Tom Petropoulos

Hello,

I was watching Monday night football last night and noticed a steadicam operator on the field. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how the operators get those gigs? it was the Steeler/Ravens game played in Pittsburgh, do you think the Op was a local?

Also I would like to be a shooter for NFL films, and advice on how do get in?

Thanks,

Tom

If I wanted to fly a Arri SR in low mode could I attach the dovetail plate to the SR handle with a standard screw? Would the handle stread be strong enough to suppoet the weight if the camera?

Thanks,

Tom

I will be in town the week of December 7 to the 11th for the DV Expo in LA, I was wondering will there be any sort of Steadicam Op gathering? I am an Op from the East cost, and would like to get together and talk shop or just have a cold one.

Tom

steadicam1138@hotmail.com

Hey,

I saw an old U2 music video last night (Where the Streets have no name) and I noticed that there was an Op on the roof with the band, I never noticed this before. just curious who was the Op?

Thanks,

Tom

How much is Rig Engineering selling their new and or Remanufactured silver spring arms for?

I did not see it on the web-site.

Tom

Guys,

I am in need of a power cable for my video tap.

I need a 12 pin hirose - Tap

Going to

2 pin Lemo - Sled, EFP with MMX conversion 12v and 24v

If you have any leads please contact me at steadicam1138 at hotmail.com

Thanks,

Tom

Does anyone know how much that Eyepiece tap is worh presently on ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...3094143872&rd=1

I am looking into Eyepiece taps, where do you normaly get them and do you purchase the Tap and the CCD camera seperately or together?

Can you just purchase a tap and make your own?

Anyone have any idea for cheap taps, I can't believe how expensive they are.

Tom

Do you have any Pictures of the equipment that you could post?

Tom

Guys,

I did some work on the video, I cut it down to under 2 min, took out the really bad shots. Let me know what you think now.

http://homepage.mac.com/steadicam1138/iMovieTheater3.html

Tom

Guys,

Thank you for all the input, I am going to do a little bit of re-editing.

All the advise was very helpful. I thought the advise about the first 30 seconds of a demo reel was very useful and important. Do you guys have any recommendation on what the best shot was so I can place it at the begining?

When I have the new version up I will let you know so you can take a look.

Best Regards,

Tom

Thank you for the input.

Besides the opening shot, what other shots should I get rid of?

How long should a domo reel be?

Tom

Guys,

I have my first demo reel up, I was wondering if you guys could take a look at it and give me some feedback. I apologize for the poor quality but I had to bring it in under 20 megs.

http://homepage.mac.com/steadicam1138/iMovieTheater2.html

Thanks,

Tom

If you are ever in the Pittsburgh area I am sure we could get together and practice.

Tom