Premium Members chris fawcett Posted February 2, 2013 Premium Members Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Colleagues, Steadicam pioneer, and teacher of hundred of operators, Phil Balsdon, suffered a major stroke in October last year. If you're feeling generous, or want more information, please follow this link: http://us5.campaign-...id=966bbdc9d6 Phil's a hell of a guy. We taught together in Australia, where he walked the feet off me showing me his favourite hidden beaches north of Sydney. This picture, taken at the Kuala Lumpur workshop a few months before his stroke, shows his playful nature. My enduring memory of Phil is of him running flat-out in the rig just for the hell of it. It would be great if we could all help Phil to just walk again. Chris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members James Puli Posted February 2, 2013 Premium Members Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Thanks for posting Chris! You beat me to it! Phil is one hell of a guy, and next to my dad is one of my mentors! I saw him in hospital just after it happened, and really have to get back to Sydney and see him again! JP 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Norbert von der Heidt Posted February 4, 2013 Premium Members Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Thanks for that link. When I manage to make it to the big smoke from the wild and wooly north, I plan to visit him as well. It so good to hear he's very much on the mend, ieven if it may be slowly. Cheers Norbert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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