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Rhys Cartwright

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  1. Thanks guys, even with 2 it's interesting the differences in opinion or experiences :)
  2. Hi again Ive been doing a lot of reading, mainly in the newbie section but also out and about in other places. Ive ordered the operators handbook but it'll be a while before i recieve it. In the mean-time, i wondered if i dumped a few questions here, if people could have a stab at them? I was hoping for people's personal takes on it, because the one thing ive noticed a lot of here is professional disagreements. Different people have different experiences and this just seems like the perfect place to ask. Questions about you: *What made you want to be in the film industry? *Was steadicam something you aimed for specifically, or did you discover it through work? *Is owning your own kit the primary entry to the industry for steadicam? *How do you find the experience of working with a new crew on each new production? Questions about the industry: * I saw a a few pages from an operators manual and it contained a lot of maths and equations, in terms of balance and similar. Is this something you'd say was vital to know beforehand? Or did you pick it up as you go along? * In terms of body types, ive seen all shapes and sizes operate Steadicam rigs. How large a part of operation do you feel upper body strength is? Some say its crucial, others say it's irrelevent. * as a steadicam operator, you appear to be seperated from the other Cam Ops. how does this work in terms of a hierachy? Do you op without the steadicam for the scenes that dont require it? *What are the main differences between working on a short film, and a feature? How does that change what you need to bring to the crew in terms of skill? *Do you get to "switch off" after a day's shoot, prior to Day 2? Or are you constantly considering the following day and how you will approach it? IE: Do you take your work home with you? Sorry if this seems kinda clerical, but if i met one of you in person these are the things i'd really want to ask! Looking in to the 2 day workshops over the summer :)
  3. Hi Thanks for the welcome and reply. i'm going to take a look around the forum over the next few days (shooting at the moment so not lots of spare time) and i'll pop back to this thread for some mixed opinions about various aspects! Thanks so much, looking forward to learning :)
  4. Hi All, I'm so glad i found this forum. It seem's to have a huge community of people who really want to help out and discuss your industry. I'm a mature student in the UK studying Film Production. I have previous experience in photography, specifically Fashion and Editorial, but i quit my job and moved back to the UK to try and make the step into film. Whilst making shorts, i was introduced to a Glidecam rig, and i really enjoyed using it and the potential it gave me for my films. Obviously, i've only used it a few times so i'm in no position to know if it's something i could do as a career. Additionally whilst i have some on-set experience as a runner and Cam Assist, i lack intimate knowledge of the working environment over and above these entry level positions. If i posted up some of my concerns and questions about this area of flim-making, would anybody be able to give me their perspective? I always knew i'd be aiming for Cam Op, i just love cameras and using them, creating something beautiful... but the steadicam just opened my mind to a specialised and skilled area that i hadnt considered before. Huge thanks to the community for all the already available information here. I know what i'll be doing all day :( Rhys
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