What is a Steadicam Shot & How Did it Change Cinema?
Often the most impactful inventions in history have come about as a result of a beautiful accident. In film, especially on set, beautiful accidents happen all of the time. Luckily for us, a particular invention happened nearly half a century ago, early enough to give us some of the best footage we’ve ever seen. The… Continue reading What is a Steadicam Shot & How Did it Change Cinema?
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