Comments on: Working As A Steadicam Operator Might Be The Toughest Job On Television

By: Shayan Latif

Shayan Latif — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:18:00 +0000

now that’s some crazy footwork. this dude is awesome, the camera was balanced perfectly and the best part is the fast panning shots flawless… but hats off to the footwork… i learnt a lot from this and i will practice some of these moves with my action cam red edition as well. thanks for posting this video… cheers ;)

By: Dennis Stamatoiu

Dennis Stamatoiu — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:15:00 +0000

No the guy following him is usually just making sure he does the scene correct and watches his back. In television all the scenes are written down. That’s why you see him walking off set to get ready for the next shot. The focus is controlled but the control room(in most cases) but he has a over ride he can control in his right hand.

When it comes to tv its easier then movie because movies are what the director wants. Tv is what the people care to see. Not crazy focus. (Please note I mean for steadicam ops.)

By: Erik Lödén

Erik Lödén — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:25:00 +0000

I think this is the guy who won some kind of price for his steadycamshoots. I saw him when i filmed “gladiatorerna” live in an arena here in Sweden.
And he was ALL over the place. all the time!

By: Martin Beebee

Martin Beebee — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:08:00 +0000

Love to see a BTS video of the Ong Bak clip!

By: Martin Beebee

Martin Beebee — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:03:00 +0000

Awesome footwork — I’ll be re-watching this to take notes.

By: bret

bret — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:08:00 +0000

is the guy behind him pulling focus or does he also have to worry about that? just curious. insane work…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:27:00 +0000

this guy is definitely a solid steadcam op, but i’m more impressed by the 4 min fight scene linked above.. damn impressive– and yes, it looks like it took a month of practice to get a shot like that down. good example of why they have certification for this craft

By: Pete

Pete — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:34:00 +0000

The Steadicam guys that worked the Women’s World Cup final were pretty amazing. Running down the sidelines with the players. They also were getting great shots in the pre and post game. The camera work was stellar all around for that event.

By: Kevin Gallagher

Kevin Gallagher — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:55:00 +0000

Easy?!!! You’re smoking crack. Not only is carrying that gear on your body work but then composing shots while running around is tough. And if you think still photo equipment is expensive it’s nothing compared to what a steadicam op spends. Nothing.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:04:00 +0000

Actualy its easy. But if you have a 14k Zephyr. Nice balance, smooth control and expensive. All in one.