Tips On Not Getting Shaky Videos

So I love shooting videos but I'm still trying to find a way to not get them so shaky before putting them on premiere. I can't get a stabilizer right now but I just wanted to see if there were any tips on not having a shoot so shaky. Thank you!

Heya,

1. Build a gimbal, you can do it for a few dollars with PVC pipe and a threaded bolt. This will work for 90% of things and provide a far more stable platform than holding the camera with your hands. This will last you until you can purchase a high quality gimbal system if you're serious about doing it manually.

2. Image stabilization is vital (IS, OS, VC). Use a lens with image stabilization. It's far more effective at wider angles.

Combine the gimbal & image stabilization with a wide angle lens, and you will have near shake free video just from this.

3. Software stabilization. Most of it is expensive, but there are "free" ones if you want to commit to the learning curve of using virtual dub, some plugins, handbrake, etc. There are tutorials on YouTube.

Very best,

^ ^ Besides that, practice with a medium lens. Shoot for real with a wide angle.

To add to what others have said, a monopod can be a great and inexpensive compromise for 'handheld' shots where you don't want to be locked down.

MalVeauX wrote in post #18012594
1. Build a gimbal, you can do it for a few dollars with PVC pipe and a threaded bolt...

Here I think MalVeauX is referring to a homebrew stabilizer, which is very helpful for some circumstances, but may also be fatiguing for longer shots.

IS, like M said
Wide-angle shooting, like M said. If you need to get a closer shot, move closer rather than using the zoom or a long lens.
Monopod
Tripod
Stabilizer, home-made or commercial
Brace your elbows against your chest
Beanbag
Brace against a nearby wall, column, car, statue, etc.

The stability that a tripod can provide is important to many styles of video production.