For smoother handheld footage, phone or camera

Using a Gimbal or Stabilizer

Added Jul 18, 2026

• Balance the gimbal for your specific phone or camera before each session — an unbalanced gimbal drifts and fights the motor.
• Use "follow mode" for walking shots and "lock mode" for smooth reveals or pans.
• Start and stop movements slowly — sudden starts and stops look jarring even with stabilization.
• Walk heel-to-toe with knees slightly bent to reduce bounce further on top of the gimbal's own stabilization.
• Practice a shot once before recording it for real — gimbal moves are harder to redo mid-take.