Workshop Recommendations?

[Trenton Millspaugh]

Hey!

I am fairly new to this forum and have been learning a lot about various details that surround operating Steadicam. I also understand the importance of completing a steadicam workshop before purchasing. 

 

However, I have been searching and searching for a solid workshop that is still offering courses amidst the pandemic that is under 4-6k (The Tiffen workshops)? I am capable of pursuing a course of that price if it is the best option for me to learn hands-on experience, but curious if there are more available to get solid education on steadicam? I would also really love some more hands on with different company steadicam besides Tiffen, though I am interested in their m1 / m2 volt series. I have also been interning with a great op in town who has taught me so much, but I know that is only the tip of the iceberg.

 

I greatly respect the art of steadicam and want to make sure I take proper steps to get more involved. I'd love to hear if you all have any recommendations on where to look for a class / and tips for a kid fresh out of college looking to get into the steadicam realm!

 

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Trent 

[Katerina Kallergis]

Trenton,

Best bet for what you are looking for is the SOA workshops. https://steadicam-ops.com/

Multiple instructors for 5 full days of intensive Steadicam lectures and shot rotations. They start from complete basics moving to more complicated work later in the week. They all care deeply about the art and sharing their knowledge. It's where I learned and have participate in ever since (when I can...work can get in the way)

-Kat

[Bryan Fowler]

What Kat said. I still have friends and colleagues from my first workshop 16 years ago.

Good luck!