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Steadicam pioneer discusses long Hollywood career

Norm Torp

Cinematographer Dan Kneece has had a long career in movie-making, commercials, and music videos. He learned how to handle a Steadicam from inventor Garrett Brown, and has a track record of nearly three decades that earned him the Steadicam Guild’s first ever lifetime achievement award.

This afternoon, Kneece is conducting a cinematography workshop for MSU film studies students here at WKAR. His visit to Michigan State was arranged by the MSUCollege of Arts and Letters, sponsors of the Global Film Series.

Kneece says a steadicam separates body motion from the camera so as to maintain the steadiest possible shot.

Scott Pohl is a general assignment news reporter and produces news features and interviews. He is also an alternate local host on NPR's "Morning Edition."
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