HOW TO CHOOSE AND USE A GIMBAL

I’m sure that all of us have seen a fair number of shaky, low-quality videos on Instagram, YouTube, or other platforms, right?

I know that I certainly have seen more than enough jerky videos where someone is walking along and talking to the camera or cellphone, but the image is incessantly bouncing up and down. It’s hard to take those video makers seriously, let alone enjoy their videos, but fortunately for those jittery souls, there is one easy and relatively inexpensive way to drastically improve their videos: just use a gimbal!

Today we’ll take a look at gimbals and how they can improve your videos. We’ll also discuss some factors to keep in mind if you’re considering buying one, finishing up with a few examples of popular gimbals on the market.

WHAT IS A GIMBAL? ISN’T THAT THE NAME FOR CHICKEN ORGANS?

First of all, no, chicken organs are called “giblets” and they are probably quite irrelevant to your videography