By
Jerry Holway, co-inventor of the Steadicam® and known as one of the premier Steadicam® instructors in the world. His workshops routinely sell
out, leaving a lengthy line of eager participants. He has spent over 25 years as a Steadicam® operator and served as the first president
of the Steadicam® Operator's Association and remains an active member today
Jerry Holway, co-inventor of the Steadicam® and known as one of the premier Steadicam® instructors in the world. His workshops routinely sell
out, leaving a lengthy line of eager participants. He has spent over 25 years as a Steadicam® operator and served as the first president
of the Steadicam® Operator's Association and remains an active member today
Laurie Hayball, Experienced Steadicam operator, instructor, & photographer.
Laurie Hayball, Experienced Steadicam operator, instructor, & photographer.
Description
Camera operators and video enthusiasts around the world search for the training and information they need to successfully use the Steadicam®
, the most versatile tool for moving a motion picture or video camera. Every year, about 500 people in the world are lucky enough to
take an intensive training workshop (some of the top workshops are taught by the authors of this book), but these workshops are expensive
and sell out as a matter of course: the instructors simply can't keep up with the high demand. As a result, the vast majority of people
have no practical way to learn what has become an essential camera operating skill. For the first time, THE STEADICAM® OPERATOR'S HANDBOOK
illuminates all aspects of Steadicam operating in one comprehensive package. With over 1300 full-color photos, it's the comprehensive
how-to and why-to book for the amateur, semi-pro, and professional.
Written by the premier Steadicam instructors in the world, this
book covers everything a cameraman needs to get started using a Steadicam rig and to get better. 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.
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.
Foreword
written by Garrett Brown!
Audience:
Steadicam operators (aspiring and current), camera operators, camera assistants, cinematographers, students of film and video production
