Steadicam & Gimbal Services

Here is how this works in practice. We give Steadicam and gimbal operators for shoots that need fluid, stabilised movement where dolly track and cranes are impractical. Croatia's medieval cores — the stepped alleys of Dubrovnik, the polished marble of Diocletian's Palace, the hilltop lanes of Motovun and Rovinj. Are ideal subjects for body-mounted camera work. Our operators are used at carrying rigs over uneven limestone, stairs and crowded thoroughfares. We match the system to the shot: a full Steadicam sled for long developing takes with a feature camera.

Here is the short of it. A lightweight handheld gimbal for fast documentary follow work. Remote-head gimbals for car and cable mounts. Each operator works closely with the DP and first AC on focus pulling, framing and choreography, and we rehearse tricky moves on scout days so the camera move serves the scene rather than fighting the location.

Here is the breakdown. Stabilised camera work has become a standard part of Croatian service shoots, supported by the country's skilled. English-speaking crew base and the trained technicians emerging from the Academy of Dramatic Art (Zagreb). HAVC, the Croatian Audiovisual Centre, administers the 'Filming in Croatia' 25% cash rebates. This helps global shoots afford pro camera-movement crews. Filming in the historic cores of Dubrovnik and Split. Locations made famous as King's Landing and Meereen in 'Game of Thrones'. Needs permits set up through HAVC and the regional film commissions. Access for camera ops in pedestrianised zones is arranged within those windows. Our team handles the gear logistics between mainland locations. The Adriatic islands, making sure gimbal and Steadicam packages, batteries and spares arrive ready for the shoot day.