2010Steadi-Newbies forum
Building practice opportunities as a new steadicam operator without equipment access
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A used smaller rig can provide valuable practice since many of the fundamental techniques transfer to larger steadicam systems
- Connecting with local operator communities and attending their practice sessions can create opportunities to fly equipment belonging to others
- Building relationships within the operator community increases chances of finding people willing to share their rigs for practice purposes
Depends on
- The discussion does not specify which techniques transfer between different rig sizes
- Success depends on finding generous operators willing to share equipment
- Lack of personal equipment like a vest may limit participation in some practice scenarios
- The advice is specific to 2010 when used rigs may have been more readily available