Overview
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WORKSHOP INFORMATION
We are proud to host the Steadicam Bronze Workshops with Tiffen Steadicam Designated & Approved Instructors.
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 Bronze Workshop is a unique opportunity for prospective operators to learn the use and application of Steadicam, concentrating on the lighter systems within the Steadicam product line. 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 lightweight Steadicam system to best effect and safely.
*In order to maintain the group flow of training and instruction, students and instructors eat lunch together both days. The cost of lunch is included in the cost of the workshop.
Training Approach and Topics:
The course approach is a combination of hands-on and instructor driven however always kept very practical and relevant.
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 actor sitting and standing from a chair
- Tackle steps and stairs
- Handle corners and corridors to best advantage
- Change to low mode
- Understand blocking out a shot
- Have knowledge of working in adverse conditions
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.
Tiffen Steadicam Technical Representatives and/or Tiffen Steadicam Designated & Approved Instructors will be teaching this workshop.
Instructors
Who Should Attend
Participants may be anyone interested in developing the skills to use light and medium weight Steadicam systems.
Certification
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.
