With the release of Bad Boys 4, Will Smith shared a behind-the-scenes look on his Instagram that results in a scene that seems straight out of an action video game. In the video you can see how the actor also acts as a cameraman thanks to a recording equipment called a steadicam.
This is a system that includes a vest or harness that is placed on the operator’s bodyan articulated arm that stabilizes sudden movements and vibrations that it makes, and a platform where the camera is mounted.
The recording of this scene in Bad Boys 4 is striking because Will Smith acts and records at the same time. The process for using a steadicam system in feature film filming includes:
– Vest and harness assembly: First, you put the Steadicam vest on your body. The vest distributes the weight of the camera and provides stability.
– Articulated arm adjustment: Next, adjust the Steadicam’s articulated arm. This arm absorbs movements and vibrations, allowing for smooth and fluid shots.
– Camera balance: Will Smith or someone on the team places the camera on the Steadicam platform and balances it carefully. This ensures that the camera is level and ready to film.
– Steadicam operation: Once it’s ready, Will Smith holds the handle of the Steadicam and starts moving. The articulated arm and vest compensate for movements, allowing the camera to remain stable while moving. In this recording, the actor rotated this recording equipment for close-up shots of him and from his point of view.
– Smooth shot capture: Will Smith walks, runs, or performs specific movements while holding the camera in different positions. The Steadicam minimizes unwanted movement, creating smooth, professional cinematic shots.
“A lot of people don’t realize how cool this BTS is (behind the scenes). Will is acting and operating the camera with what looks like 35 pounds tied to him all while avoiding direct eye contact with the lens, which is 2 centimeters from your face. She is a 1 of 1″ talent, noted one person in the comments of the video.
In the image you sent me, Will Smith is using a professional film camera mounted on a stabilizer. It is probably a Sony brand camera because the monitor is from this same company.
The camera appears to be a high-end model commonly used in film productions due to its size and the accessories it has attached.
Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die is the fourth installment in the popular action franchise that began with Bad Boys in the 1990s. The film, which was originally scheduled for June 14, 2024, will now hit theaters on June 7, 2024.
In this new adventure, the iconic Bad Boys, played by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, return as Detective Lieutenants Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett.
They will be joined by characters already known to fans: Jacob Scipio as Mike’s outlaw son, Vanessa Hudgens as weapons expert Kelly from Advanced Miami Metro Operations (AMMO), Alexander Ludwig as technology expert Dom from AMMO, Paola Núñez as Captain Rita Secada and DJ Khaled as Manny the Butcher.
John Salley returns to play the hacker Fletcher and, despite his death in the third installment, Joe Pantoliano reprises his role as the foul-mouthed Captain Conrad Howard.
The plot of Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die begins with the accusation of corruption and links to drug cartels against the late Captain Conrad Howard. With its usual mix of action and comedy, the Miami detectives will this time be forced to escape while trying to clear the name of their former boss.
