The Movi gimbal stabilizer by Freefly changed the video world when it was released a few years ago, and the new "Mimic" controller aims to make the system even better. Instead of controlling the camera movement with a standard controller with joysticks, you can now use your arms as though you were the one holding the camera.
Simeon Quarrie put the Mimic through a very grueling test where the Movi operator was riding a bike following a professional athlete around a track. Something I thought was great, it looks like the Mimic controls and the wireless HD link appear to be working over very long distances. Surprisingly the Mimic beta unit only costs $500 but that price doesn't include a monitor or video link. You can get a Movi M5 and Mimic for $4000 which isn't THAT crazy for such new technology.
Everyone who uses this new controller appears to love it. Check out Chase Javis' first impression below.
this kind of stuff makes me want to give video a try
Me too