{"id":5268,"date":"2015-02-10T07:30:50","date_gmt":"2015-02-10T17:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/suggestionofmotion.com\/auto-draft\/"},"modified":"2016-07-14T14:45:22","modified_gmt":"2016-07-15T00:45:22","slug":"panasonic-gh4-stabilization-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/suggestionofmotion.com\/blog\/panasonic-gh4-stabilization-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Stabilizing the Panasonic GH4"},"content":{"rendered":"

As good as the Panasonic GH4 is, properly stabilizing the camera is essential if you want professional results.<\/p>\n

Compact cameras like the GH4 are so small and light, that some form of stabilization is necessary even when you’re going for a “handheld” look. Larger cinema cameras can get away with it because they have more weight that smoothes out the micro-jitters, but shooting handheld with a naked GH4 will result in footage that is a jittery mess.<\/p>\n

This guide provides you with an overview of several options for stabilizing the GH4, so that you know which to use for each shot.<\/p>\n

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The Myth of the Perfect Stabilizer<\/h2>\n

Wouldn’t it be great if you could just buy a single stabilizer and get smooth footage for all of your shots? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.<\/p>\n

Let’s just get this out of the way: there is no perfect stabilizer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Different types of camera movements require different types of stabilization<\/strong>. While there may be some overlap, most tools for camera stabilization are designed for a specific type of shot or movement.<\/p>\n

All tools have their place, but the right tool depends on what you’re shooting<\/strong>. Instead of asking “should I get a Glidecam or a shoulder rig,”<\/em> choose the tool that best matches the style of camera movement that you’re going for.<\/p>\n