B&H Photo Video Pro Audio | No More Shaky Footage! Handheld & Gimbal Filmmaking Techniques @BandH | Uploaded September 2024 | Updated October 2024, 5 hours ago.
There’s pros and cons for shooting video handheld or with a stabilizer. Which do you choose, and what are tips to get smooth, steady footage? Sidney gives you a beginner crash course on filming handheld and with a gimbal stabilizer.

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Gear used
- SmallRig Universal Side Handle with ARRI-Style Anti-Twist Mount: bhpho.to/4daspw3
- SmallRig Camera Cage for Sony FX30 and FX3: bhpho.to/47y45D8
- DJI RS 4 Gimbal Stabilizer: bhpho.to/47sVqla
- Zhiyun CRANE 4 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer: bhpho.to/3B8F1GE
- Sony FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Camera: bhpho.to/4gbVN7A
- Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Lens: bhpho.to/4gbVN7A
- Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens: bhpho.to/4bsMFZK

0:00 Intro
0:45 Filming Handheld
1:46 Filming with Stabilizers
2:40 Handheld Best Practices
3:34 Gimbal Best Practices
4:31 Final Thoughts

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