Five Day Steadicam Workshop Programs authorized by Tiffen instructed by Peter Abraham

Five-Day Steadicam Workshop

The Five Day Workshops are geared toward individuals who desire to become a professional Steadicam Operator in the film, broadcast, or video industry. All aspects of operating are covered from the physics, basic set up, and practice exercises to marketing, buying a rig, and the business side of Steadicam, to survival on a motion picture set. Most importantly, we teach the many ways to use a Steadicam well and make great shots.

All aspects of Steadicam operating are discussed and taught including vehicle mount, low-mode and running.

These workshops continue the traditions and standards set by over twenty years of Steadicam Workshops. These intensive courses are designed for both beginning and experienced operators. A variety of cameras are utilized as well as a selection of Steadicam systems, including the advanced Ultra2.

The instructors are all experienced, enthusiastic Steadicam operators and teachers. There will be at least one great instructor and full sized rig for every four students, as well as several lightweight Flyers and Merlins for practice. Area Steadicam Operators and special guests also visit the workshops

Note: These workshops run from 5 days to 6 1/2 days in length. Please refer to the specific scheduled workshop for duration and start/stop times.

Syllabus: ( Varies slightly based on time of start on Day 1. )

Day 1
12:00 Noon	Lunch and welcome
1:00 p.m.	Workshop instruction begins! Basic explanation of Steadicam system Adjusting the vest and arm First steps and walking with the rig Two-handed technique
6:00 p.m.	Dinner
7:30 p.m.	The first of many line dances Stopping and starting

Day 2
7:00 a.m.	Breakfast
8:30 a.m.	Balancing and mounting the camera Balancing of the rig Booming and tilting Panning and tracking Missionary to Don Juan Making switches More line dances
12:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00 p.m.	First shots Dynamic balance Inertial control Building and balancing the rig Using the motorized stage Using the integral tilt head
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.	Dinner
7:30 p.m.	More line dances Circling Practice and review.

Day 3
7:00 a.m.	Breakfast
8:30 a.m.	Negotiating tight spaces Aids to navigation Low Mode and Goofy Foot Re-work shots
12:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00 p.m.	Balancing for the shot Continue with low mode and Goofy Foot shots Working with others Working with vehicles
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.	Dinner
7:30 p.m.	Safety issues Hot and cold climates Wet weather Wind Review and Practice

Day 4
7:00 a.m.	Breakfast
8:30 a.m.	Shot design POV’s Super high and low modes Practice shots revisited
12:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00 p.m.	Balancing for the shot Whip pans The Business of Steadicam The Ray and other diabolical dances More practice shots
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.	Dinner
7:30 p.m.	The Moving Camera Remote focus equipment and other accessories Review and practice

Day 5
7:00 a.m.	Breakfast
8:30 a.m.	Class Photo All the final details
12:00 p.m.	Lunch Hand out certificates

Workshop Tuition:
Set on a per workshop basis, as costs fluctuate.
Range of tuitions: $ 2,500.00 - $ 3,000.00