Hey all. Just thought I would put some of the behind the scenes pics from the "Redemption" shoot up as they come along.

The first two are me in the stedi cam rig. I strapped it on for a few shots. With the cam, and everything I can tell you it isnt light.


and this is just one of the shots. This is also the 16' jib I used to shoot "Fender Bender". Now if I can only get the damn thing edited.

Enjoy
R. Michael

"Luck, is when opportunity, meets preperation." "There are 3 sides to every story. Yours, mine, and the truth, and none of us are lying" -Robert Evans

how do those steadycam things work? i dont understand how it steadys the camera...i know the weight counteracts the shakiness and stuff, but what about the shoulder mount?

fsu provided all this stuff right? Cool shots, how does it work?

Where did you get the funding for all that?

Plus, how did you get access to those locations and that ambulence? Bribe them?

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STOP SIGN RUN Productions

"Vision is the art of seeing things invisible" - Jonathan Swift

that jib arm looks CRAAAAAAZZZZY

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Ok, I'll try and answer all of these.

First: The Stedi-Cam
It does use counter weight, as well as a spring loaded arm. The arm is attatched to a vest, which distributes the weight across your torso, and back (It feels like all of its in your back) It dosent hold the camera completly, you still have to control it. What it does is work as a stabalizer and shock absorber. If you run with a stedi-cam (having to do so somewhat smoothly) it absorbs your steps, and makes the camera "glide" through a location.It allows you to get shots that otherwise wouldnt be possible with a dollie (like on steps, or when you need to move forward, and then to the side, ect)

Next: FSU?
No, FSU had nothing to do with this film. I am not now, nor have i ever been a student there and they do not fund feature films. This was independently funded. How was what done?

Finally: Funding, locations, and bribes.
Well, we first shot a trailer (the very same that is posted on line) we then contacted some wealthy people we knew (some we had dealt with before on a music video) who contacted others, ect. We had many come on board, and then pull out. We bassically set a date to start production, and went for it. As of the day before production there was not enough money in the budget to shoot HD, and we were going to have to shoot on Beta. That day another investor came on board and so we did shoot HD.
As to the ambulance, ect. No money, no bribery. The Director had shot a feature in his home town of Port St. Lucie. ( a small city about an hour north of West Palm.) The mayor loved it, and when he came to him with this project offered us whatever we wanted (they are desperate for film making) We had use of the Police Department, police officers and vehicles, fire rescue employees and vehicles, as well as several local buisnesses. The city actually paid them all overtime to be there and work in our film. Have Canada beat that!
R. Michael

"Luck, is when opportunity, meets preperation." "There are 3 sides to every story. Yours, mine, and the truth, and none of us are lying" -Robert Evans

First time slapping on the steadicam rig Mike? I'd hate to see that wobbly-ass footage . It takes quite a bit of practice to make the steadicam actually "work."

Nota "Would make an audience seasick himself" Mono

Where exactly can I view Redemption? Or is it still in production? I did a search on the student films site and couldn't find it or a trailer for it.

~Shunohaku

"Your suffering will be legendary; even in Hell!"

Rob: Yeah, my first. I kept it simple and it actually came out pretty well. Upper body strength was a must I I sacrificed my comfort for the shot. Spasams the rest of the next day. I wouldnt mind doing it more regularly though. Thats a heavy SOB to be luggin. The producer joked and made me do one take with the camera extended WAY out in front. I was shakin by the end of the take.
R. Michael

"Luck, is when opportunity, meets preperation." "There are 3 sides to every story. Yours, mine, and the truth, and none of us are lying" -Robert Evans
Tizzy Entertainment "Redemption" Hi-Def trailer