In 1976, cameraman Garrett Brown revolutionized cinematography with the invention of the Steadicam. Before this, filmmakers had to choose between shaky handheld shots or static shots using heavy, rail-mounted dollies. The Steadicam used a complex vest and spring-loaded arm system that isolated the camera from the operator's movement, allowing for smooth, fluid motion while running or climbing stairs. The first film to utilize it was 'Bound for Glory' (1976), but it became world-famous for the iconic shot in 'Rocky' where the camera follows Sylvester Stallone up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Its most famous application, however, was in Stanley Kubrick’s 'The Shining' (1980), where the Steadicam navigated the tight hallways of the Overlook Hotel, creating an unsettling, ghost-like perspective that changed visual storytelling forever.