The Society of Camera Operators held its first Steadicam Forum October 7, 2006 at Panavision's world headquarters in Woodland Hills, CA. This event was taped before a live audience.
Eleven of the best Steadicam operators spoke to the gathering:
Presented here in chapters is the entire 90 minute dialog as moderated by Camera Operator's editor Paul Babin, SOC.
(All movies QuickTime format.)
Chapter 01:
(running time: 13:19)
Welcome / Garrett Brown’s demo reel
Chapter 02:
(running time: 9:04)
Introduction Craig Fikse, Chris Haarhoff, Kenji Luster
Chapter 03:
(running time: 10:21)
Introduction Jeff Mart, Randy Nolen, Gerry O’Malley, Charles Papert
Chapter 04:
(running time: 9:45)
Introduction Peter Rosenfeld, Paul Taylor, Henry Tirl, Bill Webb
Chapter 05:
(running time: 11:35)
How far we’ve come / mentors / the changing language of Steadicam / carrying
out the director’s vision
Chapter 06:
(running time: 10:59)
Carrying out the director’s vision / how I got started / a “great” Steadicam
shot / using Comtech
Chapter 07:
(running time: 8:00)
Mart jumps from a helicopter / injuries, staying in shape
Chapter 08:
(running time: 13:28)
Front or back mount vests
Chapter 09:
(running time: 10:16)
Steadicam, how it works / HD cameras / accessories / assisting on Steadicam
Chapter 10:
(running time: 9:25)
How to become a Steadicam operator