Chris Hau Hair down... but you knew this-that’s why you left it down for the vlog! ;). What about a spin in place shot? Rotation about a central place can be cool, especially outside or inside an interesting building.
@ 3:50, the reason why walking backwards gives you a smoother shot is because walking backwards force’s you to walk on your toes! Walking and running on your toes greatly reduces the bobbing effect that some get when walking forward. This was a baseball technique for outfielders to keep our head steady when running so fly balls don’t bounce around in our vision! The key to eliminating camera movements when walking or running is to never let your heels touch the ground!
Tthanks for this helpful vid. I started in the video biz at age 34 and am now exactly twice that age. I'm not quite as nimble now, but I know my new hip in early 2021 will help me keep a better level forward movement on those low gimbal shots! You do a very good job of not doing the up/down bobbing many gimbalers have on YT vids. Merry Christmas 2020...and good-effing-bye, 2020!!!
Very direct, straight to the point, bullet by bullet discussion of diff topics. It is so educational and entertaining. The instructions are so detailed and simplified. Even a non-pro can go along. Thank you for sharing...💞💞
Great content mate. Your videos are probably my favorite in terms of educational and business value. 9 Minutes feel like 3. Learned a ton. Easy to understand and consume. Just a big winner in total. keep it up
ZigsVision I just bought a crane 2 now im binge watching pro-tips. $549 but man i had alot of shake beforehand on my canon m50. Now its buttery smooth, i must add when purchasing a gimbal first thing you should do is slow the pan speed settings down but after you do that it looks super-cinematic. the joystick pan takes some getting used to its like using a shallow nintendo N64 wiggly button. Its all rather large in person, the carry case is a must. Im not a fan of the manfrotto plate setup but its the industry standard. You have to hit a button and untwist a knob to remove it from the gimbal, then you have to then find a coin or similar and untwist the plate from the camera itself. Most cameras that need a gimbal have bottom mounted batteries so theres that. Sometimes i miss handheld "freehand" so i usually switch it up for a nice combination. If you want clients they pretty much expect gimbal looking footage. I also have the NEEWER $50 mechanical gimbal and it was a headache to work with. But ownership is definitely a learning curve. It has paramters that need to be calibrated for optimal efficiency, Consistently re-balancing the payload. BTW balancing it is just ensuring your camera is level by adjusting the position of the 3 arms 1 by 1 and manually tightening them. Hope i didnt miss anything. O the app is funny you actually pull up your phone camera in the app not the mounted and connected dslr/ mirrorless camera attached to your gimbal,. I assume it tries to match positions by the image you select on your phone. weird i know but effective. i mount my phone to my camera hot shoe and select tracking targets that way. i thought it was not working correctly until i did my research. Its worth the investment, but only when your serious and you know why you need it Pro-tip on the m50 is turn the servo mode off because the canon m50 will try to autofocus all the time and it makes using it complicated because it will change focus on you. If you need to change focus after you set your initial focus you can either tap the screen or on my gimbal it has a knob that allows me to slowly dial it in. It works amazing on the m50! fully featured! But hey if you find this informative . subscribe to my channel im thinking of doing informational vids, i just recently shot my first music video with the m50. It was without the crane 2 and it was super shaky, i found alot of flaws that only i noticed that i am working against now. On the gimbal im able to use 4k on non servo makes the contrast based autofocus system worthwhile. I also use that 50mm 1.8 its a must have. the amount of light it pulls in low light situations is worth the 50 bucks. Considering a speed-booster, i hear good and bad things about them. I want it because it can pull a whole 2 stops of extra light meaning turning a kit lens into a decent lens. like being able to go from aperature 3.5 to a low 2 something. Amazing stuff in theory. And it makes it more close to full frame. 50mm=55ish instead of 50=85mm ish.
3:50 the reason why walking backwards tends to be more smooth is because when you move backwards, your step starts at the toes and slowly and steadily progresses onto the ball of the foot and finishes at the heels, whereas if you move forwards, often you'll begin your step by hitting the ground with your heels and then moving onto the ball of your foot and then your toes. This initial impact of your heels hitting the ground will produce some shake across your entire body, and even with the best gimbals, it will still show! If you don't believe me, try kicking the ground with the front of your foot, and then with your heel. Odds are you'll feel the impact from a heel kick throughout your entire body, whereas kicking it with the front of your feet won't go much farther than your knees! Okay that's all! Great vid Chris!
1. that's true. I'm glad I'm into ballroom dancing, because we practice "gliding" over the floor a lot. It helps me a lot. 2. I still like the Steadycams over gimbals just because of these bumps 🤔
To walk smoother going forward try walking by putting your toe down first then heel. It feels weird at first but it is noticeably smoother. Its a trick used in marching bands so you get less bounce in your walk.
When using the parallax effect or orbital shot as you call it,, are you simply walking around the subject or are you using the joystick to keep it centered or panning by turning your wrist on the gimbal to keep the subject in frame? Thanks!
I am brand new to video, I have been a still photographer for many yrs, but changing formats to be more creative, and I love straight to the point videos without alot of useless intro fluff. subscribed and can't to watch and learn more.
Ya know, Chris, it's the subtle things about your videos that I like. The fact that your two doorways are contrasting colors makes me happy inside. lol
Great info, examples and presentation. My first Gimbal arrived 2 days ago and I am already trying these shots! So many tricks and tips to pickup. Thanks
if you had to choose, what lens would you pick to shoot videos on a ronin sc if you only had a sony 12-24mm, sony 90mm macro and a sony 50mm? with a sony a7 III thanks!!
Excellent content as per uuusual :D Out of curiousity; any chance you might do a color grading tutorial with the a9? Camera settings and post processing would be super dank helpful 10/10!
Great video! I think that electronic gimbals can really step up your work as a videographer A LOT. Many people say the would rather go with the "good old steadycam"... However, a lot of the shots that you suggested here cannot be done good enough (or not at all) with a steadycam! Especially for travel filmmakers the variety of shots and angles that you can get with these things clearly make your work look more interesting.
Ccould you do a video on how to focus and zoom with this gimbal and also how to focus with pull in and out shots and other ways to focus with video...I'm new in video and I got a Nikon D850... Could I do good videos with that?
Very useful. But the link to the gimbal and the gimbal package ends up on an Amazon page that says that it's unavailable. Maybe it's been upgraded. If so, could you update the link, please.
how much is that gimbal setup? I think the focus and f stop rings are a great touch an allow you to capture some incredible shots you couldn't normally get.
I've got the DJI Ronin-S which basically does everything this one does BUT it gets so freaking heavy with the way you have to carry it in extended amount of time! How does this one feel with that angled handle as opposed to a "stick handle" that the Ronin-S basically has? I'd change my gimbal in a heartbeat if this could improve the carrying feel!
Hi Chris, I'm having trouble doing a full roll. The only mode in which the joystick controls roll is in F mode, but when using the Joystick left/right, it only rotates by around 90 deg, then the camera starts slanting and the roll stops. I also have the Crane 3 Lab. @05:25
I noticed walking backwards is smoother because you naturally walk toe to heal, which reduces the up and down motion. Most people don't walk heal to toe when walking forward.
What movements did I miss? Throw some dope suggestions below :)
UH, THE SLO-MO HAIR DROP, MAN!
The "oh shit I panned wrong" clip!
The Whip and Nay Nay
Too much movement, I mean shoulder wiggle haha
Chris Hau Hair down... but you knew this-that’s why you left it down for the vlog! ;).
What about a spin in place shot? Rotation about a central place can be cool, especially outside or inside an interesting building.
@ 3:50, the reason why walking backwards gives you a smoother shot is because walking backwards force’s you to walk on your toes! Walking and running on your toes greatly reduces the bobbing effect that some get when walking forward. This was a baseball technique for outfielders to keep our head steady when running so fly balls don’t bounce around in our vision! The key to eliminating camera movements when walking or running is to never let your heels touch the ground!
Just got me a gimbal .. learning new things . Thanks for the awesome video
Am I the only one who is not really able to afford a gimbal but still watched the whole video?
FBHD Tech pretty much, yeah
I don’t even need one (yet/at all), but I still watched the whole video 😂
I see a few, here and there, on Facebook Marketplace and I'm like "Do you offer financing?" lol
save money a little every month and you will get it in 1 year period.
Can't afford it, and I'm still using my old DSLR from 2012. Still watched the whole video :)
Pette,Matti, Chris, Daniel and Lizzie are the Canadian TEAM !!!! you inspired me..
I love this tutorial. pretty helpful. I'm a starter in this and literally don't have the required yet. what tips can you give me for basics?
Tthanks for this helpful vid. I started in the video biz at age 34 and am now exactly twice that age. I'm not quite as nimble now, but I know my new hip in early 2021 will help me keep a better level forward movement on those low gimbal shots! You do a very good job of not doing the up/down bobbing many gimbalers have on YT vids. Merry Christmas 2020...and good-effing-bye, 2020!!!
Very direct, straight to the point, bullet by bullet discussion of diff topics. It is so educational and entertaining. The instructions are so detailed and simplified. Even a non-pro can go along. Thank you for sharing...💞💞
Great content mate. Your videos are probably my favorite in terms of educational and business value. 9 Minutes feel like 3. Learned a ton. Easy to understand and consume. Just a big winner in total. keep it up
Great video! What is your favourite mm focal length 24,35,50 when using qimbal?
Just got our DJI RS2 gimbal. Going to try try these tips and moves now! Thanks for the video.
thanks i just got my new gimbal very good pro tips there, anyone using them as well?
Nice informative video. Hey question. How do you focus when you get close and away to you subject? Manual?
ZigsVision
I just bought a crane 2 now im binge watching pro-tips. $549 but man i had alot of shake beforehand on my canon m50. Now its buttery smooth, i must add when purchasing a gimbal first thing you should do is slow the pan speed settings down but after you do that it looks super-cinematic. the joystick pan takes some getting used to its like using a shallow nintendo N64 wiggly button. Its all rather large in person, the carry case is a must. Im not a fan of the manfrotto plate setup but its the industry standard. You have to hit a button and untwist a knob to remove it from the gimbal, then you have to then find a coin or similar and untwist the plate from the camera itself. Most cameras that need a gimbal have bottom mounted batteries so theres that. Sometimes i miss handheld "freehand" so i usually switch it up for a nice combination. If you want clients they pretty much expect gimbal looking footage. I also have the NEEWER $50 mechanical gimbal and it was a headache to work with. But ownership is definitely a learning curve. It has paramters that need to be calibrated for optimal efficiency, Consistently re-balancing the payload. BTW balancing it is just ensuring your camera is level by adjusting the position of the 3 arms 1 by 1 and manually tightening them. Hope i didnt miss anything.
O the app is funny you actually pull up your phone camera in the app not the mounted and connected dslr/ mirrorless camera attached to your gimbal,. I assume it tries to match positions by the image you select on your phone. weird i know but effective. i mount my phone to my camera hot shoe and select tracking targets that way. i thought it was not working correctly until i did my research.
Its worth the investment, but only when your serious and you know why you need it
Pro-tip on the m50 is turn the servo mode off because the canon m50 will try to autofocus all the time and it makes using it complicated because it will change focus on you. If you need to change focus after you set your initial focus you can either tap the screen or on my gimbal it has a knob that allows me to slowly dial it in. It works amazing on the m50! fully featured!
But hey if you find this informative . subscribe to my channel im thinking of doing informational vids, i just recently shot my first music video with the m50. It was without the crane 2 and it was super shaky, i found alot of flaws that only i noticed that i am working against now. On the gimbal im able to use 4k on non servo makes the contrast based autofocus system worthwhile. I also use that 50mm 1.8 its a must have. the amount of light it pulls in low light situations is worth the 50 bucks. Considering a speed-booster, i hear good and bad things about them. I want it because it can pull a whole 2 stops of extra light meaning turning a kit lens into a decent lens. like being able to go from aperature 3.5 to a low 2 something. Amazing stuff in theory. And it makes it more close to full frame. 50mm=55ish instead of 50=85mm ish.
Grateful for you guys!
I don't know how you don't have a bigger audience. These tips are A1. Keep them coming!
IBIS on or off when using a gimbal?
We are going to be comparing our luscious locks of hair at NAB! Hahah great video man! Looking forward to meeting you and Lizzie!
3:50 the reason why walking backwards tends to be more smooth is because when you move backwards, your step starts at the toes and slowly and steadily progresses onto the ball of the foot and finishes at the heels, whereas if you move forwards, often you'll begin your step by hitting the ground with your heels and then moving onto the ball of your foot and then your toes. This initial impact of your heels hitting the ground will produce some shake across your entire body, and even with the best gimbals, it will still show! If you don't believe me, try kicking the ground with the front of your foot, and then with your heel. Odds are you'll feel the impact from a heel kick throughout your entire body, whereas kicking it with the front of your feet won't go much farther than your knees!
Okay that's all! Great vid Chris!
he is doing the moon walk :D
Booooom! All the Info
1. that's true. I'm glad I'm into ballroom dancing, because we practice "gliding" over the floor a lot. It helps me a lot.
2. I still like the Steadycams over gimbals just because of these bumps 🤔
To walk smoother going forward try walking by putting your toe down first then heel. It feels weird at first but it is noticeably smoother. Its a trick used in marching bands so you get less bounce in your walk.
AronBagel well this kind of blew my mind 😂
This is my first time watching you, and you are the most happiest/bubbleiest dude I have ever seen- Keep up the good attitude!
When using the parallax effect or orbital shot as you call it,, are you simply walking around the subject or are you using the joystick to keep it centered or panning by turning your wrist on the gimbal to keep the subject in frame? Thanks!
are there cheaper ways to getting the same results please love the videos.. i have a hcx1000 video camera and tripod
I am brand new to video, I have been a still photographer for many yrs, but changing formats to be more creative, and I love straight to the point videos without alot of useless intro fluff. subscribed and can't to watch and learn more.
Definitely love how Zhiyun put that handle on the crane 3.
Ya know, Chris, it's the subtle things about your videos that I like. The fact that your two doorways are contrasting colors makes me happy inside. lol
;) cinematic coloursssss
Probably won’t get a gimbal for quite awhile but when I do I will definitely use these tips
Great info, examples and presentation. My first Gimbal arrived 2 days ago and I am already trying these shots! So many tricks and tips to pickup. Thanks
Great video Chris. As a newbie I wished if you had also mentioned the mode that the gimbal was in for each shot.
Thank you for this tutorial. Very helpful. Stay safe.
The design of this gimbal is so sick. I want to film so many skate videos with it.
Right???
if you had to choose, what lens would you pick to shoot videos on a ronin sc if you only had a sony 12-24mm, sony 90mm macro and a sony 50mm? with a sony a7 III thanks!!
So much fun inside the video.. good job
Thanks for the video just bought my first gimble.!
Love it Chris! Great video.
Ayeee Chris back with the heat
Excellent content as per uuusual :D Out of curiousity; any chance you might do a color grading tutorial with the a9? Camera settings and post processing would be super dank helpful 10/10!
Jags you got it! I’ll mention that in future videos :)
What are the best shoes for the ninja walk?
I love my crane 3! Thanks for this video😀
Excellent tips, thanks!
Some great tips. Going to head out with Mrs and gimbal (well and the camera) after we are done snowboarding for today, and give them a shot.
Wadger Catcher gives those shots a shot?? :) also snowboarding bring me
@@thechrishau yeah give the shots a shot!!! I'll send you an Instagram dm with my view from the balcony!!
The world needs more people like you bro !
I have zhiyun smart Q and i will try all these wonderful moves on my upcoming event thanks for sharing and helping
What gimbal mode do you use in orbiting subject move tnx.
Chris in 2019: We work for companies like Corona-
People in 2019:
Me in 2020: Companies like what?
Any thoughts on the Moza Aircross?
Do you recommend movements for moza air 2?
This video is so awesome! I wish I had more teach like Chris during my school years.
Great video! I think that electronic gimbals can really step up your work as a videographer A LOT. Many people say the would rather go with the "good old steadycam"... However, a lot of the shots that you suggested here cannot be done good enough (or not at all) with a steadycam! Especially for travel filmmakers the variety of shots and angles that you can get with these things clearly make your work look more interesting.
Ideal for frof.thanks for giving us hints.
Thank you for the awesome tips
Great tips! I'm a huge fan of the first movement as well. The Crane 3 looks awesome!!
Very nice video shot thank you for sharing I’m still learning
subbed THANK God Zhiyun made the 3 and the 2 2.0 v2 v2.0 stuff is all in the past 4,5, 6, 7. 8 is the way to go
Ccould you do a video on how to focus and zoom with this gimbal and also how to focus with pull in and out shots and other ways to focus with video...I'm new in video and I got a Nikon D850... Could I do good videos with that?
Never mind.. But your tips are really badass!!!! Can't await to get mine yo.
Hey Chris what gimbal did you start with ?
Great tips Chris! Definitely want to try that roll movement 😀
Awesome video Chris👍🏼
Just awesome as usual.
What song plays at the beginning of the video? It's great!
How would the Gimbal use a zoom motor? If the lens is zooming in, wouldn't the extension of the lens cause the gimbal to fall out of balance?
thanks awesome tipps... an interesting video would be comparing cons and pro between glidecam and gimbles
vision - spoken truth Great idea! And differences between different gimbals! 👍
Very useful. But the link to the gimbal and the gimbal package ends up on an Amazon page that says that it's unavailable. Maybe it's been upgraded. If so, could you update the link, please.
how much is that gimbal setup? I think the focus and f stop rings are a great touch an allow you to capture some incredible shots you couldn't normally get.
This was great! Gimbals are great.. Your hair is great! Have you ever tried half-up?
I've got the DJI Ronin-S which basically does everything this one does BUT it gets so freaking heavy with the way you have to carry it in extended amount of time!
How does this one feel with that angled handle as opposed to a "stick handle" that the Ronin-S basically has?
I'd change my gimbal in a heartbeat if this could improve the carrying feel!
WerkWurk Productions Does look a lot easier to hold this one and a bit more stable I think
Nice tips...
Your awesome bro, new subscriber thumbs up 👍!
Can I use this gimbal on the Canon m50 ?
I wish I could swing my hair around like that. Cool video bro. Thanks.
Hi Chris, I'm having trouble doing a full roll. The only mode in which the joystick controls roll is in F mode, but when using the Joystick left/right, it only rotates by around 90 deg, then the camera starts slanting and the roll stops. I also have the Crane 3 Lab. @05:25
Found it! It can be done in V (vertical) mode, double click on POV.
Amazing video, thanks mate 👏
the first move helps the more you have in the bg and if you start low and raise to eye level as you walk around the subject.
I love my Crane Plus, any Zhiyun-Tech gimbal is a Game Changer !
awesome video again! quick question - were you out of focus for most of the video or are my eyes messing with me
Hate to ask this . But where did you bought the leather couch. Please suggest. It’s amazing !! Thank you in advance and I am a follower as well.
What about the SC pro from dji
Thanks for sharing the tips.
Can you make a video Crane 3 vs DJI Ronin S
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Super cool I can do this in my lg wing. Thank you for the tip🤙🏽
I Wonder if should I go Moza2air, Ronin S , or this one? I use the D810
Firstly, hair down. But really both options are great. Second, keep making videos like this! Very helpful for me
Can you use an iPhone to shoot with it rather than a DSLR camera?
Do you have DJI S, also ? Could you make a video about that too ? Pretty please
I’m a beginner but it looks I still have a lot to learn..and I like your hair up..
how do you set your manual focus ?
Nice Chris! Great shots
love the soft lighting and background
Great video Chris enjoyed this video. I have decided to subscribed to your channel
Very good content, clear and direct.
Cannot wait to get a gimbal ... in 2 years haha dope tips thanks 🙏
Samantha Muench takes time to build up the kit!
Hi, thank you for great video. What zoom motor do you use?
GOOD TIPS..GOT TO USE THESE👍💯🔥
By zoom in / zoom out, won't the balance will shift heavily ( on any gimble model)? or the motor will compensate with extra load?
Great video Chris Thank you for all the valuable information!!
can you set it on a longerstick ?
I noticed walking backwards is smoother because you naturally walk toe to heal, which reduces the up and down motion. Most people don't walk heal to toe when walking forward.
Did you try the Moza Air 2?
I can't stop watching ur great tips..
For 4:43 did you get the camera upside down, with a long handle gimbals cannot get that low id guess :)