Today, Stedycam is used as one of the must-have equipment for any film production, after all it is used to stabilize the scenes, but many people remain confused as to their proper use and handling in the middle. First, for proper use of it, it is necessary for the operator to modify its behavior when walking or running. When using equipment like this, it should be gentle so that the imperfections and impacts of your walk do not make your images move. A smooth ride with your fingertips and relieving impact with your heel makes this move well done.
As we all know, Pan is one of the main movements of any recording, created in 1897 by Griffith, today it is of paramount importance for any image capture. To make this movement using a Stedycam, first with the hand in which it is free, i. e. opposite to the one holding the stick, with only 3 fingers below the center axis the operator must turn left or right depending on the movement you make. wants to do.
- Another problem that makes the result not so pleasant.
- Is it mainly due to poor calibration of your Stedycam?Try to balance in the best possible way.
- First by finding the gravitational center of the camera with your stabilizer?Another feature for better stabilization and calibration is to regulate the length of the pendulum that some stedy cameras have.
- So consider becoming a professional stedycam operator.
- First and necessary training.
- To perform increasingly precise movements.
- And according to some physical preparation since the stedycam can reach up to 15 kg.
- Depending on the camera used.
- Remember that a complete cameraman is a complete professional.
- And can be used by his director.
- As a prankster.
- Every hour?.
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