2006Steadi-Newbies forum
Finding online video tutorials and training resources for Steadicam operation
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- The Tiffen EFP video training manual is available for purchase as a DVD with part number DVD-200504 for approximately $20
- Correct body posture while operating Steadicam should be upright and natural walking, not exaggerated movements
- L'Aigle provides instructional videos on Steadicam balancing and operation available on their website
- Tiffen offers an introductory video for setting up the Merlin model
- Training videos covering introduction, basic usage, balance adjustments, vest and arm setup, operating positions, and exercises are available with Korean-language dubbing
- Hands-on workshops are recommended as an alternative to video instruction
Depends on
- Some online video links from 2006 may no longer be functional
- Some suggested resources were reported as difficult to locate or potentially non-existent
- Disagreement exists about the effectiveness of certain demonstration videos
- Video content in some cases was dubbed into languages other than English or the original language