Chicago Steadicam instruction, training, demonstration, and classes for Pilot, Flyer, Scout, & Zephyr.

Steadicam Instruction In 2008 I began doing informal instructional and demo sessions for Steadicam. These were each in response to individual requests to learn the basics of setting up and operating or from people who had already purchased rigs and wanted one-on-one guidance. I've also done numerous demonstration/Q&A sessions for students and teachers of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Film Department. I've found these sessions to be valuable for networking with other videographers and Steadicam Op's as well as for getting further work (I've been hired for many jobs by two producers that wanted to evaluate the Pilot rig as a future company purchase). Knowing that there are many Chicago area videographers acquiring, or contemplating the purchase of, one of the many lower cost rigs now available (Tiffen Pilot, Flyer, Scout, Zephyr, Glidecam Smooth Shooter, X-10, V-25) I'm offering low priced, somewhat casual, instructional sessions. I currently own a Pilot, a Flyer LE and a full size EFP rig to use in these classes. Please contact me to discuss scheduling and rates. Steadicam Workshops If you're looking locally for a more elaborate overview of Steadicam techniques and technology I highly recommend contacting Janice Arthur who regularly gives two day Steadicam Workshops in Chicago. Also: Peter Abraham occasionally holds two day Tiffen Workshops in Chicago. Check the current schedule here .

Panasonic HPX500 shoot.	Red Cam: February 2010.
Carl with Sony F900R in snowy Chicago.	Shooting dance with the Pilot Rig.
Carl flying a Sony F900 CineAlta.	Soundstage shoot: May 2011.
Shooting with an Aaton XC 16mm camera: January 2010.	On location: November 2009 Broadcast Promo shoot.
Extra low with the Aaton XC 16mm camera.	Red Cam.
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LINKS

Internet Movie Database A partial listing of feature films and shorts I've worked on.

My Steadicam Operators Assoc. listing.

Steadicam Credits

Industrial | Corporate | Commercials | TV

Abbott Labs, Aircell, American College of Cardiology, American Crew, BET Network, Brightstar Corp, Buick, Cablevision, Cassidy Tire, Caterpillar, Chamberlain, CDW, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Chicago Dream House Raffle, Citadel, Continental Furniture, CVS, Dyson Vacuums, First Chicago, Forbes Travel Guide, G + W Electric, Goshen Center for Cancer Care, Jayco RV, Kerry Ingredients, LG vacuums, Lucent Technologies, Mexico: One Plate at a Time, Mulitiplex Clubs, Museum of Science and Industry, MySpace Live, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Navistar, Nintendo Wii, QVC Network, Sears Chef Challenge, Second City Communications, Seyfarth Shaw, Seqway Chicago, Underwriters Laboratories, United Airlines, Univision PSA, Univision TV Promo, Veuve Cliequot, Wave Vodka, Wrigleys Gum, Yale Forklifts.

MUSIC VIDEOS AND LIVE PERFORMANCE

Arlen Music, Carolyn Hoerdemann, Clawfinger, Court Jester, Ramsey Lewis, Lupe Fiasco, Front Line Assembly, Gayle Ritt, Gillette, The Legendary Traxster, Napalm Death, oh my god, Paramore, Poe, Ramsen Sheeno, Ramsey Lewis, T.I., Tomi, Villain, Wickerman

INDIE FEATURES on 16, 35mm, DV and HD

8 of Diamonds, Bullet on a Wire, Cost of Happiness, The Blank Page, Farewell Darkness, Happily After, Nightlights, Polish Wedding, The Removed, Roundabout American, Two Rivers, Without Borders

SHORTS on 16mm, DV and HD

I have been a paid Steadicam Operator on well over 70 student film projects since 1995. The majority of these were shot on 16mm film and originated from Northwestern University and Columbia College in Chicago. In 2010 I began working on DePaul University and Flashpoint Academy projects, typically shot on the Red Cam. I have also worked professionally on School of the Art Institute related features and shorts as well as on numerous independent shorts, experimental films and art projects including: Adorno/Bueller, The Alchemy of Comedy, Beer Float, A City to Make Me, Emmett's Last Stand, The Devolution of Ethan Chadwick, Diversion, Don’t Know What it is, A Heretic’s Primer, House of Smoke, The Janitor's Closet, The Kiss, The Last Cosmonaut, Last Light, Lionel on a SunDay, Marathon, Not With a Bang, Palooka, Rather Lovely Thing, Rat Tail, Sweet Pea, Taco Mary, Two Days in Limbo, and Unbridled.

Dance

Since 2003 I've done Steadicam shooting for BONEdanse|Breakbone DanceCo documenting both live performances and shooting site specific pieces utilizing Steadicam Videography. Since 2008 I’ve done Steadicam shooting for performance documentaion and dance films for Cindy Brandle Dance Company, Colleen Halloran Films, Julia Rae Antonick, Khecari Dance Theatre, Nadia Oussenko, The Space / Movement Project, Synapse Arts Collective, and ThisWayUp.TV.

Weddings

In 2009 I began doing wedding coverage with my smaller Steadicam rig (Pilot) and small camcorders (DV and HDV). In 2010 I shot DSLR weddings in Chicago with the Canon 7D on the Pilot rig for Andrew Collings Photography, Delack Media Group, Orange Video Production and Xpress Video Productions. View a demo here.

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