Through lectures, instructor demonstrations, videos and multiple exercises, students will gain practical experience in using the equipment as they are introduced to the technical skills, set etiquette and the aesthetic vision required to become a professional Steadicam operator. Students will spend most of their time performing actual “hands on” Steadicam shots using the techniques they learn which include:
- SETUP and BALANCE
- VEST, ARM and RIG ADJUSTMENTS
- WALKING and RUNNING
- PANNING
- BOOMING and TILTING
- POVS and WHIP PANS
- TRACKING
- LOW/HIGH MODE, STAIRS
- AND MORE
Additional instructors work with participants in small teams using several different Steadicam and camera combinations. The workshop culminates with the shooting of a dramatic scripted scene. This is a professional level workshop but students with all levels of experience may participate.