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Before camera stabilization systems was invented, filmmakers either had to hold the camera in their hands or mount it on a dolly. A dolly is a piece of equipment with a platform where filmamkers can place a camera onto. They can also sit on this platform to operate the system. Underneath the platform consists of wheels where it sat on top of a track. Another operator will push the platform to get the desired shot. However, camera dollies are time consuming to setup and cannot always work for every shot requested by the director. Sometimes, the camera operator will need to go “hand held”. However with this method, there is no way of getting a smooth shot. With the invention of camera stabilization, directors could capture shots with the convenience of a hand-held operation without any bumps or shakiness. Camera Stabilizer Systems: The Steadicam is a brand name for camera …
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The steadicam is a type of camera mount that is worn as a harness by camera operators making movies. The steadicam prevents any shakiness on the camera operator’s part from making it into the finished film. All steadicams rely on a Gimbal system, which is a special pivoted support that allows complete rotation using ball bearings. There are several different types of steadicam systems for stabilizing the camera: Merlin Steadicam The Merlin steadicam is an extremely light-weight camera mount that is meant for small, hand-held cameras. The newest version of the Merlin uses six ball bearings and is suitable for cameras weighing up to 7.5 lbs. The Merlin is light and flexible, with an arm and vest that are among the thinnest and lightest available. The Merlin is best suited to hold cameras up to 5 lbs, such as those smaller hand-held cameras normally used to shoot news and …
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