construction / forces involved... (My 'alternative' method would be to wear the rig on the back of a tailgate with 500 ratchet straps and cutting off the circulation to my legs which would be much less preferable.") -Kenny Brown Jun 12 2004 source: steadicamforum |
Have not done low mode yet, can't wait. We are all enjoying the back-saver rickshaw, the results are really exceptional." -David Frederick, SOC August 20th 2007 (email) |
When sitting in the rickshaw you are able to get OVER 180 degrees of movement with the Steadicam rig. It makes shooting profile from a moving vehicle simple, since the Steadicam rig is a couple of feet behind the vehicle it is mounted to (clear field of view). Great for shooting profile of a person running, a bike or a car then following it as it slows and makes lane changes behind and around you. I felt safe and secure, and did not notice any slack or wiggling. You can always add ratchet straps and don't forget that the driver is one of the most important pieces of the equation. I would always like to have a Grip in the back near me in case I need a pair of hands in an emergency. I really like that David's rig gives more options to the production. It works great as a standard rickshaw on the ground, and then can be quickly mounted to a vehicle for shots that need a little more speed." -Ari Gertler Mar 5, 2004 source: steadicamforum |
David Frederick, SOC operating Steadicam from
Rickshaw on the set of "Women's Murder Club."
Rickshaw on the set of "Women's Murder Club."
Imagine having to do that shot take after take wearing the Steadicam at the end of a long and tiring day. Not only that, Steadicam Rickshaw shots can be operated with more precision requiring fewer takes. |
- The Steadicam Rickshaw came in extremely handy during this American Idol ford music video.
American Idol Season 5 Ford music video "Call me" (video was removed from youtube.. I'll have to
put it back up on this website eventually)
The shot I used it for was the close up of the dog walking down the sidewalk.
This would have been an extremely difficult and grueling shot because I had to get the lens to "dog" height and this
particular dog wanted to overtake the camera so we had to do multiple takes.
- I was able to concentrate on the shot without worrying about where I was walking and getting fatigued due to low mode.
Low mode operating is usually extremely fatiguing but with the rickshaw it's not even an issue.
I'm really glad I was able to ride on the rickshaw rather than wear the rig for the number of takes it took to get this shot.
- -David Allen Grove,SOC
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