew, I felt part of something much larger than myself. And I have felt that way ever since. Credits: Can't Stop, Won't Stop: A Bad Boy Story, Real Rob, American Ninja Warrior, NFL/College Football Skycam Operator, I Am Wrath