I’m Scott Calvert, Seattle based Steadicam operator. I picked up my first rig in 2018 and I’ve been walking backwards from there. I come from a lighting and camera operator background, which to me makes Steadicam a perfect blend of traditional camera work and dynamic movement.
Plus, it’s fun! Adding that unique camera perspective and feel that only Steadicam can get is exciting and immediately rewarding. Instead of panning across a waterfront, why not scrape the beach as the water laps into frame? Follow your protagonist home through winding apartment hallways, or pull back from a conversation to reveal a bicycle, and then lead it down the street.
Rates, references, and further work examples available on request.
Equipment:
Steadicam Archer 2 sled
30 pound payload, tilt head, 2x V mount plates, 7” monitor
Smartsystem X1 Arm
Up to 70lbs of payload lift and 28.5” of buttery smooth booming, with low mode bracket and post riser extension
GPI Pro Vest
Form fitting vest that can support anything loaded onto it
Steadicam Rig
Accessories
Wireless video
Teradek 4K LT kit, full mounting and cabling kit
Wireless focus
Tilta Nucleus M kit
Smallrig clip-on matte box
Two 4x5.65” filter slots, top flag, 114mm front with adapters for 80/85/95/110mm
SOS plate - Steadi on Sticks
Steadicam dovetail compatible quick release receiver. This mounts to your location of choice and makes a 30 second “Steadi to Sticks” transition an easy option.
CoreSWX batteries
4x 150wh mini V-mount
4x 98wh mini V-mount
(both sizes include USB port for charging phones during lunch)
2x two bank V-mount chargers
Teleprompter
ProPrompter 2, 15mm rod mounted, with 10” monitor. This particular unit has been modified to play well with Steadicam.
Walter Klassen Hard Mount kit
Includes Mitchell mount and speedrail mount options for vehicle and dolly rigging
Additional Rentals
SetCafe
Liquid crew satisfaction station. Includes hard case and works in studio and on location. Click HERE for details.
Bartech analog wireless focus kit
Cinegears Ghost Eye 500M 1:2 wireless video
People I’ve
worked with:
Clients/Projects
Microsoft
They make computers and software and lots of videos about them. Projects I’ve operated on include the Microsoft Lists launch and virtual keynotes.
Starbucks
Coffee & the people that make it. I’ve worked on external facing hiring videos and internal training series.
The Way We Speak (feature film)
Upcoming dramatic feature shot in Portland, OR. Shot 2023.
Artful Ashes
Short form documentary covering a glass artist’s relationship with her craft. 2023.
11:11 (feature film)
Dramatic feature shot in Western Washington. 2023.
WSECU
A PNW bank’s commercial series profiling different professionals.
John Deere
Deere’s integration with AI tech.
The Customer Comes First (feature film)
Upcoming comedy shot in Bellingham, WA. Shot 2022.
Production companies
Pyramide Productions
Redmond, WA Tech & coffee videos
Color Creative
Seattle, WA Creative agency
New Engen
Seattle, WA Digital marketing agency
Run Studios, LLC
Seattle, WA Large Microsoft media vendor
Coho Films
Seattle, WA PNW Documentary and commercial work
Hand Crank Films
Bellingham, WA Commercial videos and stuff
Contact me.
Either email me directly (at wilsonscottcalvert@gmail.com), or use this handy contact form to do the exact same thing from the convenience of this page: