The Steadicam® Operator's Handbook by Holway, Jerry; Hayball, Laurie;

Short description:

Inventors of the Steadicam offer inside knowledge to aspiring camera operators!

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Long description:

Both informational and inspirational, THE STEADICAM® OPERATOR'S HANDBOOK is the number one comprehensive guide to becoming a successful owner and operator of the Steadicam. Packed with interviews and instruction by the world’s premier Steadicam professionals, this book will get you up and running with your rig in no time. You will learn a wide range of practices for the Steadicam, including the physics and balancing through a series of step-by-step line dances and practice shots, to the most personal aspects of filmmaking—how individual operators make creative and practical decisions using this unique camera support system. You will also learn the business side of a Steadicam career, from buying your best rig to negotiating deals with producers and unit production managers. Also included are observations and anecdotes—inspirational, funny, instructive, and cautionary—written by a number of other experienced Steadicam operators around the world, including the legendary inventor of the Steadicam himself, Garrett Brown. THE STEADICAM® OPERATOR'S HANDBOOK is both a master class and a master reference for all camera operators and directors who want to move the camera well.

• Updated movie examples and ample coverage of new technologies and accessories, including Garrett Brown's new invention, The Tango® and using a Steadicam for filming 3D








• Offers a complete course in itself: whether you’re a novice or experienced Steadicam operator, you can use this book to build your skill set and move forward in your career








• Companion website (available here at www.steadicamoperatorhandbook.com) provides exclusive video instruction and interviews from Steadicam pros

"The Steadicam® Operator's Handbook is the most comprehensive and complete text available on Steadicam equipment and operation. It is essential reading for beginners and experienced operators alike."
-Dan Kneece, President of the Society of Steadicam Operators

"This is the first book to demystify the operation of the Steadicam"
-Paul Taylor: Steadicam, owner - operator / fifteen year advanced Steadicam workshop lead instructor and developer of Steadicam instructional techniques

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Table of Contents:

INTRODUCTION, Cut. Print. Great. The history of the Steadicam is pretty well known, How to begin SECTION ONE: the Steadicam® and its parts, Wearing the Steadicam®,Basic Physics, Getting to know the rig: Basic Steadicam terms, Build the Steadicam, Four balancing acts, Static balance, Dynamic balance, SECTION TWO: getting started SECTION THREE: beyond the basics SECTION FOUR: Steadicam® and filmmaking SECTION FIVE: movement techniques SECTION SIX: framing techniques SECTION SEVEN: getting to work SECTION EIGHT: extending the range of movement SECTION NINE: extending the range of options Steadicam® and vehicles SECTION TEN: the business side of Steadicam SECTION ELEVEN: unique environments and requirements SECTION TWELVE: the experienced operator CONCLUSION.

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