Slamfire
Contributor
These are two versions of the same video. One with YouTube stabilizing and the other without. Which is better or least worse? Do we lose more than we gain by stabilizing it in YouTube?
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This reef is around 30ft deep and there was some surge that night. You can see how the surge moves the plants and animals in relation to the fixed bottom. It got to the point that I had to throw up at 20ft shortly after initial descent on the 2nd dive of the night.Disclaimers: Video Experience - Rank Amature. Have used video camera for less than a year. Video Camera: GoPro Hero Black 3+
I was able to watch both in sync (started both and then paused the one I started first for a split second to sync them up). The original video was very jumpy. Perhaps you had some bodacious current and surge. But I agree with others, that you could achieve the results of the stabilized version with the original camera (many of which have stabilization). But in terms of quality, the You Tube Stabilized version in this example is more pleasant to watch. For my own use, I have not seen a significant difference and so usually just go with my original.
Bottom line, the answer to "Is You Tube Stabilization" will depend on the individual video. For some, the difference is not worth the loss, for others (such as the OP example) the answer is yes it is worth it. Also worth it are investments in video lights that have a wider field of illumination.
A noobs suggestion: The camera needs to be held but not in a viselike grip. A very tight grip is not only tiring but transmits muscle tremors to the camera. Hold the camera, but don't choke it. In short, loosen up, relax, and move slowly.
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I know! I saw that and I was thinking that my videos are not worthy of even being in the same thread as this.Stunning, just stunning!