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I recently went to Los Angeles to complete a 3 days steadicam workshop at the Abelcine. I wanted to share my experience with any new comers who is interested in taking 3 days (Silver) workshop. Please feel free to ask me questions from the video and I will share any information.

Hey guys, knows anyone an Workshop in Europe or near Austria? Thank you!

Dear folks, We will be place the Steadicam Gold Workshop in Japan. And still have some slot! Date will be 8th to 13th October. Instructors are... Jerry Holway Chris Fawcett Rebecca Wilson-Jennings Robin Thwaites Dan Ikeda This workshop is organize by Ginichi Corporation, Japanese distributor for Tiffen/Steadicam. Please see full detail from below link and if you have any question please send me e-mail.(to:kashiwabara@ginichi.com) http://www.steadicam.jp/news/2791.html Thanks.

We will be running this 5 day introductory course in March 2017: his workshop is supported by Cretive Skillset’s Film Skills Fund and the BFI. ​ The GBCT’s 5-day Steadicam Workshop is now considered one of the best, most practical and intensive available. Participants will receive tuition of the highest standard from Guild members who are amongst the best Steadicam Operators in the world. The course will be run by two very experienced and well respected GBCT Steadicam Operators. And if time is available, other eminent and experienced Operators will come and share their personal industry knowledge and skills and tips. Please go to http://www.gbct.org/courses for more details!

Announcing the autumn workshop in the Steadicam Operators Association series at Historic Yellow Springs, one hour from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The long-established workshop goes into its 26th consecutive year training Steadicam operators from around the world. Dates for the workshop are November 1 to 6. A great team of operators teach at the workshops. I’m joined by Garrett Brown, inventor of the Steadicam, Chris Fawcett, inventor of the Steadiseg and Exovest, and Jay Kilroy, who both teaches and runs the show. Other established Steadicam operators/instructors and assistants round out the teaching staff, providing a truly broad perspective and experience base from the film, broadcast, and documentary worlds. The intensive 5½ day workshop covers all the essentials of Steadicam operating, plus in-depth analysis and experiences. Hands-on training begins immediately, with exercises transitioning quickly into real-life shots. While we concentrate on operating skills, we have a broad spectrum of gear to use – from the “big” Steadicams like the Ultra 2, Shadow, and the new M-1, to the smaller Zephyr’s, and even some handheld units. We use several different arms and vests (and you can bring your own vest as well). We also have lots of accessories to work with. Tilt-heads, motorized stages, super-posts, follow focus gear, playback monitors, Tango™, and more. We’ll have a full-on vehicle day with crane step-ons and offs, car mounts, quad mount, and the Steadiseg; and further training on the Skatedolly and a Rickshaw. We also have a set of wheels to play with – it’s an operating skill we think all Steadicam operators should have. You’ll work hard all day – starting before breakfast! We end each day with beer and wine and evening lectures, including Garrett Brown’s famous “Moving Image,” Chris Fawcett’s “Steadicam Posture,” and a Live Multicam presentation. The food is great, and it all takes place in the amazingly photogenic surroundings of Historic Yellow Springs. Our primary space is an original pre-Civil War building, and we have extensive use of the space and the surrounding gardens. Come experience the Mid-Atlantic fall, and join the workshop that has started many of today’s greatest Steadicam operators on their long and successful careers. For more information, visit: http://www.steadicam-ops.com/workshop.shtml

Tiffen International take great pleasure in announcing our GOLD STEADICAM WORKSHOP for this autumn. The dates are 1st to 6th November and the location is in the heart of England at the fantastic Latimer Place house and conference centre with it's sweeping staircase, billiard room and extensive library area. We have enlisted a host of great operators to help you through the experience including: Peter Robertson (Anna Karenina, Quantum of Solace, Atonement, Hanna, Hot Fuzz) Peter Cavacuiti (Thor, Captain America, Skyfall, The Wolfman, Eyes Wide Shut) Paul Edwards (Man from UNCLE, Before I go to Sleep, 47 Ronin, Harry Potter) Roger Tooley (Penny Dreadful, Mortdecai, Mr Selfridge, Green Zone, Shaun of the Dead) As well as working with the cream of the crop of operators you will be working with top end Steadicam systems including the new Steadicam M-1 and others, we will have a vehicle rigging day and plenty of inspirational evening sessions. This is a residential workshop which will include all accommodation, meals etc. all you will need to buy is the occasional beverage in the evening. For more information please go to www.flysteadicam.com FaceBook/FlySteadicam or e-mail directly to robin.thwaites@tiffen.com or dhallett@tiffen.com.

International Steadicam Workshop with electronic Gimbal Stabilizer Symposium March 29th – April 4th, 2015 lake Starnberger See, south of Munich, Germany Larry McConkey USA “Lucy“ 2014 “Django Unchained“ 2012 “Hugo Cabret“ 2011 Peter Robertson England “Edge of Tomorrow“ 2014 “Anna Karenina“ 2012 “Pirates of the Caribbean“ 2011 Patrick De Ranter France “Intouchables“ 2012 “A Dangerous Method“ 2012 Robert Patzelt Germany “Der Medicus“ 2013 “Hotel Lux“ 2011 Register latest until March 5th, 2015 mail: mahlo@betz- tools.com more info: http://www.betz-tools.com/pdf/Workshop_en2015.pdf

I've been looking into the Tiffen workshops more and more lately and have been considering enrolling. How much operating experience do most people usually have while enrolled in these? I ask because I'm relatively inexperienced with Steadicams and I wouldn't want to enroll being WAY too beginner for the course. Also, are the Tiffen workshops for operators who already know their way around the equipment well?

Tiffen International are delighted to announce a SILVER THREE DAY Workshop from the 10th June to the 12th June at our usual venue of the SAE Institute Headquarters near Oxford. As usual the SILVER Workshop is for all Steadicam systems from the Zephyr upwards, instruction will be the usual Tiffen crew and maybe a few guests dropping by. Please e-mail either me, robin.thwaites@tiffen.com or Danny Hallett dhallett@tiffen.com for details and an application form, also details will be published on www.flysteadicam.com and FaceBook FlySteadicam or call us on +44 773 832 0850. Robin

The May workshop is filling up fast, only two spots available. http://www.steadicam-ops.com/workshop.shtml

There are a few spaces left in the upcoming Steadicam Operators Association December Workshop http://www.steadicam-ops.com/workshop.shtml Feel free to reach out with any questions. Best, Jay

Hi, Who else is going to the December SOA workshop? I'm really looking forward to meeting new people and learning more about my work/passion.

Continuing our commitment to provide the highest level training, rigs and accessories, I am very pleased to announce our new strategic partnership between Teradak Wireless HD Video and The Stabilizer Workshops. Teradek designs and manufactures a complete range of traditional RF HD and WiFi HD transmitter solutions from portable sled mount devices to rack mount location and studio applications. The Stabilizer Workshops will initially feature the Teradek Bolt systems and eventually add their WiFi based CUBE as well. Specifications on the Bolt include: The only fully integrated and affordable zero latency wireless video transmission system 4:2:2 color sampling and support for all standard resolutions and frame rates up to 1080p60 Multicast capable up to 4 receivers simultaneously (Pro version only) Mix/match HDMI and 3G-SDI transmitters and receivers, even in multicast setups 6-28V Lemo power Up to 300ft line of sight transmission distance Built-in Li-Ion battery in the TX Timecode, metadata, and record flag pass-through coming soon to Bolt Pro SDI via free firmware upgrade Bolt Pro SDI starts at $2490, Bolt Pro HDMI starts at $1790 In my personal experience with the Bolt in very very complex and crowded RF environments such as NAB, the Bolt held and maintained a solid signal up to about 100 feet where our other HD transmitter system could not even get a signal lock. The small size of the transmitter and receiver make it a natural and affordable choice for Steadicam and handheld applications. Teradek also makes sled specific power cables or the flexible PTap to Lemo power cable. They also have active involvement and a presence here on the Steadicam Forum where they are directly available for questions, comments and suggestions. Teradek joins INOVATIV Carts, GPI-PRO Stabilizer Systems and Division Camera as key partners to help us provide you with a unique full featured workshop curriculum, small classes and personalized training using big rigs, real cameras and complete accessory packages for your workshop experience. For more information visit: http://www.teradek.com Or contact me via email, phone or PM. Robert http://stabilizerworkshops.com

Final Call ! Registration will be accepted latest June 3th 24th International Steadicam Workshop June 30th – July 6th, 2013 lake Starnberger See, south of Munich, Germany The Lords of Steadicam with Garrett Brown Larry McConkey Jerry Holway Instructors : this International Workshop will be performed by a group of the most esteemed instructors worldwide. We will announce the Instructors soon.... Be curious about it! Designing with the Steadicam The workshop adresses working film and video camera professionals who aim to master the technologyand artistic capabilities of the Steadicam, but it is also a good refresher for Steadicam operators who wish to catch upon the latest technology and techniques. This course also deals with the potential of the Steadicam as a creative tool for storytelling. Each group will have a rig and will be trained by a world class Instructor. The workshop languages will be English, French, Italian and German. Please remember the attendance is limited Participation fee of the Workshop nett 3.680 Euro includes: 5 1/2 day workshop, intensive practical and theoretical training 6 nights Hotel accomodation and rich meals (excl. beverages) im “Kaiserin Elisabeth” www.kaiserin-elisabeth.de Register latest until June 3th, 2013 Betz-Tools GmbH, Isabell Mahlo Claude-Lorrain-Str. 19, 81543 München/Germany Tel. : +49 (0) 89 65 113 220 Fax : +49 (0) 89 65 113 520 mail: mahlo@betz- tools.com Sponsored by: Tiffen - ARRI Rental - Betz-Tools - FGV Rental Ludwig - Steadi and Motion Information subject to change without notice !

Hi all; Steadicam Workshop & Stabilizer Expo April 20-21, 2013 We cover it all with all sizes of rigs from the full-sized rigs to the small camcorder rigs. Tiffen’s Pilot; Flyer; Zephyr; Ultra rigs; new Exo-vest; Sachtler; Glidecam; Actioncam; others (Operator garage sale too) We’ll cover; Set up; Theory; Balancing; Low-mode; Follow Focus, transmitters, Accessories; Sebastien Audinelle’s Rickshaw Location; Fletcher Chicago 1000 N. North Branch, Chicago, IL 8:00 to 6 daily Steadijan@hotmail.com to reserve a space Instructors; Janice Arthur 31 yrs experience; Sebastien Audnielle Chicago Steadicam Operator; others TBA Other manufacturers welcome too, contact me.

Are you looking for a good place to learn and improve your Steadicam Skills? Lukas Franz, one of the best swiss Steadicam Operators teaches you in small groups of 4 to 8 people how the get the best out of your favorite tool. Creative Docks is the leading provider of film workshops in Switzerland and makes sure that the events are always on the best level possible. Do you want to have an insight on how these workshops look? Check out this video: http://vimeo.com/46248178 For more informations and tickets visit: creative-docks.com Next dates: 16th March 2013 (Basics) 4th May 2013 (Basics) 5th May 2013 (Advanced) We are looking forward to seeing you in one of our workshop soon!

Greetings all. Tiffen International have great pleasure in announcing the first Steadicam GOLD Workshop to be held in Istanbul, Turkey. This will be a major event headed up by Garrett Brown and Jerry Holway in the stunning Village Park holiday resort an hour north of Istanbul. The price for the workshop is GB£2,300.00 which includes full board accommodation (room, meals etc.) dated are 5th to 10th May (check out on the 11th). For an application form or more information please e-mail me robin.thwaites@tiffen.com or my colleague Danny Hallett at dhallett@tiffen.com. Also look for more information at www.flysteadicam.com or Facebook page FlySteadicam. Places are limited and several went within 10 minutes of our advance e-mail announcement so if you are interested don't delay! Robin

Not sure if this is the right place to post so please let me know if it should be place somewhere else. (First topic post) I am located in Washington, DC and wanted to see if anyone out there is looking for an assistant on their steadicam projects. As much as I want to attend the SOA workshop in Philly, I don't have $2600 to invest right now. If it is the right opportunity where I can learn a lot, I'm willing to travel. I bought the Steadicam Operator's Handbook and have learned a lot but learn a lot better when onset and hands on. If anyone has recommendations to who I could contact or even if you would like an assistant please let me know. When I started learning how to light, operate a camera and 'see the room', being on set is where I learned the most. On a side note, if anyone can recommend other workshops on the East Coast that are not as expensive as the SOA, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hey Everyone, The SOA wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Our May 2013 dates have been announced, please pass the word, May 19-24. http://www.steadicam-ops.com/workshop.shtml