2011Forum Operating
Steadicam utilisation pour le tournage aérien d'hélicoptères
Il y a 15 ans. Le matériel et les prix ont peut-être changé depuis.
ControverséLes participants n’étaient pas d’accord et n’ont pas abouti à une conclusion. Lis les résultats comme des positions, pas comme une réponse.
Ce que le fil a révélé
- Steadicam should not be used in helicopters due to wind conditions and extreme forces that make usable shots impossible and create safety hazards.
- A bungee cord suspension system arranged in an X pattern can be rigged in a helicopter doorway to suspend a camera, with the operator attached to safety lines at multiple points.
- Gyroscopic stabilization systems paired with alternative mounting methods can effectively reduce vibration in helicopter footage without requiring a Steadicam.
- The specific helicopter model significantly affects what stabilization methods and results are achievable.
- Handheld operation with proper safety harnesses is an alternative to Steadicam, requiring attachment to at least two anchor points with one behind the operator.
- Professional-grade systems designed specifically for aerial work, such as gyro-stabilized rigs and FAA-certified equipment, are safer and more effective than Steadicam for helicopter operations.
Dépend de
- Advice is based on practical experience rather than formal testing.
- The conversation involved disagreement about whether experienced operators had successfully used Steadicam in helicopters, with some claiming success and others disputing those claims.
- Safety concerns mentioned relate to extreme G-forces during helicopter maneuvers that exceed what normal equipment is designed to withstand.
- The effectiveness of alternative methods depends on helicopter type and specific operating conditions.