Keith Wood Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Hi, usually when I get into a forum, they ask "Which newbie do YOU be?" so I figured that I would introduce myself. Many years ago, when I was young and dinosaurs ruled the Earth, I took a two-day familiarization on Steadicam. That was the last time I had any real contact (I watched a Steadicam op do his work on a film which rented military vehicles from me, but that's about it). I was doing TV news at the time (don't be impressed, I was the whole news department at one of the stations where I worked), and thought that Steadicam would be a good platform, but it was outside the budget. Now, just shooting for fun (and getting set up to do packages which will probably go on YT) I am getting started with a Pilot (with vest) and have a Merlin2 in the gun-and-run bag. Camera is a Sony EX1R, sound is Sennheiser ew100 G3. I got the Handbook, and the DVD is on the way (I'm SERIOUSLY impressed with the support that I got from Walter at Tiffen). I think I'll be Goofy Foot most of the time, it's hard to fight 40 years of having a camera on my right. I think I'll watch some K-pop videos to pick up the dance steps I'll need. SERIOUSLY. It's all about balance, foot placement and traction, so there is no reason not to let the high-paid choreographers give me some help (I'll be the old white guy doing the Crab Dance, gee-gee-gee-gee, baby-baby-baby)! Anyway, if anyone has bothered to read all of this, I'll see you in the Forum! Kaze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Sene Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 Welcome Keith! Happy flying. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Wood Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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