I am currently working on my first (full-length) screenplay (which I hope to eventually direct). In terms of style, I am a big fan of the Steadicam/Panaglide type cameras for their "floating" POV shots (like in the original Halloween). I want this type of shot/shooting for several scenes in my film (to create/illicit a certain type of feeling), while the rest of the film would be shot using more "traditional" style camera(s). My question is, do Steadicams/Panaglide still exist nowadays? And if not, is there a modern-day (and attainable) equivalent????
(* I am completely new to filmmaking and do not have any extensive technical knowledge in regards to cameras, types of lenses, etc... I am currently just in the writing process right now, but I do know exactly how I want each scene to particularly look & feel! I just need some advice in selecting the right particular technical tools to get help me there.)
I'd like to know budget-wise what these would go for (in terms of renting and/or buying) as well. ( I will be on a very tight budget, so I would like to know these things far in advance, as well as have ample time to practice and learn more about using this type of camera). I live in an area that does not offer any type of film school instruction/classes, so I am grateful for an specific advice/knowledge anyone has to offer. Thank you
(* I am completely new to filmmaking and do not have any extensive technical knowledge in regards to cameras, types of lenses, etc... I am currently just in the writing process right now, but I do know exactly how I want each scene to particularly look & feel! I just need some advice in selecting the right particular technical tools to get help me there.)
I'd like to know budget-wise what these would go for (in terms of renting and/or buying) as well. ( I will be on a very tight budget, so I would like to know these things far in advance, as well as have ample time to practice and learn more about using this type of camera). I live in an area that does not offer any type of film school instruction/classes, so I am grateful for an specific advice/knowledge anyone has to offer. Thank you