Affiliations

Partners, Affiliations, Unions & Links

Over the years I've developed partnerships & joined some terrific organizations... so I'd like to point you in their direction!

IATSE Local 600
I've been a member and union camera operator since 2004. IASTE Local 600 is an international union of DP's, Camera Operators & Camera Assistants.

GarrettCam.Com
GarrettCam.com is Garrett Brown's official website. It highlights his various inventions which include Steadicam, SuperFlyCam, FlyCam, SkyCam, DiveCam, GoCam, MobyCam & MoleCam!

ZipCam Systems
In 2010 we launched ZipCam Systems, the new home of SuperFlyCam and the soon-to-be released ZipHead (the worlds lightest, fully wireless remote pan & tilt head). ZipCam Systems specializes in simple and elegant solutions to otherwise complicated challenges. We offer point-to-point cable camera shots and other specialty camera systems. If you are a DP or Key Grip check out ZipCalc DP, a free software package that allows you to predict flightpaths for point-to-point shots based on rigging variables.

SteadicamParts.Com
Launched in 2010, SteadicamParts.Com is an online store for Steadicam Operators by Steadycam Ops. We offer an affordable source for all your cable needs for connecting Arri, Panavision, RedOne, Sony, Panasonic, JVC and other professional cameras to accessories such as Preston, Scorpio, Bartech BFD, C-Motion, Modulus, Canatrans & more, or to your Tiffen Ultra, GPI Pro, MK-V, or other brand Steadicam Sled. In addition we offer third party solutions for your steadicam package designed by us and other Steadicam operators out there.

Ben Semanoff's Steadicam Operator Blog
My blog discusses topics related to Steadicam Operating and conventional camera operating in the film business today. Typical entries discuss Equipment, Technique, General Topics, History and discussions on starting off and getting hired in this business.

@Semanoff
Follow Me @Semanoff - my twitter feed offers highlights on jobs I'm involved with, news & general thoughts & insights I might have regarding Steadicam and conventional camera operating.

SuperFlyCam
My company, Top Hat Productions LLC, is the worldwide licensee and owner of SuperFlyCam. It is the worlds most affordable 35mm cable cam system. The SuperFlycam point-to-point cable camera system is the world’s lightest…and it is easier to rig, sets up quickly, and is easier to reposition than any other system.

Top Hat Productions LLC
I co-founded Top Hat Productions LLC in 2001. We are producers of high-profile corporate films & videos. Included in our client and assignments list is AAMCO Transmissions, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, ARAMARK, United Nations, Columbia University Medical Center, Nokia, Reebok, Virtua Health System,and many more prestigous companies and organizations.

Please Email ben@bensemanoff.com or Call Toll-Free 1-800-678-3234 (1.800.6STEADI)