2008Operating forum
Steadicam and camera techniques used in the 2006 film Running Scared
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DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- A complex steadicam shot combined a 360-degree rotation at head height around a character with an upward pull and tilt into an overhead view, achieved by cutting a hole in the ceiling and using wires to pull the operator through
- Hand-cranked film cameras such as the Arri 2b or 2c can be driven by a power drill to create variable speed effects including slow motion, over and underexposure, and random speed changes for stylistic purposes
- Hand-cranked cameras with drill-driven cranks can achieve speeds up to 1000 rpm or faster, and the drill method reduces fatigue compared to manual hand-cranking
Depends on
- The technique required significant set modification and specialized equipment
- Hand-cranked cameras are labor-intensive despite the drill assistance
- Some discussion participants disagreed about whether the device visible in behind-the-scenes footage was a hand-crank drive or a shaker rig