From a music video I was both the crew and actor for, we used a lightweight gopro with its accessory clamps since they don't damage and give the same type of look with a decent level of quality. For those interested the video was call Maddy Kickstone by The Kickstones.
Great uses for this thing! It's amazing to think that you can now stick a full frame camera to a guitar and get high quality images with shallow depth of field. It used to be GoPro's instead. I'm definitely considering this tool! Cheers!
Great uses! I think my biggest gripe is the tension lever ( bar thingy ) is loose so it can make noises when attached to something like a boom pole. Ah another use is to put your camera on any pole or stick for a crazy selfie angle or fake drone shot.
Love it guys! I have my manfrotto magic arm for like 2 years now and have never been on a set where I didn't use it to mount my camera to some weird places :`D These are some great ideas to try for sure!
Guys, this video was awesome. I really love all the unique shots you discovered while using these products. I might have to purchase these at some point! The car interior shots were just perfection. Well done gents!
i love these clamps!!! i use them all the time in my home studio for youtube videos to rig my aputure mini 20d's to shelve (i really hate light stands)
Nice one! Looking forward to it. Great content also guys, ye are really knocking them out while keeping them packed full of quality info and advice. Keep up the great work!
@@TheFilmLook I've rented a cardellini lots of times in the past, as they're cheap to rent, but just this week finally purchased from Aliexpress my own cardellini! Am sure it will gets lots of use for plant mics and other such things in the years to come
Guess you guys are lucky if the Smallrig arm doesn't come unscrewed when loaded up. Every generic Isreali arm I've used does when weight is applied, even if light (e.g. small monitor). Otherwise, great videos and keep up the good work - you guys work very hard and your tips are really inspirational.
It might be because the weight of the monitor is leaning to the left (counterclockwise), so it's unscrewing itself. If you place the weight to the right, the weight will push down on it and make it tighter.
How are the clamp on for instance a pipe/ 15mm rod? I'm afraid that it can be slippery and the camera can be damaged because it slips. Great tips by the way! :-)
At minute 3:03 from this video, do you see the perpendicular metal L-bracket linking the white part of the guitar to the wooden frame? Can't you just rotate your clamp 90 degrees and tighten on that? Since it's metal, it should be fine, and a lot of guitars have it from what I've seen.
The metal bracket is there to raise the pickguard because the guitar isn't completely flat. It isn't strong enough to hold a whole camera and magic arm. The thing is flimsy as hell! I imagine the clamp would fold it like a piece of paper.
I didn't have anything to add when you first published this video, but now I have tried something that might be interesting using a similar setup :) - You know how in photography you have some nice shots when placing something reflective or refractive close to your lens (i.e. a prism)? Those look great in photos, but if you are shooting video you can't possibly keep the prism steady and the shot looks weird. INTRODUCING the Clamp Rig! - You can either have 2 clamps and 1 magic arm and attach it to 15mm rods underneath and close to the front of the lens. My prism fits perfectly into the clamp and because it's rubberized, the prism is safe. - Or, what I did, is a single Rod connector (these are useful anyway to have around) + Magic Arm + Clamp for the prism. Similar to your 0:05, but with this on the right www.smallrig.com/smallrig-single-rod-clamp-15mm-4-thread-843.html - Or, i guess, but I haven't tried, if you don't use 15mm rods, you can have a coldshoe bottom on the right and you can still get the prism close to the front of your lens. Possible scenarios where this could be useful in a story: Character is high/drunk/etc, Character is punched in one eye, Character is having a dream or is in a trance, Character is remembering something, Multiple Quick 0.5-1 second shots for a transition when character realizes something, etc. POSSIBLE, I don't know, needs testing: Placing a Prism parallel with the ground and holding your camera above water (a pool for example), can sometimes give the sense that you are partially submerged (without risk to the camera) - but needs testing and is finicky... still fun tho. Thank you The Film Look, The MacGyvers of filmmaking :)
Those are great suggestions! Placing a prism over a shot which is moving would look really great, especially if its backed up with a story element. Do you have the video online? Would love to see the results!
@@TheFilmLook Not online, and not a narrative video. Some friends asked me to film a 1 Year anniversary so it's times like these where I get some testing done. I will reply soon with a Private video showcasing my testing
@@TheFilmLook Ok. Here's the video that I extracted. Some notes: This is not meant as something professional, I was just playing around, although my friends liked it :) I used a6500 with 18-105 zoom (it is great as you can get several shots without changing the setup, and this lens doesn't move its front element when zooming)(you can see what happens to the prism when we zoom in, the effect stays there). Autofocus was used as was IBIS (I suppose IBIS moves the sensor while the prism stays still, you can get an even more static prism if you use this setup on sticks and/or without IBIS). I used a shoulder rig. AND a very Important note would be: If you plan on shooting something narrative, you have to Design the room accordingly and probably move your crew, as you can see the prism will reflect and refract things that are about 90 degrees both left and right and you don't want those in your frame. This was not the prettiest room, but great for testing as I identified what elements were getting in the frame and what were their relationship to my camera orientation (about 90 degrees as I said both left and right, one reflected and one refracted). I'm thinking that a nice outdoor landscape will work nicely. Here's the link, tell me what you think about this effect, think that you'll use it? th-cam.com/video/_p3kJH7oWQs/w-d-xo.html
That would be... The MOVIE Look. We do not film, we video. :-) Film, filming, and filmmaking are the most misused words in the industry. 🙂 Digital Video and film require different skill sets. Having DIFFERENT historical and TECHNOLOGICAL timelines spanning 150 years. Have pride and knowledge of the gear we use including the words that describe what we do. Our tools are Digital Video, Non-linear, and CGI. We are moviemakers, not filmmakers. We do what film wished it could. We are Videographers and/or cinematographers. 🙂 We video or are videoing, we do not film. That's the other RARE professionals who know how to use film and film cameras, like an ARRIFLEX 435 Panavision R-200 and Steenbeck flatbed film editors. Know the difference and have a better understanding of the craft. You will also stand out in an industry polluted with point-and-shoot "pros". Respect to you.✌♥
Currently we use words like filmmaking in the industry for more beginner FILMMAKERS that’s why we have filmmaking awards. As for movie making the terms are different because it’s a more professional environment, although it may might not be the correct term for the matter it still is the most commonly used one! Just like how we say “hanging up the phone” or “turning up the volume” in todays day in age those terms aren’t correct but are the most commonly used because that’s what people have coded themselves to say! At the end of the day they mean things that are similar!
@@knapss Great effort at guessing. If you understood the difference you would not have mimicked an answer. They are not similar at all, with different technologies, techniques, and historical timelines. Your AV teacher let you down. You use the word filmmaking because you do not know any better. My 40 years of experience in the industry. We make movies, not films. " it still is the most commonly used one!" So if everyone jumps off a bridge you will also? Everyone=smartphone user. You are confused, it's not semantics it's different skill sets. Do you call motorcycles automobiles? Good try though, I am glad I was able to educate you. :-)
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My credit card loves this channel. That CCTV shot was on point.
From a music video I was both the crew and actor for, we used a lightweight gopro with its accessory clamps since they don't damage and give the same type of look with a decent level of quality.
For those interested the video was call Maddy Kickstone by The Kickstones.
Ahh awesome, will check it out! Do you have a link?
@@TheFilmLook sure
th-cam.com/video/oeIfJ9-tPhg/w-d-xo.html
I loved the high angle on the book shelf; That was a very interesting shot that I am definitely using in my next film..!
I don't know why I never thought of attaching an arca-swiss ball head on the other end, makes things so much easier, lol. Thanks!
Great uses for this thing! It's amazing to think that you can now stick a full frame camera to a guitar and get high quality images with shallow depth of field. It used to be GoPro's instead. I'm definitely considering this tool! Cheers!
We are trying to take advantage of the a7s' small size. May as well be a GoPro!
Great uses! I think my biggest gripe is the tension lever ( bar thingy ) is loose so it can make noises when attached to something like a boom pole.
Ah another use is to put your camera on any pole or stick for a crazy selfie angle or fake drone shot.
Crazy selfie stick sounds like a plan! Did you have to tape the tension lever when you used it on a boom?
The Film Look right now I don’t, but I should!
Love it guys! I have my manfrotto magic arm for like 2 years now and have never been on a set where I didn't use it to mount my camera to some weird places :`D These are some great ideas to try for sure!
Guys, this video was awesome. I really love all the unique shots you discovered while using these products. I might have to purchase these at some point! The car interior shots were just perfection. Well done gents!
We were surprised how well the clamp rig performed with those car shots! Really want to shoot a moving car scene now haha
I think suction cups 😎
If the guitars got a flat body
Will have a look into suction cups! Thanks for the tip :D
Those in car shots holy crap! I love it! Totally my next bit of gear
i love these clamps!!! i use them all the time in my home studio for youtube videos to rig my aputure mini 20d's to shelve (i really hate light stands)
We have some clamp dotted around the studio now so we can clip lights to the bookcase etc.
Excellent, thanks for sharing this!
thanks
Hello,
How did you attach the magic clamp to the headrest of the car because that metal rod of headrest is too thin to be attached to the clamp!?
Nice ideas guys! Especially like the car shots, very handy if have a small crew. Just need a sound guy and you’re sorted!
We are hoping to make an episode on mic'ing up a car with some rode video micros, so once we figure it out we will make a video on the full setup!
Nice one! Looking forward to it. Great content also guys, ye are really knocking them out while keeping them packed full of quality info and advice. Keep up the great work!
Wood shims between the guitar and clamp will pad the gauitar and or foam
Good shout. Wood on wood would certainly have protected it.
A cardellini clamp is damn useful indeed as well if you need something stronger!
Will definitely have a look at these! They look as strong as a vice!
@@TheFilmLook I've rented a cardellini lots of times in the past, as they're cheap to rent, but just this week finally purchased from Aliexpress my own cardellini! Am sure it will gets lots of use for plant mics and other such things in the years to come
You got a link to that ? Been looking for one on Aliexpres for some time now...
Guess you guys are lucky if the Smallrig arm doesn't come unscrewed when loaded up. Every generic Isreali arm I've used does when weight is applied, even if light (e.g. small monitor). Otherwise, great videos and keep up the good work - you guys work very hard and your tips are really inspirational.
It might be because the weight of the monitor is leaning to the left (counterclockwise), so it's unscrewing itself. If you place the weight to the right, the weight will push down on it and make it tighter.
Amazing video! What focal length are you using on your lense? 16mm?
The quick release plate is no longer available using the US link. Can you suggest any alternatives?
What focal length was the lens at?
How are the clamp on for instance a pipe/ 15mm rod? I'm afraid that it can be slippery and the camera can be damaged because it slips. Great tips by the way! :-)
We talk about clamping it to 15mm rods here: th-cam.com/video/qJHhtWv__Jg/w-d-xo.html
At minute 3:03 from this video, do you see the perpendicular metal L-bracket linking the white part of the guitar to the wooden frame?
Can't you just rotate your clamp 90 degrees and tighten on that? Since it's metal, it should be fine, and a lot of guitars have it from what I've seen.
The metal bracket is there to raise the pickguard because the guitar isn't completely flat. It isn't strong enough to hold a whole camera and magic arm. The thing is flimsy as hell! I imagine the clamp would fold it like a piece of paper.
3:23 I wouldn't I'd use a person below
2:59 Double the lenght or else it's pointless, also get something sturdier you'll break a DSLR withing a month or two
I didn't have anything to add when you first published this video, but now I have tried something that might be interesting using a similar setup :)
- You know how in photography you have some nice shots when placing something reflective or refractive close to your lens (i.e. a prism)? Those look great in photos, but if you are shooting video you can't possibly keep the prism steady and the shot looks weird. INTRODUCING the Clamp Rig!
- You can either have 2 clamps and 1 magic arm and attach it to 15mm rods underneath and close to the front of the lens. My prism fits perfectly into the clamp and because it's rubberized, the prism is safe.
- Or, what I did, is a single Rod connector (these are useful anyway to have around) + Magic Arm + Clamp for the prism. Similar to your 0:05, but with this on the right www.smallrig.com/smallrig-single-rod-clamp-15mm-4-thread-843.html
- Or, i guess, but I haven't tried, if you don't use 15mm rods, you can have a coldshoe bottom on the right and you can still get the prism close to the front of your lens.
Possible scenarios where this could be useful in a story: Character is high/drunk/etc, Character is punched in one eye, Character is having a dream or is in a trance, Character is remembering something, Multiple Quick 0.5-1 second shots for a transition when character realizes something, etc. POSSIBLE, I don't know, needs testing: Placing a Prism parallel with the ground and holding your camera above water (a pool for example), can sometimes give the sense that you are partially submerged (without risk to the camera) - but needs testing and is finicky... still fun tho.
Thank you The Film Look, The MacGyvers of filmmaking :)
Those are great suggestions! Placing a prism over a shot which is moving would look really great, especially if its backed up with a story element. Do you have the video online? Would love to see the results!
@@TheFilmLook Not online, and not a narrative video. Some friends asked me to film a 1 Year anniversary so it's times like these where I get some testing done. I will reply soon with a Private video showcasing my testing
@@TheFilmLook Ok. Here's the video that I extracted. Some notes: This is not meant as something professional, I was just playing around, although my friends liked it :)
I used a6500 with 18-105 zoom (it is great as you can get several shots without changing the setup, and this lens doesn't move its front element when zooming)(you can see what happens to the prism when we zoom in, the effect stays there). Autofocus was used as was IBIS (I suppose IBIS moves the sensor while the prism stays still, you can get an even more static prism if you use this setup on sticks and/or without IBIS). I used a shoulder rig. AND a very Important note would be: If you plan on shooting something narrative, you have to Design the room accordingly and probably move your crew, as you can see the prism will reflect and refract things that are about 90 degrees both left and right and you don't want those in your frame. This was not the prettiest room, but great for testing as I identified what elements were getting in the frame and what were their relationship to my camera orientation (about 90 degrees as I said both left and right, one reflected and one refracted). I'm thinking that a nice outdoor landscape will work nicely.
Here's the link, tell me what you think about this effect, think that you'll use it? th-cam.com/video/_p3kJH7oWQs/w-d-xo.html
That would be... The MOVIE Look. We do not film, we video. :-) Film, filming, and filmmaking are the most misused words in the industry. 🙂 Digital Video and film require different skill sets. Having DIFFERENT historical and TECHNOLOGICAL timelines spanning 150 years. Have pride and knowledge of the gear we use including the words that describe what we do. Our tools are Digital Video, Non-linear, and CGI. We are moviemakers, not filmmakers. We do what film wished it could. We are Videographers and/or cinematographers. 🙂 We video or are videoing, we do not film. That's the other RARE professionals who know how to use film and film cameras, like an ARRIFLEX 435 Panavision R-200 and Steenbeck flatbed film editors. Know the difference and have a better understanding of the craft. You will also stand out in an industry polluted with point-and-shoot "pros". Respect to you.✌♥
Currently we use words like filmmaking in the industry for more beginner FILMMAKERS that’s why we have filmmaking awards. As for movie making the terms are different because it’s a more professional environment, although it may might not be the correct term for the matter it still is the most commonly used one! Just like how we say “hanging up the phone” or “turning up the volume” in todays day in age those terms aren’t correct but are the most commonly used because that’s what people have coded themselves to say! At the end of the day they mean things that are similar!
@@knapss Great effort at guessing. If you understood the difference you would not have mimicked an answer. They are not similar at all, with different technologies, techniques, and historical timelines. Your AV teacher let you down. You use the word filmmaking because you do not know any better. My 40 years of experience in the industry. We make movies, not films. " it still is the most commonly used one!" So if everyone jumps off a bridge you will also? Everyone=smartphone user. You are confused, it's not semantics it's different skill sets. Do you call motorcycles automobiles? Good try though, I am glad I was able to educate you. :-)
@@Rocketryman completely misunderstood what I was trying to get at you with but alright 😂