This week, on a new episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we welcome a special guest: Garrett Brown (YENTL, THE SHINING, BOUND FOR GLORY), the inventor of the Steadicam. With just a high-school-level of understanding of physics, Garrett was able (after a long, isolated week in a remote hotel) to think his way through the fundamental design of the Steadicam still used today—50 years after its invention. We discuss how an operator can use the Steadicam with finesse and of the legacy of Steadicam workshops, and Garrett considers his observation of women’s ability to better handle the tool compared to burly men. We also consider the politics of using the Steadicam and how workshops help future operators navigate the minefield of personalities on a shoot. A lifelong inventor, Garrett also reflects on his other inventions, including the SkyCam—the camera system used today in every NFL game to capture dynamic footage of American football. ⁠ ⁠ Hear more from Garrett on Wednesday!⁠ -⁠ This episo...