Hendrikus

Thanks @Damian Church!

The Aero 15 rig sold with my Ronin recently, as my camera package was a little too heavy for that setup. Now I'm thinking to save up for a used Zephyr - as that might actually be good enough for some entry level paid work eventually v.s the Aero system.

It's good to know that the lighter rigs can be good learning tools!

Cheers,
Harrie

Hi, I'm 32, living in Auckland, New Zealand, and have decided it's make or break time. I'm stepping away from directing to pursue what I love most - cinematography and camera movement.

I want to start crewing on stuff - and have a fairly clear idea of where I'd like to be in 5-7 years: working as a steadicam and Trinity op, as well as DPing some smaller projects.

I understand Arri recomends at least 4 years of normal Steadicam opping before even considering a Trinity system, so I want to do that.

I thought it would make the most sense to start out as a 2nd AC and/or camera trainee, get experience, save up $25-35k usd for a used Steadicam rig, pay a respected local op for lessons, then do a combo of Steadicam operating, and ideally camera operating, then eventually revisiting the idea of a Trinity.

Does this sound about right?

As a side question - I currently own a Steadicam Steadimate-S rig (for the Ronin-S gimbal). It has a Aero 15 arm and vest. I wondered if I should consider picking up an Aero Sled (or used pilot sled, or even a used Glidecam and make a custom post) for practicing in the meantime? I know that because it's much lower weight - inertia works quite different etc, but should still be good for practicing no?

Thanks!
Hendrikus

Hey im Hendrikus De Vaan. Im currently living in wellington, new zealand. I have extensively searched the net and it seems there are no steadicam training options here. I am willing to travel to a nieghbouring country if I can achieve some fund raising but Im not sure where to go.

Heard that melbourne australia has one...

Any info would be much apreciated.

Cheers,

Harrie De Vaan