Steadicam® Operator's Handbook

Holway is the co-inventor of the Steadicam® and is known as one of the premier Steadicam® 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® operator and served as the first president of the Steadicam® Operator's Association and remains an active member today.Hayball has over 10 years experience as a Steadicam® operator and instructor. An experienced cinematographer, she has authored a number of bestselling titles in photography.

• 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.

"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