Both tripods and gimbals are excellent stabilization tools for your camera and should be staples for any videographer to keep in their inventory, but how do you decide which to use in each situation? And what are some key differences between tripods and gimbals? It depends on the look you’re going for, how much motion is involved, the time crunch you’re under to get the shots you need to get and mobility, amongst other things.
Both will help you stabilize your camera in different ways. Tripods rely on three legs planted on the ground while gimbals are handheld devices that use motors and sensors to actively counteract wobbly motions, giving you a seamless motion on camera.
Let’s go through some pros and cons of both:
Tripod Pros
Tripod Cons
Gimbal Pros
Gimbal Cons
Conclusion
It truly depends on the situation you’re in to decide which is more feasible for your shoot. Videographers should bring BOTH to their shoots so they’re prepared for any situation.
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