Premium Members Charles Papert Posted June 14, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 It gives me tremendous pleasure to present the long-lost "Day in the Life of a Steadicam Operator" video that Ted Churchill made some 23 years ago. It's been discussed here in the past and nobody seemed to have it. Fortunately for us Dave Emmerichs unearthed his ancient Betamax copy and Jack gave us the go-ahead to put up it up online, and here we are.The video was shot in 1984 on the set of "The Man with One Red Shoe" in Washington, DC, by Erich Roland. It is preceded by a short clip that probably was a warm-up for the "Day in the Life" video (does anyone know what movie this was from?)For those who knew the man this is a trip down memory lane, and for those who have only seen glimpses of the legend via pictures or his articles, you're in for a treat!http://www.charlespapert.net/Films/Ted.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Erwin Landau Posted June 14, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Thanks Charles and David, That was funny... that was the first time I've seen it in the full lengths... James Belushi has not changed a bit... It's amazing what you can do on set waiting around... I was waiting on Tuesday for 6 hours and yesterday they actually just put me on for the last shot of the day to not piss off the producer... But the down time was not as funny as Ted's... Great! Thanks guys, Erwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Janice Arthur Posted June 14, 2007 Moderators Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 The video was shot in 1984 on the set of "The Man with One Red Shoe" in Washington, DC, by Erich Roland. It is preceded by a short clip that probably was a warm-up for the "Day in the Life" video (does anyone know what movie this was from?) Charles; The "Day in the Life" film was "Lucas" a small/med film shot in chicago, late 80s vintage I think. (I'm not sure who shot it for Ted.) JA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Robert Starling SOC Posted June 14, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 For those who knew the man this is a trip down memory lane, and for those who have only seen glimpses of the legend via pictures or his articles, you're in for a treat! Thanks for posting the video Charles! I noticed Ted's t-shirts in the film were cycling company shirts so I guess he was a cyclist too. It's a small world but two weeks ago I was riding with a local group of racers in Rockland, Maine when one of the riders asked what I do for a living. He replied that one of his best friend's late brother was a Steadicam operator. His friend is Jack Churchill. I explained I never knew Ted but would love to meet Jack. He called Jack on the spot and we had lunch the next day and then that same night a totally chance meeting at the local sushi restaurant where I met his wife and duaghter sharing sushi and sake. We didn't discuss Ted at all but on the way out of the restaurant Jack pointed out a photo montage on the wall that Ted had shot. It's a small world to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Charles Papert Posted June 15, 2007 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Thanks Janice! Nice pull. 1986 is the date listed for "Lucas"--interesting, looks like it was shot after the "Day in the Life". Surprising, somehow. Don't suppose this was the inspiration for a video that a certain couple of Steadicam ops shot roaming around the '96 Olympics, do you...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members nick franco Posted June 16, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 Very cool, thanks to all responsible for making this avaliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Eric Fletcher S.O.C. Posted June 16, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 Thanks to you Charles, Dave Emmerichs and Jack for making this happen. WOW what a trip down memory lane, just hearing the voice was awsome and brought back a flood of great memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members BJMcDonnell SOC Posted June 17, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 What a great video. Thanks for putting it up for all to see. BJ McDonnell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Charles Papert Posted June 17, 2007 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 FYI, today is the 12th anniversary of Ted's death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Kareem La Vaullee Posted June 20, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Thanks a lot to you Charles and the others who made it possible, it was wonderful to see. 2 years ago I was having a long talk with Jacques Monge and that day it was the 10th "anniversary" of Ted's death. Jacques was a very good friend of Ted, while talking about Ted he took his wallet out of his pocket and opened it to show me pictures, pictures of Ted he keeps with him every day, one of the pictures is the tree on which Ted's car crashed... On Jacques' "model 5 designed by Ted" sled there is a piece of black cloth tied to the center post as a reminder... I was helping Jacques' son, the fantastic Valentin Monge, on a shooting 12 years ago when he told me about Ted's death. Well, what to say... never met him but spent days reading and rereading his Steadicamp class outline and I had enormous laughs when I had the chance to read his "Manual of Style" for the first time (and many other times too...) We need more inspiring people like he is still many years after his departure in our very hard art/technique/business... K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Juan M.Ramos SOC Posted June 30, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Thanks for really good document of our history!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PS:Thanks for all and it was a great dinner in jerry`s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Juan M.Ramos SOC Posted June 30, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 I don`t find my workshop diplome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1994,la cienaga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Amando Crespo Posted July 1, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Really good document.... Juan, I stoled it when i visit you :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Chris Espenan Posted August 2, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Thanks for this document, I talked to Ted a long time ago by phone,just before his death,and the only "souvenir" I have from him,a " STEADICAMP T-Shirt" a yellow shirt with "no dolly" on the back. Each time I wear it, I remember the power and the genious fom this man. Respect,Respect............ Chris Espenan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Burton Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 what a magic piece of film. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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