I am also in the same situation. I have money for a rig and have gone to a workshop but making the jump seems a bit risky. I want to get a decent rig and just fly it everyday with my DSLR... how do i know I'm good enough?
I must have ready the steadicam ( i spelt it with the I don't worry) operators manual about 10 times now.
Any tips or the 'do's and font's' from peoples experience?
Thanks guys,
Simon