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Stanley Kubrick's Spy Camera
09:23 - 12:48 (03:25)
Stanley Kubrick advised the inventor of the Steadicam to remove the parts of his demo reel that gave away the secret of the innovative camera's design. Kubrick then used the camera on the film “The Shining,” which revolutionized the way movies were made.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of "the impossible shot" in filmmaking and how advancements in technology have made these types of shots more feasible.
09:23 - 10:03 (00:39)
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of "the impossible shot" in filmmaking and how advancements in technology have made these types of shots more feasible. They also talk about the importance of creativity and resourcefulness in achieving a director's vision.
ChapterStanley Kubrick's Spy Camera
EpisodeSelects: How Steadicams Work
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The Steadicam, one of the most iconic innovations in film history, was invented by Garrett Brown in the 1970s.
10:03 - 12:48 (02:45)
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The Steadicam, one of the most iconic innovations in film history, was invented by Garrett Brown in the 1970s. In order to protect its design, Stanley Kubrick advised Brown to remove any obvious indication of what the apparatus actually was from the footage in his reel.