Steady 101:The Steadicam

A history of stabilization.
In this short series, we take a look at the progression of technology that deals with the desire for 'stabilization in movement'. The question of how to make the camera portable while keeping the perspective stable.

In the first part, we look at the rise of the Steadicam, an essential piece of equipment for this type of footage, tracing it's origins and evolution in modern cinema.

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