How to use a video monopod: Shooting and Techniques
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- In this video we’ll cover both how and why you might want to use a monopod when shooting video. We’ll go through the important features that make a video monopod unique and then cover a variety of shots that can be accomplished using a video monopod.
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This is by far the best monopod videography introduction I've seen; thanks so much for putting the time in to make this. I'll be trying to shoot an event (with interviews!) and this has helped immensely. Thank you!
I'm so glad it was helpful Jim! Let me know how the shots turn out
Instablaster.
Great video, no fluff. I like that you show how the movement is made, as well as what the end results will be. Thank you.
That's awesome Drew. I'm super glad the video was helpful. Let me know how some of the movements work for you.
The effects of techniques you demonstrate, I've seen used before in videos but never really knew exactly how to implement. Thank you for sharing, I found your video very insightful. Thumbs up!
That's great to hear. I'm really glad it was helpful.
LITERALLY, one of the best reviews of a product and its uses. I would know I watched gazillion YT vids to learn videography. thanks
seriously THANKYOU
Oh wow, I'm so glad it was helpful. Thanks so much for the kind words!! 🙏
Sagi! Another pricelessly helpful vid for this kid! Especially love your thoroughness and clarity. Also a really nice touch to have your family and doggies do cameo’s. Thanks so much! Cheers,
Glad it was useful and super appreciate you taking the time to leave such kind words 🙏
I hate dogs and had to turn away when the dogs came on the screen. They make my blood curl.
Other than the usual talking head videos I didn't know anything about camera angles etc. Very educational . A Manfrotto may never be in my budget, but I learned a lot from this.
Thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing. I'm glad the video was helpful. Let me know if you have any questions. I also put some more cost effective options in the description, no need to get a Manfrotto.
Great and really helpful tips! Thanks
Sorry for the late response, I'm really glad it was helpful!
Great video ! I love my tripod and sometimes leave my monopod at home but later find myself in situations where a tripod is not practical. This video will encourage me to practice more with my monopod. Thanks.
Excellent instruction! I love monopod shooting and I learned even more in this video. Thank you!
Hi Irene. Thank you for watching and I'm really happy that the video was helpful.
I just purchased the iFootage Cobra Strike 2 so this information is awesome, timely and very helpful! Thanks!
How do you like the Cobra Strike 2? (did you get it already?).
Glad this video was helpful - appreciate the feedback and the support.
I just received it yesterday and I absolutely love it! I can't wait to use some of the techniques in your video.
So cool. Congrats and let me know how they work for you.
"Do I ever do this? Never."
**continues to nod**
That's right ;)
So helpful for those of us who can't afford a $20K Steadicam rig but LOVE smooth camera moves. Thank you, Sagi!
That's right. Nowadays, you can get some pretty light and powerful gimbals pretty affordably - amazing what a few years did here.
I've just had my first video monopod delivered today, looking forward to trying out these techniques 👍
Congrats Gareth! Let me know how they work for you and if you have any questions.
@@TechGearTalk Thanks Sagi, I definitely will 👍
Let me know when there are samples to check out
@@TechGearTalk Certainly will 👍 I've just been asked to shoot some stuff for my kids karate club so that can be my test bed for it 👍
Don't get kicked!
Friend your videos are ALWAYS useful and insightful! I really appreciate the work you put into making this channel for us! As someone who is fairly new to photography/videography you really help me make some good decisions! Keep it up brother! You have gained a subscriber!
That's wonderful to hear Chris - I'm so glad the videos have been helpful. I will continue to do my best and I thank you for joining the channel! 🙏
Such useful tips! Especially the reveal with the camera mounted Side ways, never thought about that. I use my monopod way more than my tripod or gimbal. You earn a subscriber!
So glad it was helpful Bill. Thank you for the kind words and for joining the community!
Great stuff Sagi !!! I learn so much from you !!
Glad it's helpful E!
I love the focus --- pull back --- reverse footage shot.
Glad I was able to help. Let me know if you have other questions.
I'm sold!! Getting my video monopod now! Great review and tips, super useful!
Nice!! I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for supporting us.
Fantastic video. I've watched a dozen others prior and yours is just what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing!
I'm so glad it was helpful Ian. Should I do a part 2?
Absolutely! (Subscribed :)
Thanks so much!!
I've seen someone use a monopod horizontally, moving it about - carefully lol, sort of like the human version of a Hollywood camera crane!
He had trained his moves very well, and he had strong arms to pull it off smoothly!
I was really impressed how good the resulting footage was!
Loved the video! Great tricks and great enthusiasm! :D
I just got the new MVMXPRO500 Manfrotto Monopod and it locks upright so I don't need to be holding it for it not to fall. Although it obviously isn't like a tripod, I think it will come very handy when I need to leave the monopod on its own for a bit as well as adding more stability when shooting static shots
Thank you for sharing, that's a great feature. Is this your first video monopod? How do you like it so far?
Awesome video. I found one of these monopods and never used it. Great tips ,will finally put it to use using your techniques
Thanks for watching (and hopefully subscribing). Let me know how they work out for you.
Wow, 3.5 years ago, huh.... I can see your growth!
Appreciate it Amber - it's a journey for sure. I hope you still found value.
Thank you that was really very helpful! Now I need to practice using the techniques.
You are very welcome Ralph. I'm super glad that it was helpful.
If you have any questions once you try something out, feel free to reach out.
What monopod/head are you using?
I got one of these mono pods and the HEAD for allowing video recording and to place a camera
Thanks for sharing!! I can't wait to try out my new monopod!
You are very welcome. Which one did you pick up?
Very helpful video. Just got a monopod and found your video an excellent resource
Super glad to hear that it was helpful! What monopod did you pick up?
@@TechGearTalk Viltrox Professional 185cm/73 Inch Aluminum Video Camera Monopod + Fluid Drag Head + Tripod Base for DSLR/SLR Mirrorless Cameras! Do you think monopods still have a role now that gimbals are so prevalent?
Nice! There is a diminished role for sure, but it’s sure nice to be able to not have to carry the weight :)
What do you think?
@@TechGearTalk Thanks man. I haven't the experience to give a proper answer on the gimbal v monopod question. My feeling is a combo of the two esp for the weight issue
That is something I"m going to show in a near-future video.
Nice video man! Just got my first monopod in today! Can’t wait to try it out!
Thanks!! Which one did you end up getting?
Tech Gear Talk I ended up getting a Benro with an S4 Fluid head.
That’s a nice setup. Congrats!! I have a follow up to this video coming.
Primera vez viendo uno de sus vídeos y me encantó. Seriamente educativo para alguien considerando entre un monopod o un tripod. Se ganó mi subscripción, muchas gracias!
Glad the video was helpful and thank you for subscribing!
Really nice video. simple and clear with a lot information.
Thanks so much for the feedback Alessandro. Hope it was helpful.
This was exactly what i needed. Good stuff! Thanks!
I'm so glad it was helpful. Thank you for the feedback and hopefully the Sub!
Direct to the point. Great, thanks!
Thank you for such a detailed explanation. Really appreciate it.
You're very welcome. I'm glad you found it useful. I am working on growing the channel and really appreciate your feedback.
This is incredibly helpful! Thank you!
Great video! Was wondering how I should hold it for sports videography? I use the zoom on my lens but also want to track the moving subjects. Should I hold it with the 5 points of contact like you showed in the end? I’d like one point to be on my zoom lens. Thanks again!
Great video and some really nice ideas for video shooting - thank you! 👍
Hi Dirk. I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.
hey man, really great video!!
Just a quick question: do you think I will be able to make simple pan with a fluid mounted on a monopod? I mean.. the one you can make easily with a tripod+fluid head.
Do you think that the 3 little feet at the bottom can guarantee enough stabilisation?
Hi Francesco, thanks for watching. Yes, you can do a pan while stepping on the spreader (3 feet). Unlike a tripod where the panning is initiated from the head itself, the panning with the monopod will be initiated from the fluid drag system above the spreader. If you look at the reveal shots, one of them is a pan.
It will never as smooth as a tripod, but it's definitely usable; I do it all the time.
Thank yiu very much for you answer!
Of course I saw the example in your video, I was just curious if you are able to "block" the drag sistem, and let the fluid head rotate :)
Ah. No, definitely not, the head on the monopod only tilts.
I see where you were going there, if there was a way to lock the drag system in place and then have the head pan that could work. However, the way it works now I think is more stable because the entire monopod is easier to shift this way. Great question!
Great video, I bought a monopod thanks to this. One question: Do you turn off the stabilizer in the camera when you use a monopod?
Thanks Joakim, glad it was helpful. I keep the IS on because the camera is still moving.
Such a great and helpful video - thank you for sharing this ☺ I would like to know if you have a great video of yours you could recommend me about getting started with video?
Brilliantly explained mate! Thanks!
+P Kumar Kunder thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing kumar. Glad it was helpful.
good explanantion with examples. Awesome keep it up
So glad it was helpful
If you have an inexpensive monopod that does not rotate smoothly when you pan, try some silicon lubricant spray on the ball at the base. Silicon lubricants do not attract dust and dirt.
Thank you so much for this very helpful video!
You are very welcome. Thanks for watching!
Finally got it, after so long.... you look like Ross from FRIENDS. Hope that doesn’t offend you but I mean it in the nicest possible way.
congrats Ashley! I get the "Ross" comment all the time :)
WE WERE ON A BREAK!!!
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😂
I thought the same thing!
Awesome video, thank you for sharing the tips
Thanks for watching. Glad it was informative.
Awesome video, nice shots!
Hope it was helpful and thank you for the feedback!
@@TechGearTalk Real quick question. I'm running a simple mirrorless Canon. Should I get the manfrotto fluid head or video head. Fluid head seems better for a mirrorless setup
Are you going to be using this on a monopod only? Video head and Fluid head are generally terms for the same item. Which two models are you looking at?
@@TechGearTalk I was looking at this one: Manfrotto XPRO Fluid Head with Fluidity Selector (MHXPRO-2W), vs this one: Manfrotto 502 Video Head MVH502AH.
And yes I was going to use in on a monopod.
Many thanks for this educational video
Definitely Javier! glad it was helpful!
Nice technique simple description very uninformative
Thanks 🌻
Glad to hear that it was helpful!
how can we achieve a diagonal pan shot upwards or downwards smoothly with a monopod?
Very informative video. Good job!
Thank you Brian!
Awesome
Hope it was useful!
Ha! Love your excited dog audience : )
They were like "what are you doing with that?"
Great info, thanks!
very good basics and helpful!
Thanks so much for watching. Glad it was helpful, please share it!
very useful, thanks so much!
looking forward to similar ones. ;)
I'm glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing. I will be publishing more videos shortly
subscribed, of course ;)
Awesome! Thank you.
I use a light tripod. Tuck the legs together it converts to a workable monopod. On a tight space it can still act as a tripod with the legs not so far apart (my tripod has variable opening angle). Cannot replace the smoothness of tripod tilt and pan, nor the ability to securely leave the camera shooting from a particular spot, things i always do.
100% agree with everything you said. I look at them as different tools. If I have a choice and weight/size do not matter, I will always pick a tripod because I have much better (therefore bigger and heavier) fluid heads and like you said, the smoothness can't be compared.
What kind of stuff do you shoot?
Mostly short documentaries. I just realized that during shoots, I spend most of my time not actually shooting but doing something else (casual directing, preparing stuff, talking with people, analyzing situations, handling my other gears) and a camera-monopod would be like a baby that you could not just lay down to free up your hands. A tripod would be much more convenient for me (there will always be a floor, even uneven ground, to leave it securely around), just dont use a massive tripod though, rather use the slimmer one. Yeah bigger fluid head made the motion smoother but it also the fact that the tripod (even the slimmer and lighter ones) could stand much more stable than a thicker monopod, thus less shakes.
Yes, naturally. The stability of having 3 legs is a given. There are times where I want a little camera movement to give an "almost" hand-held look but without that much shake. As you mentioned, it can still be achieved with the legs brought in.
Absolutely. But yes, when I do need to use my tripod as monopod, I surely would love to apply those techniques you demonstrated. Thanks for sharing!
You are very welcome. Thank you so much for watching and for the input!
on the follow shot clip film at 30fps and put it on a 24fps (NTSC) or 25fps (PAL) timeline it'll give you roughly 80% speed so slows the bumps out but you wont notice it's slowed down the movement will just look more languid.
Thanks Mark! That is a really good tip. Also, if you can shoot at a higher rate (60 or 120, you'll be able to do this to a higher degree).
Thank you so much for dropping in and leaving a comment.
Tech Gear Talk no problem - I must admit I don't use my monopod enough but when I get the chance it does make a difference.
same here!! I forget to, especially when I'm on a tripod already or a slider, or a motorized slider, and need to make it a point to switch out!
how do you zoom in with a telephoto lens for wild life photography videos.Thank You
Hey do you still recommend monopod over tripod for video shooting, I usually shoot handheld but I think monopod will req. Less space, quick height adjust and help me with my moving shots smoothly.. Just want your feedback!
Are monopods safe for camera or there's some chances of topple as three legs are small.. 😅😅 I see tripod gives security....
The monopod is more versatile as long as you're holding the camera. I would not leave the camera on a monopod. Hope that helps.
@@TechGearTalk alright, thanks for sharing
Can attach a lighter cam (GoPro) and use for pseudo stable, B cam shots.
Absolutely. This is a tool that most people overlook. You could shoot it at 120 and slow it down too so that it’s smoother.
Excellent video! Thank you 😊
You’re very welcome Kathy. Glad it was helpful!
Really useful - thanks!
Glad I could help Matt! Which monopod are you using?
I never understood the strap on the manfroto monopod.
Plus it's a good safety strap.
This is such an old video, lol. It's interesting to see the difference.
Looking good, Sagi! Haha!
LOL!
Nice tips, thanks for sharing
You are very welcome. Thank you for watching.
really helpful video!
Thanks for watching and I'm glad it was helpful.
Great video!
Thanks so much - hope it was helpful.
@@TechGearTalk As a film student trying to find affordable gear i appreciate this more than you can imagine. You are helping a new generation of filmmakers on their way!
That's wonderful to hear - super happy to help!
Great tips - Thanks
You're very welcome Atul
Thanks Helpfull
Techniques :)
You are very welcome!
Very great video and great tips as well. i subscribe
Thanks for watching and subscribing Ric! I'm glad it was useful. Let me know if there are any other topics you want me to cover.
Thanks for the tips!!!
+Ashley Allphin hopefully it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Great video! very useful
Hi Joseph. Thank you for watching. I'm super glad that it was useful. Please let me know if you have any questions. What tripod are you using?
It's an older Velbon dv 700, it's heavy and don't feel like lugging it all the time
Hi, sorry, I meant monopod. I can totally see why you wouldn't want to drag the dv700 everywhere if it's possible to avoid.
Thanks. for your good tips.
You’re very welcome. Glad it was helpful!
Great, thanks for sharing
You are very welcome. Thank you for watching!
Good review.
Thanks Patrick.
nice hints :) thanks
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
aewsome video. keep doing more
Thanks Murilo. I'm already shooting more. Thanks for watching (and hopefully subscribing).
really good video!
I'm glad you liked it, hope it was helpful.
What monopod are you using?
Tech Gear Talk its a manfrotto xpro 500, I have high hopes for it after see your video!
That's a solid monopod. Let me know how these techniques work out for you - or if you have any questions.
Thank you again for taking the time to leave feedback (and hopefully subscribe)!
I didn't know Drake was into videography.
LOL. That's a new one. I usually get David Schwimmer
@@TechGearTalk You should definitely have invented a new term for one of the moves 'Pivot, PIIIIIVOT!' 😆
should I buy a tripod or monopod?
Hi Ahad. A lot of it depends on what you're looking to do. Typically, I would recommend that you get a tripod first as it is a staple for pretty much any video. You're going to want to be able to shoot a static shot and also to pan and tilt. The monopod is great if you are on the move.
But ultimately, I guess I should first ask what do you see yourself shooting video of?
Tech Gear Talk for a documentary?
I would first get a video tripod. A video monopod is a nice-to-have but a video tripod is a must for that.
so this is what Ross Geller from friend´s has been doing all this time!!! hahaaaa joke apart, awesome vid man thanks!!
WE WERE ON A BREAK!!! 😂🤣
Glad it was helpful David!
Great tips!
Thanks for watching John. Glad it was helpful.
Nice video thanks
You are very welcome. Hope it was helpful!
Thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing.
What monopod are you using?
is this supporing portrait angel ?
Thanks for your tips. Please make a review about monocam (monopod+stabilizer). I can't make a decision to buy monopod or monocam.
Do they still sell monocams?
gracias por todos los concejos!
Wow, David Schwimmer!
We were on a break!!!
@@TechGearTalk nice video and useful tips, mate! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful.
nice guidelines, but keep some smiles in your attitude to be followed by viewer s
You are totally right. Hopefully my newer videos are a little better. Thank you for watching and for the feedback.
Is Beneil Dariush videographer?
cant you do this with a tripod not opened? seems wasteful
Hi. You can totally do these shots with an unopened tripod. I opt for a monopod for several reasons. It's much lighter: my video tripod fluid heads are large and heavy (which of course I want). So if I'm traveling it's a much better option for me. It has a spreader on the bottom which is critical for me when I tilt. It's more compact. With a tripod you have to either expend all 3 legs or have one leg extended and the other 2 not, either way it's more than I like to mess around with if I can. Now of course, Best case scenario would be to have both options and quickly switch to the one that works best. I'm in NO WAY suggesting a video monopod would ever be able to replace a video tripod. Just saying it's another great tool. Let me know what you think.
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Its not better to use a glider?
Hi. Do you mean a slider or a stabilizer?
@@TechGearTalk ah.. Stabilizer i mean.
I wouldn’t say it’s better, I would say it’s different. The stabilizer can do thinks the monopod can’t, and vice versa
Are u cousin of Toby Flenderson?
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Don't worry. I never use a monopod like that either :)
I know right.....never...... :D
is that Julliane Moore? 😆
Adam Sandler trapped in Drake's half Jewish cousin Saji
Yeah, I see that.
Dude sounds like Adam Sandler
You are handsome!