Tom Daigon

Brian, that is a shame. The Vegas / Flyer workshop would have been perfect!

Ron, since I have the Steadicam Operators handbook and the old "EFP Training DVD", Ive been practicing the "line dance" and the "X" exercises with the camera I would be using most of the time (the Sony EX3). If anyone does hear of a workshop being scheduled for Las Vegas please let me know. I would REALLY like to take one. { Would I be discriminated against if I desired to learn on my V-25 rig ;-) }

Ron, since I have the Steadicam Operators handbook and the old "EFP Training DVD", Ive been practicing the "line dance" and the "X" exercises with the camera I would be using most of the time (the Sony EX3).

Be sure to read the archives and also try to get yourself into a week-long workshop with the Steadicam Operators Association or Tiffen; they fill up fast. Meanwhile if there's anything I can do to help you just let me know. I have Preston HU3 and Canatrans' for rental as well. Robert Thanks Robert. Thats very helpful of you. It sure would be nice if there was a workshop here in town. Then I could learn with my rig and save travel and lodging money. After my recent purchase (V-25) and the slowness of work, Im at the point where the well has just about dryed up for the moment. Thanks again for the good thoughts!

Thanks Robert. This place is a wealth of information and experience. Yes Ron, Lynn is a very cool person. And from what I hear a hell of a trumpet player.

This is a similiar greeting to the one I posted at the HBS forum so my apologies if you have read this already. My name is Tom and I am a Avid DS / FCP editor that is rediscovering my cameraman roots to diversify in these challenging economic times. I got my degree in Telecom and Film at San Diego State about 30 years ago which was the beginning of my life in video production. I have been a cameraman in San Diego, A CMX / Avid editor at a large facility in Salt Lake and for 10 years have been an editor at a boutique here is Vegas. Diversifying and enhancing my skills became a priority as work here diminished. My love of camera work re-blossomed when I discovered the Canon 5D and the Sony EX3. A camera stabilizer seemed like a great tool to learn. I was lucky enough to get in touch with a great guy whos steaicam work I edited into many commercials over the last 8 years, Lynn Nicholson. He came over and spent the afternoon giving me tips and pointers which I really appreciate. After only knowing him professionally it was nice to get to know him as a person. And it encouraged me to energize my learning process . At the time I had a X-10 customized for the 5D. This week I took delivery of the V-25 arm / vest with the X-45 sled for use with the EX3. The process continues...