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Steadicam operators and equipment observed on a daytime television talk show production
22 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Two Steadicam operators were working on a live-on-tape television show taping, with one filling in for a regular operator who was ill.
- One operator used a custom-built rig featuring a pro gimbal d-box 2 and transvideo monitor with a pro-vest and Master arm.
- The other operator used either a Broadcast or Elite master setup.
- Daytime talk shows incorporate Steadicam work for dynamic shots, including closing segments.
Depends on
- The original observer could not get close enough to confirm operator identities with certainty.
- Equipment details for one operator could not be confirmed from a distance.
- The observation is from a single live production in 2004 and may not reflect current practices.
- No technical specifications were provided for the custom rig beyond gimbal and monitor choice.