How to Focus While Using A Gimbal (NO FOLLOW FOCUS)
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3 EASY methods to help you focus while using your gimbal!
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Who else is using these methods? Let me know below!
I do because when I started I had only Rokinon prime cine lenses and the Zhiyun Crane version 1 I just figured out how to do the best with I have and of course edit out the bad shots.
I Struggle a lot with filmmaking and editting so your advise is really helpful
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im a beginner with cameras so can anyone clarify what shooting "wide" means? Is that shooting with a wide open aperture (f1.4 for example) or are you referring to something else, if so can you explain, thanks
Patrice X30 by wide he just means there’s more in the frame than just the subject. If you look at the scene with guy in the yellow hoody you can see his boys in the back and the house and even some of the front lawn. By shooting it wide and higher aperture it seems like everything is more in focus. As opposed to a shot where the subject is close and you can see more details of the subject himself
Got my first job today :) your tutorials are so helpful thank you very much ❤
Where'd you get a job at? You still there?
Just love the way you set up the lighting in your studio. It is so easy to watch with no distractions.
The method to "shoot wide" is the biggest/best hack or pro tip. You actually mentioned this tip a while back in the video of how you setup your Ronin-M. Great advice! Blessing bro
Joshua Carruth im a beginner with cameras so can anyone clarify what shooting "wide" means which he mentioned in the video? Is that shooting with a wide open aperture (f1.4 for example) or are you referring to something else, if so can you explain, thanks
Patrice X30 shoot wide with respect to focal length (lens)
Patrice X30 - I'm going to agree with you on this. I never heard the term "shooting wide" before. I've heard "shooting wide open" which as you stated, refers to a wide open aperture. I'm thinking that he is referring to using a wide angle lens with an aperture which allows for the majority of the shot to remain in focus.
I checked his kit.com page and he has the Laowa 7.5/F2.0 lens which is a great wide angle/low-light lens and does match what I wrote above.
In conclusion, my interpretation of what "shoot wide" means is to get a wide angle lens, shoot at the lowest aperture which fits the theme of your movie while keeping the frame in focus. Easy!
It means a wide focal length on your lens. I use a sigma 17-50mm f2.8 and i keep it at 17mm for my "wide" shots
Patrice X30 “Wide” Angle Lense.
I love the tips. I used gimbals a lot when I first started to produce videos, but I recently have fallen in love with handheld this year. So I appreciate this tips to give some nice organic feels with a motor.
Great presentation. Clear, concise and absolutely accurate. You're teaching the basics to a large group of people who need to learn them.
Thanks for this video bro! Went shooting last weekend and when I transferred all my video to my mac I noticed alot of blurr. That aperture was at 1.8. Wish I saw this video before !
Great video bro. Good suggestion on setting your focus in the middle of your planned walking path.
Focus in the middle of the path! Brilliant!
I sometimes use the equal distance technique (while shooting in 4k) and then digitally zoom in post so it seems as if I'm increasing/decreasing distance but I'm really not.
Works surprisingly well!
I usually use markers and set up my focus then I know how far I can go in either direction before I’m outta focus
Fresh video! Focus peaking all the way
I grabbed a 180 dollar monitor recently with focus peaking and zebra lines. Bought it specifically for mounting on the gimbal but we end up using it for a lot more due to the features and vibrance of it; even shooting in log and without a LUT input. (Feelworld f570)
youre talented AF, dude. this was 2 years ago, probably miles head now.
Ahah I like what you did there
Dope video man, you've touched on this subject before during videos but I'm glad you went more in depth with this. Another tip I found useful is if your camera or monitor doesn't have focus peaking you can always digitally zoom in on your LCD screen and put your subject in focus before shooting. I tend to focus on my subjects eyes a lot and this method helps when you're subject is far away or you're shooting a wide shot.
Thank you so much brother!
I *recently bought the flycam nano for my vlogs* and really needed someone to teach me this🔥
Lots of love❤
I definitely use the equidistant method when doing camera & subject movement with manual lenses. Great tip.
I use focus peaking all the time when I shoot handheld or on a gimbal, it helps a lot. Great tips man!!
You're the first person I've seen advocating a smaller aperture - the extra DOF is important - even if you have to up the ASA or use lighting to compensate. Nice video. Thanks for posting.
I just got my Ronin S so I checked out this video. Really helpful stuff. You've got one more subscriber.
U killed that shot of the girl walking when u panned up great job
This is really useful, thank you.
Racking focus at the middle is a golden tip bro,thanks
Focusing in the middle of the path and shooting wide is actually a huge tip. Definitely trying that next time out.
Aye! I submitted this onto your IG story! I didn’t know any of those tips, so thank you for making this 🙌🏽 🔥
Working with a GH5s on a steadicam, this helps a lot, awesome video as per usual man!
Thank you so much!! The auto focus on the gh5 is completely useless. I shoot manual on a gimbal and this is something I run into every time I shoot. Just helped in a major way!
You are a very sage teacher! I have been a Fashion Photographer for over 30 years and a lot of what you share can apply to photography as well, especially for MF lenses. Good soul! 😊😊😊
perfect lesson
Focusing on the middle. That’s a dope method YC I will definitely use that in upcoming shoots.
You helpt me a lot with those tips, just bought the 24 mm 2.8 and hate the autofocus hunting like hell. Manual focus and your tips would work. Thanks. Gr Steven
3Rd Tip Is Amazing
I'm excited to try the halfway method. Thanks!
This is actually a very useful video for new and stagnant filmmakers. I use these methods as well. Very good video.
Hey bro, that tip with focusing at the middle point of your path is an awesome tip man! Thanks!
Middle of the path is a great tip. Thanks.
I've always had a lot of respect for you even though we may disagree on a few things here and there. Consistency and quality desire your feed. Always a pleasure.
I agree with your perspective regarding “auto focusing.” It does feel like I’m “hunting” for that sweet spot which is frustrating, because the videographer does not have the control with auto focus.
I use the distance from subject method because it's the obvious first choice. That being said..your aperture method is genius. The ridiculous fact is that I get so caught up with shallow depth of field on shoots that this super obvious solution has eluded me. It's like my brain sees F 1.8 and I never venture higher unless the histogram reflects a need. I've been checking out your content here and there for a minute now. Thank you for this practical approach to focusing on a gimbal. I'm taking the follow focus back off my list of items to buy. P.S. I live by focus peaking as well!! It's one of my favorite features.
I like the new way the videos transition in. My favorite is the last one if focusing at the halfway and also the staying the same distance from the subject
Brilliant video, thank you so much 👏🏻👏🏻
that was a lot of help respect
Bro this is the best video I’ve ever seen 🤯 most value able to me: focus in the middle
Thee best gimbal/focus tutorial out there. Period. Thank you.You're really good at getting to the point, explaining it clearly, concisely and with styyyyyyle.
Great tutorial well executed Thank You Brother
Thank you for making this video.
Love from Finland. Really liked this video.
good vid. To the point, concise, informational. Kudos
excellent teaching video, thanks for sharing.
Excellent advice and well taught. Kudos!
Thanks, This will help a lot! I have a 5dMkiv and a 5dMkiii with L lens with a DJI RS 2. pro combo with a bunch of add ons . Just getting into video and was using my 5d3 with a 24-105L. was hit a miss on focus. Will try manual focus next time! Was also thinking about shooting the video on the 5d mkiv instead of the 5d3.
Thanks for that YC... bit of a cost benefit here is that you can grab good lens with Af probs at a good price because all you use them on is manual... way to go me thinks for more reasons than one
Super practical and helpful stuff. Thank you!!
Step Three. Brilliant. Subscribed
I’m a Canon shooter but I wanted to comment and say I literally went out and bought a GH4 the other day ($500 on eBay 🤘🤘😃) just so I would have a camera that does the 36fps vocal sync that you showed in a video from a couple years back. You rock, man 🔥🔥🔥
Best suggestion: Cut the bad parts out lol
If it was film, I'd never be able to leave the room as the clutter on the cutting room floor would block me in LOL
Thanks YC for the useful hints
I love that focus half way method. So simple!!! That’ll help with my weddings for sure.👍😎
Very useful thanks a lot
I think these methods are very useful even without the gimble ... particularly for me using a Lumix, thanks. Excuse my english i'm italian :)
Thank you so much bro you always dropping gems.💯🔥🔥
Thanks man, this actually answered a question I’ve had for a while now
This is a great video and a very useful resource for me. I appreciate you making this.
Excellent advice, I will start to integrate ASAP, peace out my brother.
Dude you are awesome. I repent not finding you before. Thanks for the wonderful tricks......
These are insanely good tips!
Thanks for sharing your experience. Would love a detailed video on how to get great orbit shots with a gimbal - including lens choice, scouting locations for indoor and outdoor challenges (how to deal with uneven ground or space limitations / obstacles indoors) etc.
Been shooting for years but about to try a gimbal for the first time. This was super helpful and makes me less terrified! Thank you!
i dig the teal and orange grading.
Everything well said, simple, to the point, well spoken. Awesome job!
Man I swear you are the Goat! I vibe with you hella hard man! True fan and supporter right here! #keeppushin
Thank you bro. This definitely helps
All very good points, mind you since the latest firmware with the GH5 I have found using focus tracking to be a realistic option now.
Solid tips. Thanks a bunch!
Great video. Focus peaking on the GH5 is LIFE.
Those are the exact same methods we use. Great advice!
The best professional tips...🤘
I appreciate the Wisdom!
I agree with all your tips, been using them for years. However, this year we bought a Sony a7R Mark III. The auto focus on it is amazing. When I'm on a gimbal, most of the time it's spot on, the trick is to watch it carefully and every so often, even if the picture looks like it's in focus on the tiny monitor on the back or even on the larger Atomos Inferno (we use), still touch the camera monitor where you want the focus to be because it can drift for no apparent reason. We don't shoot music videos so most of our shots are short so it's easy to keep my "brain" focused on the shot every second. I'd love to go with a wireless follow focus rig and, while they are cheap these days (Moza just $300), you still have to have an operator and they have to practice to get good at doing it. I'm trying to convince my editor that it's a new skill he should learn!!! :) Nice video my friend, keep 'em coming.
100% true about focus peaking! I use that ALL the time (I shoot a lot with vintage lenses) but it's never a problem keeping things in focus because I use the focus peaking.
Just getting into this game. Going with Ronin RSC2 and Sony a6000 to start out. Searching for a semi-safe direction to film bands with single-shot gimbal. Thank you for the tips on shooting wide, Will definitely take this to the field. Good work.
Whole lot of good tips. Keep it up.
Super helpful man!
Man, you are killing it. Love watching your videos even though we have different styles and it is obvious you are talented and I commend you for always trying to help people out. So many other people feel they have to not let their "secrets" out bc of their ego and think people will "copy" them. You sir are someone to look up to. Congratulations my friend! keep it up. Your work is awesome and your tutorials are the bomb!! Your color grading and tones are Dope as sh*t! I am a Sony shooter but every time I see your videos I think about getting the GH5...hahahaha Except for you Vegas video with the Sony, That was dope too.
Appreciate that Eric!
Always love you tips bro, thanks.
You are awesome bro.. really appreciate all the tips and trix... I used one of your LUTs on my latest vlog...worked really good
Thank you
Thanks for the video.
Great work and great tips.
Nice Job man! Thank you!
Great video thanks, working with the Crane 3 and BMPRO 6k , it’s a trick for sure but wow what beautiful footage. Your content is great!
Very helpful methods
thank you
This is very helpful,thank you man
Solid tips.
I needed this video mate! Thanks for the tips
Just found your channel. Diggin it.
Timely and thought provoking. Thanks!
Brilliant! I have this exact problem and you just solved it- many thanks!
Thank you man. Really helped me achieve crisper shots on my gimbal