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 two 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 and for getting further work (I've been hired for several jobs by a producer 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, Archer, Glidecam Smooth Shooter, X-10, V-25) I'm offering low priced, somewhat casual, instructional sessions. I currently own a Pilot and a full size EFP rig to use in these classes. I am also friends with Glidecam X-10 and Steadicam Archer owners and may be able to set up gatherings with those rigs as well. Please contact me to discuss scheduling and rates.

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.

Red Cam.

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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