What a masterclass Matt. So much skill and knowledge on your end. Love learning from you, and it was a really nice little sneak peak to our wedding film. Can’t wait to see it.
Thanks, Matt! You are a master of the gimbal, and you share your experience and talent in a free mini YT masterclass. You're not just a film poet, you're a wedding muse for me.
I use a lot of these techniques, so that lets me know im on the right track. Also, learned some new ones by watching this video. Thanks Matt! Love your work.
I'm pretty sure I've responded to every question so far, but heres a setup guide for the rs2. How to setup the RS2 / RSC2 - ruclips.net/video/vYumU6O7u48/видео.html
Amazing as always. I've been following you for over 6 years. Watched all of your videos. I've learned a lot from you. I'm myself a beginner videographer. I will have my own wedding this May. You were the first videographer that came to mind to video my wedding, but unfortunately I can't afford you.
Any solo wedding videographers out there sporting a Gimbal. Gonna try my first, moving from monopod setup to gimbal and a little nervous. Looking for videos to learn more. This one was helpful
So many great tips here. I'm definitely going to try flipping my handles on my next shoot. For details, I find it really helps to shoot in 60p so they can be slowed right down. Also we love to keyframe subtle zooms on gimbal shots like cranes and orbits to make them more dynamic.
Thanks! I love the 60fps for details as well, especially if I'm rushed and will un-intentionally move too quickly during the details. Keep up the nice work!
Dude! Thank you! I cannot wait to shoot with my RSC2 at this wedding on April 8th! I took some notes down from you too bro. Thanks! I may need to buy those side handles for real..
Thanks for making this video man! Your shots just look so amazing. Even if it's just a push in of a house. I'm like...man....that house look good!! I may use the handle idea like you. Will save me from bending over alot. Love your work. Thank you again for making this video.
Thanks Bryce! Yea the flipped handles save my back, but more than that I think it helps to put the gimbal in the sweet spot for camera height on a 35-50mm lens, right at waist level. I've noticed some other's footage actually looks better with the older, ronin-m. I believe it's because many of their shots are too high because of the S models make it harder to shoot at waist height. Have fun, -Matt
Great video! I've noticed your two shots in one over time watching your videos and every time I perform the maneuver I think of The Film Poets! I shoot on BMPCC 4k's so I am also pulling focus the whole day while gimbaling and am pretty confident with it! Slightly more stressful but pulling focus is fun and I realized I can create more "cinematic" shots with it.
Really great advice in this! Super valuable info! Particular appreciate the tips with shooting a first look and getting the walk ups to help tell the story. I'm going to try to get the 3 angles from the walking shot from now on too, I think that helps the story as well! I also really dig the idea of getting some of the crowd in the foreground of a first dance. Awesome video!
Nice! The crowd in the foreground of the first dance is hard to remember because you'll; often feel like getting really close to the couple. you'll need to hold the camera up really high though, but it's worth the effort. -Matt
Thats a good idea. to give you an idea, I use Canons DPAF on the gimbal. Most times face detection works will, or object tracking. For tougher stuff like wides on a first dance I'm basically object tracking their bodies. Hope that helps a bit. -Matt
very professional video!so you dont use lights at all or you use them on a small tripod that you move to different angles(no light on the camera).Also were do you use the 50 mm lens?thanks and keep the good work!
Wonderful work! I wish I got requests for that 2.35:1 letterbox format--it's epic! Do you ever put a GoPro on top of your DSLR using the hot-shoe? I find the GoPro adds that little bit of extra security in coverage, plus its ultra-view, even in linear, provides the ultimate in scope.
So with this gimbal you cant put that tiny wee mic on it? and have to limit your movement range allot ? also can see you used allot of warp stabilization in post - not a good sign isnt that what were trying to avoid using ? Cheers
If I'm using the c70 with the mic it wont balance because of height limitations. I could make it work with the r5 I suppose, but then you can't invert, so removing the mic gains that. But do what you like.
I shoot 23.98 most of the day and then 60fps when I know I want to slow it in post. As a rule of thumb I'll go 60fps for portrait session since the couples aren't models and may not maintain a shot very long, and I'll occasional do the same for precessional and details. - Remember you can't run 60fps in a 24fps timeline without slowing it down to at least 80%, the math doesn't work out otherwise and the playback will have to skip frames. -Matt
Best informative video ever 🙏✨ But, wait, what ? The DJI twist grip doesn't have NATO rails on both side, so you mounted it reverse ? Is it stil working for briefcase mode ? The handle doesn't end up backward ? 🤔 You might have give me the decisive hint for an impulsive purchase🤣
I believe the handle will end up pointing backward and therefor be totally unbalanced... However, I think with a quickrelease system (I have the Zhiyun), screwed on the other side of the rail, I could actually take the mini tripod off the bottom to snap it as an underslung handle 🤔 Nobody need both bottom tripod/handle and underslung one at the same time anyway :P Maybe you can try with yours and tell if it would work 🙏😊✨
How did you setup the handles facing upward? I see the grip handle is not fitting to the left arm extension and right arm extension? Do I need to swap the left and right arm extensions inorder to put the grip handles upwards?
Really great info on movement and comp. I’m typically a photographer and do video time to time. Have RS3 pro with dual handgrips external monitor and the easy rig stabil light to take the fatigue off my arms. Are you pulling focus or in AF? also are you changing up frame rates throughout the day? I have a big wedding next week at a sick venue by the ocean and I’m in charge of video for the day (will also be using a 3 cam set up for the ceremony) the hard part is doing it as a 1 man band🥵
I use video AF throughout the day. I'll tap and track the subject often. And yes frame rates vary depending on the situation. Generally it's 24fps and then 60fps for portrait session. Good luck, you've got your work cut out for you!
@@thefilmpoets awsome I might try the AF then as I’m using a Nikon Z9 so subject tracking is pretty sticky. Just gets tricky sometimes when a lot of ppl around them as it tends to stick to who it wants to. I typically pull focus with the tilta follow focus dial but if the majority of time it’s just couples only I think AF is best. And as far as frame rates I love 24 for the look but the Z9 is pretty bad with rolling shutter when panning or motion is involved. I guess I can try to keep it minimal with slow movement when on gimbal.
@@b3lievenhopephotography578 I use a c70 mainly, and it has a "Whole area" AF, that acts a lot like photo autofocus, instead of tracking a subject it focuses based of composition and what's large in the frame. It's very helpful. - Dont forget you can always go manual mode, or lock the focus and maintain distance
@@wcsdiaries With canon it does both at the same time. If I'm shooting wide for a first dance, I'll track their mid-sections since the faces can turn a lot. Video AF can actually be pretty complicated, you have toe wield it properly or it'll backfire on you. -Matt
Great tutorial and fantastic shots! I have one question though: why hold the trigger when going to underslung mode? I can simply lower the gimbal, what is the benefit of keeping trigger pressed? Cheers!
I use Canon's autofocus and lightly touch the back of the screen to maintain tracking. For something like a first dance, I'll track the couples bodies and if I move closer the camera will switch over to face detection.
Thank you for sharing these tips @The Film Poets, I watched your other video setting up the DJI RS2, you are using custom "Pan & Tilt Follow" mode. For all the moves you are showing in this video, are you on the same custom "Pan & Tilt Follow" mode, or are you switching modes based on the shots you are doing, like for example "push in and push out" are you locking all axis for your shot to look like a slider ? Appreciate your response.
Good tips. I don't shoot weddings but I do use a gimbal for news assignments. As I watch your videos, how do you decide when to shoot in slo mo or do you make that decision in post?
I have a good idea what will be slow'd down while shooting. A lot of it comes from knowing the couple an how I want the film to feel. But I always film the portrait session at 60fps. Most of our couples aren't models and can't hold positions for very long. I'll often run it back at 80% If I don't want it to be slow. -Matt
Yes, I'll go handheld at receptions if I want to add a lot of energy.I've also done handheld work when hiking with a couple, and beach receptions etc. I personally don't do a lot of handheld work because I like locked offs or precise movements, but I appreciate the look that it has and keep it as an option when needed.
Hey Matt, have you done anything with the raveneye system on the rs2. I have it but never use it. Gonna try your handle bar trick! I’ve always been a fan of using the handles even back to the days of the original zihyun crane!
I tested the Raveneye stuff early on and it's really interesting. I just don't have a specific use case for it right now, and I do like the simplicity of my current setup for fast-paced weddings.
*What's your favorite gimbal move?*
Order the RS2 : geni.us/DJI-RS2fp
RS2 / RSC2 Settings guide - ruclips.net/video/vYumU6O7u48/видео.html
What camera profile do you use on your 1DX Mark II?
What a masterclass Matt. So much skill and knowledge on your end. Love learning from you, and it was a really nice little sneak peak to our wedding film. Can’t wait to see it.
Thanks Griffin. Total honor to be at your wedding!
I thought I spotted you in there Griffin!
Thanks, Matt! You are a master of the gimbal, and you share your experience and talent in a free mini YT masterclass. You're not just a film poet, you're a wedding muse for me.
I use a lot of these techniques, so that lets me know im on the right track. Also, learned some new ones by watching this video. Thanks Matt! Love your work.
I can't tell you how helpful this video was. Really encapsulated everything I was looking for answers to. Thanks!
As a professional full time wedding photographer and videographer I endorse this video
My first wedding is in two months, needed an insight on movements! Very detailed man!🙏🏼
I'm pretty sure I've responded to every question so far, but heres a setup guide for the rs2.
How to setup the RS2 / RSC2 - ruclips.net/video/vYumU6O7u48/видео.html
A wealth of tips and tricks!
Just perfect !
thanks for those BTS shots G.
Damn what a good video! 2 years old and still very well made and obviously relevant!🤩
Great vid man clean and clear thanks so much.
Amazing as always. I've been following you for over 6 years. Watched all of your videos. I've learned a lot from you. I'm myself a beginner videographer.
I will have my own wedding this May. You were the first videographer that came to mind to video my wedding, but unfortunately I can't afford you.
Thanks for this! Probably one of the most helpful videos I've watched. I'm new to using a gimbal and have my first solo wedding shoot this weekend.
You're the best. Thanks for the great advice. Greetings from Poland
Dropping knowledge! Couldn’t subscribe fast enough! 🏃🏻♂️💨
Any solo wedding videographers out there sporting a Gimbal. Gonna try my first, moving from monopod setup to gimbal and a little nervous. Looking for videos to learn more. This one was helpful
Hey, I've shot solo once and used the gimbal. It's possible but you have to think ahead for important coverage like ceremonies and first looks.
That was really a Masterclass, man!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Great tutorial!!!!!
this is a great video bro , thank you
Very well explained , not what u shoot but also how u shoot.. its unique on youtube.. thanks
What a valuable video. As a new wedding videographer, these are some fantastic insights! Thank you 🙏🏻
glad to hear that! Keep up the hard work Chris.
Great grade. Clean and without artifacts.
I upgraded my Ronin S to a small rig side handle, I've used it once and it feels so much better.
Any workshop sir this is really a good tutorials...
So many great tips here. I'm definitely going to try flipping my handles on my next shoot. For details, I find it really helps to shoot in 60p so they can be slowed right down. Also we love to keyframe subtle zooms on gimbal shots like cranes and orbits to make them more dynamic.
Thanks! I love the 60fps for details as well, especially if I'm rushed and will un-intentionally move too quickly during the details. Keep up the nice work!
Awesome content. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.
Dude! Thank you! I cannot wait to shoot with my RSC2 at this wedding on April 8th! I took some notes down from you too bro. Thanks! I may need to buy those side handles for real..
Thanks for making this video man! Your shots just look so amazing. Even if it's just a push in of a house. I'm like...man....that house look good!! I may use the handle idea like you. Will save me from bending over alot. Love your work. Thank you again for making this video.
Thanks Bryce! Yea the flipped handles save my back, but more than that I think it helps to put the gimbal in the sweet spot for camera height on a 35-50mm lens, right at waist level. I've noticed some other's footage actually looks better with the older, ronin-m. I believe it's because many of their shots are too high because of the S models make it harder to shoot at waist height.
Have fun, -Matt
Great video! I've noticed your two shots in one over time watching your videos and every time I perform the maneuver I think of The Film Poets! I shoot on BMPCC 4k's so I am also pulling focus the whole day while gimbaling and am pretty confident with it! Slightly more stressful but pulling focus is fun and I realized I can create more "cinematic" shots with it.
Great Video, Really good advice.
Excellent advice. I still use your LUT’s all the time btw.
Amazing photography review.😍😍😍😍
Really great advice in this! Super valuable info! Particular appreciate the tips with shooting a first look and getting the walk ups to help tell the story. I'm going to try to get the 3 angles from the walking shot from now on too, I think that helps the story as well! I also really dig the idea of getting some of the crowd in the foreground of a first dance. Awesome video!
Nice! The crowd in the foreground of the first dance is hard to remember because you'll; often feel like getting really close to the couple. you'll need to hold the camera up really high though, but it's worth the effort. -Matt
This is an excellent video! I just got a gimbal and I'm still trying to figure it out so this was super helpful. Thank you!
Nice. Check out the settings guide here to help dial it in - ruclips.net/video/vYumU6O7u48/видео.html
Perfect demonstration, helps a lot Next Video i wish you can tell something about the Camera Focus while you are filming with the Gimbal
Thats a good idea. to give you an idea, I use Canons DPAF on the gimbal. Most times face detection works will, or object tracking. For tougher stuff like wides on a first dance I'm basically object tracking their bodies.
Hope that helps a bit. -Matt
MasterClass, thank you so much!!!!!!
you should be much more active on RUclips as you always impress with quality and advice!
Fantastic tutorial…bravo!!
Your work is steller.
That was awesome. Learned a lot, thank you.
This was so helpful, great video!
Really great info! Thanks so much for sharing some of your secrets
Great video Thanks !!
Thank you
Great and really useful advices in this video...thanks for sharing!
Fantastic, Love it, Thanx for posting
Awesome video, you’re an artist.
Nice video mate, very useful!! 🎥🎥
very professional video!so you dont use lights at all or you use them on a small tripod that you move to different angles(no light on the camera).Also were do you use the 50 mm lens?thanks and keep the good work!
I use lights at the reception on lights stands. 50mm prime is used for portrait session and sometimes for first dances.
Amazing details - thank you
Nice set of shots.
Great tips and tricks, thanks!!
Great tips! Thanks for this
if only you posted videos more often!
great vid!!
Thanks for the tips!
Wonderful work! I wish I got requests for that 2.35:1 letterbox format--it's epic! Do you ever put a GoPro on top of your DSLR using the hot-shoe? I find the GoPro adds that little bit of extra security in coverage, plus its ultra-view, even in linear, provides the ultimate in scope.
Love this video thank you for sharing! Where are you based out of?
thank you for sharing
i will do my first wedding video in a week for free of corse, i added a bit more of a knowledge from you, thank you
So with this gimbal you cant put that tiny wee mic on it? and have to limit your movement range allot ? also can see you used allot of warp stabilization in post - not a good sign isnt that what were trying to avoid using ? Cheers
If I'm using the c70 with the mic it wont balance because of height limitations. I could make it work with the r5 I suppose, but then you can't invert, so removing the mic gains that. But do what you like.
Great video brother. Thank you.
Giving away all your secrets! haha -- but I love that new set up
Very helpful. Thanks!
Wooohoo, good job.
just great job . bravo !
Great video! thanks for sharing your tips
thank you, great tips!!
Awesome tips, thanks so much!!:)).
I love ur content. U are really pro
excellent tips, keep up the good work.
loooooved it!
Which setting on the gimbal do you mainly use for these? Pan Follow, Lock, Full follow, etc?
pan tilt follow
Wawww this s just wawww 👍💯
amazing
Awesome video and content. So good. I'm assuming you're shooting in 60fps the entire day?
I shoot 23.98 most of the day and then 60fps when I know I want to slow it in post. As a rule of thumb I'll go 60fps for portrait session since the couples aren't models and may not maintain a shot very long, and I'll occasional do the same for precessional and details. - Remember you can't run 60fps in a 24fps timeline without slowing it down to at least 80%, the math doesn't work out otherwise and the playback will have to skip frames. -Matt
Hiya!! This video is so helpful! Do you use PF or PTF for this?
Ptf
Best informative video ever 🙏✨
But, wait, what ? The DJI twist grip doesn't have NATO rails on both side, so you mounted it reverse ? Is it stil working for briefcase mode ? The handle doesn't end up backward ? 🤔
You might have give me the decisive hint for an impulsive purchase🤣
I believe the handle will end up pointing backward and therefor be totally unbalanced...
However, I think with a quickrelease system (I have the Zhiyun), screwed on the other side of the rail, I could actually take the mini tripod off the bottom to snap it as an underslung handle 🤔
Nobody need both bottom tripod/handle and underslung one at the same time anyway :P
Maybe you can try with yours and tell if it would work 🙏😊✨
doing this makes the briefcase handle upside down. I never use it in that mode because it's the least stable.
Super bro
How did you setup the handles facing upward? I see the grip handle is not fitting to the left arm extension and right arm extension? Do I need to swap the left and right arm extensions inorder to put the grip handles upwards?
Yea flip the arms as well. I forgot that was part of it.
Très joli
Really great info on movement and comp. I’m typically a photographer and do video time to time. Have RS3 pro with dual handgrips external monitor and the easy rig stabil light to take the fatigue off my arms. Are you pulling focus or in AF? also are you changing up frame rates throughout the day? I have a big wedding next week at a sick venue by the ocean and I’m in charge of video for the day (will also be using a 3 cam set up for the ceremony) the hard part is doing it as a 1 man band🥵
I use video AF throughout the day. I'll tap and track the subject often. And yes frame rates vary depending on the situation. Generally it's 24fps and then 60fps for portrait session. Good luck, you've got your work cut out for you!
@@thefilmpoets awsome I might try the AF then as I’m using a Nikon Z9 so subject tracking is pretty sticky. Just gets tricky sometimes when a lot of ppl around them as it tends to stick to who it wants to. I typically pull focus with the tilta follow focus dial but if the majority of time it’s just couples only I think AF is best. And as far as frame rates I love 24 for the look but the Z9 is pretty bad with rolling shutter when panning or motion is involved. I guess I can try to keep it minimal with slow movement when on gimbal.
@@b3lievenhopephotography578 I use a c70 mainly, and it has a "Whole area" AF, that acts a lot like photo autofocus, instead of tracking a subject it focuses based of composition and what's large in the frame. It's very helpful. - Dont forget you can always go manual mode, or lock the focus and maintain distance
Super helpful, I’m only just starting out, so this is invaluable! Thanks so much! 🙏🥰👍😀
Great to hear. Remember, focus on composition forest, then movement. Have fun!
@@thefilmpoets do you use autofocus on the gimbal?
@@wcsdiaries Yes. I'm able to lightly tap the back of the screen to change focus mid-shot as well.
@@thefilmpoets awesome! Do you use face tracking or just click on the screen to tell it where to focus?
@@wcsdiaries With canon it does both at the same time. If I'm shooting wide for a first dance, I'll track their mid-sections since the faces can turn a lot. Video AF can actually be pretty complicated, you have toe wield it properly or it'll backfire on you. -Matt
Fantastic video mate. Can you still use the touch screen focus on the R5 or R6 while using an external monitor?
yes on the R5, no on the R6, which is a bummer.
Amazing man
I always use primes on weddings. Minimum f1.8 always. Its good to highlight always the groom and bride and have that creamy bokeh.
Great tutorial and fantastic shots! I have one question though: why hold the trigger when going to underslung mode? I can simply lower the gimbal, what is the benefit of keeping trigger pressed? Cheers!
You just hold it during the transition to keep the camera pointed forward. Once you're underslung you let go.
@@thefilmpoets I just read in the comments that you used PTF mode. Then it makes sense 🙂. I'm mostly on PF so the axes are locked anyway. Thanks!
We want more
I am new to working with gimbals. How do you pull focus while using the gimbal?
I'm using the autofocus on the camera and tapping the screen to track the subject.
well done!!
Thanks for these great tips! What lights do you bring to weddings?
I'm still using the torch led. Nice, small lights, but you have to move them in pretty close.
Great recommendations!
How do you handle the focus?
I use Canon's autofocus and lightly touch the back of the screen to maintain tracking. For something like a first dance, I'll track the couples bodies and if I move closer the camera will switch over to face detection.
What camera and settings have you used?
Thank you for sharing these tips @The Film Poets, I watched your other video setting up the DJI RS2, you are using custom "Pan & Tilt Follow" mode. For all the moves you are showing in this video, are you on the same custom "Pan & Tilt Follow" mode, or are you switching modes based on the shots you are doing, like for example "push in and push out" are you locking all axis for your shot to look like a slider ? Appreciate your response.
I always us PTF with the custom deadband and speed settings from the other video.
Can i ask u which kind of autofocus do u suggest?
I like thr video, can you link this handle Accesorios for ronon
I use this : amzn.to/33yfZji
After mouting the Dual Grips and we being holding the dual grips - how do you click the video turn on button?
To start recording I'll usually just hold it single hand style and hit the record button on top of the camera, then switch to the dual grips
Good tips. I don't shoot weddings but I do use a gimbal for news assignments. As I watch your videos, how do you decide when to shoot in slo mo or do you make that decision in post?
I have a good idea what will be slow'd down while shooting. A lot of it comes from knowing the couple an how I want the film to feel. But I always film the portrait session at 60fps. Most of our couples aren't models and can't hold positions for very long. I'll often run it back at 80% If I don't want it to be slow. -Matt
Do you ever go handheld? And if so, for what occasion and why?
Yes, I'll go handheld at receptions if I want to add a lot of energy.I've also done handheld work when hiking with a couple, and beach receptions etc. I personally don't do a lot of handheld work because I like locked offs or precise movements, but I appreciate the look that it has and keep it as an option when needed.
@@thefilmpoets Thank you for that insight!!
Still waiting for the Mavic 3 video....
Hey Matt, have you done anything with the raveneye system on the rs2. I have it but never use it. Gonna try your handle bar trick! I’ve always been a fan of using the handles even back to the days of the original zihyun crane!
I tested the Raveneye stuff early on and it's really interesting. I just don't have a specific use case for it right now, and I do like the simplicity of my current setup for fast-paced weddings.