Steadicam Rates

Carl Wiedemann - Owner/Operator

Carl Wiedemann : Chicago Steadicam Operator, Videographer, FilmmakerI have worked as a Steadicam Operator within a wide variety of genres for over 10 years. I have experience on commercials, industrials, music videos, indie features, dramatic shorts, and live broadcasting. I am based in Chicago and can supply a Demo Reel that conveys the prowess of both my lumbar musculature & cinematic eye.

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Day Rate with Full Size Steadicam Rig & Accessories in the Chicago Area

Full Size EFP Steadicam Rig

  • Steadicam Rate for Film and HD shoots For up to 8 hours on location. Includes rig, focus control, video transmitter, etc. Rate applies for film cameras and video cameras from 15 to 35 pounds. Discounts are available for multi-day shoots.

$800.00
  • Steadicam Rate for small format video cameras
    For up to 8 hours on location.
    Includes rig, video transmitter, etc.
    Rate applies for video cameras under 15 pounds.

$700.00
  • Overtime
    $60 per hour

$60.00
  • Travel Charge
    Beyond 20 miles

.45 per mile
Day Rate with Small Steadicam Rig & Accessories in the Chicago Area

Small Steadicam Pilot Rig

  • Day rate for Steadicam Pilot for small format DV cameras For up to 8 hours on location. Includes Pilot rig and video transmitter. This rig supports up to 10 pounds of camera gear. Discounts are available for multi-day shoots.

$500.00
  • Half-day rate for Steadicam Pilot for small format DV cameras
    For up to 5 hours on location. Includes Pilot rig and video transmitter.

$400.00
  • Overtime
    $50 per hour

$50.00
  • Camera
    Additional charge if I supply one of my cameras: DVX100a, PD170.

$100.00
Special Rate options for Independent Projects
  • Independent Rate
    (Personal Projects, Student, Non-Profits)
    For up to 8 hours on location. To keep my Indie & Student rates low, I am only including the Low Mode Cage & the Heden Focus Control Unit as al la Carte additions for these bookings. However, I am willing to negotiate lower rates for shoots with modest Steadicam needs in the Chicago area.
    *Please read Indie Terms & Conditions >

$400.00
  • Overtime - Independent
    Per hour fee

$40.00
  • Travel Fees
    Beyond 20 miles

.45 per mile
  • Heden Focus Control Unit

$50.00
  • Low Mode Cage

$50.00

Steadicam in low-mode with 16mm Aaton XTR
On location: Steadicam in low-mode with 16mm Aaton XTR.
On location: Steadicam and mini-DV with added ballast
On location: Steadicam and mini-DV with added ballast

 
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LINKS

  • Illinois Film Office My Steadicam Operator listing.

  • Internet Movie Database A partial listing of feature films and shorts I've worked on.
  • Steadicam Operators Association listing.
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    Steadicam Credits

    INDUSTRIALS / CORPORATE

    American Crew, BET Network, Buick, Cablevision, Caterpillar, CDW, CVS, Dyson Vacuums, First Chicago, Lucent Technologies, Mulitiplex Clubs, Museum of Science and Industry, QVC Network, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Seyfarth Shaw, Seqway Chicago, Veuve Cliequot

    MUSIC VIDEOS on 16, 35mm, DV and HD

    Clawfinger, Court Jester, Front Line Assembly, Gayle Ritt, Gillette, Naplam Death, oh my god, Poe, Ramsen Sheeno, The Legendary Traxster, Villain, Wickerman

    INDIE FEATURES on 16, 35mm, DV and HD

    Bullet on a Wire, Cost of Happiness, The Blank Page, Polish Wedding, 8 of Diamonds, Two Rivers, Walter Did It

    SHORTS on 16mm, DV and HD

    I have been a paid Steadicam Operator on over 20 Northwestern University student film projects since 1996. Most of these projects have been on 16mm film. I have also worked professionally on numerous Columbia College and School of the Art Institute related features and shorts as well as on various independent shorts, experimental films and art projects including: The Alchemy of Comedy, Darrow's Grave, The Devolution of Ethan Chadwick, Last Light, Lionel on a SunDay, Palooka, and Two Days in Limbo.

    Dance on DV

    Since 2002 I have worked extensively with Breakbone DanceCo documenting both live performances and shooting site specific peices utilizing Steadicam Videography.