Steadicam Gear

Carl Wiedemann - Owner/Operator

Carl Wiedemann : Chicago Steadicam Operator, Videographer, FilmmakerI have worked as a Steadicam Operator within a wide variety of genres for over 15 years. I have experience on commercials, industrials, music videos, indie features, dramatic shorts, and live broadcasting. I am based in Chicago. My Steadicam demo reel can be viewed here >>.

Steadicam Gear: Full Size Rig
    Steadicam EFP
    This rig supports up to 33 pounds of camera gear (including Panasonic VariCam, AF100, Sony F900, Red Cam (Red One, Epic), Arri SR 2 + 3, Aaton XTR, & Arri 2C + 3, Canon 5D, 1D). Base modified to accept a variety of Anton Bauer batteries and mount both CRT and LCD monitors. Historical EFP video here

  • Video transmitter to hand held LCD monitors.
  • Bartech Focus Device (wireless system with Heden M26P motor).
  • Anton Bauer Hytron 140 brick batteries.
  • Marshall Transflective 6.5" monitor (w/ HDMI input, adjustable frame lines).
Steadicam Accessories
  • Zacuto Universal Baseplate with 15mm rods.
  • Vehicle mount (Mitchell Base, Hi hat legs, wheelchair).
  • Low-mode cage. Extension rods for "high mode" operation.
  • Redbyte Decimator 1: 3G/HD to SD Down Converter with aspect ratio conversion.
  • Video tap compatible with "older" (12 volt mode) Arriflex cameras
    (including the Arri S, SR's 1+2, 16BL, 35III, IIC + 35BLs 1-4).
  • Heden AE-2 Focus Control Box and second MP26 Motor (as back up unit or to pull iris).
  • UHF receivers (AC and 12 volt power w/ standard def' output) for video village. Shark fin antenna.
  • Magliner Gemini Jr. Cart.
  • Green Screen CRT monitor (for shooting in sub-freezing temps).
  • Antlers (provide extra stability in windy conditions).
Steadicam Gear: Medium Range Rig
    Steadicam Flyer LE
    This rig supports payloads up to 18 pounds and is ideal for fully accessorized smaller cameras (including the Panasonic AF100, HVX200, Sony EX3, Canon 7D) as well as shoulder mount camcorders and the Red Epic in basic configurations.
Steadicam Gear: Small Rig
    Steadicam Pilot
    This rig supports up to 10 pounds of camera gear (including the Panasonic AF100, HVX200, HMC150, DVX100, Sony HVR-Z1U, Sony EX1, Canon XH-A1, Canon 7D and 60D. )

  • Anton Bauer batteries
  • Video transmitter to hand held LCD monitor.
  • Sliding baseplate with riser block and 18" carbon fiber rods.
  • Low mode bracket. Extention rods for "high mode" operation
  • Lanc Control for Sony Cameras (focus and zoom)
  • Lanc Control for Panasonic Cameras (zoom only)
  • Zoom/Iris/Focus controller (cabled) for Panasonics (HVX200, HMC150, DVX100B)
My Cameras
  • Canon 7D digital SLR with Hif Def' video mode (shoots at 60p, 30p, and 24p frame rates)
  • Panasonic HMC150 AVCCAM Hi Definition video camera with 30p and 24p modes. Records to SD cards at 1080 and 720 resolutions
  • Panasonic DVX100a (3 chip mini DV) camera with 24p mode.
  • Sony PD170 (3 chip mini-DV / DVcam)
  • Arriflex S/B 16mm m.o.s camera with a crystal sync motor.

Click image to view Steadicam Operation Film Gallery Shots.
Panasonic HPX500 shoot.
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Red Cam: February 2010.
Carl with Sony F900R in snowy Chicago.
Carl with Sony F900R in snowy Chicago.
Shooting dance with the Pilot Rig.
Shooting dance with the Pilot Rig.
Carl flying a Sony F900 CineAlta.
Carl flying a Sony F900 CineAlta.
Click image to view Photo Gallery
Soundstage shoot: May 2011.
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Shooting with an Aaton XC 16mm camera: January 2010.
On location: November 2009 Broadcast Promo shoot.
On location: November 2009 Broadcast Promo shoot.
Search note: I own a Steadicam EFP manufactured by Cinema Products, a Steadicam Flyer LE and a Steadicam Pilot by Tiffen. It is not a Steady Cam, Steady-cam, Steadycam, Steadi Cam, Steadi-cam, Stedicam, or a Glidecam.


 
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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.

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    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.