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PAUL PEDDINGHAUS, SOC
My most challenging assignment was being the Survivor host, Jeff Probst’s camera operator for three seasons. It’s a dream assignment as you have to gain the trust of both the director, David Dryden, and Jeff himself—but also mildly terrifying as there is little to no room for error and no second takes. When there is a big build challenge with multiple repo’s it is difficult to get the start and repo as quick as you can to the middle of the course and capture Jeff in his element. The hardest part is running with camera and sticks (safely of course), and not tripping on coconuts and lava rocks, setting the camera, bubbling, snapping into Jeff, getting some play-by-play and now we’re off running again… it was exhilarating. That show is stacked with a such a talented crew… always humbling and an honor. Credits: Survivor (15 Seasons), Celebrity Apprentice, Live PD, Nightwatch, First Responders Live (Fox), Botched
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AUSTIN NORDELL, SOC
What was one of your most challenging shot or challenging day in the industry?
The S.P.A.A.C.E. Program, a four-day, eight-episode, two-camera, VFX-heavy show with one day to pre-light the sci-fi set. We shot approximately 25 pages per day, stayed on schedule and it turned out great!
What is your most memorable day in the industry?
Filming and meeting some of my "cinema heroes:" Kevin Smith, Stan Lee, Carrie Fisher, Robert Rodriguez, Jon Favreau, and the legendary John Milius. Credits: Spoilers With Kevin Smith, Milius, Marvel 75 Years: From Pulp to Pop!, The S.P.A.A.C.E Program
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JOSEPH PISCITELLI, SOC
What is your most memorable day in the industry?
It was in Hawaii working on a reality show. I remember when veteran Steadicam operator, Ron Vidor, asked me if I would like to join the SOC and that he would sponsor me.
The person who helped you most in your career?
My mother. She always believed in me. And told me to follow my dreams and never give up!
What is the job you have yet to do but most want to do?
I would love to travel to Cuba to shoot a documentary on the cigar industry. Credits: Entertainment Tonight, History Channel, NFL Films, PGA Tour Entertainment, Oprah Winfrey Show