2007Steadi-Newbies forum
Whether to test a steadicam rig before attending an operator workshop
19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A two-day Steadicam Flyer workshop costs approximately five hundred dollars and provides value even if you decide not to pursue operating, since it adds knowledge useful for working as a camera assistant on sets with steadicam rigs
- Steadicam operators are generally willing to allow interested people to try their rigs in appropriate circumstances
- Workshops provide access to multiple rig types and cameras, allowing attendees to determine which equipment feels most comfortable for their physical build and style
- Physical size is not a limiting factor for steadicam operating, as successful operators come in a wide range of body types and heights
- A lower center of gravity can be an advantage when operating steadicam
Depends on
- The two-day workshop price cited may not reflect current costs from 2007 onward
- Whether casual operators will accommodate test flights depends on location and personal connections
- Success in steadicam operating depends significantly on camera skills and passion for the work, not just physical ability