Can't afford a handheld gimbal for your smartphone? No problem! Just build your own. Shooting handheld video on your smartphone was a total shaky nightmare before dedicated stabilizers, like gimbals, came onto the scene. And even though you can get a really good unit for less than $200—the DJI Osmo Mobile 2 is $140, the Zhiyun Smooth 4 is $120, and the EVO SHIFT is $100—you might be more interested in utilizing items that you already have to make a handheld stabilizer that smooths out your footage while not costing you a dime. If that's the case, then check out this DIY tutorial from COOPH that shows you how to make your own stabilization rig out of tin cans, a rubber band, and a swivel mop head. That's some serious DIY. I mean, if you showed up on set with this thing, you are absolutely going to get a lot of sideways glances. However, if it works, it works. It doesn't matter how unsightly a rig is, as long as it does its job, right? Okay, here's what you'll need to build this thing: Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 24 May, 2019