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Notable steadicam work in films worth studying
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What the thread found
- Several lesser-known films contain substantial and well-executed steadicam sequences, including Hollow Man, Blade 2, Casino, Carlito's Way, Heat, X-Men 2, Point Break, Ronin, Elephant, Jackie Brown, and Les Rivières Pourpres
- The Elephant film uses steadicam for approximately 80 to 90 percent of its runtime
- The Rundown contains approximately 70 to 80 percent steadicam or possibly more
- Subtly executed steadicam work that seamlessly supports the story and goes unnoticed until the end of a shot represents a higher achievement than obvious steadicam sequences
- Some shots commonly assumed to be captured with dolly and legs are actually steadicam shots
- The opening sequence of The Birdcage demonstrates strong steadicam technique
- Phone Booth and Resident Evil contain notable steadicam work
- The opening scene of Outbreak exemplifies simple and well-executed steadicam operation
- Terminator 2 and Predator 2 demonstrate flowing steadicam movement that supports actor performance
- House MD features distinctive visual treatment including cross-processing and bleach bypass combined with steadicam work
- The MK-V Nexus steadicam rig can be configured to support a Panavision lightweight camera with 10:1 zoom lens
- Gerry, a 2002 Van Sant film, contains extensive steadicam work
Depends on
- The thread discusses films subjective assessments of quality and artistic merit
- Some film titles are mentioned without confirmation of steadicam operator names
- The percentage estimates for steadicam use in certain films are approximations