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The Invention and Impact of the Steadicam in the Film Industry
TLDR The Steadicam, invented by Garrett Brown, revolutionized the film industry by allowing filmmakers to achieve smooth and stable shots without the need for expensive equipment or skilled operators. From major motion pictures to affordable options for at-home use, the Steadicam continues to be a valuable tool in capturing impressive tracking shots.
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Steadicams are expensive and require a skilled operator, making them a valuable tool in the film industry.
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Garrett Brown invented the Steadicam because he was frustrated with the limitations of using a Dolly for certain shots in film.
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Garrett Brown made a sizzle reel showcasing the 30 Impossible Shots that could be achieved with the Steadicam, which quickly gained attention and was shared around Hollywood.
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Garrett Brown created a sizzle reel showcasing the Steadicam's capabilities and gained attention from major motion pictures, leading to him being hired to operate the Steadicam for films like Rocky, Bound for Glory, and Marathon Man.
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The Steadicam consists of three main parts: a vest, an arm, and a sled, with the arm simulating a human arm and redistributing the weight of the camera using springs and a cable and pulley system.
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The Steadicam redistributes the weight of the camera to increase resistance to rotation and make it easier to balance, with the arm isolating movement and the sled and arm working together to create stability.
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The weight of the camera on a Steadicam is still a lot to carry on a vest, but there is a video of a guy with a Steadicam riding a segue down an aisle and circling around a singer at Eurovision that is pretty amazing.
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The Steadicam was used in iconic films like The Shining, Rocky, and Goodfellas to achieve impressive tracking shots that would have been difficult to capture without the Steadicam.
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There are various affordable options for at-home steady cams, such as the Steadicam Curve for GoPros and the Smoothie for iPhones, as well as gimbal-based drone steady cams.
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There are affordable options for at-home steady cams, such as the Steadicam Curve for GoPros and the Smoothie for iPhones, as well as gimbal-based drone steady cams.
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