Table Of Contents - Steadicam Merlin Setup And Operation Manual

Table of Contents

Part One - Setup
1. Overview
2. A Tour of the Merlin
3. Getting Started
4. Pre-setting "Z" Axis
5. Installing Dovetail Plate
6. Balancing & Mounting the Camera
7. Horizontal and Vertical Trim
Part Two - Operating
8. Hand Positions
9. Body Positions
10. Extreme Trimming
11. Stairs
12. Shooting and Resting Positions
13. Vehicle Shots
14. Merlin Technique
Moves and Results
15. Accessories
16. Troubleshooting
17. Maintenance
18. Glossary
Basic Set-up
3 - 5
6 - 8
9 - 10
11 - 15
16 - 18
19 - 21
22 - 26
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