Beginner VS PRO Gimbal Moves

Here's 8 tips for Cinematic B Roll with Your Gimbal.

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[Vincent-hqti]

as a wise man once said, "If you don't look stupid taking pictures, you're not a photographer"

[knzfilm]

One of the most underrated uses for a Gimbal that seems like NO ONE ever talks about is literally holding your Gimbal perfectly still, focusing on your composition, and letting the movement happen in the shot. Many times this can be WAY more cinematic than Top 10 Gimbal Movements for Cinematic Filmmaking!! Your gimbal is a tool for Stability but most IMPORTANTLY, it's one of the best tools for versatility. As the operator, you don't always need to add your own movement, you can use your gimbal as a Tripod too. "Well in that case why not just use a tripod if you want no movement" because again I reiterate the versatility part. A gimbal is small, light weight, and easy to carry around. If at any moment in run and gun situations, you will have the option to reposition if needed. We shoot our weddings with gimbal all day long and use a mixture of movements and also just stable non movement shots.

[TeamRichTV]

The fact that the seagull just sat on that rock and allowed you to film him is CRAZY!

[Hitesh-nagar-explainer]

classic explanation bro... no time west... good editing and clear voice over quality... keep rocking 💥👌🤘💫

[luca_pandolfi]

This is amazing! The gap between Beginner and Pro is huge in these shots

[Dmoknight]

I actually like the look of focus racking from foreground to background subjects. It's not always the way to shoot reveal shots, but it's not always wrong either.

[amandabowles]

Thank you for this fantastic explanation. I love how you compare side by side, and I also appreciate how you actually explain the logic behind why you should or shouldn’t do something a certain way. I feel like lots of other people just explain it like “don’t do it like this cause it just looks bad” but they don’t explain the way and break it down. Thank you for this video!

[caseyrice]

Called out! I just used a gimbal for the first time on the trip this weekend and I was definitely using all beginner moves

[kylehislipstudio]

Terrific content on many levels: showing the right techniques, encouragement to make work that is beautiful & cinematic, and a framework to consider the "why" we're doing it. Many thanks!

[CNC-Time-Lapse]

This felt like taking advice from someone who really wants you to succeed. Thank you for sharing your excellent knowledge with us! I'm looking to pick up my first gimbal (DJI RS 3 Pro) and I'm certain most of my shots would look like the beginner, but with your video, maybe not for long. haha

[exploringdumpling]

This was a video that I pretty much needed! I'm nowhere near the Gimbal stage of shooting, but the "beginner v pro" comparison has shown me exactly where I was going wrong! So a humongous thank you :)

[SeanTolan_illuminated_imaging]

Dear Mr Dovey,

I recently got a DJI RS2 Pro. and a Panasonic GH6 upgrading my setup. I have been shooting for about a decade, but had not been out for a while. I decided to touch up as I was feeling a bit uninspired with the new gear, and your video reminded me of some basics that were missing.

Adding several new gear components, and the learning curve made it less obvious what my issue was. Your video outlined EXACTLY what I had been doing with my new gimbal. I just couldn't see it, and was thinking I may be losing my touch. I could not edit away those mistakes, and your video showed the issue I was having was not just one dimensional. I will never do this long enough to be like "Nope. Nothing new left to learn or review". Thanks for the relevant, easy to digest, and informative body of work. You are a great teacher...

[nomad.nicole]

you should make more videos pro vs beginner. the same intentions are there, the execution is just so so different. the beginner shots hit so close to home for me. i couldn't put a finger on what makes mine not look pro, but you did that perfectly. love this. thanks

[annjessup]

I have to say I love the music in these! Thank you for some great tips!

[robertohomeloans]

What a difference. Great tips! Thanks! The low shots really change the scene, especially with the focus locked.

[kinetichealthonline]

Appreciate your tips, I just bought the DJI RSC 2 Gimbal and I can use all the help I can get. Cheers!

[stephen_harvey]

That reveal of the seagull with the out of focus rock in the foreground as the music rises literally gave me goosebumps.... Great job

[Intotheoutdoors]

I love the beginner vs pro videos thanks 😁👍

[vahidamini]

Hello from Hamburg, Germany
Your tips are very informative, Thank you so much✌...

[HD.HACKER]

Hi sir.. U R teaching Great...wonderful 👍
I m from India