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The Invention and Impact of the Steadicam in Movies
TLDR Garrett Brown revolutionized the film industry with his invention of the Steadicam, a camera stabilization system that allows for smooth and steady shots. The Steadicam has been used in iconic films and has become more accessible and affordable over time.
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Steadycams are expensive but provide a great effect in movies, and the operators are highly skilled.
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Garrett Brown invented the Steady Cam to overcome the limitations of using a dolly for smooth shots in movies.
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Garrett Brown made a sizzle reel of 30 impossible shots that he achieved with the Steady Cam, and after digitizing 10 of those shots, he released them online a couple of years ago.
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Garrett Brown created a sizzle reel with iconic shots using the Steadicam, which led to him being hired for three major motion pictures in 1976.
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The Steadicam consists of three main parts: a vest, an arm, and a sled, and it simulates a human arm to easily move and hold the camera in place.
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The Steadicam can be used in high mode or low mode depending on what you want to film, and it consists of a camera sled, a pole with a stage for the camera, and an arm connected to the pole by a gimbal to isolate movement and keep the camera steady.
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The balance of the camera can change during filming, and camera operators using steadicams often need breaks because of the weight they have to carry.
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Some famous movies that utilized the Steadycam include The Shining, Rocky, and Goodfellas.
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Steadicam equipment is now more accessible and affordable, with various options available for purchase, including handheld camera stabilizers and gimbal-based drone steady cams.
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Garrett Brown, the inventor of the Steadicam, also invented the Sky Cam, which is commonly used in sporting events for overhead shots.
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