Benjamin Semanoff, S.O.C. is an experienced Camera Operator, Steadicam Owner/Op, Owner of ZipCam Systems & worldwide licensee of SuperFlyCam. This reel highlights work as an A-Camera / B-Cam Op, Steadicam Op, & Specialty Camera Operator on Feature Films, Television, Commercials, Music Videos, and more! Don't forget to watch the other samples available here: Go All Day, Narrative Feature, Television, Music Video, Commercial, & ZipCam Showreel.

(Runtime: 1:58 min)

"Go All Day" is a Gatorade sponsored web video created for the site www.TheBerrics.com. It features 17yr old skateboard phenom Chaz Ortiz. This 5min long Steadicam shot depicts Chaz's typical day at school. It's a unique take on a skateboard video, and a fantastic demonstration of my approach to long format steadicam shots.

Runtime: 5:20min

In this scene from the movie "Kurbaan" a killer moves through a subway train car with fierce determination in search of a man he intends to kill. The challenges presented by the shot were: 1) We were shooting on a moving subway train car; 2) Clearance was very tight between actors, extras and the geography of the train car. We shot the scene with Steadicam, which helped not only to isolate the operator from the camera... but also isolate the lateral movement of the subway car.

(Runtime: 0:30 min)

The past decade has seen the release of new technologies such as DVR & Streaming Video that provide a greater reach for Television programming. I myself have developed quite a fondness for TV over the past decade and recognize the role of great television programming in the lives of millions of people around the world. This montage features scenes from work as a Camera Operator & Steadicam Operator on CSI: NY & CSI: Miami.

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This music video was produced for Kid Cudi featuring his new track "Mr. Rager." Watch closely for the cameo by Kanye West! The Director & Cinematographer chose an approach and location that required the video to be shot almost entirely on Steadicam.

(Runtime: 6:43 min)

This commercial for Activision's new game, DeBlob 2, features a fun, new twist, on an old effect. The character, DeBlob, flys through a stark, monotone city while splashing color everywhere and bringing the world of the commercial to life. The commercial was shot primarily on Steadicam.

Runtime: 1:00min

ZipCam Systems combines our ultra-lightweight, fully wireless remote pan & tilt head with the SuperFlyCam stabilizer, designed by Steadicam inventor Garrett Brown, to acheive the worlds lightest, easiest, cable camera system... ZipCam. Because of its compact, lightweight nature ZipCam is faster, safer and less complex to install than competing systems. The ZipCam ShowReel highlights shots from Feature Films & Commercials acheived with this ultra-light, 35mm cable-suspended camera system. For more information about ZipCam please click here.

Runtime: 1:19min