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the 300XM, since you can put the gimbal part on one end and the control grip at the other. Great for starting with a low-angle shot, then transitioning the camera up smoothly, like a crane or jib shot for a slow reveal. Having any gimbal on the end of a pole gives more freedom for push-in shots – or even reveal shots, moving past something in the foreground to uncover the subject. One of the most popular uses for a gimbal is tracking, where you travel along at the same speed as your subject. This could involve walking backwards while someone walks towards you, for example. Lots of accessories help to mount monitors, mics and more to your gimbal. Check out SmallRig for a vast and affordable range of options. The biggest issue with gimbals is that they correct for movement in pan, tilt and roll, but not vertical motion, like when going up and down steps. Filmmakers need to perfect the art of walking while keeping legs bent, focusing on preventing an up-and-down action whenever possible. The best cure for this is the DJI Ronin 4D. It combines an all-new, full-frame cinema camera with

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“DJI has exploited its advanced drone technology in order to keep things stable in every possible direction”

forward sensors, a built-in sensor to measure movement all around, and a barometer to monitor air pressure changes as the camera is moving. On the subject of drones, nothing gives unique angles like a UAV, and they aren’t too expensive. The latest DJI Mavic 3 costs from £1729/$2049, and permissions to use them commercially are now cheaper and easier to qualify for. Every creator should have one!

a four-axis stabilisation, LiDAR focusing and video transmission and control system in a single unit. Accepting full-frame lenses, two versions of the camera are out there. The 6K combo is £5659/$6799, while the 8K version comes in at £9499/$11,499. DJI has exploited its advanced drone technology in order to keep things stable in every possible direction. There are downward and

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camera, the DJI Mavic 3 (above) is capable of incredible footage – and even shoots in Log

DIRTY TRICKS The DJI Ronin 4D is far more than a motorised gimbal – it has a built-in, full-frame cinema camera, laser focusing and astounding stability

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