1. Don’t try to be a gimbal. 2. Plan your camera movements. 3. Keep your movements short and concise. 4. Use foreground. 5. Avoid shooting all shots from your point of view. (get different angles) 6. Reverse focus (this is genius btw!) 7. Keep your camera still. (add movement in-post) 8. Embrace handheld look. (try and keep ur camera study-add some weight or a camera strap) THANKS DANIEL! This was so beneficial ~from a fellow youtuber
Make (at max) 2 sec long clips that you can do with a very stable grip, dont walk, use 50 per cent slow mo, warp stabilize (most of the time not more than 5%). Profit
@@danielschiffer i wouldnt recommend the zooming in post tho, i think it doesnt look good... it gives this kind of a cheap look. but ofc its a matter of taste... i would add some other movement to the static shots, for example from top to bottom (when you use letterboxes you can do it without losing any quality). just a very slow movement... if you take a handheld static shot with a little shake, slow it down, add some movement from top to bottom and stabilize it just a little bit so it still has a little shake, the added movement will look very natural even tho it was added in post. works best with wide shots. or at least this is my experience. just something to think about 🙌 nice banana btw! besides that i think that a little shake in slowmo adds... idk how to say this. its just more interesting with the shake. everyone uses gimbals today. perfectly stable shots everywhere. i say boring. :D
As a solo creator who only uses handheld filming for vlogging or product close-ups, these tips are so helpful! I'm always looking for techniques that are achievable for me that do not break the bank.
Danial is great, but college gives you credentials, contacts and hands on experience with industry level gear....so ya, there's theory and practice and contacts. you need ALL three if you want to make it in the film industry. Marketing, business, all that stuff apply as well, never short change yourself on education.
Modern Slice honestly I get where you’re coming from but not necessarily... I have a BFA in IAM and I can tell you a lot of schools really don’t help with networking or connections you basically spent 26k for a Apiece of paper.. and I have few friends who landed a lot of work and is self taught...
@@modernslice2238 dude fuk film school aint learning for that youtube is my school u can learn everything now days all those moneys that'll be goes for film school ill spend for my gears and film school is just to make contacts to work in job
@@alistmingx Schools don't help you with connections, but you make connections working on films with people. I still work next to all my colleagues...20 later
Great video Daniel, technique is EVERYTHING. Gosh it's only been in the last 5-7 years that smooth camera options have become actually relatively affordable. For years before that I had to rely pretty heavily on technique to get smooth camera movements handheld. These are some top notch points mate, nicely done.
Great tips man. I've been thinking a lot of how to teach some of my camera moves. You're good at articulating that kind of stuff. I've been working on applying more cinematic visuals to my show. I feel like so many niches on RUclips could be improved with some of these basic tips. So thanks for sharing bud!
Man, I love that idea of starting in focus, pull away OOF, and reversing the clip! If you said you went to film school, it would actually be discouraging and make it feel like these techniques are out of reach. I'm much happier to hear you didn't. Results are all that matter and the video productions you make are wildly good.
You are the best person on RUclips that’s helping with our videos get better. I run into soo many channels of people being plagued by brand plugs and gear review that they forget about the reality. Anyway peace
The fact that you did exactly what I'm doing is amazing. I'm studying marketing in college and don't get me wrong I love film and it's what I want to do for a living and all but I don't think it's worth going to school for it.
The focus reveal reverse has been a super handy tip, just make sure to know what is in the background, eg. if there are people or other things that normally go forward in the background, they would be going in reverse, unless of course it fits the story.
I tried the strap hack that you suggested in a previous video when i was shooting a coffee shop, and it worked so well! Such a nifty lil trick to use till i can afford a gimbal. Thank you🙏Great content as always bro!
Why this Guy has only 152k followers ? YOU ARE AMAZING, YOUR TIPS, YOUR ADVICES AND LIFEHACKS, YOUR AESTHETIC SKILLS, YOUR VIDEOS, YOUR LIGHT ON THE BACKGROUND, YOUR CHARISMA, EVRYTHING, EVEN YOUR HOODIE AND VOICE !!!!!!!! EVERYTHING IS PERFECT! Omg, Daniel, thanks a lot for sharing your experience ! I hope you will do a contant many many many years !
Just noticed that you put this out on my sons 3rd birthday, last year. Thanks man!! We don't even know each other and yet you did something like this. If he ever becomes a great handheld cameraman, I'll tell him why!
One of the first things I discovered when I was a kid, was to have a handle of some kind (mine was a small piece of wood) attached to the mounting thread of the camera, then tie both ends of a piece of string to the wood, and have that around your neck, whilst holding the camera with the string tight. I was very surprised at how much smoother my filming was. And I did it for free!! :-)
Daniel hi. Just wanted to let you know that you have contributed a lot in improving my skills, thank you so much! Coming from a 3rd world country like Pakistan it's extremely expensive learning anything like this. Keep doing you, you're doing awesome!
You’re one of the few I turned notifications on for. You’re killer bro. Very inspiring and helpful and I’m leaning towards the freelance game too! 🔥🔥🤙🏽
Hey Daniel - love these tips & tricks you give out. What do you do in terms of the shot planning? Do you physically make out a shot list when working with clients? Is there any template forms you might use or do you just write it down, note pad style? Im really wanting to be less random when Im working with clients and I think Ive got to get a lot better at planning the shoots/filming and directing the clients more. Any tips, like the one you mentioned in this video, (telling the person in your video what you want them to be doing with their hands and how fast to move), are just nuggets of gold to me. Thanks!
Hey! There's a video in which Daniel explains exactly what you're asking and gives (as always) a ton of useful tips and tricks. Here's the link. ruclips.net/video/uL3SWSm97-I/видео.html
Mad respect once you talked about having no formal training. Information and techniques transform too fast today for formal training. Very wise and smart
Not only was this video informative on how to shoot handheld, but its given me inspiration on how to compose a shoot involving hot caffeinated beverages. Solid work bro! ima go binge on your other videos coz you got some killer content and they all look legit
Stephane Gregory Dan Actually, I’m working on learning how to make videos for my self right now. Perhaps in the future I will start posting. :) Follow me on Instagram, i’m posting my drone photography there. Drone videos coming in the future. @pixel.dronist
Saw the thumbnail and clicked... didn't even realize it was Daniel Schiffer until I heard the voice... then I got really excited cause i knew it would be quality.
Hi Daniel, did you write down the important things of the tons of videos you watched or did you just watch them? It really motivates me that you did never go to film school!
I've just started trying to get a lot more foreground into my shots. I've been working on a video for a restaurant recently and used a lot of things on the tables like candles and plants on a table in front of the table my subjects were sat at which was nice. Learned a lot from subscribing to you, thanks a lot man.
0:58 Tip #1: Don't be a gimbal: smooth handheld and gimbal shots are not the same thing. 1:39 Tip #2: Plan your camera movements (and work with your subject). 2:16 Tip #3: Keep your movements short and concise. 3:39 Tip #4: Use foreground. 2:58 Tip #5: Avoid staying only on your own point of view (get different angles) 3:24 Tip #6: Reverse focus reveal. 3:55 Tip #7: When in doubt, stay still: A good static shot is better than a shaky movement (movement can be added in post). 4:35 Tip #8: Embrace the handheld look: don't stress over a bit of shakiness. Thanks for the tips!
Keep it going man!! Ur tips are easy to process and super helpful which is all you need from this type of video learning LOTS from you man!thanks again!!
Great video as always my man! You're amazing at doing these how to videos. You make them very enjoyable and entertaining. I would love to know more about your client work. It seems like the only company you do videos for is the sushi place and the hockey place haha. I'm sure you do more.
I’ve been shooting handheld a lot lately and it’s hard to get used to. But it’s nice to be able to do because you don’t need all that extra gear! though i’d rather have a ronin s haha! thanks for sharing and for the tips!
I've learned a lot from you Daniel and have implemented tons in my new Hawaii video! Let me know what anyone thinks. Like Daniel says you don't always need the best gear and need to dial in on the equipment you had. I shot that 2015 entry level camera.
Dude, thank you for the connect to Skillshare! I never heard of this website but have seen many others. Surprised to even know that there was still a spot for some free education for 2 months!
Great video man! The handheld look is such a good way to create a connection with your audience...so useful but underrated. Also, love the PM merch in the background😂👌🏼
Daniel -Hi, we have actualy used some of these hand held gimbal techniques or hacks in many of our documentaries. All our documentaries are on our Channel Playlist. Do watch if you have few mins to spare. Cheers.
1. Don’t try to be a gimbal.
2. Plan your camera movements.
3. Keep your movements short and concise.
4. Use foreground.
5. Avoid shooting all shots from your point of view. (get different angles)
6. Reverse focus (this is genius btw!)
7. Keep your camera still. (add movement in-post)
8. Embrace handheld look. (try and keep ur camera study-add some weight or a camera strap)
THANKS DANIEL!
This was so beneficial
~from a fellow youtuber
THANKS YOU
Make (at max) 2 sec long clips that you can do with a very stable grip, dont walk, use 50 per cent slow mo, warp stabilize (most of the time not more than 5%). Profit
diradosveta this 🙌
Like it!! :-D
@@danielschiffer i wouldnt recommend the zooming in post tho, i think it doesnt look good... it gives this kind of a cheap look. but ofc its a matter of taste... i would add some other movement to the static shots, for example from top to bottom (when you use letterboxes you can do it without losing any quality). just a very slow movement... if you take a handheld static shot with a little shake, slow it down, add some movement from top to bottom and stabilize it just a little bit so it still has a little shake, the added movement will look very natural even tho it was added in post. works best with wide shots. or at least this is my experience. just something to think about 🙌 nice banana btw!
besides that i think that a little shake in slowmo adds... idk how to say this. its just more interesting with the shake. everyone uses gimbals today. perfectly stable shots everywhere. i say boring. :D
I tried ruclips.net/video/QR-KX3AdMPs/видео.html
Tak to zkusím, díky :D
That reverse focus tip is a masterstroke!
As a solo creator who only uses handheld filming for vlogging or product close-ups, these tips are so helpful! I'm always looking for techniques that are achievable for me that do not break the bank.
Why spend 18k a year on college when you have a Daniel schiffer
😅
Danial is great, but college gives you credentials, contacts and hands on experience with industry level gear....so ya, there's theory and practice and contacts. you need ALL three if you want to make it in the film industry.
Marketing, business, all that stuff apply as well, never short change yourself on education.
Modern Slice honestly I get where you’re coming from but not necessarily... I have a BFA in IAM and I can tell you a lot of schools really don’t help with networking or connections you basically spent 26k for a Apiece of paper.. and I have few friends who landed a lot of work and is self taught...
@@modernslice2238 dude fuk film school aint learning for that youtube is my school u can learn everything now days all those moneys that'll be goes for film school ill spend for my gears and film school is just to make contacts to work in job
@@alistmingx Schools don't help you with connections, but you make connections working on films with people. I still work next to all my colleagues...20 later
Great video Daniel, technique is EVERYTHING. Gosh it's only been in the last 5-7 years that smooth camera options have become actually relatively affordable. For years before that I had to rely pretty heavily on technique to get smooth camera movements handheld. These are some top notch points mate, nicely done.
From cranes to pocket size gimbals. Wonder, what we will have in 10 years?
@@TripleDDDD it's pretty crazy...I like where it's going. ANY second now, it will be 10 years later so buckle up ;)
Triple D hopefully we’ll have in camera mechanical stabilization that rivals gimbals 😍
Great tips man. I've been thinking a lot of how to teach some of my camera moves. You're good at articulating that kind of stuff. I've been working on applying more cinematic visuals to my show. I feel like so many niches on RUclips could be improved with some of these basic tips. So thanks for sharing bud!
Keep up the great content!
Dope video bro!
Yo Bro, the guy from Wakanda. #NoOffense #JustForFun #Peace ✌️
YCImaging 🔥🔥🔥
YCI I rock with you bro. I'm a watch the whole video just cause you on here
@YCImaging 💯💯🔥🔥 You are one of my favs as well king
Great Video Daniel💯💯💯
what i really like about your tutorials is that you explain your tips showcasing it with the help of a practical examples. Keep up the good work!
Man, I love that idea of starting in focus, pull away OOF, and reversing the clip! If you said you went to film school, it would actually be discouraging and make it feel like these techniques are out of reach. I'm much happier to hear you didn't. Results are all that matter and the video productions you make are wildly good.
You are the best person on RUclips that’s helping with our videos get better. I run into soo many channels of people being plagued by brand plugs and gear review that they forget about the reality. Anyway peace
The fact that you did exactly what I'm doing is amazing. I'm studying marketing in college and don't get me wrong I love film and it's what I want to do for a living and all but I don't think it's worth going to school for it.
The focus reveal reverse has been a super handy tip, just make sure to know what is in the background, eg. if there are people or other things that normally go forward in the background, they would be going in reverse, unless of course it fits the story.
I tried the strap hack that you suggested in a previous video when i was shooting a coffee shop, and it worked so well! Such a nifty lil trick to use till i can afford a gimbal. Thank you🙏Great content as always bro!
Definitely one of my favorite video creators! thanks for all you share with your audience
Bro you offer so much value it’s nuts
Thanks for that!
Aweseme! did you do videogrpahy
Why this Guy has only 152k followers ?
YOU ARE AMAZING,
YOUR TIPS,
YOUR ADVICES AND LIFEHACKS,
YOUR AESTHETIC SKILLS,
YOUR VIDEOS,
YOUR LIGHT ON THE BACKGROUND,
YOUR CHARISMA,
EVRYTHING, EVEN YOUR HOODIE AND VOICE !!!!!!!!
EVERYTHING IS PERFECT!
Omg, Daniel, thanks a lot for sharing your experience ! I hope you will do a contant many many many years !
The tip on adding movement in post production to still shots was priceless! Thank you so much!
Just noticed that you put this out on my sons 3rd birthday, last year. Thanks man!!
We don't even know each other and yet you did something like this. If he ever becomes a great handheld cameraman, I'll tell him why!
Definitely going to utilizing these. Thanks man!
One of the first things I discovered when I was a kid, was to have a handle of some kind (mine was a small piece of wood) attached to the mounting thread of the camera, then tie both ends of a piece of string to the wood, and have that around your neck, whilst holding the camera with the string tight. I was very surprised at how much smoother my filming was. And I did it for free!! :-)
Daniel hi. Just wanted to let you know that you have contributed a lot in improving my skills, thank you so much! Coming from a 3rd world country like Pakistan it's extremely expensive learning anything like this. Keep doing you, you're doing awesome!
This is so helpful! Thank you so much for making this Daniel!! 😄
Reverse pull-away at 4K60P is smoother than a hot knife through butter! My go-to move.
What camera shoots 4k 60fps? surely you're not using a sony alpha camera.
chris daye GH5
Thank you for sharing this video tutorial. So much knowledge I gained in this video.
You know you’re watching Daniel when u see da BANANA 🍌
You’re one of the few I turned notifications on for. You’re killer bro. Very inspiring and helpful and I’m leaning towards the freelance game too! 🔥🔥🤙🏽
great tips ...... I am in digital communications and multimedia and these tips help a lot ... thanks.
Hey Daniel - love these tips & tricks you give out. What do you do in terms of the shot planning? Do you physically make out a shot list when working with clients? Is there any template forms you might use or do you just write it down, note pad style?
Im really wanting to be less random when Im working with clients and I think Ive got to get a lot better at planning the shoots/filming and directing the clients more. Any tips, like the one you mentioned in this video, (telling the person in your video what you want them to be doing with their hands and how fast to move), are just nuggets of gold to me.
Thanks!
Hey! There's a video in which Daniel explains exactly what you're asking and gives (as always) a ton of useful tips and tricks. Here's the link.
ruclips.net/video/uL3SWSm97-I/видео.html
Great info! I think the most helpful ones to me are 1) Filming in reverse then editing in post 2) Getting stationary shot then add movement in post.
Mad respect once you talked about having no formal training. Information and techniques transform too fast today for formal training. Very wise and smart
Everything you do inspire me bro.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻handsdown👏🏻👏🏻
Not only was this video informative on how to shoot handheld, but its given me inspiration on how to compose a shoot involving hot caffeinated beverages. Solid work bro! ima go binge on your other videos coz you got some killer content and they all look legit
"Embrace the shaky look", that's just a great way of life ! Thanks a lot!
Man do I love starting the day with some new Schiffer content!
Thanks for the tips 😍
I've learn soo much from you sir.. thank you soo much 👌👌👌...
your big fan all the way from Philippines 😊💟
Thank you. Will be using these tips for my vlogs' b roll
YOU ARE SO HELPFUL!!!!!!!!
That's it. No more excuses...I'm going to start making videos. Thank you for the inspiration, Daniel.
I,m sad ... I don,t see any videos on your channel. Would really like to see what you come up with.
Stephane Gregory Dan Actually, I’m working on learning how to make videos for my self right now. Perhaps in the future I will start posting. :) Follow me on Instagram, i’m posting my drone photography there. Drone videos coming in the future. @pixel.dronist
Hmm, damn still nothing bro:(
I always try not to abuse of my gimbal,yet sometimes it is simple laziness,I must confess...nice vid!
Daniel you are the best I'm starting on edit videos and you help me a lot thank u
I liked the zoom/focus tip on reverse, good stuff
Saw the thumbnail and clicked... didn't even realize it was Daniel Schiffer until I heard the voice... then I got really excited cause i knew it would be quality.
Thanks for the shoutout to my course! A friend in Canada just sent me the link and told me to listen at the end. Awesome tips brother! Keep it up 🤙🏻
Heck ya!! I got you 👊 haha
I like how you went out of focus by accident in the beginning of the video. It made me feel better about my self
Your content is so helpful and practical. Really enjoy watching your videos and picking up new tips on how to shoot or edit.
Hi Daniel,
did you write down the important things of the tons of videos you watched or did you just watch them?
It really motivates me that you did never go to film school!
Brilliant!! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Daniel 🤙🏻
Reverse Focus Reveal = Genius. Great vid as usual.
I like #6 so much
This is super helpful thank you!
I've just started trying to get a lot more foreground into my shots. I've been working on a video for a restaurant recently and used a lot of things on the tables like candles and plants on a table in front of the table my subjects were sat at which was nice. Learned a lot from subscribing to you, thanks a lot man.
Just what I was looking for
Holy crap you hit 150K already? Omg
I clicked on a random video and here you are
well this comment didn’t age well hahah
and now it's 660k
704k now lol
767k
I like the hand held look too
Well done on the 150k man
Quality is always at 100% Daniel you da man
0:58 Tip #1: Don't be a gimbal: smooth handheld and gimbal shots are not the same thing.
1:39 Tip #2: Plan your camera movements (and work with your subject).
2:16 Tip #3: Keep your movements short and concise.
3:39 Tip #4: Use foreground.
2:58 Tip #5: Avoid staying only on your own point of view (get different angles)
3:24 Tip #6: Reverse focus reveal.
3:55 Tip #7: When in doubt, stay still: A good static shot is better than a shaky movement (movement can be added in post).
4:35 Tip #8: Embrace the handheld look: don't stress over a bit of shakiness.
Thanks for the tips!
Fire as always!
Keep it going man!! Ur tips are easy to process and super helpful which is all you need from this type of video learning LOTS from you man!thanks again!!
Dig the video. I've been doing some more handheld work lately so this definitely helps.
I learn so much from you! Thanks a bunch!
Great video as always my man! You're amazing at doing these how to videos. You make them very enjoyable and entertaining.
I would love to know more about your client work. It seems like the only company you do videos for is the sushi place and the hockey place haha. I'm sure you do more.
So helpful and professional, u are the most familiar photographer I have seen! thxs a lot!
I’ve been shooting handheld a lot lately and it’s hard to get used to. But it’s nice to be able to do because you don’t need all that extra gear! though i’d rather have a ronin s haha!
thanks for sharing and for the tips!
This channel is awesome....i believe your channel is going to grow up so much more than this. Its deserved. Cheers
Thanks
Always Good Content! Be well, stay encouraged, and Happy Holidays to you and yours Daniel!
Very helpful!! thank you!!
I've learned a lot from you Daniel and have implemented tons in my new Hawaii video! Let me know what anyone thinks. Like Daniel says you don't always need the best gear and need to dial in on the equipment you had. I shot that 2015 entry level camera.
Great tips as always. Thanks Daniel!
The tips were extremely useful and helped my videos a lot. Thank you!!!
I find your videos sooooo helpful! Thank you
Looking good without cap
Good tips! Nice to see that handheld is still viable!
Great video, shooting handheld really gives the video a more natural look, also been using the reverse focus trick alot.👌🏻👌🏻
So helpful!! Thanks
Love it bro!! I use that reverse trick all the time since that other video you mentioned it in
Thanks for the video Daniel. And congrats on the 150k!
Always bringing high value to the community! 👍👏
#6 is banger!!
Daniel, you sir are a gift to you Tubers! I've been binge watching your channel and have learned a TON!! Keep it up! Thanks.
Learned most of this through trial and error but always good to learn from one of the best 😁
Dude, thank you for the connect to Skillshare! I never heard of this website but have seen many others. Surprised to even know that there was still a spot for some free education for 2 months!
Thanks a lot.
Best for me
Great video man! The handheld look is such a good way to create a connection with your audience...so useful but underrated. Also, love the PM merch in the background😂👌🏼
I got reminded of the
The Bourne Ultimatum they used an insane amount of handheld effect in that movie..
Tks for your tips
Awesome tips bro !
Love the reversed focus one 😍😍
thank you for sharing your expertise
Great one Daniel! Your tips always helps, so please keep going! :)
Super helpful
Daniel -Hi, we have actualy used some of these hand held gimbal techniques or hacks in many of our documentaries. All our documentaries are on our Channel Playlist. Do watch if you have few mins to spare. Cheers.
Dale is such a great guy, He has some really awesome content. Awesome tips Daniel. Cheers!!
Great video as always😄
thanks daniel, you are my guru