I am not complaining, I like it! Inside you have the Smoovie, a single sheet manual, and the optional “Plus” GoPro mount (which has cost only 1 pound more, why not?). And here it is: very small and simple package. It was pretty cheap: £16 pounds, plus shipping and it was delivered pretty much on time, as communicated in the updates. The “Smoovie Stabilizer” is the second Kickstarter project I am reviewing. Coming up on “Geek Detour”! I backed five Kickstarter projects so far and, after my Baubax adventure, I decided to avoid backing expensive projects. It was super cheap, so, does the Smoovie really work? Actually, it kind of works like the big professional gimbal stabilizers: you need to learn how to balance it properly, which, depending on the weight of your smartphone, might need some do-it-yourself trickery. The idea is to transform your iPhone, or any smartphone or GoPro, into some sort of steadycam. This is my unboxing, review and tutorial of the “Smoovie Plus pocket video stabilizer”, that I backed on Kickstarter. If you made a nice “Smoovie with GoPro” video tutorial, let me know so I can put a link here in the description. I don’t have a GoPro myself - so I have no idea how well balanced it gets in practice. There are a huge variety of Video Stabilizers for smartphones available now - from very simple to very sophisticated ones using gyroscopes and motors to keep your phone or camera steady: iPhone/Android Gimbal Video Stabilizers - ****** (Amazon USA) - ****** (Amazon UK) - ****** (Amazon DE) - ****** (Amazon ES) - ****** (Amazon FR) - ****** (Amazon IT) Neewer 24"/60cm Handheld Stabilizer for DSLR and Video Cameras up to 6lbs/2.7kg (the big stabilizer for big cameras I am using): - ****** (Amazon USA) - ****** (Amazon UK) - ****** (Amazon DE) - ****** (Amazon ES) - ****** (Amazon FR) - ****** (Amazon IT) Smoovie on Kickstarter: - ****** Smoovie on Indiegogo: (where you can buy it now) ****** To use the Smoovie with a GoPro, you will need a GoPro case with accessory to standard tripod mount. $169 includes one mount- additional mounts $25īrian Teal is a photo and video enthusiast and extreme mountain biker.Unboxing and review of the “Smoovie Plus” gimbal video stabiliser for iPhone and GoPro, from Kickstarter - and my Tutorial on how to properly balance it to get stable videos (it works nice if well adjusted). Fairly bulky to keep as an everyday toolĮasy to use, excellent video stabilization, and quite affordable, an easy upgrade to make your video something to remember.Other Mounts: iPhone 3GS/4/4S, iPod Touch, and Flip MinoHDĭimensions (WxHxD): 8" x 14.5" x 2.5" in operating configuration Smooth videos, professional-like stabilization, at a size and price the amateur video enthusiast will appreciate. We found it easiest to use one hand/one thumb to help guide the Smoothee to follow the action. Whether you operate with two hands, one hand/one thumb, or one hand/index finger/thumb, there is a position that will work for you. Though the online instructions make it fairly easy, you still need to figure out which method works best for you. Set up is simple, however learning to use the Smoothee takes a little practice. Our shots nearly produced a "floating" feeling even if we were standing still, walking or slowly jogging, all while following a moving target. Shots in which we used the Smoothee were not bouncy, did not skip frames (a possible issue with the HD HERO trying to keep video stable from movement during the shots), and were produced into a professional-looking video worthy of comparing to high-quality professional video. Placing the videos side by side, the difference is amazing. We went into this review with quite a bit of doubt, now we can tell you now how impressed we truly are.ĭuring our tests, the GoPro HD HERO was mounted to the Smoothee, then the same shots were taken by hand-holding the camera (while still trying to be as smooth and fluid as possible). The way in which Tiffen describes the Steadicam Smoothee, one might wonder if the claims of stable video really live up to the hype. Once the camera is balanced, you are ready to shoot! Professional Video for All Turning the dials will tilt the camera forward or back and left or right. Large red dials, with clear and understandable labels, are used to balance the camera after mounting. Once the GoPro HERO mount was attached to the camera, it quickly clipped right into place.
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