Filming and editing

Gimbals, Mounts & Tripods

Locked-off shots of a panel being polished are easier to watch than handheld footage that hunts for focus. A phone gimbal smooths walkarounds. A compact tripod holds an action cam at bumper height. A suction mount puts the lens on the glass or the body, with one rule: dirty or hot paint lets go, so tether the camera and check the cup before you walk away.

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  Gimbals, Mounts & Tripods

  DJI Osmo Mobile 6

  A phone gimbal for walkarounds when the phone is still your main camera.

  • Smooths the lap around the car that looks seasick handheld
  • Folds into a bag you are already taking to the garage
  • The right buy if you are not ready for a Pocket or a mirrorless body

  View on Amazon: DJI Osmo Mobile 6
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  Gimbals, Mounts & Tripods

  JOBY GorillaPod 3K Kit

  A flexible tripod that stands on a fender or wraps a rail for a locked-off detail shot.

  • Goes where a three-leg tripod tips over
  • Kit head is enough for a phone or a light action cam
  • Check the feet before you set it on fresh paint or soft trim

  View on Amazon: JOBY GorillaPod 3K Kit
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  Gimbals, Mounts & Tripods

  Manfrotto Compact Action Tripod

  A small conventional tripod for a locked shot of a panel, a wheel, or a product bottle.

  • More stable than a flexible pod for a longer polish timelapse
  • Short enough to work at bumper and wheel height
  • A normal tripod you will also use away from the car

  View on Amazon: Manfrotto Compact Action Tripod
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  Gimbals, Mounts & Tripods

  SmallRig Suction Cup Camera Mount

  A suction mount for putting an action cam on glass or a clean panel.

  • The shot from the hood or the side glass is the one people rewatch
  • SmallRig's ecosystem of arms and clamps expands later
  • Tether the camera. Heat and dust are how suction cups fail

  View on Amazon: SmallRig Suction Cup Camera Mount