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Steadicam, n.
Brit. |ˈstɛdɪkam|, U.S. |ˈstɛdikæm|
Forms: 19– Steadicam, 19– Steadycam [Also with hyphen and as two words, and with lower-case initial(s).]
[‹ steady adj. + cam- (in camera n.), with alteration of spelling.]
A proprietary name for: a stabilization system for film or video cameras that allows a single operator to take smooth shots while moving. Also: a camera stabilized by means of such a system.
1977N.Y. Times 16 Apr. 30/6 Garrett W. Brown, a Philadelphia film producer, was granted Patent 4,017,168 this week for Steadicam, a stabilization equipment system that allows a photographer to walk or run around while he is using a hand-held movie or video camera. 1988S. Rushdie Satanic Verses ii. 108 Maybe he'll try a dolly shot..or hand-held with the help of a steadicam. 1991Mirabella June 66/3 C-SPAN spent a week wandering with a Steadicam through the offices of Time magazine, peeking over the shoulders of editors and art directors. 2001P. Reizin Dumping Hilary? (2002) ix. 301 A Steadycam tracking shot through a misty graveyard. |