Steadicam Workshops
At Steadi On Films we run small group 2 day workshops. The first day covers setting up and balancing the rig followed by basic movement techniques and the evening watching and discussing some inspiring use of steadicam from the world’s best operators. On day 2 we cover more specialised techniques, operating in low mode, on stairs and other special situations. The workshop finishes with each student performing a long and complex choreographed shot.
When Garrett Brown invented the Steadicam he revolutionised the way movies would be shot. Today the Steadicam is a standard piece of camera equipment on almost all feature films sets and so the demand for experienced steadicam operators is higher than ever. The introduction of compact HDV cameras has also opened the way for steadicam use on lower budget productions with new lighter weight rigs designed especially for this type of production.
Operating a Steadicam requires a knowledge of set up and balance procedure as well learning some essential operating techniques and then a lot of practice. Almost all the world’s top steadicam operators started their steadicam careers by participating in a workshop. As a camera operator proficient in Steadicam you will able to market yourself as a specialist operator and enjoy one of the most rewarding jobs on a film set.
The introduction of the Steadicam Flyer has made learning a much easier process. The Steadicam Flyer is a miniature version of the bigger rigs, identical in set up procedure and operating technique but much lighter in weight. This means an operator starting out can learn all the techniques without the physical demands and once techniques are mastered the transition to the larger rigs is very easy.
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