Overhead Camera Mount for Food Videos
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- Опубликовано: 12 июл 2023
- The c-stand, with grip heads and boom arm featured in this video: geni.us/mC5QU
The Manfrotto double ball joint head: geni.us/bBRQJ
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I've watched a few of your videos now, and I have to compliment you on your style of tuition - it applies to both beginners and more experienced photographers and you manage to say the simple things without being patronising or in any way treating your audience with anything but respect! Great channel, keep up the great work!
Wow. Game changer for me, Joanie. I have the 2018 equipment you recommended, which has worked great over the years.
But this new attachment will be so much easier to quick release my camera from my Flatlay/C-stand shots, back to my ground level angles without having to fiddle with that release plate. Great solution.
I appreciate you sharing upgrades like this as new gear is released.
Thanks and have a lovely day.
You need to update your full gear list to match this video :)
Dear Joanie,
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for all the tutorial videos you've created. Your expertise and generosity in sharing your knowledge have had a profound impact on my food photography and videography skills.
Your videos are not just informative; they're truly transformative. I have learned so much from your tips, techniques, and insights. Your ability to break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand steps has been invaluable in helping me improve my craft.
Through your tutorials, I've gained a deeper understanding of lighting, composition, styling, and storytelling. Your attention to detail and your ability to capture the essence and beauty of food in your own work is truly inspiring.
Not only have your videos elevated my food photography, but they have also enhanced my videography skills. Your guidance on camera settings, shot composition, and editing techniques has allowed me to create visually compelling food videos that engage and captivate my audience.
I am truly grateful for the time, effort, and passion you put into creating these tutorials. You have a unique talent for teaching and inspiring others to pursue their creative passions. Your generosity in sharing your knowledge has had a profound impact on my journey, and I know I'm not alone in feeling this way.
Thank you, Joanie, for being an incredible mentor and for your dedication to helping others grow and succeed in their artistic endeavors. Your tutorials have become an essential resource for me, and I'm excited to continue learning from you as I further develop my food photography and videography skills.
With utmost gratitude,
Kelvin's Kitchen
Oh my goodness, Kelvin, you've made my day! Thank you for your kind words and congrats to you for putting in all the hard work!
Great video Joanie. Putting a tennis ball on the outer end of the accessory arm is highly recommend. Especially at that height, it could easily skewer someone's eyeball.
My heart stopped when I saw the camera fall 😂
Right! Such a great edit from Yousef our editor!
I was waiting for this based on the comment and STILL JUMPED
@@TheBiteShotYousef, you are the man of the moment! 🔥🔥👌💯
@@nomadscentral Haha, thanks! Love doing fun edits like that for Joanie. 😄
Appreciate the updated setup!!
Love this update! Keep them coming!!! ❤❤❤
Thank you! ❤
Thank you for this video
I simply love your channel and teaching manner. Just used my trusty C-Stands and boom arm on a food hamper shoot - lifesaver!
I attribute a lot of my recent RUclips success to Joanie's videos and courses. Before taking her Artificial Academy course, I knew almost nothing about taking professional photos. That course helped me nail the basics, and my thumbnail game has since improved considerably.
Joanie didn't ask me to comment or anything, I just wanted to tell her thank you so much. I worked hard to improve my videos, but the packaging (the thumbnail and title) gets people to open the door. I owe about 99% of what I know about taking photos to Joanie.
So, thanks. And if you like her videos - her courses go much more in-depth and they will pay for themselves 100s of times over.
Cheers.
edit: oh, and I learned how to mount an overhead camera from Joanie too. That's why I'm commenting on this video. :)
Oh my goodness, thank you!! Big hugs and hope you're doing well!
Excellent video. I don't think you could've been anymore thorough.
I am starting with your book this weekend. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge
That's awesome! Hope you enjoy!
Joanie! You look wonderful :)
Great suggestion as always! I use a very similar set up on locations, but have been using a very stable set up in the studio (for manual focus stacking).
I use two auto poles on either side of the shooting table, super clamps on the auto poles to support a cross pole (a 4' length of black pipe), and a super clamp to hold a geared head on the cross beam. It isn't very portable, but it is rock solid!
One tidbit on the handle of the double ball joint adapter: since that handle is long enough that in some orientations it could be in the way and unable to tighten fully, you can pull the handle "out" (away from the two black pieces that clamp onto the spheres) and reorient it. That'll allow you to get a better angle to continue tightening (or loosening) the clamp. A lot of similar clamps provide that functionality - the splines "underneath" are often a clue, or the word "PULL" might be stamped into the handle at the pivot.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing it!
Ive been searching for this solution for ages. Thank you Joanie - you always fix my problems ❤
You are just toooooo awesome! Buying this little guy on B&H now! Thank you!
I did need this video so hard! 😭❤️
Thank you for making this video! Such a pity that black C-stands aren't available on Amazon in the UK
Awesome!! Great content.
Glad you liked it!
What a great video.
Got it. It's great for on-location shooting.
The double head roller attachment is awesome. Would solve alot of problems. Thank you.
Joanie! The double ball joint head is way too expensive for me at the moment :( do you have any alternatives that you think is good?
LOVE your videos. All spot on, concise and 1000% valuable. Thank you! ❤
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the updated video Joanie! I ran straight out last time and got your recommendation. Did the same this time too haha 😂 What Joanie says is gospel 🙌🏼
I love this for you
FYI- the Manfrotto dble. ball-joint head comes with a mounting plate! It's hard to see that from the B&H site and there's not much info on the product description so I reached out to B&H to confirm it is included. You can buy an extra one separately for about $20.
The boom arm would be great for other photography also. Thanks for the tips.
Can I use this with an iPhone? If so, what attachment would I need?
It's a lovely blouse on you, Joan. 👌
OMG, I almost had a heart attack when I saw the camera falling....!!! 😱
Another great video, with clear explanations & demonstrations.
Thank you!
I saw you updated your affiliate Links to the correct Products in your video Which I sure appreciate. Too bad it’s out of stock on B&H photo. Amazon seems to have it would be better to point your traffic that way ! Because people still can’t order it through your link. You should just make another final video about overhead C stand shots and really let people know what they need to buy without wasting time
I am sorry sir, your comments are way out of line and rude. There is a professional way to comment with a positive helpful spin. You are discrediting yourself .......tact: Stepping on someone's shoes without messing up the shine. Sorry I had to b so direct.
Hi Joanie,
Why don't you just use the Manfrotto tripod MK055XPRO3 instead of the C stand? I'm your big fan and I remember you mentioned about that tripod in one of your videos. Now I'm looking for something to hang my camera for flatlay, which one you recommend ? Thank you
Thanks a lot for the video. I am looking for a tripod c stand and this video helped me a lot. In addition to everyone else on your channel. Thank you very much!!!❤
Glad it was helpful!
Any alternate options for the Manfrotto 155RC Double Ball Joint Head? They are on back-order anywhere you look online.
I was just struggling to film a cookie-making video, I was not able to get a set up due to my huge kitchen aid. I have so many gears that I am trying to get the best out of it, thank you for keeping us updated
This is genius
How did you know I was working on this today? 🙂 Thank you so much for this.
shouldnt the sandbag be on the other side of the stand to counterbalance the camera and keep the stand leg on the ground ?
This is a great video! I am a newbie and I am in love with photography (food, real estate, and interior design) I want to learn all I can from you Joanie.
welcome the fun world of photography!
I just use a ballhead on a c stand boom arm..
Stop playing😮 7:15😂😂😂 I leaned forward to grab the camera😅. Love the versatility of the updated gearhead. You look gorgeous in that shirt/top. Thanks as always, Joanie.
hahaha!! i did the same thing when i watched it through when Yousef sent me the draft! Thank you!
Seeing your video yesterday I ran to my photo store and spent €160 hahahaha! thanks for your video!!!
My poor heart was not prepared for that camera drop 😮
If anyone can enlighten me: Is it possible to shoot hot food preparation from overhead? I would love to film vegetable soup being cooked this way, from directly overhead (not angled), but I have no idea if it is possible to keep the steam off the camera. I can think of a complicated setup using a glass pane between the camera and stove, and a small fan to keep steam from collecting on the glass pane. But I don't know if that would work...
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@TheBiteShot Another great video, Joanie - thanks for sharing 🙌ONE QUESTION: I switched from the regular tripod plate you use to the larger Manfrotto 410 Junior Greared Head. Do you know if this can be used in the combination you suggest here? Thanks a lot in advance 🌱
Joanie ! So interesting ! How is the end of the boom arm ? I am wondering if my actual material could be fixed at the end. Thanks !
Thanks for the tutorial, Joanie! Very helpful, as usual! I've used a C-stand for my overhead shots for years but I'm using a Sunway Photo ball head attached via an Impact double-Ended Spigot to a 2.5" grip on the boom arm and I've never liked it because it's difficult moving from vertical to horizontal (although I shoot almost everything in vertical). But I'm also always worried that the spigot will snap or detach from the grip and boom (no pun intended) there goes my camera. Just ordered the Manfrotto double ball joint head and can't wait to try it out. Fingers crossed! Not too worried about being able to detach and use the same camera on a tripod with the same plate because I have two cameras (I know, I know, I know how lucky I am) and one I leave attached permanently on the C-stand and one on the tripod.😃
That's awesome! I hope it's a great solution for you!
I am curious to hear how it went with your new equipment? ☺Thanks in advance ;-)
@@SusanneGeert Hi Susanne - it didn't work for me so I reverted to my old set up. The reason I tried it out was the idea of being able to quickly switch between horizontal and vertical was intriguing and not something I can do quickly with my current set up. But I thought the Manfrotto double ball joint head was just too floppy especially with a camera and lens attached, even a lightweight one. I tried tightening the tension so it wouldn't be so floppy but it still took too long to fuss with getting just the right position when switching from vertical to horizontal that I just gave up. Maybe I'm just impatient!
Thank you! So - do you need to Manfrotto super clamp as well with this set-up? Or is it just the c-stand and the Manfrotto double ball joint head? Thank you!
Hi! Thank you for teach us ❤
One question, I didn't find the grip head round on c stand and the another one that you have. Could you please tell me the names? Thank you 😊
Awesome, thank you!! Is there an alternative to the c-stand that could go lower? I mean if I lay things on the floor for example and need the camera to be lower, closer to the floor what could I use? Or would you opt for laying things on a table? Thank you :)
If I needed to shoot on the floor then I'd opt for a tripod with an articulating arm as that would be lower to the ground. But these days my back can't handle working for hours on the floor so I stick with shooting on tables.
Hi 👋 Any differences between the double ball joint head and a simple ball joint fixed with a spigot to the c-stand ? Thank you 😊
Is there a less expensive set-up to get overhead shots?
I have a microphone stand that would do the same for probably a lot cheaper.
Hello, Kindly tell us as well which Lens to use for the food cooking video?
I personally use a 24-70mm f2.8 lens for most of my overhead photo and videos. But, if you didn't have one an 18-55mm kit lens is a great place to start.
Hi James: I use the 24-120 f/4 from Nikon. It gives me a really wide range and because I use that lens in the studio with artificial lighting for overhead shots I never have to open it up to f/4. In fact for overhead shots I'm always at f/7.1. And the 24-120 is as sharp as the 24-70 and much less expensive (if you're looking for an alternative).
@@TheBiteShot Thank you so much for an advice, will look into it.
@@BarbaraWrigley Thank you so much for your advice. I will look into all the lenses recommended.
Pro Tip: Always leave your tripod plate with your tripod!
Truth! 😂
P r o m o S M ⭐
Not sure how all these people are appreciating this content. You didn’t help. The amount of extra research needed to find what people are looking for was astounding. Shave your armpits and provide some value please
So sorry to have caused frustration and thank you for taking the time to give feedback. Is there a piece of gear you were looking for that I can help with? Here's the links to the gear in this video:
The c-stand, with grip heads and boom arm featured in this video: geni.us/mC5QU
The Manfrotto double ball joint head: geni.us/bBRQJ