2005News, Events, Workshops forum
Recommendations and experiences with Steadicam training courses available in different locations
21 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Multiple training programs exist in different countries, including options in the UK, US (Pennsylvania, Maine, East Coast and West Coast), and Paris
- Workshops vary significantly in their teaching approach, with some emphasizing a single correct technique while others teach multiple operational methods to achieve the same shot
- Professional Steadicam operator instructors provide valuable feedback and demonstrate diverse approaches to rigging, camera setup, and shot execution
- Training quality can be affected by the variety of camera equipment available during the course, with options ranging from professional film cameras to video setups
- Instruction should include not only what to capture in frame but also how to avoid unwanted elements like lights, booms, and other obstacles at the edge of the shot
- A Paris workshop was scheduled for September 2005 with multiple world-class instructors and professional equipment, costing 2500 Euros plus accommodation
Depends on
- One respondent's detailed comparison of courses was based on experiences from four years prior to the 2005 discussion, and they noted that programs may have changed since then
- The specific details about course locations, instructors, pricing, and availability are tied to the 2005 timeframe and may no longer be current
- One workshop had reportedly been cancelled at the time of discussion, which could create scheduling challenges for prospective students