The Steadicam® Operator's Handbook, 2nd Edition

Section One

the Steadicam^® and its parts

Wearing the Steadicam®:

for the first time

Q	What’s it feel like?
A	Well, it’s different. Until you wear it once or twice, very little of what we’ll discuss in the book will make much sense to you.
Q	Come on. What’s it feel like? Is it heavy?
A	It’s going to be a lot less effort than you might expect.
Q	Will it hurt my back?
A	If the vest and arm are adjusted right, and you stand correctly, it will not hurt or strain your back.
Q	So, what’s it going to feel like?
A	You’re going to feel some pressure on your legs, but not much. The Steadicam is going to move around a lot more than you might expect. It’s ...