For me the Steadicam is the golden standard for camera stabilization. Gimbals will just never be able to compete for higher tier demands. Not to mention they don't really stabilize anything they just make sure camera is pointing to the same spot.
I think the Arri Trinity would have been an interesting product to introduce into this video, since it combines the Gimbal Part with the Steadycam part. Very nice and informative video
lets be real 99.9% of us wouldn't notice the difference of a gimbal and steadicam. I used to operate both of them. from my experience give the tool to someone who knows how to use it and you get what you want
Dude, you really need to cut down on the use of AI... The bound for glory shot looks like a total mess... The zoom-ins work mostly, until you see the "stretch marks" and then it becomes impossible to unsee. Not everything has to be AI enhanced. Just calm it down a notch
I understand the effect isn't for everyone, and yes it does come with artefacts that some will notice and find objectionable. But for me it's a case of not letting the perfect get in the way of the good. I like the overall effect it gives, and it makes, for me at least, a more interesting variation for bringing still images to life then simply doing a pan or zoom on a flat image. That said, I am discovering more as to what type of images I can use the effect on while minimising the artefacts.
The Bound for Glory segment was painful to watch. I also noticed some made up words in later still images - I guess the AI upscale just guesses similar shapes. While it might be a useful tool in some situations, every outcome needs to be inspected properly. In the end it is an autocomplete based on statistics.
@@svenlakemeier Sometimes the only available images are extremely low resolution, and so the upscale is necessary to get some sort of usable result. The same goes for the Bound For Glory footage. As I mentioned to someone else, it's a case of not allowing the perfect to get in the way of the good.
The Trinity has been discontinued, and was a very high end system, not accessible to most mortals, much as it is a very sexy rig. We were also focussed on how Steadicam (which is a trade name) has adapted, and we didn't have time to go into every single different adaption from different makes (such as the Alien Revolution etc).
@@Redsharknews yea they are making successor but I am quite skeptical about it's actual usability. Yes you can make crazy shots happen but how many of those you actually put in the movie? 1,2,3? Eventually these crazy movements start looking cheesy. It's a great tech but it's considering its accessibility, cost, skill to operate... and then it's actual benefit I can see why the are not used more often.
@@Redsharknews the Trinity was discontinued because of the Trinity 2. It is currently the most advanced stabilisation system and is clearly the future of camera stabilisation on high-end productions. It just has so many advantages over the Steadicam system.
I used one for a while, and then even bought one. It was very god damned hard to learn and use, I think I may have actually hated it. I don't think the regular steadicam has an argument to be used over an equally experienced gimbal user. Though I had also realised my gimbal too was limited, and immediately realised that a combination of the 2 was probably the best option. I'm still wondering if the easyrig has a retractable/extendable chord so it can have that z/stabilisation also I don't think any tool is perfect for every shot in a film, I'm partial to cranes with gimbals remotely controlled for a lot of establishing shots. I'd love one that automatically extends and retracts the boom so you don't get arcs in your large movements
I own a Lumix gx85 and Lumix OIS lenses which produces a 5 Axis stable effect. Both the camera body and lens work together to create beautiful flying footage with NO Gimbal or Steadi Cam required. Just dual hand grips on my camera cage does the trick.
Really outstanding documentation - about some shining persons as innovative drivers
This is a great detail video. Congrats!
For me the Steadicam is the golden standard for camera stabilization. Gimbals will just never be able to compete for higher tier demands. Not to mention they don't really stabilize anything they just make sure camera is pointing to the same spot.
I think the Arri Trinity would have been an interesting product to introduce into this video, since it combines the Gimbal Part with the Steadycam part. Very nice and informative video
I prefer the look of the steadicam and I feel the camera has more freedom on a steadicam.
Going from low to high is one thing you can do with gimbal but not steadicam
lets be real 99.9% of us wouldn't notice the difference of a gimbal and steadicam. I used to operate both of them. from my experience give the tool to someone who knows how to use it and you get what you want
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Dude, you really need to cut down on the use of AI... The bound for glory shot looks like a total mess... The zoom-ins work mostly, until you see the "stretch marks" and then it becomes impossible to unsee. Not everything has to be AI enhanced. Just calm it down a notch
I understand the effect isn't for everyone, and yes it does come with artefacts that some will notice and find objectionable. But for me it's a case of not letting the perfect get in the way of the good. I like the overall effect it gives, and it makes, for me at least, a more interesting variation for bringing still images to life then simply doing a pan or zoom on a flat image. That said, I am discovering more as to what type of images I can use the effect on while minimising the artefacts.
The Bound for Glory segment was painful to watch. I also noticed some made up words in later still images - I guess the AI upscale just guesses similar shapes. While it might be a useful tool in some situations, every outcome needs to be inspected properly. In the end it is an autocomplete based on statistics.
@@svenlakemeier Sometimes the only available images are extremely low resolution, and so the upscale is necessary to get some sort of usable result. The same goes for the Bound For Glory footage. As I mentioned to someone else, it's a case of not allowing the perfect to get in the way of the good.
Made this informative video incredibly unwatchable in my opinion.
@@StreetGrainI appreciate your feedback.
How come you didnt talk about the arri trinity?
The Trinity has been discontinued, and was a very high end system, not accessible to most mortals, much as it is a very sexy rig. We were also focussed on how Steadicam (which is a trade name) has adapted, and we didn't have time to go into every single different adaption from different makes (such as the Alien Revolution etc).
@@Redsharknews discontinued? No it hasn't. The Trinity 2 is very much still in production and improves upon V1.
@@Redsharknews yea they are making successor but I am quite skeptical about it's actual usability. Yes you can make crazy shots happen but how many of those you actually put in the movie? 1,2,3? Eventually these crazy movements start looking cheesy. It's a great tech but it's considering its accessibility, cost, skill to operate... and then it's actual benefit I can see why the are not used more often.
@@Redsharknewsgreat answer bro
@@Redsharknews the Trinity was discontinued because of the Trinity 2. It is currently the most advanced stabilisation system and is clearly the future of camera stabilisation on high-end productions. It just has so many advantages over the Steadicam system.
Great video
the passer by seems like what inspired wes anderson!
I used one for a while, and then even bought one. It was very god damned hard to learn and use, I think I may have actually hated it. I don't think the regular steadicam has an argument to be used over an equally experienced gimbal user. Though I had also realised my gimbal too was limited, and immediately realised that a combination of the 2 was probably the best option. I'm still wondering if the easyrig has a retractable/extendable chord so it can have that z/stabilisation
also I don't think any tool is perfect for every shot in a film, I'm partial to cranes with gimbals remotely controlled for a lot of establishing shots. I'd love one that automatically extends and retracts the boom so you don't get arcs in your large movements
I always hated the look of gimbal shots because you can clearly see the lack of skill and the footsteps
yes. steadicam is higher level gear for sure. but can you always tell the difference ? I doubt that.
Hint, hint, use both combined :D
The AI shots in this make it incredibly unwatchable. I'm not entirely sure why you chose to use so much of it.
look into the AntiGravtiCam
what about all the new lines of cameras with built in stabilization.
That would be another interesting topic to cover, since this is a technology that is only going to get better with time and higher resolution sensors.
I own a Lumix gx85 and Lumix OIS lenses which produces a 5 Axis stable effect. Both the camera body and lens work together to create beautiful flying footage with NO Gimbal or Steadi Cam required. Just dual hand grips on my camera cage does the trick.