Preface to the second edition

Since the first edition was published in 2009, we’ve listened to our friends, students, and readers of the book, and, consequently, we’ve refocused our thinking about operating and teaching more critically. We’ve learned a few more tricks, so there are lots of little tweaks and hints throughout the second edition. There also are many new photographs and an expanded section on how to buy a Steadicam.

Book publishing also has changed since our first edition. The web and e-books give us better ways to deliver the material. The second edition has a companion website with video clips and additional photos and articles (www.steadicamoperatorhandbook.com).

The second edition also addresses two new operating challenges, ...

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