Evolution of HeadCam: turning a DJI Osmo+ rig into a headcam

Shooting stable video of sailing from a moving boat has always been a near impossible task. Brushless motor gimbal stabilising rigs have become ubiquitous over the last two years or so. They have gotten to the point where they’re cheap enough and light enough that they are changing the way video of fast moving boats […]

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A real softbox for LED lights (and how to extend an Osmo)

If you are using LED panels, there is a good chance you are using them bare, or with a diffusion panel.  If you need a bigger light source that the size of your panels, there are no pre-made solutions. If you are using a spot LED (like the 120T from aputure), you can use “regular” softboxes, […]

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DJI’s new Osmo Mobile handheld gimbal turns your smartphone into a smart motion camera

DJI have today announced a new product that doesn’t include a camera of their own; the DJI Osmo Mobile. Like the recently announced Osmo+, it’s a handheld gimbal designed for shooting smooth handheld video. The Osmo Mobile, however, steadies your smartphone. It also has a subject tracking feature which looks absolutely amazing. The Osmo Mobile’s […]

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This mesmerizing timelapse of Saigon was captured on the DJI Osmo

When you think of DJI’s Osmo camera, timelapse photography likely isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But, as it turns out, the gimbal-stabilized 4K footage from the DJI Osmo is a perfect solution to creating incredible hyperlapse videos. Award-winning timelapse photographer Rufus Blackwell took his DJI Osmo on a recent trip to Saigon, […]

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Casey Neistat: DJI Osmo is Vlogging Camera from the Future

Unveiled back at CES 2015, the DJI Osmo just went on sale with its integrated 4K camera and 3-axis gimbal for $649. Vlogger extraordinaire, Casey Neistat, just got his hands on the new DJI Osmo and declares it a vlogging camera from the future. Check out his first impressions as he opens up the box and starts […]

DJI Launches Osmo 4K Camera & Integrated Gimbal

DJI is finally bringing its handheld gimbal 4K camera to market. After DJI previewed the tech back in January at CES 2015, DJI has announced the Osmo 4K camera with integrated gimbal will be available next week for $649. The DJI Osmo uses the same gimbal technology found in its industry-leading quadcopters, which translates quite well […]