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1-Day Workshop · Edmonton, AB

Gimbal Workshop — Balancing & Cinematic Movements

Balance your gimbal from scratch, master cinematic camera movements, and get buttery-smooth footage. Covers DJI and Zhiyun gimbals — bring yours or use ours.

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Edmonton, AB
~20 Students Max
What You'll Master

Gimbal Balancing & Cinematic Camera Movements

From unboxing to cinematic shots. We cover DJI RS series and Zhiyun gimbals — the two brands you'll encounter in the real world.

Balancing from Scratch

Step-by-step balancing for any camera + lens combo. Tilt, roll, pan — get it perfect every time.

Cinematic Movements

Push-ins, reveals, orbits, tracking shots, parallax — the movements that make footage look professional.

Gimbal Modes

Pan Follow, Lock, Follow, POV — when to use each mode and how to switch between them on the fly.

Smooth Footage

Walking technique, speed control, and how to eliminate the micro-jitters that ruin gimbal shots.

Real-World Scenarios

How to use a gimbal for weddings, real estate, music videos, commercials, and social media content.

Hands-On Practice

Balance your own gimbal (or one of ours), practice every movement, and get instructor feedback.

Is This For You?

Who Should Attend the Gimbal Workshop:

Videographers who bought a gimbal but can't balance it properly
Content creators who want smooth, cinematic footage for social media
Wedding videographers who need reliable gimbal technique
Real estate videographers who want smooth walkthrough shots
Anyone who's frustrated with shaky or unusable gimbal footage
Filmmakers who want to add professional camera movement to their work

What to Bring

Your camera (DSLR or mirrorless)
Your gimbal if you have one (DJI or Zhiyun preferred)
AFS has gimbals available if you don't own one
Comfortable shoes for walking shots
Lunch if you'd like (30-min break)
A good attitude and willingness to learn
Investment

1-Day Workshop

$249+ GST ($12.45) = $261.45 total
Date TBD — Join Waitlist
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Edmonton, AB
~20 students max
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Questions?

Gimbal Workshop FAQ

No. AFS has gimbals available for the workshop. But if you own one, bring it — you'll learn to balance YOUR specific setup, which is the most valuable thing you can take home.
DJI RS series and Zhiyun gimbals — the two brands you'll encounter most in the real world. The balancing principles are the same across all 3-axis gimbals, so the skills transfer to any brand.
Almost certainly. Most shaky gimbal footage comes from improper balancing or incorrect walking technique. We address both in detail. You'll learn the 'ninja walk' and other techniques that eliminate micro-jitters.
Primarily, yes. Gimbals are a video tool. But if you're a photographer looking to get into video, this is a great way to add cinematic movement to your skill set.
Push-ins, pull-outs, reveals, orbits, tracking shots, parallax movements, crane-style shots, and more. We cover the movements that actually get used in professional work — not just flashy tricks.
This workshop is designed for camera gimbals (DJI RS, Zhiyun Crane, etc.). Phone gimbals use different balancing and the movements are more limited. If you're interested in phone gimbal work, contact us about private lessons.

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