Premium Members matthew pearce Posted August 20, 2008 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I'm getting tired of just practicing on my own while I wait for some student films to come together. Any newbies want to meet up and practice and critique as we go? I have my own rig and free time right now while I am in between shows and helping take care of the new baby. I live in Pasadena / Altadena area so eastside or valley folks would be most convienent. PM me if you have some free time. matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gish Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 This is a great idea. In order to really practice with a Steadicam, you need a person that's moving through various environments. Most people, even significant others, aren't very motivated to be that person for practice. But another newbie op would. In addition, having someone take smooth footage of you working the rig would be really helpful. Maybe even something you can use on each other's reel. So a newbie practice partner is a really great idea! But I'm in the New York City area, not L.A. So if anyone wants a practice partner in the NYC area, shoot me a personal message. Hey, maybe we can use this thread for lots of people in different areas to hook up like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Jess Haas SOC Posted August 21, 2008 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 If anyone wants to practice in Austin, Tx I am in. ~Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members matthew pearce Posted August 21, 2008 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 my thoughts exactly. I figure at this early stage its like going to the gym. - Easier to motivate when you have someone else commited and more realistic as well. I am flying a practice cage with a mini dv camera so I figure I will shoot some footage and cut that up into a basic "Practice reel" It seems like even the student films that dont have any money still want to see something and this will give them an "actor" to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David L. Holmes Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Anyone in the Detroit/Ann Arbor MI area? Give me a call at 734-645-4603 and we can work together!! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gish Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Kyle Blackman Posted September 5, 2008 Premium Members Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Not to just jump on the bandwagon without contributing but I live in both Orlando, FL and Pittsburgh, PA and go back and forth often. If anyone at all want to get together concerning Steadicam, let me know... I am down for the practice session. Kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Frost Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 I'm in Aliso Viejo, south Orange County, CA. I've already corresponded with Matthew Pearce who's up in the LA area, but if anyone is a bit closer, that would be good too. I work Friday thru Monday, so it'd have to be a mid-week thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Mike Germond SOC Posted September 6, 2008 Premium Members Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 David, I'm in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Close but probably not close enough though.. I too am interested! I can guarantee that there are no other ops in my area though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Norton Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I'm getting tired of just practicing on my own while I wait for some student films to come together.Any newbies want to meet up and practice and critique as we go? I have my own rig and free time right now while I am in between shows and helping take care of the new baby. I live in Pasadena / Altadena area so eastside or valley folks would be most convienent. PM me if you have some free time. matthew If I am fortunate enough to get the job I'm trying to land in LA I would love to find a steadi partner. I operate for television and have been looking to move to Pasadena if I get chosen for our new LA building. Great idea you got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members matthew pearce Posted September 19, 2008 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Had a great practice session at a tree covered cool and shady park in Glendale last weekend. Hope to do it again this saturday but I would have to start early. PM if interested cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Michael Suchar Posted September 23, 2008 Premium Members Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Count me in on this as well. I live in South Los Angeles County, near Torrance. I'm waiting for my first rig to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Harbour Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I would one day love to be a steady cam operator. Is there anyway I can can come and help out and learn?? I'm around Culver City Marina del rey right now. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members matthew pearce Posted October 21, 2008 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) Brand Park in Glendale/Burbank seems to be a good location to do this every week . Its got lots of varied terrain to offer - flats, hills, stairs, steps, benches , good freeway access , easy parking and lots of shade. All welcome to join, right now its a very informal self instructional group where we work on our own drills and act as moving target/actors for each other when resting. Saturday Morning 9 AM Practice session. BRAND PARK 1601 West Mountain Street Glendale, CA 91201 PM with your E-Mail if you are available and plan to join, matthew Edited October 21, 2008 by matthew pearce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Wilkinson Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Hey Michigan boys? My work just got a Pilot system for our HVX unit. Any of you going to the Chicago Workshop in December? I just registered... I'm over in Ann Arbor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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