Okay in this speed review
We'll be checking out the movi pro and we're gonna go through a set up with an Arri Alexa Mini
With the cinema lens and a ready rig. Now previous to the movi pro. We were using a movi m5 for lighter weight setups
Now one of the coolest features on the movi pro is that you don't need an iPhone app to get up and running anymore
You can use the back LCD screen to calibrate the movi. Pretty cool
The movi pro has also got an entirely new battery system
You've got two batteries on here and you can power most of your accessories off the onboard ports, which are right down here
So you can power for example the Alexa mini here straight from two movi Pro batteries
Which will last you about an hour. You need this expensive cable to do it
$300 so you can run your camera, monitor, follow focus all that good stuff off the movi without any additional batteries, which is pretty nice
Now the top of the movi Pro also has a pretty neat little monitor mount already included in the rig
So we're gonna put a small HD 502 on there. Isn't that cute?
It is cute
Okay, here's some cons with the movi pro
it can get heavy and
You know sometimes balancing it can be time-consuming on set. If you're going with a heavier camera something like a traditional Steadicam
We feel like is still the way to go
But it's still a lot lighter than most other comparable gimbals
If you change your lens or swap an accessory, you'll need to recalibrate your setup
It's not really a con as most gimbals and steadicams must be rebalanced, but it should be noted
The movi pro is not meant to operate in the rain or with heavy moisture
This can limit your shots if you're not prepared for it
So the trickiest part is to balance the camera onto the rig
And we're gonna do a quick walk through of that to show you how it works
the movi pro supports up to 15 pounds
So we're gonna put the Alexa Mini body, which is about six pounds on and then a cinema lens is about three pounds
We're gonna take off the handle. We're going to take off the eyepiece and the battery as well
We're gonna power off the movi Pro batteries, okay
The first thing we'll do is add the movi top and bottom plates to the cheese plate of the Alexa mini
Well, flip it over and add the bottom plate use two screws if you can for maximum stability
Then we'll slide the camera onto the movi rig, we'll balance the camera both vertically and horizontally
This took us a little bit of time to get it right. So be prepared to have enough set-up time
It's something that hopefully we'll get easier with practice then lock down all the clamps when you've got it set
It should not move or rotate when balanced correctly
Next we'll connect the Arri Alexa mini cable that will allow us to power the camera from the movi D Tap
This is a specialized cable and will need to be purchased separately
Turn it on and select auto tune to calibrate the motor then you should be ready to go
So a full day of operating it can get heavy even if it's only maybe 10 or 15 pounds
So we always recommend using an easy rig or a ready rig for extra support
We're gonna be hooking it up to our ready rig, wait. This isn't a ready rig review
Figure it out yourself. Well enough talk. Let's take it out for a spin right here in st. Petersburg, Florida
All around this movi is the best stabilizer we've used yet
It gives you a lot for the price and it has a few limitations
But it's easy to use and intuitive setup compared to similar systems makes it a winner in our book or our movie
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Anyway, let us know what you think in the comments. We're always happy to answer any questions you might have
We'll see you on the next one. Happy shooting.
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One quick tip. Always be ready
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