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Hello everyone. I am a 21 year old cinematographer and I am currently in my last year of film school. I recently bought my dream camera, the arri Alexa (classic) and for me it was a good purchase. I am looking around for head options. I have come across either the satchler video 20, cartoni c20s, or proaim geared head. what would everyone recommend? My budget is realistically set at 2000 GBP at a push. another question I have is do people feel fluid head or geared head would be better for me at this stage in my career. I’d like to start as I intend to go on, that being into proper high end industry operating and DPing. Hence the interest in a geared head. What are the pros/cons between geared and fluid? the photo attached is me using my film schools satchler cine 30, which is way out of my budget, nonetheless it is great to get using it until I leave film school. please if you can offer any insight on what would be my wisest approach I would greatly appreciate it.

Mitchell mount, 3 speed, built in dovetail, includes 15mm sliding baseplate. Top plate tilts in both directions. Includes aluminum case. Adjusted and lubricated last November at Transylvania Film. Hi hat not included in sale. Here's your chance to hone your operating skills! $6000

Hello all, This is my first post to the forum and I'm glad to be here. I am an undergrad cinematography major and I will be shooting my first show on 35mm. Naturally, a gear head will be best for our studio work, but I have only worked as an assistant with the equipment. A few operators and DoPs have told me that tracing a circle on the wall with a laser pointer is a good way to start out. Does anyone have any recommendations on how I can practice? I'll have just the prep day and the test shoot day to figure out the muscle memory. (Unless I should just settle with a fluid head?) Thanks for your time in advance, -Jeremy