2006News, Events, Workshops forum
Comparison of Steadicam workshops in Maine and Pennsylvania (SOA)
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The Maine workshop offers a comprehensive course with access to multiple rig types including Ultras, Masters, and Flyers, with students encouraged to use all available equipment throughout the week.
- The SOA workshop in Pennsylvania includes specialized equipment such as an ATV, crane with walk-off platform, and Skyman rig, with instruction from a designer of Steadicam components.
- The Maine workshop runs seven days and is located in a facility with good accommodations, food, and scenery.
- The SOA workshop in Pennsylvania costs approximately eight hundred dollars more than the Maine option.
- Multiple rig types are available at both workshops, though students may need to wait for access to specific models during busy periods.
- The Maine workshop offers four sessions throughout the summer, while the SOA workshop is held in October.
Depends on
- Pricing and equipment comparisons are from 2006 and may not reflect current offerings.
- The discussion mentions the Maine workshop seemed too short at seven days but does not provide detailed outcome data.
- The SOA workshop description is based on limited participant feedback rather than comprehensive course documentation.
- No information provided about instructor qualifications at the Maine workshop beyond their names.