Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION, Cut. Print. Great. The history of the Steadicam is pretty well known, How to begin SECTION ONE: the Steadicam® and its parts, Wearing the Steadicam®,Basic Physics, Getting to know the rig: Basic Steadicam terms, Build the Steadicam, Four balancing acts, Static balance, Dynamic balance, SECTION TWO: getting started SECTION THREE: beyond the basics SECTION FOUR: Steadicam® and filmmaking SECTION FIVE: movement techniques SECTION SIX: framing techniques SECTION SEVEN: getting to work SECTION EIGHT: extending the range of movement SECTION NINE: extending the range of options Steadicam® and vehicles SECTION TEN: the business side of Steadicam SECTION ELEVEN: unique environments and requirements SECTION TWELVE: the experienced operator CONCLUSION.

About the Author

Holway is the co-inventor of the Steadicam(R) and is known as one of the premier Steadicam(R) instructors in the world. His workshops are routinely sold out, leaving a lengthy line of eager participants. He has spent over 25 years as a Steadicam(R) operator and served as the first president of the Steadicam(R) Operator's Association and remains an active member today. Hayball has over 10 years experience as a Steadicam(R) operator and instructor. An experienced cinematographer, she has authored a number of bestselling titles in photography.

Reviews

"The Steadicam® Operator's Handbook is the most comprehensive and complete text available on Steadicam equipment and operation. It is essential reading for beginners and experienced operators alike."
-Dan Kneece, President of the Society of Steadicam Operators

"This is the first book to demystify the operation of the Steadicam"
-Paul Taylor: Steadicam, owner - operator / fifteen year advanced Steadicam workshop lead instructor and developer of Steadicam instructional techniques

"The Steadicam® Operator's Handbook is the most comprehensive and complete text available on Steadicam equipment and operation. It is essential reading for beginners and experienced operators alike."
-Dan Kneece, President of the Society of Steadicam Operators

"Precision is key when it comes to pulling off a successful Steadicam shot, and it is also the best word to describe what makes The Steadicam Operatorâ?Ts Handbook essential reading. Written by veteran operators Jerry Holway and Laurie Hayball, it is a treasure trove of specific, detailed information regarding the theory and practice of Steadicam operation.Intelligent but not dryly academic, and complete but never overwhelming, The Steadicam Operatorâ?Ts Handbook is a must." - Jim Hemphill, American Cinematographer