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STEADICAM SILVER WORKSHOPS
*The following information is cited from The Tiffen Company -- www.steadicam.com
Introduction – A broad outline of the planned training:
Steadicam® is now a commonly used tool within the film and television industry, however it requires training and practice in order to produce good results. More than just a stabilizer, as a shooting system it is able to provide an individual style to the production often greatly desired by producers and directors. Additionally, complex moving scenes can not only be quicker to shoot, but also more dramatic by adding pace and dimension to the shot.
The Tiffen Steadicam Silver Workshop is a unique opportunity for working camera operators to learn the use and application of Steadicam within the film and television world. The workshop is very much hands-on with plenty of practical time actually wearing and using the system.
Workshop Aims:
The aim of this training program is to provide the necessary skills and background for a working camera operator to make use of a Steadicam system to best effect and safety.
Training Duration:
Three days.
In order to maintain the group flow of training and instruction, students and instructors aim to eat lunch together each day.
Number of Students:
4 – 9 (up to 16x students possible with advanced notice to book additional instructors)
Training Approach:
The course approach is a combination of hands-on and instructor driven, however always kept very practical and relevant.
Training Objectives:
On completion of the training program the participants will be able to:
- Assemble the Steadicam and fit camera and all accessories.
- Understand the principles of operation of a Steadicam.
- Balance the system correctly including dynamic balance.
- Put on and adjust the operators vest for best fit.
- Adjust the suspension arm for the camera weight.
- Understand rest positions.
- Start and stop smoothly.
- Post pan sled.
- Body pan sled.
- Track shooting sideways.
- Circle the subject.
- Walk forward shoot back.
- Switch forward and back.
- Handle corners and corridors to best advantage.
- Understand blocking out a shot.
- Have knowledge of working in adverse conditions.
- Business startup consultation
- Communication with clients, Directors, DPs, and other on-set crew.
- Advanced technique as time permits.
This is by no means an exhaustive list and there will be many other skills and techniques passed on during the course of the workshop.
Assessment and Certification System:
Participant assessment is via continuous monitoring and appraisal over the workshop followed by a test piece. This is followed by group discussion. There can be no strict pass/fail situation as the ability to use Steadicam can only be acquired with much practice after the workshop, however it is expected that all students will attain a reasonable standard for their personal degree of experience during the course.
Participant Profile:
Participants may be anyone interested in developing the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career* as a Steadicam Operator.
*Anyone interested in advanced camera movement (such as Directors, Technical Directors, Producers, Independent Filmmakers, etc.), and not necessarily a career in Steadicam, should inquire about our camera movement course: Directing Steadicam And The Moving Camera. Those interested in a starter package should inquire about the Bronze 2-Day course.
Email us at info@steadicamworkshops.com or visit www.SteadicamWorkshops.com to learn more.
Instructors:
Rey Reyes
Nic Somera
Additional instructors/speakers TBD
Equipment Used:
All equipment will be current model Tiffen Steadicam product except where third party manufactured equipment is required as support. There is no need to bring your own equipment.
Details, content and schedules may be changed without notice. All rights reserved.