I always thought I was better at taking pictures than shooting videos. I’ve been afraid to make videos on my digital camera because the footage never turned out the way I wanted. The videos were always shaky and didn’t look good, and the WarpStabilizer in Adobe Premier Pro couldn’t always fix it. So, at the top of my tech wishlist is a professional stabilizer. A good, steady image can make almost any video look much more professional. After a few hours of searching and watching video reviews of different camera stabilizers, I settled on DJI RS 3 Pro Combo, 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer.

I think this stabilizer would be really helpful for media students, especially in the Visual Media class that focuses on making videos. It costs $1099.

Here are the main features of this model:

• A large, built-in 1.8-inch OLED full-color touchscreen.

• Advanced LiDAR Focusing. The LiDAR focusing system makes focusing easier and enables autofocus on manual lenses when paired with the focus motor. It also supports ActiveTrack Pro for advanced tracking.

• 4.5kg (10lbs) Tested PayloadWith a larger balancing space, RS 3 Pro remains just 1.5 kg/3.3 lbs, while its load capacity is 4.5 kg/10 lbs to meet various shooting needs.

• Increased Payload Capability, Stiffer Gimbal Extended Carbon Fiber Axis Arms allow more balancing space and are constructed from layered sheets of uncut carbon fiber to improve stiffness and reduce weight.

• Long-Range O3 Pro Video Transmission. Supports 6km/20,000ft video and audio transmission with ultra-low latency, impressive stability, and extensive coordinated control features.

• When SuperSmooth mode is enabled, RS 3 Pro increases motor torque to further enhance stabilization, delivering stable footage even in fast-moving scenarios or when using 100mm-equivalent focal length lenses.

I really want to try to shoot with this stabilizer in the future to improve my videography skills!

My passion for art began in early childhood. I loved music and drawing. Additionally, I attended an art school for children, which helped me develop a creative perception of the world.

A few years later, as a teenager, I became interested in fashion, photography, and video. One of my favorite activities after school was watching music videos of American artists, and from that moment on, my dream was to shoot my music videos. At the age of 15, I watched Twin Peaks for the first time, and it became one of my main sources of inspiration. This series greatly influenced my creative vision.

Over time, my interest in fashion photography grew. I consistently organized photo shoots for my friends and shared them on my Instagram. I also enjoy being a model for other photographers. This experience is extremely helpful in my work as a photographer because I understand what it’s like to be both in front of and behind the lens.

My passion now is to capture the beauty of people through pictures and help them see themselves from a completely new perspective. I believe my style can be described as mysterious dark fashion. I love using dark colors and harsh lighting in photographs. Growing up in Ukraine, Ukrainian cultural heritage naturally played a huge role in my creative life. I love mixing American and Ukrainian motifs in my art. That’s what makes my style unique.

I moved to the United States at the age of 17. With a strong desire to study visual art, I spent many hours searching for the perfect program that would fully align with my interests and professional goals. I had no hesitation before entering the Visual Media Program at Seattle Central. I was 100% certain that studying there would help me improve my skills in photography and videography and also better understand my style, integrating it effectively for a wide audience.