hand held stabilizers for real estate video tours

As most of our readers already know we are constantly emphasizing the importance of tripods for real estate video tours. We have reviewed the ways you can create a walk through style video tour with the use of a tripod.

Now what is you wish to create a full walk-through video tour?

At this point you will require the aid and use of a professional video camera stabilizer unit.
As a bit of background on professional video camera stabilizer units, they can cost  $25,000 and average in the $10,000 to $20,000 range! Ok we know you need a realistic solution.

Professional video tour companies will opt for a Glidecam unit, which still averages $600. The particular models are the HD2000 and HD4000.

For real estate agents wishing to produce their own video tours and on a budget for equipment, one solution is the Opteka Steady Vid Pro. The price is under $200 and readily available at on line retailers. The stabilizer can hold a camera up to 5 pounds.

Lets say you do opt for the Opteka or Glidecam, you will have to learn how to adjust it properly first. Then you will have to learn how to properly walk around the property, to produce a smooth and flowing walk-through.

There are numerous video on youtube regarding this topic, just look up the particular model you are interested in or have purchased.

Good luck on your walk-through video tours, and you are always welcome to contact us with a quick question