2008Steadi-Newbies forum
Steadicam setup recommendations for tall operators
18 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Positioning the bridge and socket block higher on the vest allows full use of the arm's range in both upward and downward directions.
- A tilt stage on the rig can improve ease of operation.
- Tall operators can successfully use standard Steadicam rigs rather than requiring custom modifications.
Depends on
- The advice applies specifically to rigs with G series arms.
- The recommendation comes from experienced operators but represents practical guidance rather than systematic testing.
- No detailed comparison between front mount and backmount configurations for tall operators was provided in the discussion.