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Southern University Marching Band Raises Game with SIGMA

SIGMA America is the official lens sponsor of the Southern University Marching Band. The group, popularly known as “The Human Jukebox”, is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This HBCU marching band has performed at four presidential inaugurations, is featured in Lizzo’s “Good as Hell” music video, and is widely recognized as one of the most captivating and entertaining university marching bands in the United States.

In this video, Southern University Marching Band Media Director Garrett M. Edgerson and his team share how SIGMA lenses had a tremendous impact on the overall quality of their on-field performance capture during the 2021-22 school year.

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SIGMA University Student Q&A – Audrey Biche, American Film Institute

Audrey Biche, a student at the American Film Institute, entered the SIGMA 60th Anniversary scholarship contest in late 2021, winning the “Inspiration” category for still photography.

In this interview with SIGMA America, Audrey discusses her journey from France to the US, what led her to apply for a photography scholarship contest, her experiences as a cinematography student at AFI, and how she has been able to grow both technically and as an artist.

For more information about SIGMA University — our effort to support higher education in photography and cinematography — please visit:

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SIGMA University Student Q&A – Sofia Ayerdi, California State University Northridge

Sofia Ayerdi, a student at California State University Northridge, entered the SIGMA 60th Anniversary scholarship contest, winning the “Honor” category for cinematography.

In this interview, Sofia sits down with SIGMA America to talk about her winning submission, the power of storytelling, advice for aspiring film students, and her experience working at The Oscars.

For more information about SIGMA University — our effort to support higher education in photography and cinematography — please visit:

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Check out all of the winners for the SIGMA 60th Anniversary Scholarship competition at sigmaphoto.com/60th-anniversary.

SIGMA University Student Q&A – Justin Steele, Savannah College of Art and Design

Justin Steele, a student at Savannah College of Art and Design, entered the SIGMA 60th Anniversary scholarship contest in late 2021, winning the “Precision” category for cinematography.

In this interview, Justin sits down with SIGMA America to talk about his winning submission, his journey from military to filmmaking, the lessons he has taken away from school, and advice for future students.

For more information about SIGMA University — our effort to support higher education in photography and cinematography — please visit:

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or follow @sigmauniversity on Instagram!

Check out all of the winners for the SIGMA 60th Anniversary Scholarship competition at sigmaphoto.com/60th-anniversary.

SIGMA University Student Q&A – Shelby Brewer, John Brown University

Shelby Brewer, a freshman at John Brown University, entered the SIGMA 60th Anniversary scholarship contest in late 2021, winning the “Authenticity” category for still photography.

In this interview, Shelby sits down with SIGMA America to talk about her winning submission, her journey as an artist, how she discovered photography, what gear she’s using, and what she hopes to do in the future.

For more information about SIGMA University — our effort to support higher education in photography and cinematography — please visit:

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or follow @sigmauniversity on Instagram!

Check out all of the winners for the SIGMA 60th Anniversary Scholarship competition at sigmaphoto.com/60th-anniversary.

Seven Tips for Maintaining a Cam Op’s Most Valuable Asset

Those who work in production are conditioned to promote themselves as invincible in ordered to be a desirable pick for any crew. We scoff in the face of an eight hour work day, demanding a minimum of 12. We live off of La Croix and Gummies, and we combine arduous manual labor with the creation of art in the name of storytelling. With all of that as our baseline, we are led to believe that should we slip up, there is a host of 20-something former AAA athletes waiting to take our places, who will do our jobs better and faster.

There is a consistent pressure to perform above and beyond, and we respond with a desire to push ourselves beyond our limits. However, that push can have long lasting side effects on one’s health and could in some cases, even end a career. Unlike many other creative professions, crew members, especially those who work in the camera and G&E departments, truly have one essential and irreplaceable asset: a healthy body.

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