Wearing the Steadicam®

for the first time

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Q: What's it feel like?

A: Well, it's different. Until you wear it once or twice, very little of what we'll discuss in the book will make much sense to you.

Q: Come on. What's it feel like? Is it heavy?

A: It's going to be a lot less effort than you might expect.

Q: Will it hurt my back?

A: If the vest and arm are adjusted right, and you stand correctly, it will not hurt or strain your back.

Q: So, what's it going to feel like?

A: You're going to feel some pressure on your legs, but not much. The Steadicam is going to move around a lot more than you might expect. It's very free to move in space and to ...

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