The Steadicam Operators Association (SOA) was formed by Garrett Brown, the inventor of the Steadicam, and Nicola Pecorini in 1988 to train skilled Steadicam Operators and connect them with motion picture Producers, Unit Production Managers, and Directors of Photography.

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Today The SOA continues to organize and conduct workshops, as well as provide service and support to operators everywhere.

Our goal is to evolve and expand our global community of Steadicam Operators, connecting professionals across the entire spectrum of film, broadcast, video, and new media industry. This unending mission is a dedication to cultivating the great gift that Garrett Brown gave to all of us and to assure his legacy endures the test of time.

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Referred to (endearingly) as Knights Of The Greenscreen, our all inclusive unity and respect for one another is echoed in our mantra: Share what you know.