| Famous German Steadicam Operator & Teacher dies January 6th, 2007 after long illness. Dear Colleagues, We were greatly saddened to hear of Mike Bartlett's death. He was a good friend and a brilliant operator. He was also an inspiring teacher who joined Ted Churchill and colleagues, including Jerry and I, on some of our best workshops ever. Mike was not a big talker or a theatrical personality...quite the opposite. Self-contained conveyed an impression of reserve and great dignity; He had a wonderful sense of humor and a manic side, rarely displayed, which equalled Jacques Monge and Ted's absurdist antics, but his physical appearance was somewhat forbidding. He was gaunt and intense and watchful. I used to call him 'der Ritter' -- a Parzifal-like knight of the green screen who was unique and valuable and who will be forever missed. We will not see his like again. Farewell Mike, your friends, Garrett Brown & Jerry Holway |
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