Steadicam Lessons

Greg Smith is teaching Steadicam lessons to operators of all levels.

Greg became a well-known camera operator through his 30 years in the entertainment business and 21 years of his own on-hand camera operating experience. Throughout that time, he realized the industry lacked proper Steadicam and operator training in order to get up and work quickly in the industry. Therefore, Greg has decided to use his years of camera operating experience to offer one-on-one Steadicam lessons for operators of all levels, allowing him to customize your lesson plan. The lessons are broken out into three main levels, depending on your needs. Throughout each lesson, you will learn how to become a complete camera operator, along with learning the ins and outs of working in the entertainment industry.

BEGINNER STEADICAM LESSONS

INTERMEDIATE STEADICAM LESSONS

At the beginning level, you will learn the basics of the Steadicam. From there, Greg will teach you the techniques for building a Steadicam, balancing a Steadicam, and properly fitting your own Steadicam to your body. You will have one-on-one instruction in learning techniques such as footwork, rig placement, and body position. In additio

Show Less

INTERMEDIATE STEADICAM LESSONS

The intermediate lesson is designed to teach fundamental Steadicam shots that are used in television and motion pictures every day, camera placement, understanding how to break down a scene, and understanding the art of proper camera framing. Steadicam modes, such as "low mode," "Don Juan," etc., will be used. Greg will also give you his inside knowledge of how to work with directors and DPs.

ADVANCED STEADICAM LESSONS

INTERMEDIATE STEADICAM LESSONS

ADVANCED STEADICAM LESSONS

The advanced lesson will take you into complex Steadicam shots and technical advice on your own specific shots. Greg will use his experience to teach the technical tricks to performing crane steps off/on, using gyros, working with vehicle mounts, running with the rig, and working in 3D. The lesson is not just about learning to be a Steadicam operator but about advancing your ability to be a well-rounded camera operator. You'll have an understanding of how to work in camera modes, with remote heads, dolly shots, and handheld. At this level, there is the continued understanding of designing a scene, including all the coverage angles needed to complete the scene, and the advanced knowledge of working with directors and DPs.

Show Less

GPI PRO STABILIZER SYSTEM

The GPI Pro Stabilizer System is a camera stabilizer system that was created in 1992. The express purpose of the new system was to improve the reliability of the equipment by making use of sound engineering principles and state-of-the-art electronic technology.

The biggest advantage of the PRO System is its ruggedness and the fact that it requires little maintenance. The system has proven itself in the most extreme conditions in thousands of feature films, from the Sonoran Desert to the Pacific Ocean to the sub-zero climate of the Arctic Circle.

www.gpiprosystems.com

TRANSVIDEO MONITOR

For over 30 years, Transvideo has designed and manufactured professional monitors. It is the only flat panel monitor manufacturer to have won an Engineering Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Through constant Research & Development combined with years of operators' feedback, Transvideo has unmatched expertise in professional monitors.

Transvideo monitors are the preferred choice of body-rig Operators.

Transvideo International in California specializes in reselling, servicing & repairing Transvideo monitors.

It has been named Best Professional Video Equipment 10 years in a row and has been in the Business Hall of Fame since 2017.