Mike Scott is a successful freelance ‘Steadicam Owner Operator’ and cameraman, having gained some 16 years experience at London Weekend Television prior to going freelance in 2000.

His recent Feature Film credits include ‘My Zinc Bed’ Starring Uma Thurman and ‘I Could Never Be Your Woman’ starring Michelle Pfeiffer, both working with the award winning cinematographer Brian Tufano.

This site contains information on Mike's broadcast and film work as well as the dry hire equipment he provides. It also offers useful technical and advanced operational information on the Steadicam® equipment that he operates.

 

Garrett Brown, Inventor of the Steadicam
"Steadicam was perceived as a running camera for the first few years but basically it's an all-around camera support and a very capable aiming tool. I enjoy imitating a dolly very closely, but with the mobility and the chance to look straight ahead that Steadicam makes possible on rough ground and in tight location sets. It is pure joy as long as you don't absolutely wear yourself out. I think it's still the best job in the business. I intend to keep operating until I'm ancient, and maybe then I'll just mount the arm to my walker!"

Originally published by ‘FILMCREW’ Magazine 1997 http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Lot/7385/garrettinterview.htm

 

CODE OF PRACTICE FOR STEADICAM OPERATION (PDF Download)