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STEADICAM SEGWAY
The Steadicam Segway is an innovative camera-transport system invented by Ulrich Kahlert, and developed by Reinhard Ansorge. Based on the Segway Personal Transporter, the Handsfree-Transporter replaces the conventional handlebars with a knee-steering system, freeing the rider to operate Steadicam, and the addition of the Universal Hardmount eliminates carrying strain, permitting up to 45 kg (100 lbs) of camera equipment to be flown for extended periods.
The Steadcam Segway is intuitive to ride, and entirely fluid in its movement. Having complete control of the camera vehicle allows the operator to react to dynamic situations with unequalled precision. Stability at all speeds is excellent: from a slow, interior tracking shot, to a fast, outdoor chase sequence, the Steadiseg offers quick set-ups, and delivers stunning results, ramping effortlessly from a slow creep to 20 kph (13 mph). The substantial weight-carrying capacity of the Hardmount makes it perfect for creating moving shots using IMAX and 3D camera packages.
It's a dolly without tracks—wherever you want it, whenever you want it—instantly available to create anything from a subtle perspective change to a dramatic traveling shot.
Philippe Bordelais' 3D Rig on the Segway Handsfree-Transporter
Steadiseg flying 2 Arri Alexas on the 3D Pace rig on the set of Scorsese's Hugo Cabret
The Steadcam Segway is available in three tyre configurations: small, high-pressure tyres, suitable for indoor work and cramped locations; off-road tyres, for tackling rough surfaces; and broad, low-pressure turf tyres suitable for golf courses. In the test shot below, the Sreadiseg is in off-road configuration.
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test shot behind the scenes
OTHER STEADICAM SEGWAY SHOTS
Discovery: Is it Possible?
Is it Possible? behind the scenes
Congrats to Ulik, Reinhardt, and Chris for the present state of the Handsfree Hardmount. That brilliant little 'Strandbeest' clip on the beach totally validates its indispensable usefulness for Steadicam. All inventions seem to take their own time finding a market, but this one's time has come! This video needs to be seen by every operator.
Steadicam Inventor, Garrett Brown
Strandbeest
Galgorm Resort & Spa Commercial
Steadicam Segway Rushes
Mayfly
Armenia
