Steadicam

A camera stabilising device developed by Garrett Brown that keeps the image steady while allowing fluid movement. It was first introduced in 1975.

A camera stabilising system worn by an operator that reduces the effect of their body movements, allowing smooth moving shots.

A Steadicam is a stabilising system attached to the operator. Its balanced support reduces the effect of their body movements, producing smoother footage than ordinary hand-held filming. It allows the camera to follow a character through a space while keeping the image relatively steady.

Only name a particular camera support, such as a dolly or Steadicam, when you have evidence for it. Smooth movement alone does not prove which equipment was used.

Keep the dates distinct: portable cameras became important in the late 1950s; Garrett Brown’s Steadicam was first introduced in 1975.

A smooth moving shot is not automatically proof of Steadicam use: other equipment can also produce smooth movement.

A camera-stabilising device developed by cinematographer Garrett Brown and first introduced in 1975, allowing fluid camera movement while reducing unwanted shake.

A camera-stabilising device developed by Garrett Brown that keeps the image steady while allowing fluid movement.

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