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5 Reasons NOT To Shoot With A Gimbal
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I love using my ronin gimbal. Certainly don't need one for every occasion, but they are nice to have when you don't want to go sticks or pure handheld
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it is meant for armatures only , not for professionals , and serious cinematographers, & productions, ok for documentaries,
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Bk Moorthy, are there other methods that you would choose to use on a professional set instead of a gimbal?
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Never knew this Ashley Renee Smith Bk Moorthy and Thank You.
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I've never been a fan of gimbals. They're too mechanical and 9 times out of 10 you notice it in shots. Steadicam offers a more natural feel since it's operated by a human rather than motors interpreting human movement.
That said, gimbals have their place and I love them on dollies, cranes, boats or cars.
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Knowing when/how to use them is definitely the key, Gareth Taylor!
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I used to fly a Steadicam , and although it was helpful when using a heavy camera rig. It wasn't always necessary, like close up shots of actors embracing.