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It was great to get time in the rig under the supervision of a very experienced operator.
Nick breaks down the technical aspects of the steadicam in a way that's easy to understand. Static balance, dynamic balance, gimbal hand control, he covers it all. But more than that, Nick has a list of credits on top tier shows longer than your arm. He's a storyteller, first and foremost. He's able to speak to the more nuanced aspects of operating -- how story informs shot composition and camera movement, how to navigate the set as a camera operator and much more.
Highlights were talking shop in regards to the role of the Steadi/A operator on set, and the mindset necessary to work at the highest levels.
Nick's perspective on shot composition and camera movement being a creative choice (instead of purely technical) was very insightful. Also great to talk sled configurations; really helped my confidence in being able to adapt on the fly. 10/10, would do it again!
~ Alex Marmalichi
I had the pleasure of attending Nick's two day steadicam workshop. It was hosted by Dingos Camera in Burbank. I brought my own rig but Nick is able to provide a rig to use throughout the workshop. Day 1 involved more understanding of each component of each equipment; vest, arm, sled. With technique and knowledge to understand how to achieve a steadicam shot. Day 2 was where my body got wrecked. We focus heavily on practical hands on training and practice scenes. Every take we spent the time reviewing and critiquing the take to understand the decisions made to achieve the shot. Nick was very informative throughout his workshop, speaking both from experience and wisdom to better prepare me on my future shots.
~ Christopher Nguyen
Nick’s workshop was great!
I’ve been operating for years but felt I still have some areas to improve on. His tips and attention to detail really helped me get things dialed in. I could already feel improvement by the
end of the day.
Thanks Nick!
~ Travis Gray
I recently had the privilege of participating in a workshop with Nick Davidoff, and I can't express enough how truly valuable and transformative the experience was. Nick is an extraordinary steadicam operator and an outstanding teacher.
His workshop left an indelible mark on my skills and confidence as a camera operator.
I wholeheartedly recommend Nick Davidoff's steadicam workshop to anyone looking to enhance their skills in camera operation. His expertise, teaching style, and dedication to his students are truly remarkable. Nick's workshop was an invaluable investment in my professional growth, and I can't thank him enough for the knowledge and confidence he has imparted.
~ Samuel Barrozo