Sean Jensen Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Hi Jeff. One thing I think directors need to know is that the Steadicam Operator is the Steadicam specialist on set, not the DP. All Steadicam shots, especially elaborate shots, need to be discussed with the Steadicam Op in advance. I can't count the number of times I have been asked for details on some fancy Steadicam shot, that has been planned for weeks, by a daily grip or electric and having no idea what they are talking about. Directors, in my experience, tend to think that DPs know all the jobs their crew does and what goes into them. Grips and electrics get prep days and meetings. Camera Ops rairly do. PMs always question me when I tell them I need prep days. It's always a big surprise when I tell a director or AD, on the day, that I can't do the shot the way they want it. That if I had had any warning of what they wanted that I could have been able to make things work the way they wanted. The more directors communicate with the person who is actually responsible for executing the shot, the better the shot will turn out and less likely they will be disappointed. Cheers! Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Michael Tsimperopoulos SOC Posted March 17, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Regarging the "director-touching-the-rig" issue... Well...I guess sometimes it depends on WHO is the director... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Amando Crespo Posted March 18, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Regarging the "director-touching-the-rig" issue... Well...I guess sometimes it depends on WHO is the director... Sure. It´s importan WHO´s the director. Next time, you live him the vest, the arm... ;) Regarging the "director-touching-the-rig" issue... Well...I guess sometimes it depends on WHO is the director... Sure. It´s important WHO´s the director. Next time, you live him the vest, the arm...And said "Action" ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members David Allen Grove Posted March 18, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Regarging the "director-touching-the-rig" issue... Well...I guess sometimes it depends on WHO is the director... Is that you? and was that Minority Report? That would be a good pic for the guild website! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Charles Papert Posted March 18, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 David: See title of the image--presumably it's Greg Lundsgaard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members David Allen Grove Posted March 18, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Ok, I just now figured out that you can hover the pointer over the image to get title of the photo! :rolleyes: I guess I click too fast. You learn something new every day. Thanks Mr. Chas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Charles Papert Posted March 18, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 In Safari at least, the title of the photo appears in the top bar of the browser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members David Allen Grove Posted March 18, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 That explains it even further.. I was on my PC and am using firefox at the time of viewing. No titile unless you hover over the pic for a few seconds. I also have a MAC so I'll have to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Brad Grimmett Posted March 18, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 I recently worked for a director that was a former steadicam op. He grabbed the rig over and over again, driving me nuts. He also refused to watch from the monitor (even during a very fast move) and kept getting in the way of me and the focus puller during the shot while trying to look over my shoulder. And at one point he asked me if I would prefer, "To do the shot doggiestyle". I assume he meant Don Juan, but that was a new one to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Fabrice Maurel Posted March 19, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 And at one point he asked me if I would prefer, "To do the shot doggiestyle". I assume he meant Don Juan, but that was a new one to me. I don't know Brad...Maybe he was in that 1% Charles mentioned, and really meant what he said. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Brad Grimmett Posted March 19, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 I don't know Brad...Maybe he was in that 1% Charles mentioned, and really meant what he said. :lol: Ha! I knew someone would say that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Philip J. Martinez SOC Posted March 19, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 I think Directors ect. Need to be reminded that the steadicam does not replace the dolly and it is not a jib arm. I'm a newbie only done a hand full of jobs but 3 times I've been told to think like I'm a jib arm starting really low and then going really high. Also reminded them that lighting for a steadicam shot more involved then a non-steadicam shot. I think steadicam shots are best when the person and camera are moving. Just my thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffery Cools Posted March 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Thanks for all the advice..and the funny story's! Keep shooting straight. Jeff Cools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Michael Tsimperopoulos SOC Posted August 10, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Jaron Berman Posted October 24, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Charles, David, Brad - Thank you! I was having a rather frustrating day sorting out equipment issues, and this topic has definitely lightened my mood. My recurring nightmare is the...in a pinch "It'll take how long to put that thing on there? They said we don't need a wireless focus setup - my USUAL steady camera guy was fine without it..." good times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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