How To Use A Smartphone Gimbal For Beginners | DJI OM 5

[@butterflynessa5]

This was EXCELLENT!! I just got a DJI Gimbal OM5 and haven't a clue what I'm doing. This tutorial has gotten me started. THANK YOU!!

[@HowToDoItTech]

Great to hear!

[@Happyman308]

I bought the dji OM5 this week. It is my first gimbal and this video is very helpful. Thanks for posting

[@HowToDoItTech]

That's great. Glad the video was useful!

[@sickleandshine]

I am new content creator, just got the gimbal but have no clue how to use it. This was very useful. Thank you very much.

[@clthewanderer]

Thank you for this review! I just got my DJI OM5 today and I'm eager to start using it. This was very helpful.

[@duranopaulo]

Thank you coming from the Philippines.

[@Angeegabs]

I’m an absolute beginner and this was so thorough and helpful; thank you!

[@HowToDoItTech]

That's great to hear! Thank you for watching my video.

[@keneasycooking]

Thank you! I've just bought mine and yours video helps me a lots.

[@HowToDoItTech]

That's great to hear! Thanks for watching.

[@remotedesktop7711]

I liked the idea of this gimble. I enjoyed learning about the gimble and its many uses.

[@HowToDoItTech]

Thanks for the feedback! It's great to know the information is useful.

[@SebAnt]

Excellent tutorial / intro. Thank you so much!

[@unemployedrobots]

Dang first timer here good info🙏🏽🤙🏽thank you

[@inforsbm1482]

I just bought the dji om5..this tutorials very helpful .. thank you

[@HowToDoItTech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@QuirkyLily]

Thanks for the tutorials I’m eyeing on this gimbal

[@HowToDoItTech]

You're welcome! I'm really pleased that you got some value out of the video :)

[@ypgeng]

Best sketch out of OM5 outstanding features.👍

[@bmoorfit]

thank you sharing! This is going to be super helpful !

[@stuartjenner6696]

Just unboxed my today. Helpful and clear diction. Thank you.

[@HowToDoItTech]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy the gimbal.

[@LifeinLondonON]

wow, I have had my gimble for nearly two years and was never really able to understand the full capabilities of my OM5. Thank you so much for the clear explanation.

[@HowToDoItTech]

Glad it helped!

[@TravelswithLucky]

Thanks for the information 👍

[@alandickson1019]

Clive another excellent review.

[@HowToDoItTech]

Thanks!

[@tharikgomes4899]

Thank you, best tutorial 👍

[@joyceharvey410]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@stevejessemey8428]

Extremely well put together, bravo Sir 👏👏👏

[@HowToDoItTech]

Thank you! I hope it proves useful

[@amandas876adventures]

thank you for this review, it was very helpful, it will helpme improve my vlogs

[@HowToDoItTech]

Glad to hear that!

[@RVAmerica]

I just got my 1st Gimble day before yesterday. I really need all the help I can get. Thank you so much! Lynn and Danny

[@HowToDoItTech]

Congratulations on your new gimbal and I'm delighted you're able to get some useful information out of my video!

[@RedMoonRising24]

Ikr 😅 I feel so awkward using it right now lol

[@HowToDoItTech]

I definitely get it! Takes a while to get used to wielding it in public, but eventually it's not so awkward. And totally worth it when you make great videos

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

13:20 Mine has never disconnected. Could it possibly be your phone? I am using an iPhone 12 mini

[@HowToDoItTech]

It might have been. If I get the chance to test again with another phone, I'll update!

[@stevehornsby7727]

I noticed on my Google Pixel 6 Pro that it restarts my phone when calibration is being done.

[@i-techone]

Excellent

[@ebonylivingstone1338]

I am looking to get one of these for my upcoming trip! The only problem is the place i am going is quite remote and does not have service in alot of areas. Will i still be able to use my gimble/ app the same without internet?

[@HowToDoItTech]

Hi! So, providing you've downloaded the app beforehand, you should be good to go. It connects via bluetooth, rather than a network. Hope that helps!

[@froylanferreyra4288]

Hello I just bought the dji om 5 and I've installed the append have Bluetooth on and I'm not able to switch rear camera to front by pushing the button and seems lik I can't use the zoom either any help and what other app is needed or which is the correct app for this

[@HowToDoItTech]

Hi. Just to confirm, is the DJI OM 5 successfully connected via Bluetooth and you can see it in your phone's bluetooth menu?

[@kennethvignona3970]

Nicely done, I have a iphone 13+. I also have the case with the magnetic case for charging. Is this strong enough to safely hold the phone to the gimbal. I also have a DJI 3 gimbal and really do not like the way the large phone sits in the cradle so thinking of upgrading gimbal to the 5.

[@HowToDoItTech]

Thank you, that's very kind. My advice is to weigh your phone and case and it's the same weight as my phone and case in the video it will be okay 👍

[@konstantinos_iliadis]

Hello there! May please ask how do you record video for the unboxing? What’s the set up? I want to make videos like this on my desk, having the camera on top but haven’t found a decent set up/ phone mount that will work out. Please help, thanx

[@HowToDoItTech]

Hi there! I have a very inexpensive set-up (compared to a lot of content creators, I imagine). Here's a list of the things I use in my set-up (or alternatives due to availability): Neewer Tabletop Light Stand Clip Stand: amzn.to/3gIKsSV NEEWER Tripod Ball Head 360° Panoramic All Metal with Arca Type: amzn.to/3VsNwle Neewer Tripod Boom Arm: amzn.to/3VGySX3 Softbox, RALENO LED Softbox Lighting Kit: amzn.to/3ESudKJ Neewer Dimmable 176 LED Video Light: amzn.to/3gIiNS4 I also use an old Sony MX100 camera which is fine for 1080p. I actually use the Neewer tabletop light stand with the tripod ball and boom arm as a cheaper alternative to dedicated booms. However, I will look into buying better equipment in the future.

[@konstantinos_iliadis]

@@HowToDoItTech wow! Thank you so much for replying and taking the time to write all this down. Cheers!

[@HowToDoItTech]

My pleasure!

[@RideWithAnthony]

Can u use your go pro on it

[@HowToDoItTech]

No, this is just for mobile phones.

[@nagendravishwakarma9278]

Can we reduce the brightness of DJI camera interface ?

[@HowToDoItTech]

You should be able to just lower the brightness of your screen on your phone. However, I've only tested it on a Pixel 6 Pro

[@jdrealestate2338]

I have the same DJI OM5 but when I use it for live streams and walk it shakes left and right. And suggestions why it’s not stable I am a missing any settings. I already calibrated it.

[@HowToDoItTech]

Ah, yes. I can see that being a problem. While streaming from another app, you're not using the Mimo app which includes ActiveTrack. ActiveTrack is great for vlogging because you can record footage via the DJI software. But for streaming, the gimbal is not synched with DJI's app. Unfortunately, I don't know of a solution at this time, but maybe DJI will include a future update specifically for streamers. I would also like to see that because you can then use other apps to capture video too, such as the native camera app on most phones.

[@eyeswideshut_icu3426]

I appreciate you video and learnt a lot, unfortunately what you didn't cover (no one has from all my searching) is how to transfer video and photos to a pc or laptop. I use Premier Rush editing and can't work out how to transfer from DJI OM5 Mimo App to my laptop. Hopefully you can answer this question?. Thank you

[@HowToDoItTech]

Hi! Thanks very much for the kind words about the video and glad it was useful. That's a good point on how to download the clips. So, with Android, I recommend using Google Photos and the clips should back-up automatically to your account and be accessible as other videos on your phone. You may need to set the folder to back up in the Google Photos settings. However, you can also export the files from the Mimo app by tapping the icon in the top righthand corner of each preview on your phone to any of the most popular apps including Google Drive. As an additional tip, if you prefer to edit your videos on desktop, I would recommend using computer back up using the process in my video: Access Folders on Your Computer From ANYWHERE with Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIrGoYWohMlksNU.

[@albertocicero7272]

Great bro! I wanted to ask you does it also work for iphone 16 pro max? Thanks!

[@HowToDoItTech]

Yes, it should. The phone dimensions haven't changed much so it should fit. It'll be worth checking the latest information on their website to be sure

[@albertocicero7272]

@@HowToDoItTech Thank you!❤️ Alright, I'll check it out then. Thank you so much for the quick response. Keep up the good work.

[@DigitalDamnation]

Most videos shots have a wobble. Could it be because of the weight or balance of the phone that you are using with the gimbal?

[@HowToDoItTech]

Oh yes. There is an upper limit the gimbal can support, but more importantly there's sweet spot between weight and smoothness of movement. Having said that, there's always going to be some movement when using a simply gimbal like this, but it'll be much better than not using one.

[@dewiradyanto7672]

Hi There, I am new to this. my gimble mimo m5 is doing the PFV demo non-stop, unable me to shoot Please help

[@HowToDoItTech]

Hi! I hope I can help. Do you mean the gimbal is stuck in FPV mode? If so, you can change it by going to Settings>Follow Mode and the choose Tilt Locked to keep the gimbal level with the horizon. Here's the section in the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iauZimaBiLV8lck

[@bruceweinstein]

Followed this video. Very well done. I subscrfibed. I do have a question. When I start the gimbal while on included tripod it is tilting downward when I tgurn it on. Should it not start at level position? I have had same problem with first gimbal and returned for 2nd one. Both did the same thing so I am guessing this is not a faulty gimbal. I am using an iphione 13 pro max with the gimbal with a case similar to the one you use in the v ideo. I did your leveling technique and chose the auto calibration. That seemed to work. Problem is just when turn on first time. Thank you.

[@HowToDoItTech]

Hi! Thank you very much for the kind works and the subscription! You've helped get me a step closer to making this a sustainable career for me :) So, when you first start the gimbal and it hasn't be calibrated, it might be at an angle, but after calibration it should revert to your last calibrated state. It's interesting that it's happening each time you're turning it on which sounds like maybe further troubleshooting by calibrating again might help, a firmware update might be needed, or worst case there's an issue with the gimbal itself. Hope that helps!

[@carisware8943]

Do you have to be in the app to use this? Or can it just be running in the background? I am using the Lovecast app for my wedding so I need to have that open.

[@HowToDoItTech]

Hi. You have to use the DJI app to operate the gimbal features and record at the same time. Hope that helps!

[@kurnygina]

Is it possible to use it as a regular tripod? I’m trying to record myself and I need it to be still but it keeps moving :(

[@HowToDoItTech]

Yes indeed! I mounted this on a tripod for the beach scene and also on a monopod on my bike for a smart helmet review

[@denverkramer6057]

I use an external microphone plugged into my lightning port… would this still work on this gimbal??? Rode VideoMic Go ii with dead cat cover…

[@HowToDoItTech]

Yep, the bracket definitely leaves that part of a phone open for connecting peripherals. However, looking at that mic depending on how you're mounting it and also the length and weight of the cable might interfere with the gimbal functions.

[@denverkramer6057]

@@HowToDoItTech Thanks!

[@onmuneer]

Bro ,I have this DJI OM5 gimbal. I'm using Samsung S22ultra. But, i think it's not working properly. Actually is it supporting phone weight? Any suggestion?

[@HowToDoItTech]

Hi. One thing is it requires is Android 8.0 or above. Are you running Android 8?

[@ActuallyClix]

got this a while back as a bday gift. Just upgraded to the s24 and the graininess of the dji's app is just sooooo much worse then the native camera app. Other then the ability to move the camera out the auto stabilization of the s24 generally works better...

[@HowToDoItTech]

So, the good news is you should be able to use both at the same time. Have you found the opposite?

[@jezrack]

But how do you get them off your android phone? They are there, just no visible when plugged into my pc

[@HowToDoItTech]

Hi there! So... in the DJI Mimo app you can go to Album at the bottom, tap on the video or image and then select share to other apps. However, you can save a step if you use Google Photos to back up the Mimo app content in the settings (that's if you use Google Photos) and then you'll be able to see everything you capture there instead.

[@Realworld-w7d]

Hey friend.. whats the name or link for the app ? Thank you

[@HowToDoItTech]

Hi there! Here's a link to the app which isn't on the app store for some reason: www.dji.com/ca/downloads/djiapp/dji-mimo

[@natigoldstudio]

whats the name of the app in android phone please?

[@HowToDoItTech]

It's called DJI Mimo and it's available on the DJI website: www.dji.com/ca/downloads/products/om-5

[@philliah]

I need a gimbal that works for both mobile phone and a GoPro

[@HowToDoItTech]

Yep, that'd be great.

[@HallStudioProductions]

How do I get the app? 😢

[@HowToDoItTech]

It's only available from DJI directly. Here you go: www.dji.com/ca/downloads/djiapp/dji-mimo

[@stevehornsby7727]

I was told that slow motion wasn't available on Android but only iOS. I have found it to work very well on Android. Maybe there was an update.

[@HowToDoItTech]

You can definitely do time lapse and hyperlapse... for slow mo, it would just be the native feature on your Android phone :)

[@jakewaldman6243]

Why does the device rotate itself automatically without me touching anything? Need help. It’ll just start panning in random directions without me touching anything

[@HowToDoItTech]

Hi. It could be if you're accidentally triggering the tracking. I cover that in this section of the video about ActiveTrack: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iauZimaBiLV8lck Hope that helps! But if it's just moving after calibration, that's a more serious issue to do with the hardware.

[@jakewaldman6243]

@@HowToDoItTech thank you! I didn’t see how to disable active track. Do you know how?

[@HowToDoItTech]

No problem! There are two ways to activate it. Via the trigger (you'll see a green box appear around the subject which you can dismiss by tapping the little X or pressing the trigger again). Or by drawing a box around the subject on the screen of the phone. Again, you should be able to dismiss it with the little X or the trigger. Hope that helps :)

[@1wascallywabbit]

I am looking to maybe buying this gimbal. I'm a complete novice in regards to anything and everything pertaining to shooting videos and/or gimbals. I was hit by someone texting and driving. I had 3 back surgeries in under 6 weeks plus several other surgeries. I have been placed on permanent disability....and am looking for something to fill all of the empty time as wells as something to get me out and about since I'm in need to force myself to try and move. Along with trying to find something to take my focus off the 24/7 pain....sorry, I digress. With all of the built in guides and templates (for the lack of knowing how else to describe it) this gimbal appears to have been made for someone just like me. Because of being on a very limited income, I can't afford to get a new and fancy flagship phone. I currently have an older phone but my understanding is, in it's day, it was known for having a really good camera and made good videos. It's the LG V20 and has Android 8.0. It's the 8.0 that I'm wondering about... Do you know if this gimbal and app will work with my phone? Thank you in advance for your time and any help you are able to provide. (Glad I found this video and subscribed to your channel today)

[@HowToDoItTech]

Hi. I'm very sorry to hear about your injuries and I hope that your new found hobby gives you a creative outlet to help. I double-checked the specification of the phone and the gimbal and the device will comfortably take a phone up to 67-84 mm in width. Your phone is 78.1mm in width. The only remaining question is the app. It requires Android 7.0 or above and your phone starts with Android 7.0 and can be upgraded to 9.0 so you should be fine. Thank you very much for subscribing!

[@1wascallywabbit]

@@HowToDoItTech Thank you so very much for getting back to me and for doing your investigation on whether my phone and this gimbal are compatible together...I SO APPRECIATE YOUR TIME, EFFORT & HELP!

[@HowToDoItTech]

@@1wascallywabbit You're absolutely welcome!

[@sakthiprabhakar]

cost

[@HowToDoItTech]

Check out their store at store.dji.com/

[@priyankanehra8105]

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[@Teletran35]

How stupid of putting a selfie stick.Most places like Disney don't allow in Selfie sticks

[@HowToDoItTech]

That's true. I guess you can just keep it retracted for amusement parks etc.

[@compliancemaven]

This is really useful, thank you so much. From a first-time user!

[@HowToDoItTech]

That's great hear! Thanks for the feedback