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Video Gimbal Basics- How to Balance a Gimbal (and more)- Hunt’s Photo, Melrose

May 28, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Class Summary

Date & Time:

May 28, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location:
Hunt's Photo Melrose
Featuring:
What parts make up gimbals, how to balance and operate, what accessories to consider, and more!
Instructor:
Brandon Pelletier
Class size:
Up to 10 attendees
What to Bring:
  • Make sure to bring your camera and any standard lens
  • Feel free to bring your gimbal
  • A pen and a notebook are helpful
  • As always, bring your enthusiasm and creative thoughts!
Recommended Prerequisites:
Basic Knowledge of your Camera
Misc:

As always, if you are sick or feeling unwell, STAY HOME! You must contact classes@huntsphoto.com prior to the event for a credit towards a future walk. Please see Cancellation Policy for details.

Policies:
Refund / Cancellation Policy

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For classes, walks, & workshops, cancellations and postponement can be made up to 48-hours prior to the scheduled time. Refunds cannot be granted for cancellations placed less than 72-hours/3-days before a class or walk, but you can receive a 75% credit toward a future class, walk, or workshop.

For all cancellations, you must contact classes@huntsphoto.com prior to the event. If you register for a class and do not show up, your payment will be forfeited..

So you know how to shoot video but want to take it to the next level? Consider putting your camera into motion so you can entice a viewer with your newfound skills! This course covers gimbals such as the DJIs RS series and Zhiyuns WEEBILL and CRANE series, and provides basic outlines that apply to most brands. We will go over what parts make up gimbals, how to balance and operate, what accessories to consider, and how gimbals can be used in the field of video production. Feel free to bring your gimbal and we’ll show how to balance it OR we will have the store’s options to use.

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