Tripod Hack for a Cinematic Handheld Look (don't use in-camera stabilization!)
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- Опубликовано: 19 авг 2024
- Get the big "cinema camera" handheld look with a mirrorless or DSLR! No more micro-jitters, even without in-camera stabilization. Use any tripod. Extended tutorial at my online film school Unscripted Studio: myfilm.school/...
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Safety Tip! Find a way to put a SOFT TIP on the bottom end of your center column so you don't impale yourself if you fall! I'm still experimenting with this. Also - I have an extended version of this video with hacks for low angle mode, waist-level, and side-tracking shots at Unscripted Studio. Join now! myfilm.school/tripodhack
Brandon Li Good point. Maybe using the cut off tip of a swimming noodle would provide the safety needed?
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True :D some tripods are very dangerous with those hooks.
Lol paying 500 bucks to see a video during covid? My man that's harsh😂
Rukiasriot1 dude, that’s for a full course with multiple chapters!
This trick was everything it promised to be. Extremely creative use of a tripod, real reduction in the distracting camera shakes, and I got strange looks when I was walking around the house! 10/10 would recommend.
"I don't care how I look while I shoot. I care how the footage looks after I shoot."
I mean same but also there's no way I'm doing this in front of a client
Lmao
@@chelseababcock91 🐔
brandon is a gimbal himself. Don't be fooled guys :p
Hoang Minh Vuong Just What i was Thinking 😂😂😂
Greetings From Germany
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Long time since I saw a “hack” tutorial that actually shows promising results!
You see absolutely no one else thinking of these creative ways to use basic tools for filmmaking. One of the reasons I enjoy watching your stuff soo much bro! Keep them coming I love it
Confucius, he say "the stupider you look while getting it, the better the shot."
Confucius " I didn't say that"
Lol
😂😂😂
@@jeffrendered3564 that was hilarious! 😂
Also Confucius: hmmm, Ok, alright!
Hey Brandon!!! Just bought the gimbal course the other day and had my very first commercial shoot for a friend and knocked it out of the park! Thanks for all the help dude, the monopod stuff made it go from amateur to professional. Can't thank you enough!!!
That's quite funny because I've never known that someone's already invented such a way of shooting and invented it by myself a month ago due I don't have a stabilizer or even rig. But you talk about the greatly important details like "don't lay two legs on your shoulders to escape the shocks while walking" etc., that I didn't think about. So, thanks a lot! Subscribed.
I learned this from like a 7 year old video somewhere on RUclips. It’s good to see someone promote this because it’s so useful. You’ll always have sticks on an actual shoot.
Most important component is mastering the walk. Loved the creative use of the tripod. I’ve been experimenting more and more with handheld “Hollywood” look and really prefer it over gimbal. They both have their place of course.
3:28 "I don't care how I look while I shoot. I care how the footage looks after I shoot."
I'm going to put that line on a shirt
the best line ever.
Absolutely
I’ve actually done this before unintentionally, but now I can actually plan to and use this trick
Doing that gimbal walk with sandals like a boss
gimbal walk ... marching band roll step
Footage looked amazing! I used to just lift my entire tripod by the center column with an A7 on it (before 1-handed gimbals became a thing) The weight seemed to do a good job of stabilizing it too from what I remember.
before I got a stabilizer, i used to just hold my camera attached to my "mildly heavy tripod" which helped quite a lot in taking out the camerashakes. not as good as using my mechanical stabilizer but pretty good
I don't think this is something I've considered before, nice idea! It's good because tripods are much easier to come by than other types of gear. In a pinch someone could go to a big box store to get one if they needed to do impromptu video work.
That's amazing idea. So simple. I wouldn't think you can do that! Defo will try. Thanks!
I have found for me what works best for me is to use a top handle, hold the top handle with one hand, and then lightly support the lens with my second hand for walking shots. I'm using a nikon z6 with an older 20-70mm zoom that is heavy, and when I shoot in 60fps I get really nice steady footage. This doesn't work for with an older 35mm lens that's light. It does take some practice.
hi... can u take a picture on how u did it? im really intrested ^_^
For more tips on cinematic handheld shooting, check out Mark Bone's channel and tell him I sent you: ruclips.net/user/markandrewbone
I appreciate the fact that you didn’t also say to “shoot at a fast shutter speed then slow down in edit” as way too many gimbal users do while trying to show off how great the gimbal is (defeating the object)
Exactly. You can't shoot dialogue in slow-mo. Most movies are full of dialogue. Even most vlogs are full of dialogue. Slow-mo will only help you cheat your way out of a few situations. Learning to shoot smoothly at 24p is a basic necessity as a filmmaker.
@@BrandonLiUnscripted Precisely. I'm sick of all these gimbal reviews also using slow mo. Pointless. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much, this works really well! I've previously tried using an extended tripod as a kind of shoulder mount, but when walking with it I had it on my shoulder and - just like you said - the vibrations from the walking were transferred over to the camera, and it was shaky as all hell. I never thought to balance it and hold it in the air, really great idea!
The tripod - glidecam is an old trick but when you master it - yeaah :D. I preffer the tripod to be more on top of the camera it makes the movement more pleasing for me. When on top it moves differently side to side. When the camera hangs under the point of the hand holding it is like in a cradle and it swings smoother or at least that is what is happening in my hands.
Great vid again man!
Genuinely curious about this method, do you have any examples of how to do this?
If it’s inverted, how do you get eye-level shots of adults?
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Well in that case it is impossible. :) But I shoot mostly from lower point of view or for eye level I use two legs on my sholders. Also another thing - tripods with heavier legs are balancing better and easier. And if you reverse the center column you can use one of the legs as a top handle.
@@kevinkino400 Not really it is a very much improvisation method because different cameras and tripods behave differently. But there are two ways that I use for holding the camera under my hand and they both work best with heavier tripods (1.5kg+) and the legs must be able to open more than standard. You either spread two of the legs forward which will be a problem if you are using ultra wide lens but allows you to go easier from lower to higher position of shooting or the other way is to reverse the center column and mount the camera between the legs with one of the legs right on top of the camera. I use Velbon Sherpa 600R most of the time and Giottos which is lighter one and nicer but I do not have the model anywhere written on it.
As someone learning about film making and aspiring to be a camera man (and to make fun short films), this is a really cool trick that i will defiantly try out thanks so much!
BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!! 🔥
Another effective way to have a 'steadier' handheld look is by getting a small camera rig with a handle in the top. It's bit costly but it's so worth it.
Everytime I come back to your channel I learn great stuff! I bought the Vanguard VEO 204CB tripod about a year ago! I barely use it but I got it because it was a carbon fiber tripod for about $50! I figured I could use it for lights or holding modifiers or something and haven't really touched it since I got it! You just Rocked the best reason I spent that fifty bucks! It's perfect for a lot of shooting I do! Thanks Brandon!
You are the best!! All your tricks are very useful, thanks for your content, you help a lot to many small creators
You are really important person for us.
You give inspiration. Your every single works are like cinema lesson
I'm 74, and know everything, except every instructional tip you put in your videos. Thank you.
This dude is the doing the ninja walk in sandals. Straight talent
love this!!!
The first few shots looked like from a commercial, I was about to go for the skip button.
Always pro tips, thanks!
It’s all about being creative and doing what you have at the time! Great video
Great tip. I did something like this because I forgot my gimbal one day. Your method is way better.
Thanks Brandon. Be safe.
Thanks, it’s not a gimbal replacement though. As explained in the video
Excellent tip, Brandon. I was hoping you would include a footage or two with image stabilization enabled. I wonder the difference.
every video is like "guess my location"... the hand held look is so underrated. not everything needs to be so smooth.
Holy Molly! i was looking for how to achive this natural camera bobbing look for ages with a DSLR! Thanks buddy!
My suggestion : With today's home based production, would be awesome to find a way to do this on a smartphone!
You’re a genius, will be trying this soon.
omg. im doing this even before and i thought that was stupid idea but now coming from brandon Li, now i think im doing pretty much right. 😅
Love this tip! Im just getting in to cinematic film making so im still exploring. Thanks for the tip!
Thank you a lot for this Secret , respectfully and best regards for your precious time helping us to do better video , Roland Tan from Paris France
You have no idea how much money you saved anyone watching this. Just subscribed.
Dude, this is so brilliant and I just realized that I've been watching your videos for the previous year and I wasn't even subscribed. Great stuff! How does it look with IBIS on and in the lens?
IBIS reduces the smaller shakes but also adds weird little sudden jitters sometimes. I prefer shooting without IBIS
Definitely going to see the extended version.. thanks for the help
WOW. This works! Tried with my iPhone 11 Filmic Pro stabilization off. Thank you Brandon 🙏
Extend center column all the way, spared legs wide but not long. Hold below the ballhead and get low angles. Your tripod is a steadycam.
Really surprised to see you didn't weigh down your rig. Very smart, very impressive. Thanks for the tutorial!
Thanks, yeah the whole goal was to get the heavy camera look without adding dead weight to the rig. Of course I could have gotten a similar look with a shoulder rig and v-lock battery, but then I would have to travel with more kilos of gear. I’d rather use a tripod because it’s in my bag anyway.
Thanks Brandon for showing us and inspiring us👍👍been a fan with your cinematic style!!
Great video. Simple cheap. And super nice results.
When I see amazing shots done with amazing rigs I say “duuuuuu”. When I see amazing shots with cheap hacks I give respect.
Great thanks. Another option is mono pod upside down with a bottle of water attached at other end for cool low level shots
The kamasutra of the tripod!
Thank you for all of your tips and tutorials, you really inspired me to enter in the film making world!
Let’s just be honest here and state the obvious which is Brandon is a highly skilled professional and most of us aren’t so our footage will be shaky even if we use a gimbal😂. I do appreciate and love these videos though.
Great ideas. I will look at the rest of the class in Unscripted.
Excellent, looks very natural.
These are very helpful tips for no budget filmmakers like myself! I saw a similar video on Film Riot but you did a better job because you explained it well and had more innovative ideas!
Brandon you are so good and why dont you become the Cinematographer ? with the budget and narrative you can be literally on fire ?
I’m a professional filmmaker actually
Brandon Li badly wanted to see a feature film from you .
Also will be interested in shooting other Shorts ? If the story interests you?
Tried it. It works!! Thanks so much.
bien idea , gracias👍🎥🌞😘
Top tips. Definitely going to try these out for videos on my channel 😀
One of the only videos that hits this topic perfectly. Thank you!!!
Genius!
Best advice ever out if all I've looked at for gimbal alternative. Well taught.
the video is really very helpful for people who don't have gimbal!
It’s actually a totally different look. Handheld look not steadicam or gimbal.
Awesome! Just tried it with my peak design tripod and loved it. Gonna test it out more this weekend
That's a very useful tip. Thanks. Creativity is so awesome 👍
this is so helpful thanks bro!
Interesting thing is that you take the leg that you opened wide and tie, clamp, or somehow mount extra weight on it, you've basically got a makeshift Steadicam.
You’re saying it becomes a steadicam if I make it bottom-heavy? Curiosity to try that
@@BrandonLiUnscripted In effect, yeah. The basics of how Steadicams (without gimbals and armatures) work is just a counterweight. As long as you don't grip it with a rigid death grip, the counterweight essentially damps the finer movement.
If you look up a guy named Johnny Chung Lee, he did a so-called $14 Steadicam, but on his site, he goes into more depth on the theory.
the result is so nice because the way you move....
this video is precisely why I use M43 for video, too much trouble with APS-C and FF. I can get more stable footage with camera alone, add a top handle for low shots
Cool, got some footage to show?
@@BrandonLiUnscripted Thanks so much for the response! Here is a short vid with all sony footage: ruclips.net/video/1bz3P_7ujX4/видео.html and here is one with 95% panasonic and 5% sony: ruclips.net/video/ZBVlZ7zyk3w/видео.html the difference is subtle, but I put a lot of effort into making steady footage on my sony's compared to the panasonic, which tends to be dead easy. these are from my family channel.
Thanks for this amazing tripod hack, mate!
You are the boss . awesome lesson for everyone..god bless you
really enjoyed this brandon
Briliant, I'll use this technique Today!
These DIY videos are rocking man
thanks for the awesome tips
It's a great idea. You still have to do that "Ninja Groucho" walk for the smoothest results, though, which I observed but you didn't mention.
What an amazing and inexpensive way to stabilize video. Thanks
Nice demonstration!
With the same setup you could just hold on the 2 tripod legs (maybe extend a bit furter) and have a smoother motion
Thats perfect for us small time film maker! Thanks brandon.🙂
I go further I mount my gimbal with DSLR under tripod and use it while walking. It’s a tripod with gimbal hanging upside down, yes you need tripod with removable head that flips, mine is Slik Pro 3way. It’s total transformer.
You surely will put gbal makers out of business. Great ideas.
This isn’t a gimbal replacement, as I tried to say really slowly and clearly in the video
Brilliant. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Wow nice ideas Thank You Sir.
I try that soon.
Easy tip to get the most value out of your equipment, pure gold 🙌 do you have any thoughts to Share on when you would go for the handheld look and when you would typically choose the gimbal? Cheers
I just tried it , it works . Now out to the field .
Dude. This is insane. So needed this!!!
Beauty! Simple and easy. Def have to try this. Thanks brudda!
Hope you could drop tutorials for osmo pocket.... Stable shots... Thanks in advance brandon
Straight from THE MAN!! 🙌🏻⚡️💪🏻 📷💥👏🏻
Killer tip! Love it! Thanks
Great idea! New generation DSLR gimbal stabilizer could be like that!
Great video like always would luv to see more of this kind of hack video
Thank you so much for this tuto☺️
i was painfully staring at a 150 dollar dubious glidecam in my amazon basket when i found this. i am absolutely blown away (my wallet says thanks)
Same! Brandon's tip saved me from glaring at countless (mostly sponsored) videos about gimbals, gadgets, stabilization comparisons and IBIS. I feel elated to have found this video
I've never seen this before but THANK YOU! My kids are often running around and I want to get some watchable footage of them.
Just brilliant 👌 thank you very much for this trick 😘👍
This awesome. Too bad I didn't see this video before a shoot I did three days ago. It would have helped. But thank you for this great hack. Now I have a new trick to learn.