Last week we checked out the Supraflux Video Camera Stabilizer,
a small stabilizer that has been lighting up kick-starter, already
making over double their goal with almost a month left. Today we’ve got
the other side of the spectrum with the MoVi
from my very good friends Tabb and Hugh at Firefly Systems. I’ve used
these guy for several years now as go-to help for aerial RC choppers and
other fun toys… but in the past week they’ve dropped a much more
hi-tech entry that’s already built a lot of worthy buzz as the next big
thing in camera stabilization. I got the early tip, but was swamped so
Tabb & co went way down stream (j/k Vincent 
to work w my dear friend Vincent
and take the MōVI for a test drive. Vince gave it his seal of
approval, especially praising its short learning curve + ability to
quickly make both simple and complex shots. My favorite part is the
separation of the camera carrying from the camera pointing function.
Don’t know what I mean? Check out their video… one guy handles the
camera, the other guy steers the tilt / pan (ie what the camera sees).
Genius! The video below will give you a solid idea of just how smooth
the MōVI is, and might make you look at handhelds with a new respect.
to work w my dear friend Vincent
and take the MōVI for a test drive. Vince gave it his seal of
approval, especially praising its short learning curve + ability to
quickly make both simple and complex shots. My favorite part is the
separation of the camera carrying from the camera pointing function.
Don’t know what I mean? Check out their video… one guy handles the
camera, the other guy steers the tilt / pan (ie what the camera sees).
Genius! The video below will give you a solid idea of just how smooth
the MōVI is, and might make you look at handhelds with a new respect.
Using a 3 axis gyroscope to stabilize the camera, the MōVI system is
portable and lightweight (3.5 pounds), making Scorsese-like shots a
breeze. You can also manipulate the camera motion remotely by a second
operator via joystick. Unfortunately the only real negative so far might
be a deal-breaker; it’s currently priced at $15,000. Rumors have a
$7,500 option coming soon, which is a little more manageable. The good
news is, with technology like this breaking, you can bet a more consumer
friendly option is on its way. Even more below for more of the MōVI in
action.
