Form & Technique
I will teach you proper form & technique that is essential to becoming a handheld operator.
Tips & Tricks
This course covers tips & tricks that will improve your handheld operating.
Drills & Practice
I've also included drills you can practice to improve your skills as an operator!
Meet Your Instructor
My name is Greg Smith, and I am retired Steadicam operator with more than 30+ years in the film & TV business. For the last 6+ years I have taught in person 1 on 1 lessons to aspiring camera operators in Los Angeles CA. I decided I wanted to take the techniques I teach in my in person lessons, and put them into an online course that students around the world can watch & learn from!
30+ Years Experience!
I have been working in the Film & TV business for 30+ years with over 80+ credits -- This course is built around the skills and techniques I have learned over the last 30+ years working as a camera operator.
1000+ Students
I have taught over a thousand camera operators of all skill levels. I decided to take the drills & techniques I teach in my in person lessons and put them into an online course!
Visually Designed Course
This course includes tons of graphics and annotations to help you better understand the terminology & techniques.
Lifetime Access
You will have lifetime access to this course. This curriculum is designed to provide value to all experience levels.
Practice At Home
The drills & techniques I teach in this course can easily
be practiced at home.
Course Curriculum:
15+ Video Lectures
The course curriculum takes a step by step approach to understanding the gear, form, & techniques to become a better handheld operator.
1hr+ Course Content
From visually designed lectures with graphics and labels, to film breakdowns, to drills & exercises, this course is designed to be the foundation for handheld operators.
Handheld Course - $19
∙15+ Video Lectures
∙1hr+ of Course Content
∙Form & Technique
∙Drills & Exercises
∙One Time Payment
∙Lifetime Access
My Online Courses:
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Master Operating - $129
∙70+ Video Lectures
∙6hrs+ of Course Content
∙Steadicam Course Included
∙Wheels & Technocrane Course Included
∙Handheld Course Included
∙One Time Payment
∙Lifetime Access
Steadicam Course - $79
∙40+ Video Lectures
∙3hr+ of Course Content
∙Form & Technique
∙Drills & Exercises
∙One Time Payment
∙Lifetime Access
Wheels & Technocrane - $39
∙18+ Video Lectures
∙2hrs of Course Content
∙Form & Technique
∙Drills & Exercises
∙One Time Payment
∙Lifetime Access