Jeff Wexler Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 In 1976 after seeing the shots we did on "Bound For Glory" with Garrett Brown and the original Steadicam, Jan Harlan sent a letter to Stanley Kubrick to tell him about this amazing new camera rig. Jan Harlan was Stanley's brother-in-law and served as executive producer for several of Kubrick's movies. When the letter was written I think Garrett's invention didn't even have a name yet. Ed DiGiulio with Cinema Products was going to be manufacturing the first Steadicams and it is clear that Kubrick wanted to get his hands on one as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Great piece of film history here! Thanks Jeff. Times like this, I feel truly humbled to be here and benefit from this wealth of experience and knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 So cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Garrett Brown demonstrates the use of a steadicam in this clip from 1974. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/video/impossible-shots-by-garrett-brown-725332 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted April 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 I remember when I first saw this clip and I said it looks very much like helicopter shots but on the ground and with no wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Cameron Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 I love looking at stuff like this. Amazing piece of cinema history there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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