“Shaky cam” can be one of two things: an intentional stylistic choice that places the viewer in the middle of the action, or a distraction that pulls them out of it.

So, unless you’re shooting a fast-paced spy thriller or a handheld DIY reboot of The Office, you’ve got to take steps to avoid jittery, wobbly, unsteady shots. Sure, you can use something like warp stabilizer software to take the shake out, but that often comes at the cost of your framing.

Instead of depending on frantic, costly post-production fixes, we humbly suggest a better option: use a gimbal and get the smooth shot you need while you’re actually shooting it...