Jon Beattie Steadicam Owner/Operator & Handsfree Transporter Owner/Operator. Located in the New York Tri-State Area, able to travel all over the world.
Jonathan Beattie began his training in film production at Full Sail University. He attended the well-known school in Winter Park, Florida. While there Jon studied all aspects of filmmaking. Jon has a great foundation in what it takes to produce a motion picture.
After learning and working in both production and postproduction Jon found that he excelled in on set work. Always enjoying the technical aspects of film making Jon worked in the Grip and Electric departments on numerous projects including features, shorts, commercials & music videos.
Eventually gaining exposure to the Steadicam and controlling the moving frame beyond the dolly and off cranes. Jon was instantly taken by the tool. Always looking for a new challenge and learning new skills Jon set out to learn everything he could about the Steadicam (a never ending quest). Jon attended the prestigious Steadicam Operators Association Workshop in Chester Pennsylvania with lead instructor Jerry Holway. Jon has also attended the Flyer Steadicam Workshop run by Tiffen Steadicam with lead instructor Peter Abraham.
Jon brings a friendly professional never quit attitude to set every time. Jon is always looking to improve his skills and sets out each day to do so.
The Steadicam is the camera-stabilization system invented by Garret Brown. Garret put his invention in films like Rocky, The Shining and Bound For Glory. Since its invention in 1976 the Steadicam has been used in countless films, television shows and at live events around the world.
A Steadicam can create dynamic shots taking the audience to places film makers had only dreamed of. The Steadicam can be used to create breathtaking moving shots without the need for a dolly or track. Productions can get set and shoot quicker and make changes without the need to move and re-level track.
The Steadicam can move through a scene in a way that emulates the human eye. Steadicam is not just for a master shot. It can be used to move from a master to a single flowing into a tracking shot or in and out of static shots. Shooting with the Steadicam will give the editor increased options. Steadicam creates the feeling of depth in a 2d world. It can make an otherwise boring shot or setup more interesting and cuts very well.
The Handsfree Transporter has taken the moving camera to a new level. The Handsfree Transporter allows an operator to create both fast moving and incredibly slow moving shots without a dolly, quad, golf cart, or vehicle mounts. Less man power and time is needed for the creation of these shots, saving time and money. The Handsfree Transporter can travel at an incredibly slow creeping pace or at speeds up to 15mph. Its is highly maneuverable and will work in narrow places other vehicles cannot go.
A Steadicam Operator can use the Handsfree Transporter both hard and soft mounted. If hard mounted the Handsfree Transporter will carry the load allowing for take after take without fatigue, or to follow the action in a sporting event for hours without missing a beat.
In a soft mount configuration the operator will wear the Steadicam and fix the rig to their vest. This will allow an operator to create eyebrow raising shots that may involve elevation and speed changes that require step-on�s and off�s.
The Handsfree Transporter that I can provided is the first 2nd generation lean control unit in New York. Please call or email with any questions about the unit or rental.