How Steadicam Changed The World

The humble hardware behind some of the best shots in history.

1. In 1976, a cinematographer named Garrett Brown introduced the world to the Steadicam:

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2. Little did he know, his weighted rig, meant to reduce camera shake, would become one of the defining tools in cinema history:

3. Now, someone has collected the top Steadicam shots of all time. They also happen to be some of the best shots of all time, period:

Video available at: http://vimeo.com/60974401.

The list was adapted from the top-rated Steadicam shots on Steadishots.org by Refocused Media.