Premium Members luis castro Posted February 9, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 he Steadicam Operators Association conducts the world’s best Steadicam workshops twice a year in a small village about an hour west of Philadelphia. The workshop gives each participant ample practical and theoretical experience to begin working professionally, plus the mental tools needed to meet future challenges, as well as exercises and shots to practice after completing the course. There is at least one Steadicam and one experienced instructor/operator for each group of four participants. The minimum number of participants is eight, the maximum is sixteen. All levels of Steadicam operating are accommodated. Cost for the workshop is $2600.00 (US), which includes great instruction, equipment and meals. Workshop participants are responsible for travel and hotel arrangements. Hotel arrangements should be made at the Comfort Suites -Exton, Pennsylvania at 610-594-4770. Ask for Jennie Norek and request the Steadicam Operators Associations special rate when reserving rooms. Shuttle service is available from the Philadelphia airport via Rainbow Limo (610) 696-6060. For participants flying in to airports other than Philadelphia please call Mike at (610)-246-1218 for assistance. Useful Links for Travel to Workshop Driving Directions from PHL Airport to Inn Comfort Suites-Exton 610-594-4770 (p) 610-594-4772 (f) 700 West Uwchlan Avenue Exton, PA 19341 Website: www.comfortsuites.com Map & Directions for Comfort Suites Exton PA Rainbow Cab Workshop participants should meet at the Comfort Suites on Sunday (time to be determined). The SOA will notify participants if this changes. The workshop runs from Sunday midday until Friday late afternoon. The Workshop begins promptly at 9 a.m. each morning (after breakfast), and usually finishes by 7 p.m., when we all go to dinner together. Three meals each day are served-by candlelight-in an old inn adjacent to the workshop site. The training consists primarily of specially designed exercises and shots, interspersed with short lectures, demonstrations, stories, and videos of great Steadicam work. As much time as possible is spent working with the Steadicam. Instruction includes: Physical principles - vest, arm and sled Balancing the Steadicam - both static and dynamic Inertial control and augmentation High Mode Low Mode Long Mode (ultra high and ultra low modes) Shooting from vehicles - hard and soft mounts (often Skymantm is set up as one of the vehicle shots) Safety Right and Left side operating Aids to navigation Stairs Accessories for: Low Mode Focus Control Video Transmission and Reception Video Assist Video Recording Steadicam JRtm and Minitm New equipment and prototypes At the end of the course, a very difficult shot is designed as a final test. Each operator is filmed as they do the shot. Both the shot and the video of the operator are reviewed. Workshop participants should be in good health and free of back or other physical problems. Using a Steadicam properly does not hurt your back - it gently makes it stronger and it also improves posture. There are several successful female operators who weigh less than 130 lbs., and few male operators who weigh twice that. Good shoes, such as Cross-Training athletic shoes, should be worn every day. Clothing should be layered, as we work both outside and inside and the weather can be quite warm or cold. Workshop participants with special dietary needs or other special requests should notify us in advance. Participants who wish to bring their own Steadicam equipment should also notify us in advance. Participants are encouraged to bring both still and video cameras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabian Meller Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Highly recommended - I attended the last one nd it was just awesome. Its definitely worth every cent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members jay kilroy Posted February 17, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Not sure why Luis posted this, but thank you. Let me know if you have any questions. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Fabrilio Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 hey im gonna try this workshop and want to know how long the courses takes for $2600.00 (US) is it 6 day or long ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan O'Brien Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hey, Anyone reading this attending the workshop Email me at Nathanobrien@live.ca Looking for a Roommate! Let me know thanks Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Stone Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 hey im gonna try this workshop and want to know how long the courses takes for $2600.00 (US) is it 6 day or long ? Starts on the Sunday afternoon when you arrive and ends early afternoon on Friday from what I recall. Training is top notch and you are well fed. Well worth it if you are serious about Steadicam. It will pay dividends regardless of whether or not you pursue it as a career in the film biz or not. Steadicam is not something you should enter into casually due to it's complex nature and the expense involved with gear to be a proper Operator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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