Flags and Steadicams

[David Calson]

Why do Grips hold flags on both sides of Steadicam operators? Is it to break up wind hitting the operator?

[Adrian Sierkowski]

Often; yes. Sometimes too it can be to shield glare off of the onboard monitor. But generally, wind (though you can also use nets as opposed to flags)

[Stuart Brereton]

It's generally nets that grips use as a wind break. A flag can all too easily get whipped around by the wind and end up causing more harm than good.