Jerry Holway, Laurie Hayball

The Steadicam(r) Operator's Handbook

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Suitable for camera operators and directors who want to move the camera well, this title helps to learn various aspects of Steadicam operating. It moves from the physics and balancing of a Steadicam, through a line dances and practice shots, to the personal aspects of filmmaking - how individual operators make creative and practical decisions.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 472
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. August 2017
• Englisch
• Gewicht: 1796g
• ISBN-13: 9781138410671
• ISBN-10: 1138410675
• Artikelnr.: 52153590

Autorenporträt

Holway is the co-inventor of the Steadicam® and is known as one of the premier Steadicam® instructors in the world. His workshops are routinely sold out, leaving a lengthy line of eager participants. He has spent over 25 years as a Steadicam® operator and served as the first president of the Steadicam® Operator's Association and remains an active member today. Hayball has over 10 years experience as a Steadicam® operator and instructor. An experienced cinematographer, she has authored a number of bestselling titles in photography.

Inhaltsangabe

INTRODUCTION Cut. Print. Great. The history of the Steadicam is pretty well
known How to begin SECTION ONE: the Steadicam® and its parts Wearing the
Steadicam® Basic Physics Getting to know the rig: Basic Steadicam terms
Build the Steadicam Four balancing acts Static balance Dynamic balance
SECTION TWO: getting started Putting on the Steadicam Moving with the rig
The right touch Starting and stopping The camera's path Making the switch
Variations on the line dance Memorizing the shotSECTION THREE: beyond the
basics Low mode Navigation Keeping the camera level Steadicam posture
General health and operating Women and Steadicam Are you ready? My big
break by Dan Kneece SECTION FOUR: Steadicam® and filmmaking Basic shot
design Take after take by Janice Arthur your role as storyteller Point of
view Moving composition Strong camera moves SECTION FIVE: movement
techniques Would you care to dance? Moving through space Floating the
camera No second takes by Peter Abraham Putting the rig on the other side
Negotiating tight spaces Running with a rig SECTION SIX: framing techniques
More on operating Framing corrections Precise framing techniques Lock offs
Whip pans Longer lenses Z

Rezensionen

"The Steadicam® Operator's Handbook is the most comprehensive and complete text available on Steadicam equipment and operation. It is essential reading for beginners and experienced operators alike."
-Dan Kneece, President of the Society of Steadicam Operators

"This is the first book to demystify the operation of the Steadicam"
-Paul Taylor: Steadicam, owner - operator / fifteen year advanced Steadicam workshop lead instructor and developer of Steadicam instructional techniques