I have to agree. I was at Alpha Festival in Joburg but I didn’t get the opportunity to chat to Jacques, but his passion for filmmaking came through during his presentation. As always, great work Jacques 👏🏽.
This is amazing! When everyone talks about complicated gears or editing for film making, Jacques focuses on what is really important. Just by showing how much a simple handheld shot and a gimbal shot could show you two different emotions with the same place, lighting and with the same subject was incredible ❤️ This video is really informative and easy to follow for basically anyone 💯
Wow, Ashish! Thank you so much for the really kind words. I sincerely appreciate that you feel this way about my videos. Means the world to me. Also, thank you so much for the support on my channel, I really do sincerely appreciate it! 🔥
Thank you so much for the kind compliment! I really appreciate it so much! 🙏Really glad you appreciate the detail! Thank you for your support as a subscriber!
This video does an amazing job at verbalizing the things we as videographers and filmmakers do daily, but often don't think about. 100% will be sharing this video with others!
Jacques, in my personal opinion, this is probably the best tutorial you've ever posted. Ive been pretty good when it comes to choosing one over the other but never knew how to explain it to myself in my head lol. PS. I did not know that South Africa has such incredible landscapes(clip of mountains).
Yooo Chris. Wow, dude, that is such a HUGE compliment to me. Thank you so much man. Really glad to hear! 🙏 Yea South Africa is truly a natural masterpiece! 😍
Awesome video Jacques, we just upgraded to the RS3 Mini. Totally agree that there is a time and a place for gimbal work! Also really love the handheld look!
Moments always trump movement, another gem filled video from Jacques. I can't explain how much I learned from this very generous person. Now back to rewatching this again because there is a lot to unpack.
I never really thought of handheld being able to convey emotion more clearly than gimbal footage, but this totally makes sense! I definitely have felt that over-stabilized footage feels much less authentic overall. But, as you said, being able to use stabilization to highlight the subject purely is super helpful.
this is by far one of the best and most informative movies i’ve ever came across on YT regarding cinematic video! WOW absolutely appreciate you sharing your knowledge. So glad i came across your video, new follower alert!
Thats the video I was looking for haha its truly great to see the difference and also get to see the possibilities and abilities of each way of moving the camera.. love it!
Jacques, you really put lot of effort in making this video, explained in very crystal clear way when to use use gimbal and when to avoid, at that time handheld is really good. The Feeling and movement part is really like you are giving the cinematography tips to film Hollywood movies. Lots of information is packed in this video. Watching this video for last 1 hr repeatedly to take consideration in all the details you put into the video.
Wow, what a genuinely nice comment! 🙏 Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to write such gracious feedback. Really happy to hear you find the video so valuable! 🙏
Best video about whether using a gymbal or handheld. I simply love handheld and I was considering buying the Ronin RS3, but for now, I think I'm ok with the handheld look.
You are a seriously talented man! I’ve watched a bunch of your videos now and I’m blown away buy the quality of your work AND how good theses videos are. So informative. I’ve learnt more from a few of your videos than I have some paid courses. Thank you!
As a fellow South African i find it really inspiring to see so many great content creators growing. I currently have an Sony a7c with a dji rs3 mini and is obsessed with the never ending ideas and growth… at almost 30 i thing i have found my passion. Thanks for sharing.
Jacques, you are amazing, mate. I have never been this impressed with a video like this one. You are giving me more boost to fully embrace my photography and videography. I am amazed, though. Keep teaching us, Jacques. THANK YOU, MATE.
Jacques my brother! Your videos are truly the best. So easily digestible with loads of invaluable knowledge. Thank you for being such a great influence and teacher to myself and many more!
Yewww Naeem. Dude, thank you so much for your comment and for your support on my videos dude. I am really glad you're finding the videos so useful. Thanks bro! 🙏
I repeat myself in every comment, but what should I do when every time after your video we learn something smart and useful and restore something forgotten. Great video easy to follow as always. Cheers🍻
Excellent job! Great explanation for uses! I've been contemplating getting a Gimbal and your explanation for everything put it all in perspective! Well done! Thank you! Cheers!
Great video Jacques, thank you ! One question: when you move handheld or with a gimbal do you change and x2 the shutter speed to get smooth results ? Or just the frame rate ?
The way you explain this is like I have the same way of filming. I prefer always handheld on short films.. gimbal for portrait videos.. etc. Many movies they do use very steady shots.. gimbal but those are very well planned so that's why it looks so good. This is very important to learn when to use gimbal and when handheld.. if you mix wrong in one project gimbal / handheld.. the project can fail just because of that. Thank you for this very informative video .
Absolutely! Thank you so much for the comment, I really appreciate your support on the channel. Glad you resonated with the video and that you found it helpful! 🙏
Masterclass on cinematography. Nicely done Jacques! I'm patiently waiting on a release date of your udemy educational course...wink..wink. Btw, I'm a newbie that has been scouring the web for education like this. Thank you for sharing your work and knowledge.
Good video. (No one covered anything like this when I studied film.) Your psychological/dramatic analysis is spot on. What I noticed about the handheld shots in your video is that my brain started to do what our brains do when we're walking around, smoothing the motion. This engages us making what's happening in the shot more real (enhancing the 'willing suspension of disbelief'). The extreme example is when a camera moves right to the edge of a building. (I've hung off mountain ridges, no rope - no problem. Approaching the edge of a building in a movie always scares the pants off me. ) So of course when handheld action became big in the 1990s they sometimes went overboard making it less engaging and just disruptive.
It's a good video. Definitely a good resource for folks who maybe don't understand that the framing and motion of a shot should always be in service to the story you're trying to tell.
Jacque, I enjoy all your professional footage and your documentaries, I admire it all, wish I could work with you and get thought all these movements and video editing, there is many video editors, but none like you, well, continue the good work, and hope to be good friends
Very honest, fantastic video! Honestly its hard to choose for a middle-weight bmpcc4k rig to get a gimbal, or start to build a slider set. But gimbals are so portable, and this video demonstrates well their strengh
@@jacques_crafford You're welcome ;-) Your channel is really good in my opinion guys! There is maybe 3-4 channels on RUclips that i'm pretty sure that every new video will be professional and helpful. Without typical youtube's copy/paste content. So good luck guys with the channel! And looking forward for the new content from you ;-)
Every time I watch your tutorials, I feel motivated to keep improving my filming skills. I've learned quite a lot of camera-handling skills from you since discovering your channel a few months ago. So thanks a lot.
Hey hey, that's very good news. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. Very happy that you have learnt so much. Thank you for your support on my channel! 🙏
Really useful beautifully told and so true. You’ve described what should be intuitive to us all who make videos. But to have a blueprint like yours is a real gem. Thank you 🌹
Thanks for this Jacques! This is an excellent explanation of when to use a gimbal vs handheld that I may not have ever thought of. The use of the footage and comparison really nails this. I had shot some short clips handheld and was disappointed with the shakey results. The story of the clips was good. I shot the exact same scenes with a gimbal and completely lost interest in the storyline. I couldn't figure why until after watching this video.
Hey there, Jeff. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this comment, I really do appreciate it. So happy that you found the video and tips helpful. 🙏
as always, blown away by this video. Definitely such valuable advice for me moving forward on projects as I move more and more into video work commercially. Thanks so much for the great advice.
Gosh I love your content man! One of the rare channels where we get actual filmmaking value. I feel like you’ve increased my cinematography IQ so much. Thank you!
nice tips ! i was considering a gimbal, thinking that there would be no way to have stable enough sequences for a film doc, but with larger handles, it seems quite good enough actualy ...
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Met Jacques in real life, what an awesome humble guy . His passion is truly infectious and shines through even more when you meet him.
Thank you Thomas, that means sooo much to me! Local support goes a long way on here :)
I have to agree. I was at Alpha Festival in Joburg but I didn’t get the opportunity to chat to Jacques, but his passion for filmmaking came through during his presentation.
As always, great work Jacques 👏🏽.
Lol now I want to go to Joburg just to meet him!
Thank you for the excellent explanation! Coming from an absolute beginner I would have thought the gimbal was the cure for everything.
Not enough videos out there on psychology / purpose / WHY of camera choices. Great video. Jacques does it again!
Yo, Marshall. Thank you so much man. Really appreciate your comment! 🙏
@@jacques_crafford Absolutely stunning video. Please check your email
This is amazing! When everyone talks about complicated gears or editing for film making, Jacques focuses on what is really important. Just by showing how much a simple handheld shot and a gimbal shot could show you two different emotions with the same place, lighting and with the same subject was incredible ❤️ This video is really informative and easy to follow for basically anyone 💯
Wow, Ashish! Thank you so much for the really kind words. I sincerely appreciate that you feel this way about my videos. Means the world to me. Also, thank you so much for the support on my channel, I really do sincerely appreciate it! 🔥
You can tell Jacques is passionate about his work. Its the relentless attention to detail and the seemingly limitless energy.
Thank you so much for the kind compliment! I really appreciate it so much! 🙏Really glad you appreciate the detail! Thank you for your support as a subscriber!
The only filmmaker with heart and lots of love. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words! 🙏
It's insane the amount of valuable information you fit into a 9 minute video, Jacques.
So stoked you find it valuable, thanks mate!
This video does an amazing job at verbalizing the things we as videographers and filmmakers do daily, but often don't think about. 100% will be sharing this video with others!
Jacques, in my personal opinion, this is probably the best tutorial you've ever posted. Ive been pretty good when it comes to choosing one over the other but never knew how to explain it to myself in my head lol.
PS. I did not know that South Africa has such incredible landscapes(clip of mountains).
Yooo Chris. Wow, dude, that is such a HUGE compliment to me. Thank you so much man. Really glad to hear! 🙏
Yea South Africa is truly a natural masterpiece! 😍
Jacques, you're a legend. The way you explain things is completely clear. Thank you. Been a fan of this channel for a while. Keep up the great work.
That's a massive compliment, thanks Hugo, appreciate you supporting my channel!
I am now on my way to what I dreamed of and when I arrive I will never forget to thank you for helping me...lots of love for your creativity.
Awesome video Jacques, we just upgraded to the RS3 Mini. Totally agree that there is a time and a place for gimbal work! Also really love the handheld look!
Yeeew thanks guys, so stoked you like it! Congrats on the RS3 Mini, damn I also want one haha enjoy
@@jacques_crafford It's so light and easy to use for for the run and gun style. I loved the last bit of advice you gave though. Moment > Movement👌
Loved your differences using the Gimbal and going handheld.. I feel this is the Perfect answer people like me who were looking for the answer.
Finally found a video that actually talks about the why of camera use/choices! Loved the content!
most of that footage is shockingly gorgeous lol just wow!
Moments always trump movement, another gem filled video from Jacques. I can't explain how much I learned from this very generous person. Now back to rewatching this again because there is a lot to unpack.
Ah, Mark! Thank you so much dude, I really appreciate it. Such an awesome comment! 🙏
Great explanations, great video; thanks for sharing!
I never really thought of handheld being able to convey emotion more clearly than gimbal footage, but this totally makes sense! I definitely have felt that over-stabilized footage feels much less authentic overall. But, as you said, being able to use stabilization to highlight the subject purely is super helpful.
Glad it was helpful and that you were able to gain some insight from the video! Thank you so much for your comment! 🔥
this is by far one of the best and most informative movies i’ve ever came across on YT regarding cinematic video! WOW absolutely appreciate you sharing your knowledge. So glad i came across your video, new follower alert!
Thank you for following and for watching. Really appreciate the support🙏
I like the contrast you get when you start with one and switch to the other. It helps highlight the change in emotion or energy.
Yea it definitely does! There is a time and a place for both styles! 🙏
Would love a video on your handheld setup with the side handle, monitor etc. Keep up the great work Jacques
Thats the video I was looking for haha its truly great to see the difference and also get to see the possibilities and abilities of each way of moving the camera.. love it!
haha so glad to hear that. Thank you for watching and for commenting! 🙏🏼
Jacques, you really put lot of effort in making this video, explained in very crystal clear way when to use use gimbal and when to avoid, at that time handheld is really good. The Feeling and movement part is really like you are giving the cinematography tips to film Hollywood movies. Lots of information is packed in this video. Watching this video for last 1 hr repeatedly to take consideration in all the details you put into the video.
Wow, what a genuinely nice comment! 🙏 Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to write such gracious feedback. Really happy to hear you find the video so valuable! 🙏
Thank you for sharing an important factor ( from 7.50 to 8.14).Few words but really helpful 👍👏👏
So happy to hear that, it made a difference for me that's why I am so passionate about it!
Loved your statement - “Moments trump movements”. Overall a brilliant video for those learning videography. Regards, Abi
Glad you appreciated that! 🔥
By far the best video I've seen on this subject! Thank you!!
Wow, Tyler, thank you so much for that! 🙏Really appreciate the support!
Best video about whether using a gymbal or handheld. I simply love handheld and I was considering buying the Ronin RS3, but for now, I think I'm ok with the handheld look.
I don’t think (in all the YT videos I’ve watched) I have seen such a useful description of when to consider handheld over gimbal! Dankie!
Nice man, these are the types of comments that inspire me to push even harder! Plesier en dankie bra!
Best to the point informational video I have seen. With clear concepts and only 'costing' 9 minutes of my time. Amazing!!
Wow, Thomas, that's such a huge compliment. Thank you! 🙏
YES. More videos on the subjects of WHEN AND WHY
Glad you like the when and why format. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼
Another great video man, you're the best.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the support! 🙏
Movement and feeeling i love it! You nailed it i learnt a lot from this and love your style
0:42 how did you get such a stable shot handheld there? Is it sony active stab? or did you use catalyst browse?
the best explanation across all the platforms!
Jacques Brother I love your explaining things is completely clear.
Yo, Matthew! Glad to hear it was clear! Appreciate the comment! 🙏
@@jacques_crafford I like you so much💌
You are a seriously talented man! I’ve watched a bunch of your videos now and I’m blown away buy the quality of your work AND how good theses videos are. So informative. I’ve learnt more from a few of your videos than I have some paid courses. Thank you!
As a fellow South African i find it really inspiring to see so many great content creators growing.
I currently have an Sony a7c with a dji rs3 mini and is obsessed with the never ending ideas and growth… at almost 30 i thing i have found my passion.
Thanks for sharing.
Dude thanks man, local support goes a long way here on the channel! It's never too late I can tell you that much :) Enjoy the journey!
Jacques, you are amazing, mate. I have never been this impressed with a video like this one. You are giving me more boost to fully embrace my photography and videography. I am amazed, though. Keep teaching us, Jacques. THANK YOU, MATE.
Yeewww thank you so much for the super kind words and for your continued support as a subscriber on the channel. Really appreciate it big time! 🙏
amazing video. Why and when is one of the most important thing to learn when talking about gear
Thanks man! Yea it absolutely is! 🙏
Jacques my brother! Your videos are truly the best. So easily digestible with loads of invaluable knowledge. Thank you for being such a great influence and teacher to myself and many more!
I'm agrea with you
Yewww Naeem. Dude, thank you so much for your comment and for your support on my videos dude. I am really glad you're finding the videos so useful. Thanks bro! 🙏
I completely agree. It's all about motivation and purpose. 🎞️ 🤝🙏
Your grading is the best I ever sawed
This is the best video on gimbal vs. handheld out there. Thank you very much!
I simply wanna say you are the best, I learned a lot, thank you
You make it very sample and easy to understand , thanks Jacques
Really happy to hear you think so. Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏
I repeat myself in every comment, but what should I do when every time after your video we learn something smart and useful and restore something forgotten. Great video easy to follow as always. Cheers🍻
Thank you my friend, your comments are always a great encouragement to me! So happy to hear you feel this way :)
My favorite RUclipsr 🥰...Love from Nigeria 🙏
Ahh thank you so much for the kind words! 🔥
Excellent job! Great explanation for uses! I've been contemplating getting a Gimbal and your explanation for everything put it all in perspective! Well done! Thank you! Cheers!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏼
I wish I could subscribe twice. Excellent insights!
Thanks so much for the huge compliment! 🙏
Thanks for the information Jacques, love the delivery. Be well.
Great video Jacques, thank you ! One question: when you move handheld or with a gimbal do you change and x2 the shutter speed to get smooth results ? Or just the frame rate ?
Great video Jacques, nothing to add! 👌
Wow that means so much man! Thanks! 🔥
Perfectly explains why I use handheld- thank you
Best explanation so far!
Your videos are flipping solid Jacques. Very well put together and informative.
So stoked to hear that, thanks Nic!
The way you explain this is like I have the same way of filming. I prefer always handheld on short films.. gimbal for portrait videos.. etc. Many movies they do use very steady shots.. gimbal but those are very well planned so that's why it looks so good. This is very important to learn when to use gimbal and when handheld.. if you mix wrong in one project gimbal / handheld.. the project can fail just because of that. Thank you for this very informative video .
Absolutely! Thank you so much for the comment, I really appreciate your support on the channel. Glad you resonated with the video and that you found it helpful! 🙏
Love this, I understand now that both are useful in their own way!
Clear explanation and details
Respect❤
Thanks a lot 😊🙏
Masterclass on cinematography. Nicely done Jacques! I'm patiently waiting on a release date of your udemy educational course...wink..wink. Btw, I'm a newbie that has been scouring the web for education like this. Thank you for sharing your work and knowledge.
Another MasterClass. Thanks so much for sharing your thought process.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for all of your support on my videos, Erik! 🔥🙏
so glad ive found your channel tonight best from oz down under!
Yooo Steve, so glad to have you here! 🔥
Good video. (No one covered anything like this when I studied film.) Your psychological/dramatic analysis is spot on. What I noticed about the handheld shots in your video is that my brain started to do what our brains do when we're walking around, smoothing the motion. This engages us making what's happening in the shot more real (enhancing the 'willing suspension of disbelief'). The extreme example is when a camera moves right to the edge of a building. (I've hung off mountain ridges, no rope - no problem. Approaching the edge of a building in a movie always scares the pants off me. ) So of course when handheld action became big in the 1990s they sometimes went overboard making it less engaging and just disruptive.
It's a good video. Definitely a good resource for folks who maybe don't understand that the framing and motion of a shot should always be in service to the story you're trying to tell.
Absolutely! Thank you so much for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video! 🙏
Dude, your explanation is good but god damn, these shots with the horse at 3:15 are gorgeous !
Thank you so much man, really glad you think so and so stoked to hear you like those shots! 🔥
Jacque, I enjoy all your professional footage and your documentaries, I admire it all, wish I could work with you and get thought all these movements and video editing, there is many video editors, but none like you, well, continue the good work, and hope to be good friends
Thank you Shane, you are most kind! Really appreciate your support :)
man the level of of how you explain and also your shots! amazing job!! thank you
Seriously appreciate that so much. Thank you! 🙏
Top top guy! Insanely informative content which makes so much sense!
Appreciate it and really glad to hear that you found it helpful! 🔥
Very honest, fantastic video! Honestly its hard to choose for a middle-weight bmpcc4k rig to get a gimbal, or start to build a slider set. But gimbals are so portable, and this video demonstrates well their strengh
Thanks mate, yeah Gimbals are so versatile they make for great jibs as well!
Thanks for the video
Only a pleasure mate!
Capturing a great moment is much better than creating a cool movement.🙌🏾
Such an important lesson to learn! 🔥
Hi Jacques! You just gained one more follower with this video honestly I am so intrigued by what I learnt from this video God bless.
Seriously, you are such a great teacher! Thanks for your videos, I am finding them so helpful!
You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to comment! 🔥
Just discovered this channel 30 min ago . Already in love 😊thank you for your valuable tips !!
Yay happy to hear that! Hope to share lots more with you Elena!
I'm loving your content. You have some great advice for beginning film and documentary makers!
I am really happy to hear that. Thanks for letting me know! 🙏
Very useful and I like that you support your argument with great examples.
As always, really really good video. There is a lot of videos about gimbal vs handheld, but this one is really good and logical
Yo Vlad, thank you so much man. Glad you found it helpful. Thank you so much for the support on the channel! 🙏
@@jacques_crafford You're welcome ;-)
Your channel is really good in my opinion guys! There is maybe 3-4 channels on RUclips that i'm pretty sure that every new video will be professional and helpful. Without typical youtube's copy/paste content.
So good luck guys with the channel! And looking forward for the new content from you ;-)
Full-heartedly agree, this is when and when not to use either of the two. Great video!
Awesome, thanks for taking the time to comment mate!
Every time I watch your tutorials, I feel motivated to keep improving my filming skills. I've learned quite a lot of camera-handling skills from you since discovering your channel a few months ago. So thanks a lot.
Hey hey, that's very good news. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. Very happy that you have learnt so much. Thank you for your support on my channel! 🙏
Really useful beautifully told and so true. You’ve described what should be intuitive to us all who make videos. But to have a blueprint like yours is a real gem. Thank you 🌹
Hey there! Thank you so much for your super nice comment, I really appreciate it so much! 🔥 Glad to hear that you liked it!
Stumbled upon this amazing video. You explained it so simple and clean without much drama what others do which is also shown in your work. Kudos..
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to comment! 🙏
Your content is so thorough and you explain everything so clearly- thank you!
I am really happy to hear that you enjoy it! Thank you so much. 🙏
One of the RUclips Cannels, Thank you for the great Stuff Jacques
Only a pleasure, thank you my friend!
Your tutorials are amazig, great job, I love it! 👍👍👍
Really glad you think so, thanks for tuning in! 🙏 🙏 🙏
great and practical information, appreciate the time you took to make this video!
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! Really appreciate it and glad you found the video informative! 🔥
Curious to know how are you managing focus when on a gimbal? Are you set to infinity or are you using manual focus or auto focus? Thnx
Love you man. Your contents are amazing. I am lucky thatI have found this channel. 👍
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks so much for the most kind words! 🙏🏼
Thanks for this Jacques! This is an excellent explanation of when to use a gimbal vs handheld that I may not have ever thought of. The use of the footage and comparison really nails this. I had shot some short clips handheld and was disappointed with the shakey results. The story of the clips was good. I shot the exact same scenes with a gimbal and completely lost interest in the storyline. I couldn't figure why until after watching this video.
Hey there, Jeff. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this comment, I really do appreciate it. So happy that you found the video and tips helpful. 🙏
Epic as always Jaques! Well done and thank you!
Yo thanks Ant, appreciate your support!🙏
as always, blown away by this video. Definitely such valuable advice for me moving forward on projects as I move more and more into video work commercially.
Thanks so much for the great advice.
Glad it was helpful to you. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a nice comment. Good luck with all of your film endeavours! 🙏
Fantastic explanation of the approaches. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you🙏
As always valuable from start to finish and a difference maker!
Glad you think so! Really appreciate your comment! 🔥🙏
ur d best sir this is one of the best video I watched and explained well how to use gimbal and handheld thank you so much sir 🙏🏻🙇🏻
So nice of you to say! Thank you so much for the compliment! 🔥
Gosh I love your content man! One of the rare channels where we get actual filmmaking value. I feel like you’ve increased my cinematography IQ so much. Thank you!
Wow, Jerry! Thanks so much for this very generous comment. I really appreciate it! 🙏🏼
Super informative…explains how to think and get result!🎉
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for the comment! 🙏
absolutely some your videos man ! really great for me to learn a lot of new things!
I am super stoked to hear that! 🙏
8:46 how do you focus with the cine lenses? is it a nucleus or raven eye? or a focus puller?
Such an informative video. Never ceases to amazes how great your video lessons are 👌
Ahh shucks, thank you so much. Really appreciate the kind words! 🙏
Good tips Jacques, thanks for another good video. Love your work bud.
Really so thankful to hear that. Thank you so much. 🙏
nice tips ! i was considering a gimbal, thinking that there would be no way to have stable enough sequences for a film doc, but with larger handles, it seems quite good enough actualy ...
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