[ms-note type="info"]We have the following membership options available. You can renew, cancel or upgrade your subscriptions by using the forms below.[/ms-note]

Membership opportunities available for all experience levels.

Join for free and start taking part in our events and workshops.  All levels of membership receive early access to register for our workshops and discounted rates.  Some events will be offered for free!

Ready to join The SOAC?
Friends of The SOAC
Free
  • Newsletter
  • Limited Site Access
  • Early Registration to SOAC Events
  • Discounted Access to SOAC Produced Events
Sign Up Now!
Students & Teachers
$25 Per Year
  • Newsletter
  • Full Site Access
  • Speaking and Content Showcase Opportunities at SOAC Events
  • Discounted Access to SOAC Events
  • Discounted Access to SOAC Partner Events
  • Exclusive Product and Rental discounts at Participating supporters
  • (ID, Letter, or e-mail from educational institution required)
Sign Up Now!
Associate Member
$45 Per Year
  • Newsletter
  • Full Site Access
  • Speaking and Content Showcase Opportunities at SOAC Events
  • Discounted and Free Access to SOAC Events
  • Discounted and Free Access to SOAC Partners Events
  • Exclusive Product and Rental Discounts at Participating Supporters
Sign Up Now!
Production Member
No Cost to Invited Members
  • Newsletter
  • Speaking Opportunities at SOAC Events, Workshops and Webinars
  • Guest Editorial Opportunities for Website and Newsletter
  • Listing on Internal Membership Roster
  • Free Admission to all SOAC Produced Events
  • Discounted Access to SOAC Partners Events
  • Exclusive Product and Rental Discounts at Participating Supporters
  • (invitation or sponsorship by existing member required)
Contact Us For Details
Corporate Supporter
$500 Per Year
  • Company Logo Displayed on Website Homepage
  • Company Logo and Link Provided Quarterly in Newsletter
  • Speaking Opportunities at SOAC Events, Workshops and Webinars
  • Product Reviews by Industry Professionals Upon Request
  • Discounted Passes for Your Customers to SOAC Events and Workshops
Contact Us For Details
Join Today!

Ready to join? Creating an account is free and easy!

We encourage you to take advantage of the free membership and start participating in our events.

Support The SOAC Today!

Andrew Shipsides

Chief Technology Officer, Abel Cine

As Chief Technology Officer, Andy Shipsides guides AbelCine’s development in the areas of technology, technological innovation and digital communication platforms.

Andy also serves as Director of Education, overseeing the development of AbelCine’s Training Department, which he helped establish in 2011. He continues to teach specialized camera workshops.

Andy joined AbelCine in 2007 as a service tech. In 2009, he co-founded AbelCine’s blog, CineTechnica, of which he is the lead technical editor. He has also been writing a popular Help Desk column for HDVideoPro magazine since 2011.

Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Andy received his Bachelors of Science in Digital Arts & Sciences from the University of Florida and his MFA in Film & Television from the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Back To Top