Camera Jib Tips for Z1Us, HVXs, Canon XL series cameras, and the Red Camera

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Camera Jib Tips / Working with Camera Jibs:
(Good for Z1Us, HVXs, Canon XL series cameras, and the Red Camera)
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[Kim Welch]

A few jib tips that still hold up: balance the arm carefully before every take, plan your start and end frames so the move has a purpose, and rehearse the move with actors before rolling. Smooth acceleration and deceleration make the difference between a move that feels cinematic and one that feels mechanical.

Today many productions use lightweight jibs, sliders and gimbals for similar moves. What's your favorite way to add camera movement on a small budget? Share your tips below.