Aaron Medick SOC

Charles, Like you, I didn't feel much of a learning curve. I could put them on an go, but I felt like taking it slow and feeling the adjustments to my posture would be most helpful. I walked a mile a day. As I did I tried to feel my shoulders roll back, my spine extend up, my hip come under me, and my gaze straight a head. For me It felt like perfect physical therapy. Let me know what you think. I tried a normal pair or sketchers more than a few years ago and they felt like walking on boards. I tossed them after a few months of trying to get used to them. The one thing I have learned about shoes is if they don't feel right walking around the store they aren't for you. Breaking in time for a shoe is a sales technique in my opinion.

Hi Charles, I have been loving my MBT. I bought my first pair a month ago. I have used them on Sesame St. doing Ped, and other regular cam op days. I got bold last friday and did a whole day in them, hand held and steadicam. The report is all good. I really like operating in them. I was not doing anything too complicated. I'll report back after few more month of full use. So far They are my favorite shoes I have ever owned. They do exactly what the manufacturer claims. I did an interview standing next to the tripod and that was a little tiring. If you try them, do as they recommend try walking in them correctly for 10 minutes. slowly, over a few weeks, work your time up to 30 minutes. After that try them all day, but always bring a normal pair of shoes as a back up.

Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone has one of Peter's tallies they can part with. Maybe it's sitting in your garage looking for a new home? Thanks, Aaron

Congrats. It's all been said. And it is all true. Thanks for everything. My Best, Aaron

I have a pair of Bates Desert assault boots. They are great for cool weather and nights. They are light and nimble for a boot, more like a high top sneaker/hiker. Other than that, I do bare foot, or Keen Sandle with light socks, so my sole's can breath.

I haven't changed my pads, but you can buy many different foams from www.canalrubber.com. if you are in NY you can stop by and pick your possion. If not call them, they will sell you hte right stuff. I bought a few different foams to restore the seats on a couple antique chairs my wife loves. They have the same foam in out vests in many thicknesses. Hope that helps.

It's was not a particular muscle that failed me. In fact there was not a failure. I felt pain in my left lower lumbar. And I didn't feel as strong in my left side arm thru my shoulder. the grip of my hand was fine. I just felt like the rig was over powering my arm. Which is strange. I'm not a small man. thanks I'll try iyengar asap.

Hey Guys and Gals, Have any of you experience a loss of power in your booming arm, my left. I'm goofy. I thought I was imagining it over the last few months. But monday night, I was doing a Music Video Oner 4 minute song. By the third minute, I noticed some weave. I was holding too tight with my gimbal hand. It happens. I tried to back off and steer with my booming hand, but didn't have the strength to do it correctly. I muscled thru it and the director and DP were very happy with the 3 buy takes. But what know? I'm thinking it maybe the fitment of my WK vest, combined with 7 years of operating goofy and not training the opposing muscle groups properly. I have considered switching sides. Maybe I should. Thoughts? Do any of you operate on both sides and/or train/practice opposite of your normal side? To the Yogis, I think i need to start taking some classes. what version do you recommend? Thank in advance. Aaron PS - I know some of this has been addresses over the years, but it's been a while and I'm looking current feelings. I operate goofy with WK universal BM vest, g-70 arm, PRO-2 sled, XCS gimbal and monitor.

Hi all, I thought I was imagining this over the last few months, but last night i did a MV oner and at minute three of a four minute song it was obvious. To me anyway, they were all happy. The horrid weave was happening because I was too heavily using my gimbal hand. I tried to tell my boom hand to take over but no dice. I had control to boom but not the strength to "steer", if I eased up on the gimbal hand. Has anyone else ever experienced this? I operate goofy. Is it time to switch sides? I have been considering it for a while, but get lazy and stick with what I have been doing. My set up is WK Vest, G-70 arm, PRO-2 sled, XCS monitor and gimbal. I was flying a RED last night. I was walking backwards. not don juan. I'm interested in Front vs Back mounted, thoughts. I have had my WK for 2 years. I never had this issue with my PRO vest. I switched because i pinch a never in my other shoulder doing handle held on a non stop reality show with heave cameras. that was a 3 years ago and I'm fine know I have had the g-70 arm for about a year. My initial though is that 7 years of flying on one side has put me out of balance. I think I should switch sides and do more yoga and running. I have to admit. My work outs have been few recently. we are expecting our first child, so not much time between work and rearranging the house. Thank you for any thought. Aaron

Happy Birthday Larry. You amaze me. Thank you for setting the bar so high. Have a great day.

I second the HD wevi. I used it all last year on a TV show on A cam. B cam was on a wire. They decided the next season would be HD wevi only. It's rock solid the DP and engineer can monitor color and exposed with confidence. And there is no noticable delay.

When I was a grip we took a 4' piece or steel dolly track upside down on the ice then racket strapped a doorway dolly on top and a bazooka mount. we got great shoots and it was all on the fly with gear we had on the truck. It would also work with a muscle cart for hand held. It's fast and cheap and you can set the baziika as low or high as needed.

very innovative. thanks for sharing. Next time you in NY get in touch. AM

Hi Alfeo, that looks great. How did you like working with the D5 as an A camera? Do you have pics to share? I'd love to see it in "studio" mode and Steadicam mode. Aaron

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NYU SCPS is offering this class again. it will be held on two consecutive saturdays June, 20 and 27. If you are interested please contact NYU SCPS at (212) 998-7171. Thanks, Aaron

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Bob, Why do you have the 2" wrap grip below the Gimbal? Do you move it for low mode shots to have a grip under the gimbal? Rigidity? Just goes with the sled for sale? Just wondering, Aaron

This are is in NYC. It is in great condition. Email with questions, aaronmedick(at)mac.com

Thanks, it looks like the class isn't going to happen this semester after all. I'll let you know when they offer it. Matteo, I did under grad film at NYU and loved it. It was a great place to attend college.

So this is very last minute, but here is goes. I may be teaching a steadicam class Thursday nights for the next 4 weeks at NYU. There are 4 opening left. We need to fill one more. Enrollment ends tomorrow. This is an intro class and is not meant to replace the SOA week long course. There is less equipment and is aimed at the smaller rigs. I will bring my rig, PRO2, g-70 arm, and Klassen vest in for a day or two. If you have a rig feel free to bring it in at your own risk. X34.9543 / $795 SPRING 2009 Continuing Education: Film, Video and Broadcasting A vital tool in today's filmmaking industry, Steadicams offer greater stabilization for handheld shots, giving directors and camera operators greater physical freedom while providing additional stylistic choices. Ideal for shooting both narratives and documentaries, Steadicams provide another creative option in the art of cinematography. The Steadicam has helped operators create some of the most memorable tracking shots in film history, including Rocky Balboa's victorious climb up the Philadelphia Museum steps, Henry Hill's impressive Copacabana entrance in Goodfellas, and the chase scene through the snowy maze in The Shining. This course is for experienced directors of photography or camera operators (shooting film or DV) who would like to add Steadicam to their skill set. If your interested sign up today. Visit My Website

It is a simple, No. I have had companies call and ask if I rent my gear, separately. I told them NO. They told me about a DP coming in from Europe that is a steadicam op and needs to rent gear. I told them, "Good luck, I don't know of a place that rents a steadicam package." In your particular situation, You tell them that is it a very delicate apparatus and only a trained and qualified operator can use it. Get the training!!! Steadicams are not toys, if used incorrectly you can hurt yourself, not to mention with out a workshop you will be trying to reinvent the wheel, so to speak. Just learn it right from the start. Or Go to a truck stop and ask one of the guys to drive his truck. Then tell the producer what ever the trucker tells you. I've ignored the borrow my gear part because that is just silly.

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Gold Spring 3A arm for Sale I'm selling my trusted and well maintained Gold Spring 3A arm. The weight range of this arm is 30 to 67lbs. I have never maxed the arm out. I have flown all the normal Arri cameras, most HD cameras (red, viper, f900, all Panasonic models, etc), and smaller camera/with a weight cage. This has been my daily use arm. This is one of the arms which was sold by PRO-GPI with their rigs before they came out with the PRO arm. It comes with posts of various lengths all 5/8"(PRO, XCS, 3A gymbal), an arm bag, and any other goodies that I can think of. The arm is located in NYC. Anyone interested is welcome to come by and inspect the arm. $5500 OBO Thanks for looking, Aaron Medick, SOC aaronmedick(at)mac.com 917-714-3686