2010Steadi-Newbies forum
Managing heavy tethered camera cables on Steadicam during extended live television work
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A tethered Triax cable can be managed by creating a loop that wraps around the arm and is routed through the fingers across the palm, allowing the operator to control cable tension without affecting gimbal balance.
- Converting a Triax cable to a standard coaxial connection using male and female adapters allows the operator to fly a much thinner and more flexible cable from camera to vest, nearly matching the feel of wireless operation.
- During extended live broadcast sessions, frequent breaks to rest the rig with assistant support help manage operator fatigue, and resting the sled on available set pieces like kitchen surfaces provides relief between segments.
- Keeping the camera rig positioned as close to the body as possible conserves operator energy during long shooting sessions.
Depends on
- The technique described was common before wireless transmission systems became standard.
- The specific setup involves a toft-style loft building with limited budget and spatial constraints.
- The advice references techniques from older Steadicam documentation and early camera equipment eras.
- The cable management approach requires both operator skill and assistant support to execute effectively.