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Find the best tripods and supports for your video work. Learn how to stabilize your shots, control camera movement, and get the best results.
  1. How to Get Steady Motion in Video Shots Hand-held, Without Using Any Equipment

    How to Get Steady Motion in Video Shots Hand-held, Without Using Any Equipment

    Tutorial Beginner

    Getting stable handheld footage can be pretty tricky, but with a few tips and tricks, you'll be on your way to capturing beautiful shots with little to no...

  2. How to Use a Gimbal with the BMPCC

    How to Use a Gimbal with the BMPCC

    Tutorial Beginner

    Gimbals are an essential tool for many everyday filmmakers, let's take a look at what they are, how to choose one, and how to use them with the Blackmagic...

  3. How to Stabilize Video in Final Cut Pro X

    How to Stabilize Video in Final Cut Pro X

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn how to take your shaky footage and stabilize it, right inside of Apple's Final Cut Pro X.

  4. How to Use a Gimbal in Your Documentary Video Production

    How to Use a Gimbal in Your Documentary Video Production

    Tutorial Advanced

    Gimbals can take a lot of time to setup, balance and use, so can you use one on a fast paced documentary?

  5. How To Use External Monitors With a Gimbal

    How To Use External Monitors With a Gimbal

    Tutorial Beginner

    When using a gimbal, an external monitor can help you see what you're shooting, but is it more trouble than it's worth?

  6. How To Use Remotes and Toggles With a Gimbal

    How To Use Remotes and Toggles With a Gimbal

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Are remotes or toggles useful in panning and tilting a gimbal, or are they more trouble than they're worth?

  7. How to Choose the Right Lens for Your Video Gimbal Rig

    How to Choose the Right Lens for Your Video Gimbal Rig

    Tutorial Intermediate

    If you have a variety of lenses, or just one zoom lens, you have some important decisions to make when you’re shooting with a gimbal.

  8. How To Use a Gimbal: Finesse the Follow Mode

    How To Use a Gimbal: Finesse the Follow Mode

    Tutorial Beginner

    A gimbal can electronically pan or tilt along with you as you turn your body or move inside a vehicle, but the responsiveness or speed of the follow can...

  9. How To Use a Gimbal: Minimize Up and Down Motion

    How To Use a Gimbal: Minimize Up and Down Motion

    Tutorial Beginner

    A gimbal can smoothen your camera's jitters, but it can't hide the up and down motion when you're walking or running. Changing the way you walk is essential...

  10. How To Use a Gimbal: Advanced Shots

    How To Use a Gimbal: Advanced Shots

    Tutorial Beginner

    Once you've mastered the art of walking while shooting with a gimbal, you can create some more interesting shots by simply getting off your feet and onto...

  11. How To Use a Gimbal: Balancing Your Camera

    How To Use a Gimbal: Balancing Your Camera

    Tutorial Beginner

    Before you can use a gimbal, you have to balance your camera on it. While balancing can be very frustrating at first, it doesn't have to be perfect for your...

  12. How to Use a Gimbal: What You Need

    How to Use a Gimbal: What You Need

    Tutorial Beginner

    If you want to shoot smooth video with a gimbal, you'll need two things: a camera, and a gimbal. But the type of gimbal you choose depends a lot on the...