The Steadicam® Operator's Handbook
eBook - PDF

The Steadicam® Operator's Handbook

  1. 436 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Steadicam® Operator's Handbook

About this book

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 from the physics and balancing of a Steadicam, 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 setup.

The book discusses the wide array of equipment and accessories currently available, and it also illustrates the latest operating techniques and tricks, a variety of strategies for working with others, and 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.

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Yes, you can access The Steadicam® Operator's Handbook by Jerry Holway,Laurie Hayball in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Media & Performing Arts & Film & Video. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2013
eBook ISBN
9781136057984
Topic
Media & Performing Arts
Subtopic
Film & Video
441
Conclusion

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Foreword
  7. Preface to the second edition
  8. Introduction
  9. Section One the Steadicam® and its parts
  10. Section Two getting started
  11. Section Three beyond the basics
  12. Section Four Steadicam® and filmmaking
  13. Section Five movement techniques
  14. Section Six framing techniques
  15. Section Seven getting to work
  16. Section Eight extending the range of movement
  17. Section Nine extending the range of options
  18. Section Ten the business side of Steadicam®
  19. Section Eleven unique environments and requirements
  20. Section Twelve new directions
  21. Section Thirteen the experienced operator
  22. Conclusion
  23. Index