Greg Roth

The JVC 110 has a focus assist feature that will highlight the areas in focus (usually in some color like blue or red). I've noticed that if you're at a very short focal length, much of the image seems to be in focus.

Hey Tom, Sounds like we have a lot in common. I'm currently a junior at Drexel and my post-graduation goal is to work as camera/steadicam operator. I too took the steadicam class which is now taught by David Schwartz. Sadly they did away with the t-shirts :( . Currently I'm just working on a bunch of student films, and I haven't really heard much about actual industry jobs. I only know of two steadicam ops in Philadelphia; David Schwartz and Ben Semanoff (haven't met him personally...yet). And as far as I know, they both own the larger rigs.

I heard some mention about getting one, but who really knows since the waiting list is like a million miles long. The instructor I had is David Schwartz. He teaches other film classes all the while staying active in the industry. He mostly works out of Philadelphia.

Hi everybody, I've been poking around the forums anonymously the last few days and I finally thought I'd register and say hello (and the site wouldn't let me see pictures unless I registered). Anyway, I'm a current student at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, working to get my bachelors degree in film/video. Drexel's one of a few schools (that I know of) to own a steadicam (two flyers to be exact), and to offer a 10 week class in steadicam operation. I took this class and fell in love within the first 15 minutes. Throughout the past year, (I took this class last winter) I've been able to work on small student films and been fortunate enough to shoot with various camera types (Sony PD170, DVX100, Sony DSR500, JVC 110 (HD), and the Arriflex SR2 (yay film!)). Well that's about it for my inaugural speech. I look forward to future discussions and/or future meetings with everyone. -Greg