Joel Knights Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Hey all, sorry for the novice question but I've seen a few times where someone will be holding a screen next to or behind the steadicam operator. What is the purpose of this? It doesn't appear to be affecting light from what I can tell. I've attached a BTS pic from The Intern as an example. Thanks! Edited January 15, 2016 by Joel Knights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Drysdale Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Wind is a problem for Steadicams, so wind shields are used, which may be the case here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Brereton Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 That's actually a 4x4 double net, which as Brian says, is being used as a wind break for the steadicam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Phil Rhodes Posted January 15, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 15, 2016 No, that's a two-layer meshy thing. Technical term, y'see. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Hartman Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Unlike Grips, Steadicam operators usually aren't as strong as a bull, so the slightest breeze can knock them over. Hence the mobile windbreak. In the heat of summer, on sunny days a second grip will be holding a parasol over the operator's head. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dunn Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) I wore one of those years ago at a Sammys open day. It was like having a small (well, not so small) child hanging off your shoulders, with his feet on your chest. I'm surprised operators don't develop bovine characteristics, unless it's to maintain the mystique of appearing to have magical powers. Edited January 15, 2016 by Mark Dunn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Drysdale Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 The wind blows the Steadicam around, since you use the lightest grip possible when operating. It's more like dancing with small child, than having one hanging off you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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