“Christmas Eve” is a one-take short film published by DJI and is a perfect example of the advancements in today’s camera technology. Entirely shot on the DJI Ronin 4D, this single-take film evolves in a series of complex camera movements that would have been very hard to achieve otherwise. Let’s take a closer look. The launch of the DJI Ronin 4D was one of the most impressive announcements in 2021. This compact system integrates a full-frame camera and a gimbal in an all-in-one hybrid concept. In case you missed it, check out our lab test as well as our review here. Although the specs of this product are just amazing on paper, DJI decided to put it to the test in a real-world scenario. The result of this effort is “Christmas Eve”, a one-take short film. So before going on reading, take a moment to get comfortable, grab a drink, and hit play. “Christmas Eve”: a one-take short film shot on the DJI Ronin 4D “Christmas Eve” looks more like a mere stylistic exercise rather than a proper narrative story. In fact, the way it is scripted clearly aims at putting to test all the major features of the DJI Ronin 4D. To name a few, these include the 4-axis stabilization, the low light capabilities and dynamic range of its FF Zenmuse X9 camera, the LiDAR Range Finder, and the integrated wireless video system. Despite the lack of a proper storyline, the final result really gives a sense of what’s...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 8 March, 2022