Iain Marcks

i'd assume this would be the steadi assistant's main concern, in addition to pulling remote focus. my plan is to join the union this year (as an assistant) and find a steadi operator to attach myself to while i learn to fly in my off-time. iain

http://www.thesteadicamworkshops.com/scheduleEasternClassic.shtml I'm all signed up. What can I expect that hasn't been already outlined on the website? How should I prepare? I just received my Steadicam Operators Handbook in the mail yesterday, and will read that between now and December. Looking forward to this!

thanks for the advice! i've been practicing with a smaller rig (the Glidecam X-10 with a Canon 5D) and have been very frustrated with how UNsteady it is. thanks! just added it to my reading list. i totally understand this. my plan has always started with indies as a way to help pay off the rig and to build it and my experience. my realistic expectation for “going pro” is more like 2-3 years after working as an indie operator. thanks to everyone for the helpful feedback!

hello, all: my name's iain. after much deliberation i've decided to sign up the Eastern Classic Workshop in Atlanta this december, with the aim of entering the market as a Steadicam operator around this time next year. my background is in newscamera operation for CNN Los Angeles, and also as a freelance DP. right now i'm a writer for American Cinematographer Magazine. i'm pysched about becoming a Steadicam operator, and am even using the six months between now and the class to start preparing physically... running, working out, taking acrobatic balance and movement training. i'm going to put everything i've got into it, which includes learning from the pros around the boards. you'll be seeing more of me around soon! i've got a question to kick this off: what's the biggest misconception about Steadicam operating? i'm looking forward to hearing what you've all got to say. best, iain