Gimbals 101: How To Use a Gimbal by Andy Napleton | Wedio

Ever wonder how the pros get those perfectly smooth, cinematic shots? With gimbals!

Gimbals balance your camera while filming by using sensors and brushless motors. The sensors monitor your camera's placement continuously, and as soon as they pick up on a bump or wobble, they counteract it with motors. Learn more about how to use a gimbal with Andy Napleton! 👀

Learn more about:
o What is a camera gimbal
o How to set up a gimbal
o The 5 gimbal modes and examples of them
o What kind of gimbal movements can you use
o What is a ghost walking
o When not to use a gimbal
o When to use a gimbal

...find out more in the masterclass!

Andy Napleton is a content creator based in London UK who has gained expertise as a camera operator and editor over several years as a freelance Videographer. He is running his own production company called A. Napleton Film.

Working with brands such as Sony Xperia, Viewsonic, Bentley (and more) he is proficient in creating a wide array of content for social media campaigns that have been distributed worldwide.

Jump to your favorite part:
00:00 Introduction
00:51 Setting up a gimbal
07:14 Gimbal modes
07:26 Pan-follow mode
11:19 Pan-tilt follow mode
14:57 FPV mode
15:32 3D roll 360/Vortex mode
18:03 Portrait mode
19:22 Availability
20:07 When not to use a gimbal
21:52 When to use a gimbal
23:20 Final words
23:57 Ending

How to use a gimbal?

If you’re serious about videography and filmmaking, you know how vital stable footage is. Gimbals are the exact gear to achieve that - with them, every cinematic shot is so easy to make!

Modern gimbals use complex electronics, sensors, and motors to avoid any external motion and ensure the camera has a stable platform to film from.

Read our article to discover how gimbals work and the top 5 easy ways to use your gimbal here 👉 https://academy.wedio.com/how-to-use-...

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