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Gimbal Shot

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Gimbal Shot

Stabilised move

A motorised 3-axis stabiliser keeps the camera level and smooth while you move it freely by hand.

Camera Movement · Medium
NarrativeHow it worksWhen to useYour kitMistakesDrill

Narrative

Smooth, modern, floating: the default look of today's commercial and wedding films.

How it works

1Balance the A7 V + 24-70 carefully before powering on.
2Use pan-follow for most moves, lock mode for straight dollies.

When to use

Product
Float around a barista handing over a coffee.
Wedding
Orbit the couple during their first dance.

Your kit

No gimbal? Use the workaround below.
Best option
A gimbal rated for ~2 kg (A7 V + Sigma ≈ 1.5 kg).
Without one: IBIS + Active SteadyShot + SmallRig handle for short moves.

A7 V + 24-70 settings

Turn camera IBIS on (standard), not Active, on a gimbal, or test both.

Mistakes

Poor balance: motors fight and the image jitters.

Drill

Balance the gimbal from scratch in under 5 minutes, then do one smooth orbit.

Related techniques

Steadicam
Orbit / arc
Follow