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Steadicam Model 2 setup, balance, and operation techniques from archival demonstration video
What the thread found
- Jogging in place while wearing the vest helps it settle into proper position.
- Balancing the rig can be accomplished without using stands or docking brackets.
- The demonstration covers setup, balance, and basic operating procedures for the Model 2 sled.
Depends on
- Video originates from approximately mid-1980s and reflects practices of that era.
- The specific balancing method demonstrated is shown in video format without written explanation.
- Exact date and provenance of the original recording are uncertain.