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Norman Woo · March 19th, 2004, 12:09 PM

Hi folks

Here is an interesting book on the Steadicam titled
"Steadicam Techniques & Aesthetics" written by Serena Ferrara.

Take a look at this site for more information.

http://www.steadicenter.com/index.php?template=book

Wayne Orr · March 19th, 2004, 02:10 PM

I have read this book, and it is very, very short on "techniques." This is unfortunate, since I would imagine most people will purchase it believing they are going to get some great inside advice on operating Steadicams. This simply is not even close to true. The book is mainly a history of the Steadicam, with photographs of Garret Brown's development of the gear. Interesting, but hardly worth the expensive price of purchase. The interviews with some of the great Steadicam operators are reminiscenes, but contain almost no "how I did it" information.

This "book" is actually Ms. Ferrara's disertation for an advanced degree in cinema, and is not what the title would lead you to believe. Probably of more interest to movie buffs than aspiring Steadicam operators.

Save your money.

Wayne Orr, SOC

Charles Papert · March 19th, 2004, 02:45 PM

That's pretty accurate.

March 19th, 2004, 12:09 PM	#1
Norman Woo Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brossard, Quebec, Canada Posts: 147	Steadicam book Hi folks Here is an interesting book on the Steadicam titled "Steadicam Techniques & Aesthetics" written by Serena Ferrara. Take a look at this site for more information. http://www.steadicenter.com/index.php?template=book

March 19th, 2004, 02:45 PM	#3
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	That's pretty accurate. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

March 19th, 2004, 02:10 PM	#2
Wayne Orr Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northridge Ca Posts: 734	I have read this book, and it is very, very short on "techniques." This is unfortunate, since I would imagine most people will purchase it believing they are going to get some great inside advice on operating Steadicams. This simply is not even close to true. The book is mainly a history of the Steadicam, with photographs of Garret Brown's development of the gear. Interesting, but hardly worth the expensive price of purchase. The interviews with some of the great Steadicam operators are reminiscenes, but contain almost no "how I did it" information. This "book" is actually Ms. Ferrara's disertation for an advanced degree in cinema, and is not what the title would lead you to believe. Probably of more interest to movie buffs than aspiring Steadicam operators. Save your money. Wayne Orr, SOC