Freefly has unveiled their new Movi, a handheld gimbal stabilizer designed specifically for the iPhone. The stabilizer-which is lightweight at just 600 grams, and powered by a li-ion battery-offers half a dozen shooting modes: Orbit, Echo, Majestic, Timelapse, Smartpod, and `Movilapse.` The combination of these features and more make Movi `the world`s most portable, adaptable, and intuitive cinema robot,` according to Freefly.
Movi features the same stabilization tech used in Freefly`s professional stabilization rigs-the same rigs used in the production of major Hollywood movies like Southpaw. And if its current functionality isn`t enough, Freefly plans to continue supporting the Movi with future updates that will add more capabilities.
Movi is L-shaped, with thumb controls on the top of the handle and a bracket on the other end in which the phone is placed. These are joined by USB-C and a fast-charging battery, reinforced plastic components, tilt and pan motors, mode trigger, and a physical start/stop button-all of it controlled from a companion iOS app that is used to set up shots.
Here`s an intro to the Movi, as well as `Vortex,` a dizzying cinematic video shot in New York City over the course of 48 hours using the new gadget and an iPhone 8:
The iPhone stabilizer is available to preorder now for $300, but shipping won`t start until early Q2 of 2018. To learn more or put in an order for yourself, head over to the Movi website by clicking here.
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