Steady Your Shot

Bad camera work. AH!!! I hate watching it. It makes me sick, but how can it be fixed? I have found that one of the biggest problems is being unsteady.
This is actually rather easy to fix. One thing that helps is the use of the steady cam option on the camera. Even with the steady cam, tight shots often look “bouncy.”
This problem can be largely eliminated with steady props. If a tripod or a monopod is not available, use whatever is near you at the moment. Leaning against a tree for instance can drastically improve on the shot. Using someone’s shoulder can also be used to your advantage.
Another way to steady a shot is holding the camera with both hands. Your elbows should be pressed against your body, doing this will help decrease the natural jitters in your arms and hands.