SteadicamÂ® Operator's Handbook

Name: SteadicamÂ® Operator's Handbook
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ISBN: 9780240823805

ISBN-10: 024082380X

ISBN-13: 9780240823805

Edition: 2nd 2013 (Revised)

Authors: Jerry Holway, Laurie Hayball

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The next best thing to an intensive training workshop on how to use the Steadicam® and become a successful owner-operator, this book brings together interviews and instruction by the world's premier Steadicam professionals to get you up and running with your rig and to improve. The revised edition offers video interviews and footage showing the Steadicam in action on the book's companion website bringing this instruction one step closer to in-person training. Learn all aspects of Steadicam operating in one comprehensive package with hours of video on the website and over 1300 full-color photos and illustration.Both informational and inspirational, THE STEADICAM® OPERATOR'S HANDBOOK moves…

Book details

Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 9/25/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 458
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 3.476
Language: English



Introduction


Cut


Print


Great


The history of the Steadicam is pretty well known


How to begin



The Steadicamï¿½“ and its parts


Wearing the Steadicamï¿½“


Basic Physics


Getting to know the rig: Basic Steadicam terms


Build the Steadicam


Four balancing acts


Static balance


Dynamic balance



Getting started


Putting on the Steadicam


Moving with the rig


The right touch


Starting and stopping


The camera's path


Making the switch


Variations on the line dance


Memorizing the shot



Beyond the basics


Low mode


Navigation


Keeping the camera level


Steadicam posture


General health and operating


Women and Steadicam


Are you ready?


My big break by Dan Kneece



Steadicamï¿½“ and filmmaking


Basic shot design


Take after take by Janice Arthur


Your role as storyteller


Point of view


Moving composition


Strong camera moves



Movement techniques


Would you care to dance?


Moving through space


Floating the camera


No second takes by Peter Abraham


Putting the rig on the other side


Negotiating tight spaces


Running with a rig



Framing techniques


More on operating


Framing corrections


Precise framing techniques


Lock offs


Whip pans


Longer lenses


Zoom lenses


Pass-bys


Telling the story



Getting to work


Accessories


Focus pulling


Preparing for a shoot


Communication


Using grips wisely



Extending the range of movement


Inventing the wheel


Configuring the rig


Flying with a motorized stage


Inertial augmentation and balance


Gyros Vertical control


Arm posts



Extending the range of options Steadicamï¿½“ and vehicles


To ride or not to ride?


Hard mount or soft mount


Safety, speed, communication


Types of vehicles


Endurance by Brant Fagan


Vehicles to avoid


Turkish helicopter by Jacob Bonfils


Interesting vehicles we like



The business side of Steadicam


Buying a Steadicam


Negotiating your deal


Advertising Insurance



Unique environments and requirements


Weather alerts


Survivor No. 1 by Scott Lakey


Documentaries and industrials


Capturing reality by Chris Fawcett


Video and Steadicam Steadicam and live TV by Lars Riis


Heavy cameras


Unintended consequences


Lightweight rigs


Steadicam light by Garrett Brown


Lightweight Steadicam


Garrett's big night out



The experienced operator


The right attitude


Additional concerns


How do we get this shot? by Charles Papert


Breaking the rules


The emotional stuff


Long shots


A great walk and talk


The long Steadicam shot by Larry McConkey


Camera Darwinism ï¿½Ç and Action!


Conclusion


How was it?


Acknowledgments


DVD References


Websites