Steadicam research

Things that I have learnt -

Grip is important. Make less contact with the stabiliser as it will mimic your body movements. Keep feet heel to toe, no crazy sudden movements. Gently tap the system to keep it steady. When using the steadicam ensure when changing shots from upright to downwards, move the steadicam by the bottom, not in the middle or at the top.
Top tips:
If you remove your camera from the stabiliser you will have to rebalance it. TIP - Mark their settings on the system.
If you zoom in or out you will have to rebalance. Keep lens at perfect setting!!



Perfectly balanced. Drop time of 1.5 - 2 seconds.
Right handed = hold the whole system with your right hand and arm. This way the left hand is now the operating hand. Thumb and forefinger opposite each other around the post. All other fingers slightly go below the forefinger. The forefinger cannot be too close to the gimbal.
Never bend your knees as it is not stable.
When recording - Start with the glidecam then follow. Stop as normal, not with two feet. Do not walk sideways, point the camera to where you want to record.