A camera gimbal is an excellent film tool that allows camera operators to take steady shots, no matter how much movement is involved. These days, camera operators have a wide variety of gimbals from which to choose, which is a blessing but can make it difficult to choose one. This guide will teach you how to choose the right camera gimbal for yourself. Stabilization Axes When choosing a gimbal, the first thing to consider is how many axes you’d like your gimbal to have. Gimbals typically come in two varieties: 2-axis and 3-axis. Both 2-axis and 3-axis gimbals stabilize the...

Whether you’re a novice filmmaker or someone who has been in the industry for years, you’ve probably learned about all the accessories you can get for your camera. But which ones do you really need, and do you need a camera rig? The answer: camera rigs are a helpful tool, but it truly depends upon the situation. Below, we’ll discuss a few situations in which you might need a camera rig. Stabilizing Shots When you’re supporting a camera with your hands or a tripod alone, it can be difficult to keep a shot stable. Unless it is the intended effect,...

Nothing ruins an otherwise perfect shot like an unstable, shaky camera. Unless the effect is intentional, a shaky shot doesn’t look great and can be dizzying for a viewer to watch. Whether the shot is shaky due to an amateur camera operator or the difficulty of taking a smooth moving shot, unstable shots are a common issue that filmmakers encounter. Fortunately, camera stabilizers can help with this problem. Read on to learn the basics of how a camera stabilizer works. What Is a Camera Stabilizer? A camera stabilizer is a filmmaking accessory that, as the name suggests, stabilizes your camera....