The JOBY team had a great time at this year’s NAB Show, showing off the new GorillaPod Rig, Mobile Rig, and Griptight PRO TelePod to the crowd of broadcasters and content creators.
Check out all the informative interviews from the show floor and see if any of the new line has a spot in your everyday gear setup.
Vlogger and JOBY Ambassador Wil Dasovich had a fantastic 2017, sharing all his amazing journeys and challenges through his YouTube Channel. His community lifted him through his struggles with cancer which he conquered with the love from his family and friends.
He was recently nominated for Vlogger of the Year at the 2018 Shorty Awards with other talented vloggers like Alex Wasabi, iJustine, and Todd Smith. On April 14th his name was called out to his surprise at the New York show, and he took the stage to graciously accept the award in front of many respected creators like his idol, Casey Neistat.
We’re so honored to work closely with Wil and can’t wait for what he does next on his journey that he shares with the entire world.
The Mobile Rig and TelePod videos featuring Wil Dasovich.
Premiere Gal creates tons of helpful videos to make it easy for you to create your own content. Watch her get cooking in these two tutorials featuring your favorite piece of gear, the GorillaPod.
#JOBYAmbassadors NAS Daily is an engaging content creator on Facebook. With his 5+ million followers, he highlights tons of amazing locations and people throughout the world. We sponsored his second boot camp in Morocco, where he flew a small group of content creators from around the world, to show them how he creates his videos. Check out the videos and make sure to follow him on Facebook.
YouTubers Sara Dietschy and Wil Dasovich recently traveled to CES, armed with the new GorillaPod Mobile Rig and GripTight PRO TelePod for their mobile phones. Check out their adventures through the tech jungle and see how they put the new gear to the test.
Are you always in a situation where you need to take a great photo or video of yourself? #JOBYAmbassadors Gunnarolla, the king of selfies :), helps you walk through the new line of GorillaPods, to see which one is right for you.
See the new lineup here: https://joby.com/gorillapod-tripods?mode=grid
#JOBYAmbassadors Cailin O’Neil shares with you her top four tips on getting the best Instagram Stories and snaps for Snapchat, with the help of her GorillaPod.
As a global travel blogger for the past eight and a half years, my GorillaPod has always been an essential travel tool. I’ve used it to hold my cameras, iPhones and now, with the new Action tripod, my GoPro. With my GorillaPod, I’ve captured some pretty awesome pictures, videos and, of course, LOTS of Snapchats and Instagram Stories. I wanted to share some of my best tips with you. Here they are:
This might seem like a silly tip, but no matter where you go, always have your GorillaPod with you. They are light and don’t take up much space. Due to its diverse shape-shifting abilities, I can even attach it to a small purse to bring with me on the go. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve left it in my hotel room only to find the perfect use for it later on when I didn’t have it. So, ALWAYS bring it with you. It is also ideal to bring into places that don’t allow tripods, such as museums and churches because it doesn’t look like your traditional tripod.
Anyone can record and publish Snapchat and Instagram Stories, but they may not automatically be great at it. Having a GorillaPod can help personalize Snapchat and Instagram Stories and help you stand out from the crowd with more unique content. One advantage is being able to move beyond the “talking head” shot to capture interesting angles thanks to the GorillaPod’s flexible body. Additionally, the GorillaPod allows users to go hands-free, capturing more authentic emotion and personality with a JOBY Impulse. The hands-free capability also provides for a steady, smooth shot.
For all the reasons a GorillaPod is perfect for still shots and regular videos, it also allows you to capture the passage of time. You can either use the time-lapse option on your phone, use the fast-forward option on Snapchat or use my favorite app, Hyperlapse .
With Hyperlapse you can capture time-lapse walking shots by moving the phone, for example, as you walk through a busy market. Not only does Hyperlapse have great built-in stabilization but holding onto your GorillaPod instead of directly holding onto your phone with your elbows up and away from your body increases stabilization for smooth-moving time-lapses.
Admittedly, I am one of those people that likes to photograph / Snapchat / Instagram my food if it looks extra tasty. I don’t, however, want to be that person standing on a chair over a table with their camera making a scene in a restaurant. With my GorillaPod, I can capture close-up shots and videos of my food without facing social scrutiny. Whether it is a time-lapse shot of nachos being devoured or other hands-free close-up shots, you might be surprised at what you can achieve with a GorillaPod.
If you are a geek at heart like many of us at the office, you may have come across the magical world of toy photography on Instagram. Photographers will take action figures from your favorite movies and tv shows like Star Wars, Marvel, and Game of Thrones, and pose them in such a way that they come to life with the help of some special effects.
#JOBYAmbassador @plasticaction has created some stunning toy photograph photos and has some great tips to share if you want in on the action. Read on.
If any of you are interested in diving into the world of toy photography, I highly suggest some sort of tripod and remote shutter release for your camera. For almost every shoot I use my GorillaPod along with a remote shutter release because I need to have at least one hand free to execute an effect (wind, explosion, or weather).
My GorillaPod is absolutely necessary for not just this reason, but to keep the framing consistent. There are times in post-production where I use multiple images and combine them into one so it is important that the camera does not move while I’m shooting multiple images. Here are some behind-the-scenes footage of some of my shoots. Check the hashtag #plasticactionBTS on Instagram for even more footage.
Need tips to capture that perfect skateboard or action sports footage? Spend one minute with #JOBYAmbassadors Seth Hill and find out his pro-tips and what gear he uses, including his GorillaPod Focus.
Seth Hill is a professional snowboarder and emerging filmmaker/producer. He has achieved a top twenty in the world, professional snowboarding world rank. He also produced, filmed, and starred in his own full-length snowboarding documentary presented by RedBull, available on iTunes.
