Steadicam Rates

Carl Wiedemann - Owner/Operator

I 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 >>.

Day Rate with Full Size Steadicam Rig & Accessories in the Chicago Area

Full Size EFP Steadicam Rig

• Steadicam Rate for Film and HD shoots For up to 8 hours on location. Includes rig, wireless focus control, video transmitter, down converter, etc. Rate applies for film cameras and video cameras from 15 to 33 pounds. Discounts are available for multi-day shoots.
  
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$800.00

• Steadicam Rate for small format video cameras
  For up to 8 hours on location.
  Includes rig, video transmitter, etc.
  Rate applies for video cameras under 15 pounds.

$700.00

• Overtime
  $60 per hour

$60.00

• Travel Charge
  Beyond 20 miles
  

.50 per mile

Day Rate with Small Steadicam Rig & Accessories in the Chicago Area

Small Steadicam Pilot Rig

• Day rate for Steadicam Pilot for small format DV cameras For up to 8 hours on location. Includes Pilot rig and video transmitter. This rig supports up to 10 pounds of camera gear. Discounts are available for multi-day shoots.
  
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$500.00

• Half-day rate for Steadicam Pilot for small format DV cameras
  For up to 5 hours on location. Includes Pilot rig and video transmitter.

$400.00

• Overtime
  $50 per hour

$50.00

• Camera
  Additional charge if I supply one of my cameras: DVX100a, PD170.

$100.00

Special Rate options for Independent Projects

• Independent Rate
  (Personal Projects, Student, Non-Profits)
  For up to 8 hours on location. To keep my Indie & Student rates low, I am only including the Bartech Focus Device, Redbyte Down Converter + Low Mode Cage as a la Carte additions for these bookings. However, I am willing to negotiate lower rates for shoots with modest Steadicam needs in the Chicago area.
  *Please read Indie Terms & Conditions >

$400.00

• Overtime - Independent
  Per hour fee

$50.00

• Travel Fees
  Beyond 20 miles

.50 per mile

• Bartech Focus Device

$50.00

• Redbyte Down Converter

$50.00

• Low Mode Cage

$50.00

Panasonic HPX500 shoot.

Red Cam: February 2010.

Carl with Sony F900R in snowy Chicago.

Shooting dance with the Pilot Rig.

Extra low with the Aaton XC 16mm camera.

Red Cam.