Steadicam Training

Optical Support provide full training courses as well as one to one sessions. Learn the basics of Steadicam operation or take one of our one week intensive courses devised by our professional operators Peter Robertson and Peter Cavaciuti.

We work in partnership with:

  • The Guild of British Camera Technicians
  • The National Film & Television School
  • Film Digital Media Exchange

Below are some of the courses and events we have planned for the coming year. If you are interested in any of the courses below, or would like to enquire about a tailor made one to one session, please get in touch.

Re-Fresher Training
Date:
All Year Round
Location:
Optical Support
Description:
Designed for trained Steadicam operators who want to re-cap on their technique and be introduced to a new Steadicam rig.
One-to-One Full Size Steadicam Course
Date:
All Year Round
Location:
Optical Support
Description:
A three day course designed as an introduction to the core skills of steadicam operating a full size rig.
One-to-One Steadicam Archer Course
Date:
All Year Round
Location:
Optical Support
Description:
A two day course to introduce you to the techniques of operating a medium sized Steadicam rig.
One-to-One Steadicam Flyer Course
Date:
All Year Round
Location:
Optical Support
Description:
A one day intensive course to introduce you to the techniques of operating a lightweight Steadicam rig.
One-to-One Steadicam Merlin Course
Date:
All Year Round
Location:
Optical Support
Description:
A one hour intensive course to introduce you to the set-up and techniques of operating a Steadicam Merlin rig.
Guild of British Camera Technicians
Date:
In January
Location:
Panavision
Description:
One week training course on various rigs ranging from the GPI Pro, Ultra 2 and Clipper.
Nation Film and Television School
Date:
In April
Location:
NFTS Studios
Description:
One week training course on various rigs ranging from the GPI Pro, Ultra 2 and Clipper.
Guild of British Camera Technicians
Date:
In August
Location:
Ealing College
Description:
One week training course on various rigs ranging from the GPI Pro, Ultra 2 and Clipper.
Film Digital Media Exchange
Date:
All Year Round
Location:
Various FDMX locations
Description:
Short courses (2-4 days) introducing the flyer and the archer.