E Gunnar Mortensen saw 2 Panaflex cameras drive by on a process trailer for the filming of Ladybugs. Even at that young age he was hooked. Came up through the Camera Department in Denver before moving to LA. Considered to be a career Focus Puller he has worked to not only to improve his skills but also has taught workshops to build the camera community around the globe.
One of the Founding members of the Society of Focus Technicians
(SoFT.) "When you want it Sharp go SoFT". The Society of Focus
Technicians are now Internationally recognized with members across the
US, Uk, Germany and Canada.
Created the Annual Camera Assistant Field Day. Feats of skill specific to being a Camera Assistant. It is good natured fun with thousands of dollars in prizes.