As someone trying to establish a video business, it's pretty easy to tell who the working professionals are (like you, and a small group of other youtubers) and who the unboxers/gear-reviewers/system-switchers are. Thank you for content like this. It's so much more useful than the click-bait crap most are putting out there. Keep it up man.
Bro! You have literally become my favourite filmmaking channel on RUclips. 💯 Honestly, so much much value and the BTS shots you gathered over the last projects are beautiful. It was a pleasure to meet you a few weeks ago and I can't wait to start another adventure together! 🙌🏽
No cap though, I’ve seen that the gear people associate with high quality gets you clients. Example is a 70-200… typically they’re white and you see it on expensive big telephoto lenses and it’s instantly more “professional”
@@brandonwillis2397 I literally do that to clients who have no idea about video production. (I don’t price gouge) but I show up with a fancy kit just to get the gig. Come shoot day I take all that crap off and shoot bare lol.
There is 100’s of RUclipsrs saying the same stuff, reviewing the sane stuff and then there is you, showing us how a real professional shoots. Massive value can’t believe you shot the A7S3 launch video hand held I do long that video, my god your shot so many cameras for Sony with that video it was fantastic. 🙌
Excellent points. One more tip about the Rig, is that though many people have great ideas about rig building, everyone who puts some time into this will notice that they have their own particular needs and will build their Rig according to this.
Awesome tips. One reason my SmallRig cage never leaves the camera is for protection. It’s small enough to stay on the Siii without being too intrusive. Love SmallRig products, affordable and great quality. Keep up the great content! Hope to see you soon in the new year
Love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing all the valuable information and showcasing how you actually apply yourself all the knowledge. A quick question: I am really hesitating about purchasing a monitor (for wedding and family shooting, so I need to be quick and adjust to the changing environment). My main concerns would be: - controlling the exposure on the s-log3 - seing better (not on a small back screen of the camera) - probably helping the stabilization by adding the weight How would you suggest taking a decision? Do you think for this type of shooting the screen is really needed?
Very seldom I hit Like, Subscribe and then Comment after watching anyone's video for the first time, but this is one of those rare cases where the professionalism, experience and good taste comes through in a well crafted product. Great job, great value. Thank you.
Very good points, that’s why I built my rig so I can quickly switch between full rig and base rig on gimbal. I keep a half-cage + Nucleus Nano motor + baseplate + mattebox on even on the gimbal. I just remove the nato top handle complete with monitor, nato side handle, battery plate from the back.
A good solution for a Cage and Gimbal setup is the following (at least to me): I use the EOS R6 with a SmallRig Cage that has NATO Rails. It's super fast to detach the handle and the R6 with cage and a 24-105mm fits onto an DJI RSC2. 👌🏼 Initial balancing needs a bit of patience but that's okay.
Seconds in I recognized the accent and felt safe and at home 😂 loved the information on this as I'm deciding between a rig and gimbal. Definitely checking out the rest of your page. There's a very helpful nature about this video, hopefully there's more questions you answer for me in the others 🙏🏼
Nice video! But in debating both sides I think there's a third option, which bears mentioning, which is to have two camera bodies. I was at Orms yesterday debating this very choice, is it worth it or just more gear which needs looking after? Like having a 16-35 on the gimbal for B-roll and handheld in a "A" rig with Mic etc. One can always remove the camera from the gimbal fairly quickly if needed. Yes budget is the "stopper" for most people. And security. Like where does the gimbal go when not being used? An assistant is almost mandatory. In Cape Town we have major issues with guys stealing our gear on site, like with the recent Nelson M Day crime spree. Tough to decide between "pro" and heavy and obvious, or light and fast...and safer! Hmmm
Such quality content and i gotta instant sub man. i am going to watch all yoru Videos. SO MUCH VALUE!!! thanks for sharing your knowledge man. you totally won one more supporter
@@jacques_crafford can you also pls make a video on the overheating issues faced in A7IV at outside warm temperatures and how to handle it at different settings like 4k 30fps, 24fps, 60fps etc? Would be really great to have this in your style.
Thanks, some good points to help a newbie like me so I just subscribed. I can see many pros/cons. Perhaps using a QR clamp to assist switching between rig and gimbal may help. But when travelling or not wishing to attract undue attention I can see how a basic body without rig helps - esp if just using a small prime too. Maybe there is merit in using a monopod to add a degree of fast working stability along with a gimbal?
Really helpfull information and approach, thank you - subscriped. How do you manage to get the grip far enough form the cage to focus via touchscreen at 3:28?
Another great video. I've subscribed! Could you tell me what the left hand side handle you have here with the extension arm. Can't find it anywhere! Thx.
Hey I seen you switching sides on the camera where you attach the side handle...Do you find stabilization better working with the handle on the left or the right of the camera?
Thank you for all the info, have been binge watching your videos as I am considering media production as my main source of income. Have been an avid hobbyist with some paid gigs here n there over the past 12 years. But now I'm doing a lot of research to really get the best quality possible for future clients. Subscribed, thank you kindly.
@@jacques_crafford no thank you, you are most inspiring. I actually did one of your gimbal tricks this weekend for a short film and was very pleased with the results only took me like 20+ trys 😂😂
Awesome video!! Would you also please share which left side handle set up is it on 3:42 ? I think it could be the only way to flip and rotate the monitor on A7Siii. Other handle settings just keep blocking the monitor 🥲 Thank you!
Thanks for sharing these good AND the bad! I think I'll just get a top handle, it should suit me best as I like lightweight for landscape videography 👍
I would like to ask you how do you manual focus with focus by wire, for me its terrible to manual focus a video, or im just that bad. How do you manual focus with focus by wire lens on gimbal.
To be honest, I don't manual focus on the gimbal, I've learned to use Autofocus which works in most scenarios but if I have to do manual focus I use a follow focus. ruclips.net/video/AGgUSVkHcCM/видео.html It does take a lot of practice though, I've been at it for years!
As someone trying to establish a video business, it's pretty easy to tell who the working professionals are (like you, and a small group of other youtubers) and who the unboxers/gear-reviewers/system-switchers are. Thank you for content like this. It's so much more useful than the click-bait crap most are putting out there. Keep it up man.
Couldn’t have said it better myself!
Yo Joshua! Dude thank you! These words are most encouraging, really appreciate it :) I feel inspired to create a lot more of these next year!
💯🎯esp the constant system switchers on YT… one month canon, then Sony, then black magic , and on and on LOL
Bro! You have literally become my favourite filmmaking channel on RUclips. 💯
Honestly, so much much value and the BTS shots you gathered over the last projects are beautiful.
It was a pleasure to meet you a few weeks ago and I can't wait to start another adventure together! 🙌🏽
Broo! That means the world to me! Thanks man, really looking forward to another mission, so stoked we have you here in South Africa!!!
Pro tip: buy the biggest matte box you can find. You’ll instantly get clients and make thousands of dollars.
Haha, just like that!
No cap though, I’ve seen that the gear people associate with high quality gets you clients. Example is a 70-200… typically they’re white and you see it on expensive big telephoto lenses and it’s instantly more “professional”
@@brandonwillis2397
I literally do that to clients who have no idea about video production. (I don’t price gouge) but I show up with a fancy kit just to get the gig. Come shoot day I take all that crap off and shoot bare lol.
Don’t forget to buy 15inch rails and the tallest mounted top handle you can find
HAHAHA it really makes you look the part for cheap lol
There is 100’s of RUclipsrs saying the same stuff, reviewing the sane stuff and then there is you, showing us how a real professional shoots. Massive value can’t believe you shot the A7S3 launch video hand held I do long that video, my god your shot so many cameras for Sony with that video it was fantastic. 🙌
Thanks Matt, that means a lot to me! I hope to share more videos where you feel like this!
This is the best rig vs no rig video I've seen. You covered so much and you showed a bunch of footage too.
Wow, thanks! That's a huge compliment. Glad you found the video useful! 🙏
Excellent points. One more tip about the Rig, is that though many people have great ideas about rig building, everyone who puts some time into this will notice that they have their own particular needs and will build their Rig according to this.
Yes that's true for sure! Thanks so much for your contribution!
Awesome tips. One reason my SmallRig cage never leaves the camera is for protection. It’s small enough to stay on the Siii without being too intrusive. Love SmallRig products, affordable and great quality.
Keep up the great content! Hope to see you soon in the new year
Yaas, just like that bru! Thanks man, likewise!
Love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing all the valuable information and showcasing how you actually apply yourself all the knowledge.
A quick question: I am really hesitating about purchasing a monitor (for wedding and family shooting, so I need to be quick and adjust to the changing environment). My main concerns would be:
- controlling the exposure on the s-log3
- seing better (not on a small back screen of the camera)
- probably helping the stabilization by adding the weight
How would you suggest taking a decision?
Do you think for this type of shooting the screen is really needed?
Very seldom I hit Like, Subscribe and then Comment after watching anyone's video for the first time, but this is one of those rare cases where the professionalism, experience and good taste comes through in a well crafted product. Great job, great value. Thank you.
Very good points, that’s why I built my rig so I can quickly switch between full rig and base rig on gimbal.
I keep a half-cage + Nucleus Nano motor + baseplate + mattebox on even on the gimbal.
I just remove the nato top handle complete with monitor, nato side handle, battery plate from the back.
That sounds pretty great, maybe I should try that! Thanks man!!!
The best video I've seen on the subject, practical and hands-on. Happily subscribed.
Woaaah that's awesome to hear, thanks Arnis!
Best Video for why and when using a Rig. Thank you!
Glad to hear you think so. Thank you very much for the support! 🙏🏼
You are a very reasonable guy. Love the way you explain everything.
Thank you for the nice compliment!
Thank you!!!! One of the best quality content in the RUclips! 🇧🇷
Wow, such a nice comment, thank you! 🙏 Really appreciate that! 🙏 Really appreciate your support on the channel!
Great video, man and awesome shots! Cheers from Italy
now that was an AWSOME intro!
Thanks for the Info, just found out about your channel, Can't wait to go through your other videos.
Only a pleasure Michael, hope you can learn lots from me!
Tht was lovely n crisp on pros & cons!
Thanks, I think it's important for people to make an informed decision.
1st time song your content bro. WOW 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I love your style and everything else inbetween. Your work is soooo clean
You're already up there with the best on this platform. Gaining so much value from this channel ❤
Bro! Thanks man, that means so much to me! Really happy to hear that you find value in my work :) Appreciate your support!
Another great movie! Thank you :)
Do You use active or standard stabilization in hand-held shots taken on the Sony a7IV?
Stunning video as usual Jacques!
Thank you so much Mark!
This is so true !! Thank you for sharing!!
Yeeew thanks Eric, only a pleasure!
Your channel is awesome and helps a lot to learn about videography. Thanks so much Jacques !
I am so happy to hear that you think that. Thanks so much, dude!
Great video and even better, with amazing images! Instantly subscribed
So grateful for all your kind words! Thanks Fernando!
been using a monitor + mic rig for years, but recently it just nice to pop a mic on the hot shoe and keep things simple
Simple is king!
Finally, more channels that give tips and show that they actually use their cameras for actual work. 🤘🏼🙌🏼 New sub. Thank you for the free info!
So happy to hear that, thanks for the kind words and support! I hope to bring out many more videos like this one :)
@@jacques_crafford I predict your channel blowing up here in the States. Your content is so unique compared to so many channels.
Great stuff legend 👏
Yeeeew yeew, from the master himself! Thanks bro, appreciate you!
Found this gems 💎 just in time. Looking for a nicer setup. Thanks Jacques!
Yay so glad to hear, thanks a ton for taking the time to comment!
A good solution for a Cage and Gimbal setup is the following (at least to me):
I use the EOS R6 with a SmallRig Cage that has NATO Rails. It's super fast to detach the handle and the R6 with cage and a 24-105mm fits onto an DJI RSC2. 👌🏼
Initial balancing needs a bit of patience but that's okay.
Sounds great man! I'll give it a bash!
Incredible informative! I learned so much just watching u work! Thanks so much!
Yay thanks for your kind words, really appreciate it!
Seconds in I recognized the accent and felt safe and at home 😂 loved the information on this as I'm deciding between a rig and gimbal. Definitely checking out the rest of your page. There's a very helpful nature about this video, hopefully there's more questions you answer for me in the others 🙏🏼
Haha awesome, always grateful for local support! Glad to hear you find the channel helpful :)
Just discovered this channel :D
I love it so much!!!
Aaaah that is great news, thanks Abel! Excited about all the new videos to come!
Nice video! But in debating both sides I think there's a third option, which bears mentioning, which is to have two camera bodies. I was at Orms yesterday debating this very choice, is it worth it or just more gear which needs looking after? Like having a 16-35 on the gimbal for B-roll and handheld in a "A" rig with Mic etc. One can always remove the camera from the gimbal fairly quickly if needed. Yes budget is the "stopper" for most people. And security. Like where does the gimbal go when not being used? An assistant is almost mandatory. In Cape Town we have major issues with guys stealing our gear on site, like with the recent Nelson M Day crime spree. Tough to decide between "pro" and heavy and obvious, or light and fast...and safer! Hmmm
Just friggin awesome!!!
Thanks so much Pierre!
@@jacques_crafford The MASTER - I am humbled and inspired by you all at the same time!! 👏👏👏👏👏
Great vid! Which side handle do you use that doesn’t get in the way of the flip screen?
your video is so goooood!!! so I will like your video before watching
Whoooohoooo that's what I want to hear! Thank you
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!
You're welcome, thanks for taking the time to comment!
Thanks for the info! Very useful and well put together.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, grateful for your feedback!
Such quality content and i gotta instant sub man. i am going to watch all yoru Videos. SO MUCH VALUE!!! thanks for sharing your knowledge man. you totally won one more supporter
Yeeew thanks man, that means so much to me! Really appreciate the love, hope you enjoy my future videos!
Bro, i just love your Content
Thanks bro! Really appreciate it!
great real world info thankyou
Thank YOU🔥
Favorite filmmaker. 👍❤️❤️
I feel honoured, thanks for your kind words!
太好了，希望多出这样作品
谢谢你肯定会做更多这样的
Great video! Lots of practical pieces of advice! Thank you!✌️
Thanks Maxim, really grateful for your feedback!
Great video Jaques.
Glad you enjoyed it🔥
Only recently found out about your channel and your content is really superb. Thank you 🙌🏼
Yeew thanks Jonathan, that is much appreciated! Hope you enjoy the content to come. Cheers
Man, i love your channel !! Im subscribing!!
Thank you so much Marvin, I'm grateful to have your support!
Bro i have one word: Inspired
Your intro is so epic
Whooohooo thanks man!
Really very apt and good value added to me for my workflow! ✅
So glad to hear, thanks Abhishek!
@@jacques_crafford can you also pls make a video on the overheating issues faced in A7IV at outside warm temperatures and how to handle it at different settings like 4k 30fps, 24fps, 60fps etc? Would be really great to have this in your style.
i love how it sits well against the chest for more stability
Yeeew, those rigs are comfy!
Thanks, some good points to help a newbie like me so I just subscribed. I can see many pros/cons. Perhaps using a QR clamp to assist switching between rig and gimbal may help. But when travelling or not wishing to attract undue attention I can see how a basic body without rig helps - esp if just using a small prime too. Maybe there is merit in using a monopod to add a degree of fast working stability along with a gimbal?
Really helpfull information and approach, thank you - subscriped. How do you manage to get the grip far enough form the cage to focus via touchscreen at 3:28?
Your content is super amzing, thank you!
Thanks Akil, appreciate the kind words!
Excellent content! Would LOVE to see a video on how you set up your rig and what components you used.
Thanks mate, I'll try do one like that in the new year!
I agreed. Technology is to aid you, not to cripple you. I am one of those who need a monitor big enough for me to better judge my shots.
Exactly my friend!
Another great video. I've subscribed! Could you tell me what the left hand side handle you have here with the extension arm. Can't find it anywhere! Thx.
Thank you for the information that deserved a SUBSCRIBE button. However, whats the name of the round thingy so you can focus from your RIG again?
Great content as always, Jacques! 👏🏻
Thanks Alex, you are an encouragement!
Nice and Very Helpfull
Thanks Arghya! Glad you find it helpful!
Great content. I really like the way you explain and share your knowledge. Subscribed. 💪
Thanks, I really appreciate it!
Straight to the point. Love it! Subbed!
So glad to hear that, I'd like to keep it that way. Thanks for supporting my channel!
Wonderful channel!! So informative and gorgeous footage! Thanks a lot for the info!
Thanks for watching! And thank you for the nice compliment! 🙏
@@jacques_craffordas7iii or fx3 😢
Love your Channel and advices 🔥🔥🔥
Yay so glad to hear, thanks for taking the time to comment!
Love it Jacques!
Lekke bru, thanks for your amazing support!
thank you so much!! this info helps a lot!!
So glad to hear, thanks Carlos!
Hey Jac there is video for best cinematic moves for hiking/mountain walking/nature?
Nice one Jacques!
Lekke bru, hope you're well!
Great job 👍🏾👍🏾
Thank you so much!
thx u so much bro! 💯
Only a pleasure bro, glad you like it!
Your videos are unreal man. Are you using the Atomos Ninja V as a recorder as well or just a monitor?
Thanks man! I only use it as a monitor, never really as a recorder :)
I love your Channel
Thanks so much, I hope to make many more exciting videos!
Bro awesome videographer , thanks brother for your information 🙏🏻🤗
Thanks for your kind words bro!
@@jacques_crafford omg bro you reply me thank you 🙏🏻 brother🥺
Hey I seen you switching sides on the camera where you attach the side handle...Do you find stabilization better working with the handle on the left or the right of the camera?
What monitor do you use? Thank you for the great content 🙏🏼
You're welcome! I'm using the Atomos Ninja V
Super insightful video! Thanks~
So glad to hear thanks for your support!
Great Video. Good reasoning. Amazing footage.
Yeeew most grateful! Thank you!
Thank you for all the info, have been binge watching your videos as I am considering media production as my main source of income. Have been an avid hobbyist with some paid gigs here n there over the past 12 years. But now I'm doing a lot of research to really get the best quality possible for future clients. Subscribed, thank you kindly.
You're most welcome, thanks for taking the time to write this! Hope you can learn lots more from me :)
i haft to get on your level your content is next level!!!
Thanks you are most kind!
@@jacques_crafford no thank you, you are most inspiring. I actually did one of your gimbal tricks this weekend for a short film and was very pleased with the results only took me like 20+ trys 😂😂
As always super informative and qualitative video, Thanks Jacques! :)
Thanks Niklas, really grateful for your support! I'm excited about next year, planning a lot more!
Suggest some lens for this please😍
Honestly the best lens to me is the 24-70mm F/2.8
you wonderful maestro, I would like to be at your side one day to learn about your experience for one day to experience the world Bravo's
Thanks for your kind words and support!
this is helpful...i am happy to find this kind of video..
Whooohooo so glad to hear! Thanks for taking the time to comment
saw your footage all using handheld, do you use gimbal as well ?
Yeah most of it is handheld but I love using a Gimbal! I only use the Gimbal if the movement will motivate my story.
By using for example arca swiss plates you can switch fron rig to gimbal very fast but yeah it depends in entire rig structure.
Awesome video!! Would you also please share which left side handle set up is it on 3:42 ? I think it could be the only way to flip and rotate the monitor on A7Siii. Other handle settings just keep blocking the monitor 🥲 Thank you!
Thanks Martin! Unfortunately they don't' make those handles anymore :(
Hi! Amazing video as always. What is the handle you used in 3:27 please? Many thanks
Thanks for your kind words. That is a CINEVATE articulating grip but they don't make them anymore.
Thanks for sharing these good AND the bad! I think I'll just get a top handle, it should suit me best as I like lightweight for landscape videography 👍
Only a pleasure, thanks for taking the time to comment, I think you'll love the top handle!!!
@@jacques_crafford It will be my own christmas gift 😁
loving the vids!
Yay thank you Kendra
Damn your intro is immaculate
Hi, could you please advise which camera best for independent film budget. Even we also project in theatre screen.
Yeah sure it would have to be the Sony A7IV or the S3 if you have the budget.
@@jacques_crafford how about black magic?
I like your background
Thanks so much!
May I know what you used to look like that?
Amazing video as always! 💪
Thanks Imran, so grateful for your comments, makes me smile every time!
@@jacques_crafford No worries, hope we can work together one day! And keep posting these awesome videos!
Are you finding yourself recording much of your footage on the Atomos Ninja V? Or an Atomos Shinobi should work just fine for monitoring?
Thanks for the video. It would be very interesting to know where I can find such an extended hand grip.
It's the CINEVATE CIFFAS22 but I don't think they make them anymore
I would like to ask you how do you manual focus with focus by wire, for me its terrible to manual focus a video, or im just that bad. How do you manual focus with focus by wire lens on gimbal.
To be honest, I don't manual focus on the gimbal, I've learned to use Autofocus which works in most scenarios but if I have to do manual focus I use a follow focus. ruclips.net/video/AGgUSVkHcCM/видео.html It does take a lot of practice though, I've been at it for years!
@@jacques_crafford thank you for your time, I check the video and others aswell! 😃
Do you have any tips on stablility using a rig? Like best position to hold it
I'll do a video about it next month because it depends on the rig but in general just locking your arms and using your body to move
Jacques, more lessons on color grading. you have the best colors from Sony
Thanks mate, 100% going to do more tutorials on that next year! Watch this space!
What lens did you use mostly?