The Art of Steadicam

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The use of a Steadicam took filmmaking to a new level. It has become quite an effective tool for filmmakers in helping tell their stories. Refocused Media created a fantastic video supercut featuring some of the best Steadicam tracking shots ever put on film and TV. It's called "The Art of Steadicam," and here's the note that came along with it:

These sequences are accomplished using a Steadicam, which is essentially a balanced stabilizer that allows for smoother and more easily controlled handheld camera operation. Invented by Garrett Brown in the early 70?s, the steadicam shot — or ‘steadishot’ — has become one of the most dynamic and exciting forms of cinematography and is one of the most engaging visual techniques in a filmmaker’s storytelling arsenal. I was inspired to make this homage to the art of steadicam cinematography when browsing the database of “top” clips over at steadishots.org, which are rated by the community. After locating what sources I could from the top 50 or so, I decided to stick with the order presented on the site (accurate as of March 1, 2013).

Below the video I included a list of all the movies that were presented in the video. Enjoy! Thanks to /Film for the tip!

Invented by Garrett Brown in the early 70's, the steadicam shot -- or 'steadishot' -- has become one of the most dynamic and exciting forms of cinematography and is one of the most engaging visual techniques in a filmmaker's storytelling arsenal. I was inspired to make this homage to the art of steadicam cinematography when browsing the database of "top" clips over at www.steadishots.org, which are rated by the community. After locating what sources I could from the top 50 or so, I decided to stick with the order presented on the site (accurate as of March 1, 2013). While I do hope you enjoy my video, there are many other clips that I was not able to source as well as many great clips that have yet to be rated into the "top" ranks, so please head over to www.steadishots.org and show your appreciation for the great service they provide. For a complete list of clips by order of appearance, please visit here: http://www.refocusedmedia.com/the-art-of-steadicam/ Music: Alt-J - Tessellate The Black Keys - Little Black Submarine Apparat - Ash/Black Veil www.refocusedmedia.com twitter.com/refocusedmedia facebook.com/refocusedmedia

List of clips (in order of post-intro appearance):

1. Kill Bill Vol. 1
2. Atonement
3. Eyes Wide Shut
4. Artificial Intelligence: AI
5. ER: Season 4, Ep. 20
6. The X-Files: Season 6, Ep. 03
7. Raising Cain
8. Pride & Prejudice
9. Boogie Nights
10. Doom
11. Point Break
12. Pulp Fiction
13. Werckmeister Harmonies
14. Outpost 11
15. After Hours
16. Much Ado About Nothing
17. Marathon Man
18. Carlito’s Way
19. Goodfellas
20. Rocky
21. Michael Clayton
22. The Peacemaker
23. The West Wing: Season 1, Ep. 04
24. The Birdcage
25. Flightplan
26. Donnie Darko
27. Good Night and Good Luck
28. The Doors
29. Before Sunset
30. The Shining
31. Thank You For Smoking
32. The West Wing: Season 1, Ep. 10
33. The Protector
34. Two Days in the Valley
35. Pride & Prejudice
36. The Mighty Quinn
37. Serenity
38. Eyes Wide Shut
39. Fight Club
40. Full Metal Jacket
41. Full Metal Jacket
42. Malcolm X
43. The Shining
44. The Shining