What the thread found

• Hiring an experienced operator for a single day of instruction can provide practical feedback on technique, though finding a qualified instructor requires careful vetting
• A tight grip on the gimbal handle often causes side-to-side frame wobble and should be addressed through deliberate relaxation of hand pressure
• Dynamic balance setup benefits from systematic floor-level visualization and breakdown of the balancing process
• Reviewing training materials like the Steadicam EFP training DVD complements hands-on practice and formal instruction
• Posting setup photographs to experienced users can yield specific advice on configuration mistakes and improvements

Depends on

• The advice about grip tension is acknowledged as difficult to diagnose without direct observation of the operator
• The person asking did not ultimately take the offered single-day instruction due to scheduling conflicts with production work
• No specific information provided about which training venues or workshops were available in the Sydney region at that time

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