Damon Moreau

I just saw a music video for Sandi Thom ("I wish I was a punkrock girl with fowers in my hair") And was wondering if anyone knows who the op was?

Hi, I have been a member of this forum for many years, but not one that posts very often. Being an operator from Canada and a fairly new (6 years) steadicam operator I never felt I had much to add. Having access to this forum and seeing all your passions for the job and the humor towards some of the politics that go along with it has been inspiring to say the least. I have learned so much from this forum just from reading the posts from all of the incredibly talented and knowledgeable operators. This is a time for all to band together as operators. Over the last few years I have notice a drastic decline in the appreciation for the art form that is camera operating. And the respect for the position is not what it once was. Many producers base whether or not you are a good operator based on how low your rate might be. No longer do you seem to be admired for your skill or attitude, the nuance you bring to story-telling or your ability to keep a cool head when it is panic hour. However by saying that I never thought that anyone would think of getting rid of the operating position. I have had many conversations with many of the operators I work with up here and we are all stunned. We are all whatching everything going on down there knowing that eventually we will be faced with the same fate. We all wish you the best and support our brothers and sisters in the local 600. P.S. Phil, I have been reading your posts for a number of years and would have to say that unless you work in the union system this would be a good time to keep your opinions to yourself. Respectively, Damon Moreau