2014General Discussion forum
Using steadicam equipment at fashion week shows
12 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Steadicam operators can access rehearsal times at fashion week shows when working as house cameras, providing filming opportunities before audience attendance.
- Steadicam footage at fashion shows works better when captured during post-production editing rather than during live performances with audiences present.
- Positioning steadicam equipment during live fashion shows risks being visually distracting to the audience unless the production is explicitly framed as showing behind-the-scenes content.
- Some major fashion events incorporate steadicam shots that are filmed separately during rehearsals and edited into the final video.
- Having steadicam visible during a live show is generally considered problematic, but it becomes less obtrusive if the show's theme intentionally includes production elements.
Depends on
- Discussion references specific fashion events like Victoria's but does not detail their exact protocols.
- Participants acknowledge the constraints of crowded venues and audience sightlines without providing specific solutions.
- No technical specifications provided for steadicam setup in fashion show environments.
- Early morning access mentioned but scheduling details not discussed.