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- Опубликовано: 4 янв 2025
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of course 128GB of SD Cards #slapped
Whichever costs makes my wallet lighter loses LOL
@@AnzelLmao LMAO best answer
They are the same weight 😎
Never thought about balance/weight distribution in a handheld rig! Thought it was only for gimbal work but this video has shown me to appreciate weight distribution to the base line of cameras.
A camera rig should always be able to sit evenly on its own weight. It simple makes it easier to handle, especially one handed where balance meas more than ever. Picking up a rig that is unbalanced with one hand will mean you will have to use even more grip strength to hold it balanced. Not only is this uncomfortable, it's also tiring after doing it for a long amount of time.
that's something I also learned during my internship at a filmproduction studio. Attaching the rig correctly really helped me shoot for longer without as much muscle power.
Thank you for shining light on the little things as well - they might not be the fanciest things to talk about, but they help newer filmmakers/creators out a lot. So glad I found your channel :D
It’s the little things that build up and make big changes in the way we shoot! Welcome to the channel! If you have any questions at all about filmmaking, feel free to ask 🙌🏽
@@VictorLaforteza thank you so much! I'll definitely take you up on that offer soon. So kind of you! :)
I love this. At first I thought it was going to be a PSA about handles breaking your camera, but pleasantly was more about being intentional with your gear for better results! Definitely a reminder we all need ♥
Exactly!! It helps so much with a balanced rig rather than just throwing in all the parts
not very many videos on the top handle subject on youtube, this one was the best one, and the only one I seen talking about how to really properlly utilize it. Great content as usual! Congrats on 10k subs its almost there! You earned it my man, mark my words 100k by next year!
Thank you brother! I’m glad you found the video helpful. Glad you were able to join the community early 🙌🏽 any questions about rigging just ask !
I creat mine with only the cage with a smallrig rotating side handel plus a Peak Design strap on my neck. very stable and light weight. original batteries with charging case connect to a power bank (can be a v mount batterie) in bag. active steady shot + OSS is awesome
I kept changing my handle, mainly cause it ''looks cooler'' when it faces away from the camera. but finally realised practicality is now important than looks :)
It looks cooler facing towards the lens
Another reason to get a top handle is so you can mount your monitor, on top of it. That's my current rig for now. And you're right, it's nowhere near balanced! You kinda make me want to save up for mounting a battery at the back. Thanks for the video!
Can also mount the monitor directly to the cage with a swivel as well. Not really the best care but yes handle is better when using monitor! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Thank you for your suggestion.
I liked the message of balancing the camera if you are using a top handle to shot.
Easier to handle and get more stable shots !
I have a ninja v with a heavy battery and thus my top handle is rigged as you saying. Yeah with a usbC battery in the middle so my camera is actually center heavy. But yeah I will check my setup soon. nice of you to get this stuff out.
Another great video! I want to move to more handheld stuff but it's so hard to move away from the gimbal! Maybe building a nice balanced rig with a top handle is the move! Thanks for the inspiration Victor!
Handheld will change your way of shooting once you master it! It does take some time but rewarding at the end 🙌🏽 gimbals are great too though!
Great video dude, crazy how uncomfortable a handheld rig can be when it isn't balanced properly!!
Right!! it's so uncomfortable. That's why rigs are so fun to build... cheaper than cars LOL
@@VictorLaforteza you know what's a well balanced handle? FX3 XLR handle 😏😏
@@gedreeves I have a love hate relationship with that thing… 😂
@@VictorLaforteza have you tried the smallrig handle attachment? It made my experience a whole lot better
What about when using a side handle and shooting in portrait orientation
Would you still recommend balancing the camera with an external battery?
Yup! Always balancing it out so you can easily film with a balanced rig
This video is extremely useful. Thank you so much.
I never thought of that! I am starting to rig my camera right now and will definitely keep that in mind! Nice vid 💪🏻
Happy rigging!! Let me know if you have any questions 🙌🏽🙌🏽
So i just got my top handle and put it all together with my ninja v, that has a battery slot on the right side, making it roll a bit in the right direction… any tips on how to counterweigh that? Great video!
Yeah! I would add maybe a shotgun microphone on the other side or maybe a mic receiver (for example dji mic). The shotgun microphone is gonna get you better scratch audio for those just in case moments.
Another option would be a side handle or actual counterweights with a 1/4” screws! Hope that helps
Thank you for these tips dude! I'm planning to buy some rig on my Sony zv-e10!
Should be great 🙌🏽🙌🏽 enjoy rigging. Any questions feel free to ask
@@VictorLaforteza I have so many questions about the filmmaking industry but I would to know what is your opinion on "when I can call myself as a professional filmmaker or Editor"
@@Andrian777 The moment you get paid for your work, you're considered a professional.
@@VictorLaforteza Dude thank you so much for that, it gives me more confident to myself! Thank you so much!
thank you for sharing this :) i subbbed cuz it was so simple and straightforward and mellow (loud intros make me leave haha)
Love your matte box, it's so compact. What is it?
Smallrig mini matte box :) tilta has one too !
Thank u so much.
Thank u so much.
Great video, and love your color grades. You’re so close to 10k what a milestone
Thank you, Angel! Getting there slowly but surely!
Thank you, Angel! Getting there slowly but surely!
You have more control and less shaking. I've played around with the handle and now find that it's better facing away from you.
How would it work a microphone with that rig? For example if I’m using a sony ECM-B1M, can it still be used with that handle?
If it's a hot shoe microphone like the ECM-B1M, unfortunately, you cant or you'd have to mount it differently maybe a hot shoe extender but I don't know if there's such product. Usually a microphone that's XLR or 3.5mm jack works since it doesnt rely on the hot shoe of the camera and can be placed on any cold shoe mount which is on the top left side of the cage or a stand alone cold shoe mount rig attachment.
@@VictorLaforteza thanks for your reply, I will consider This when I buy a microphone
What’s your opinion on the half cage compared to the full cage?
Both are good! Personally I love half cages but full cages are good if you want to put handles on the sides of your camera! Just not a big fan of em
I wasnt the only one who felt uncomfortable with a handle. Great content!
excited to see whats to come bro! quality > quantity
Always!!
So many people choose esthetics over functionality 😂 adding so much gear that is not even needed
What gimbal with light is that?
Zhiyun Weebill 3 :)
We will miss you, tks for the videos.
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I love my top handle and i completly agree with you.
It’ll be like 2 videos a month or something!! Videos will be 🔥🔥🔥 hopefully haha!
Its usually front heavy not back tbh
Yes that’s what I meant 😂😂 oops
I cant hold my camera and look at my atmos if i put it on the front.
Still can! I’ll show it on my rig video. :)
nice vid as always, bro.
Thank you brother! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
The car analogy made it more confusing lol
lol I tried.. I just wanted to say put parts (weight) equally both front and back so its balanced to the handle.
Life saver!!!
last time i invert my top handle, my friend be like "seriously?"
Lol don’t worry, they don’t know the beauty of balancing a rig!
@@VictorLaforteza true lol
well he equip some chunggus V-Mount Battery for back (i believe it's about 1,5kg-ish)
sometimes i made a joke about his rig could be substitute for a dumble
A plane is a great comparison instead of a car..
I use a gimbal or Rock my camera naked lol 😂 no rigs over here
Naked run and gun filming 😂😂 but ya gimbal game is strong 💪🏽💪🏽
i can do itttt
1.25x speed
More better
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Stop rigging out mirrorless hybrid cameras, its ridiculous.
You do you, brother 🙂
What if i want to use a follow focus with manual lenses?
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Full! Born and raised in PH
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