Putting on the Steadicam®
balancing with the rig
The sight of an experienced Steadicam operator in action is truly awe inspiring. The seemingly weightless rig floats effortlessly here and there. The operator guides the rig — focused, intense, yet strangely calm and self-assured.
Walking with a Steadicam is much like walking without one. Once the rig is balanced, the operator mounts the Steadicam on the arm, linking two masses: the rig and the operator's body. The movement of the Steadicam is now controlled through the movement of the operator.
The Steadicam arm adds lift and acts as a kind of shock absorber, but does not ensure the rig hangs next ...
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