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Steadicam operators on True Detective production
What the thread found
- The main steadicam operator for the series was experienced with long continuous shots.
- When filming extended single takes, a backup operator may be brought in to allow alternation between takes if the physical demands become too taxing.
- Producers sometimes consider using multiple operators for demanding long shots, though this approach is not always implemented.
Depends on
- The specific episode or season is not clearly identified.
- The exact role of the secondary operator in this particular production remains unclear.
- No details provided about whether the alternation strategy was actually used versus just planned.