Its primary mission is to advance the art, craft and creative contribution of the camera operator in the motion picture and television industries.
Its roster boasts of a global membership representing a large cultural diversity within the technical moviemaking crafts.
It includes articles on the development of the motion picture camera (from the silent era through modern equipment), aspect ratios, set etiquette, the digital revolution, and other informational subjects.
The organization hosts an annual banquet,[1] The SOC Lifetime Achievement Awards, to honor those members who have contributed and advanced the craft of the camera operator.
A portion of the proceeds from this event are donated to the Eye Care Clinic Vision Center of the Children's Hospital Los Angeles.