Niall Chadwick Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Well, thanks to some help from generous parties, I am now sporting my new Steadicam Pilot. Im very very excited to have this chance to learn the craft with this entry level device, and maybe use as a stepping stone onto larger models. My first experience of putting it all on was "god in heaven...you guys make it look so damn easy, but it isnt" The horizon was swaying like a drunken scotsman. However I think that it has not been properly setup, and thats something I intend to work on and resolve. When I feel the standard is high enough to withstand ridicule, I will post some video links. Its good to be a newbie again...so much to learn, so much to enjoy! Regards Niall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Charles King Posted August 18, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Congrats Niall. All you need is practise. sure the big dogshere make it seem so easy but they have many experiences behind them. ;) Nothing is never so easy as it seems. If you by any chance can afford it take a workshop. This will help speed up the learning process quickly. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall Chadwick Posted August 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Congrats Niall. All you need is practise. sure the big dogshere make it seem so easy but they have many experiences behind them. ;) Nothing is never so easy as it seems. If you by any chance can afford it take a workshop. This will help speed up the learning process quickly. ;) Thanks Charles :) Am sorting out the course as well, and practicing as much as my work allows. Having a lot of fun, thinking of movement in a different way. I think it was described the best way in the Steadicam Forum videos. "dancing with a partner who never lets you lead" :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Charles King Posted August 23, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 I think it was described the best way in the Steadicam Forum videos. "dancing with a partner who never lets you lead" :) That is so true. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brittney White Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Well, thanks to some help from generous parties, I am now sporting my new Steadicam Pilot. Im very very excited to have this chance to learn the craft with this entry level device, and maybe use as a stepping stone onto larger models. My first experience of putting it all on was "god in heaven...you guys make it look so damn easy, but it isnt" The horizon was swaying like a drunken scotsman. However I think that it has not been properly setup, and thats something I intend to work on and resolve. When I feel the standard is high enough to withstand ridicule, I will post some video links. Its good to be a newbie again...so much to learn, so much to enjoy! Regards Niall Congrats !! Let us know how your journey goes !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall Chadwick Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thanks for the kind comments I did first gig this week. It was tough, as im not the fittest or the thinnest of people. But I got just a tickle of the buzz that I imagine you guys get using it, and the creativity that can blossom as a result. But wow, did I love the steadicam and using it on set. Granted, its only a small one but the principles remained the same, and the director was smart enough to not use the steadicam for everything. Did some whip pans, which I was no 100% happy with (heres to impossible standards) and some nice walking back and forwards. I was also the cameraman for the whole shoot, so did a lot of handheld. I will post a link to the footage when Im provided with a copy. Would appreciate comments (bear in mind ive not been on course yet, and only been operating 2 weeks so far :)) Regards Niall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Francis SOC Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Niall, I am pretty new to the Steadicam and I had to laugh when I read your post as I felt very similar the first time I put the rig on. I was thinking, I thought this is supposed to be a Steadicam not a Swayingcam! It looked as if I was on a ship at sea. Have fun with it! It's a lot of work, but the payoff is watching your work after a good day! Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Griffin Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Congrats man I'm so ancy to get onto my first gig as a steadicam op! Look forward to seeing your footage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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