Four: Avoid Zooming! Get closer, the wide angle is doubtlessly the most stable setting. Zooming makes the camera much more reactive to the slightest movement. While holding the camera in your hands, this includes up and down, as well as side to side. Many zooms are digital now and I frown upon its use. Only use the optical zoom! Digital zoom only enlarges existing shots which start to pixelate, and the quality plunges. If you can get closer without zooming, this will keep the angle wide, and will stabilize your shot.

Five: Just use a tripod! The professional's best friend is the tripod. There is no shame in using one. Tricky movements should be attempted with a counterbalance system like a Glidecam. Most shooting, however, can be accomplished with the use of a tripod. So use it. It may be a little bulky to carry around, but that is the difference between the amateur and the professional. Don't be lazy. Take a tripod and use it as much as possible.