Dueling Steadicam

[Charles Papert]

Craig Fikse had me in for a few days on his current feature for dueling Steadicam shots. We joked about the fact that due to our height differences, my low high mode would probably come up to the same lens height as his low mode and we should get a pic of same. A few hours later we were doing simultaneous overs of two actors sitting on a sofa and sure enough, that's exactly how it worked out!

[Amando Crespo]

Craig Fikse had me in for a few days on his current feature for dueling Steadicam shots. We joked about the fact that due to our height differences, my low high mode would probably come up to the same lens height as his low mode and we should get a pic of same. A few hours later we were doing simultaneous overs of two actors sitting on a sofa and sure enough, that's exactly how it worked out!

Fine and curious but effective.

 

;)

[AdamKeith]

I have had the pleasure of operating Steadicam on the same set with Brant Fagan, Jason Cullum and Peter Abraham at diffrent times. It was a joy to watch and learn a little from each and we are all about the same height. But I don't think Peter would fit in my vest

 

 

Adam Keith

[Lukas Franz]

Charles, we both have the same advantage to get "low mode" shots with regular setup. I'm not getting the height of Garrett or Craig at all, too ;-)

 

Cheers, Lukas

[RonBaldwin]

Charles will actually fit into a Pelican 1650 (with the help of some Lisigav) so you can take him on location for your low mode needs. He's not cheap, but sassy!

 

rb

[Charles Papert]

I'm gonna punch you in the knees for that one, Baldwin

[Brad Grimmett]

When a producer needs a little steadicam for a job, Chas is their guy!

[Matt Burton]

I know how you feel ;)

[RonBaldwin]

I know how you feel ;)

 

 

I've met her, she's short

[Matt Burton]

I know how you feel ;)

 

 

I've met her, she's short

 

ooouch :lol:

[James Puli]

Hey Guys, you'll love this one

 

Production - Japanese Kirn Beer TVC

Operators Louis Puli, Ian McMillan, Harry Panagiotidis

Lens Sizes 85mm, 135mm, 180mm

Shoot Length - 3 or 4 days travelling around Victoria.

 

All 3 Melbourne Steadicam Operators working on the one job, all with Seitz focus systems, Master Series, Pro and a hotted up Mod2 (ex Bob Gorelick) rigs and all flying Arri3's, only 1 with steadimags.

 

The shot was all just rotating around the dude drinking the beer. They didnt want to do to many takes at it, so hired 3 Operators and had them all track around on different lens sizes. Keeping out of shot wasnt a problem cos they were so tight. (even without Lisagav)

 

And actually used real beer!

 

Lets see you guys in the states beet this one!

Edited September 20, 2007 by James Puli

[Lawrence Karman]

Craig Fikse had me in for a few days on his current feature for dueling Steadicam shots. We joked about the fact that due to our height differences, my low high mode would probably come up to the same lens height as his low mode and we should get a pic of same. A few hours later we were doing simultaneous overs of two actors sitting on a sofa and sure enough, that's exactly how it worked out!

 

 

The funny thing is that Craig is 5'6" tall and Charles is, well you do the math.

[Charles Papert]

Now THERE's the pot calling the kettle--uh--a math problem.

 

Actually Doc, I think we could both fit in that aforementioned 1650 case, with custom cutouts for each. Last one in, disable the air purge please.

[RonBaldwin]

again, with lisigav all things are possible

[BJMcDonnell SOC]

Yes let us not forget the lisigav!!!!