You can certainly join! There are Steadicam workshops in Asia, although I've not heard of a Japanese one as yet. Check out the latest schedules & contact details at flysteadicam
No, the focus puller focusses using a wireless remote follow focus, or leave a mid-distance focus point on a wide lens so everything will be in focus & no pulling is necessary. Another reason Steadicam shots are often wide.
Hi I really love the video, and i'm looking forward to i get mine here in Brazil, and start the training. But what i miss from your video is the point of view from the steadicam also, like picture in picture sometimes. I would like to see how it act, with different operators, so i can get "in" to the tension of your course. I feel it would be great for your video, promoting the course.. and for me... more to learn and enjoy. But thanks for shearing, Regards
Well, you have to insurable! So I guess that means at least 18. Details on the next course can be found on the NFTS website (see link in video description)
Ah yes, I think that's over control rather than a balance issue, although the rig had been out all afternoon & may not have been checked since the last run. That's what the course is for though, & all part of the learning process, allowing the new Operators to identify what they need to practice & what to check before shooting.
Even if the rig were not perfectly dynamically balanced it would't make a difference to what he's doing in that shot because the camera is not rotating fast enough for dynamic balance to have any effect. What do ou mean about the monitor & battery?
Holy mother of interlacing! (kinda difficult to tell if its actually interlaced footage or of its some other weird effect) awesome video though! :D Got a Steadicam similar to this at my university, still trying to get the hang of using it properly, haven't had a lot of practice with it yet, the camera tends to spin around for me when I use it, but that's because I'm not using/gripping it correctly
What kind of strain does it have on you physically. One or 2 of the guys on film looked like they were struggling with the weight. Poor Kieran looked exhausted. I have a wedding to film in a few months (the complete works with reception included) and was looking at hiring a complete steadicam kit. Its the prolonged filming with that kind of weight that is worrying me as I am small guy.
Because all broadcast cameras (& most digital cinema cameras) have their controls on the viewfinder side, which is facing the operator when set up googfy.
Steadicam should never 'hurt' you if the vest is setup for you correctly and you maintain good posture. Proper training teaches you all this and a lot more: nfts.co.uk/our-courses/short-courses/camera-sound
Well, you won't be able to hire a full Steadicam without any training, and even then it'd be very difficult to get usable results in that environment without A LOT of practice - it took me six months practice before I felt happy enough with my own ability to do my first broadcast Steadicam job. Workshops & our course teach you to minimise the physical strain. If the wedding want Steadicam, then hire a Steadicam AND a professional Operator. You wouldn't hire a plane without a pilot!
Hi guys.. nyc Jan 18- 2017 - 2:43 AM/ I like your work & honest of artistry wich your Steady Cam operator execute your work - he / she/ look's like a painter fallowing every stroke of his / her/ brush; knowing that you're creating a new Master Piece ,that was my thought at 16 when I bought my Regular Crank 8mm 50 ft.film camera in 1964. In reality... I think.. The Dolly Shot is gone, Steady Cam is here... is art ...& beautifull I mean... as per now & the future. Moises Rodriguez/ independent latin actor writer, cinematographer / WGAE / Lib. Congress / cinematographer class of 1969. IACC - Instituto Artes Ciencias Cinematograficas Hollywood calif./ fb / twitter.
How much tightness or damping should the iso-elastic arm's 'elbow' joint have? When I (try to) operate, the joint rocks fore and aft quite a bit, and the motion is transmitted directly to the sled (leading me to wonder why I don't just shoot handheld!) Of course I'm just starting out and probably need lots more practice...
SteadicamOperatorUK *Varizoom Aviator MX*. (Price competitive with the Steadicam Pilot.) I suspected that I could treat the issue by trimming the balance of the post where the arm meets the vest, and since I posted here, I've been experimenting with that to some success. FWIW, Steadicam-brand arms seem a lot more refined... (I'm wondering now if it was worth saving $500 over the Pilot. Live and learn I guess.)
+Matthew Ward i have an mx and a pilot. avaitor isnt bad at all just takes a little more time to get good with it. hell the mx takes 15lbs pilot is 7lbs
tennismediadynamics My problem (I guess) is that I'm not working with quite enough weight, with my D800 rig and the included 10lb weight. Do you find that the Aviator works more smoothly when the arm is loaded closer to its capacity rating?
Great to see some excellent Steadicam Training in Action!
You can certainly join! There are Steadicam workshops in Asia, although I've not heard of a Japanese one as yet. Check out the latest schedules & contact details at flysteadicam
Internal video cable takes the signal from the 'video out' connector on the camera down the post to the monitor.
No, the focus puller focusses using a wireless remote follow focus, or leave a mid-distance focus point on a wide lens so everything will be in focus & no pulling is necessary. Another reason Steadicam shots are often wide.
Wonderful equipment and skill.
...lovely!.
Good luck boys.
Hi
I really love the video, and i'm looking forward to i get mine here in Brazil, and start the training.
But what i miss from your video is the point of view from the steadicam also, like picture in picture sometimes. I would like to see how it act, with different operators, so i can get "in" to the tension of your course. I feel it would be great for your video, promoting the course.. and for me... more to learn and enjoy.
But thanks for shearing,
Regards
ALL that is in the description and at the end of the video!
Well, you have to insurable! So I guess that means at least 18.
Details on the next course can be found on the NFTS website (see link in video description)
Ah yes, I think that's over control rather than a balance issue, although the rig had been out all afternoon & may not have been checked since the last run. That's what the course is for though, & all part of the learning process, allowing the new Operators to identify what they need to practice & what to check before shooting.
good!!!
Even if the rig were not perfectly dynamically balanced it would't make a difference to what he's doing in that shot because the camera is not rotating fast enough for dynamic balance to have any effect. What do ou mean about the monitor & battery?
I know! The 101 was left on a weird mode, & I didn't have the camera when importing ot sort it out. Sorry!
Really interesting. . need to training
flysteadicam.tiffen.com/
Whats the name of the great song starting at 00:39 ?
i wanted to see how the camera communicate with the steadicam monitor
Hi, so when on steadycam do you leave the focus on auto? will auto focus do the job right ? can you have it on manual and focus yourself the operator?
How old do you have to be to do a workshop?
hi there. I'm new to steadicam and wanna know more about possible steadicam movements. would u plz help me?
that was very helpful, thanks for reply ;)
Holy mother of interlacing! (kinda difficult to tell if its actually interlaced footage or of its some other weird effect) awesome video though! :D
Got a Steadicam similar to this at my university, still trying to get the hang of using it properly, haven't had a lot of practice with it yet, the camera tends to spin around for me when I use it, but that's because I'm not using/gripping it correctly
What university do you go Nick?
Swansea Metropolitan, now known as University of Wales, Trinity Saint David.... not a great university to be honest
Which one?
Really, awesome
Next time don't forget to deinterlace!
evry good!
What kind of strain does it have on you physically. One or 2 of the guys on film looked like they were struggling with the weight. Poor Kieran looked exhausted. I have a wedding to film in a few months (the complete works with reception included) and was looking at hiring a complete steadicam kit. Its the prolonged filming with that kind of weight that is worrying me as I am small guy.
damn why they all oparating goofy? (switched hands)
Because all broadcast cameras (& most digital cinema cameras) have their controls on the viewfinder side, which is facing the operator when set up googfy.
Damn, this interlaced video.. :)))
Quite.
What do you recommend me to for not losing focusing?
A good focus puller and wireless follow focus kit
pavaz21 A wireless follow focus and a 1. AC … :-( Or choose a high aperture.
Man that huge camera seems like it will hurt your back flying it. Good thing that dslr's, Red's, and Cinema Camera's are alot smaller.
Steadicam should never 'hurt' you if the vest is setup for you correctly and you maintain good posture. Proper training teaches you all this and a lot more: nfts.co.uk/our-courses/short-courses/camera-sound
Also, a Cinema Camera isnt really that "smaller" then the camera you see in this video. WIth all the equipment on, it could be even heavier!
Some1 kindly help with the camera make and model. thanks
How Beautiful, But the cost?????.
Depends which rig you buy, for what camera, what accessories you need, etc. etc. etc.
wish i had one of those haha
I am very anxious to participate in the work of a Steadicam camera person,, but I am away at Indonesia,,,, a very good job and the job of my dreams,,
Well, you won't be able to hire a full Steadicam without any training, and even then it'd be very difficult to get usable results in that environment without A LOT of practice - it took me six months practice before I felt happy enough with my own ability to do my first broadcast Steadicam job. Workshops & our course teach you to minimise the physical strain.
If the wedding want Steadicam, then hire a Steadicam AND a professional Operator. You wouldn't hire a plane without a pilot!
Strong heroine
Hi guys.. nyc Jan 18- 2017 - 2:43 AM/ I like your work & honest of artistry wich your Steady Cam operator execute your work - he / she/ look's like a painter fallowing every stroke of his / her/ brush; knowing that you're creating a new Master Piece ,that was my thought at 16 when I bought my Regular Crank 8mm 50 ft.film camera in 1964. In reality... I think.. The Dolly Shot is gone, Steady Cam is here... is art ...& beautifull I mean... as per now & the future. Moises Rodriguez/ independent latin actor writer, cinematographer / WGAE / Lib. Congress / cinematographer class of 1969. IACC - Instituto Artes Ciencias Cinematograficas Hollywood calif./ fb / twitter.
How much tightness or damping should the iso-elastic arm's 'elbow' joint have? When I (try to) operate, the joint rocks fore and aft quite a bit, and the motion is transmitted directly to the sled (leading me to wonder why I don't just shoot handheld!) Of course I'm just starting out and probably need lots more practice...
What rig are you using?
SteadicamOperatorUK *Varizoom Aviator MX*. (Price competitive with the Steadicam Pilot.) I suspected that I could treat the issue by trimming the balance of the post where the arm meets the vest, and since I posted here, I've been experimenting with that to some success. FWIW, Steadicam-brand arms seem a lot more refined... (I'm wondering now if it was worth saving $500 over the Pilot. Live and learn I guess.)
+Matthew Ward i have an mx and a pilot. avaitor isnt bad at all just takes a little more time to get good with it. hell the mx takes 15lbs pilot is 7lbs
tennismediadynamics My problem (I guess) is that I'm not working with quite enough weight, with my D800 rig and the included 10lb weight. Do you find that the Aviator works more smoothly when the arm is loaded closer to its capacity rating?
True, just not dynamically balanced... just look where are the monitor and the batts...
that camera is close with body .i don't like this to holding camera 😐
Is the camera not close to your body when you are holding it?
2:44 BANG ;]
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