Gimbal + Monopod = Cinematic Crane Shots!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.พ. 2018
- When you combine the Zhiyun Crane or other handheld Gimbal with a monopod you can create some epic crane or jib shots that almost looks like drone footage even. The crane and monopod together is the perfect indie film tool for getting creative cinematography for your videos.
The Zhiyun Crane + Monopod lets you get high and low shots all in one quick sweep without the heavy and expensive gear required with a real crane or jib. You can get some insane gimbal shots with this rig.
I used the Zhiyun Crane V2 with the Sony a6500 and a Manfrotto monopod for all of the gimbal shots and my Sony a7s for the behind the scenes footage. #crane #gimbal #monopod
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Very nice work! The bridge shots were AMAZING!!!! :D
Dude thank you! Awesome channel BTW, I realized I’ve seen some of your tutorials before. Subbed.
Momentum Productions , This great and very valuable content of yours, is just what I need it! Thanks so much brother!
I once had a gimbal snap off of a monopod like this is a freak accident. Broke the camera. It was sad. But I think that it was just really bad luck. The screw just completely snapped. I’ve gone back to doing this technique again. Just have been extra careful.
Benjamin Freddie sorry to hear that, now I'm scared to try this with a heavy setup
Dang dude! That sucks. Breaking a camera or lens is the worst feeling ever. If you can use the stronger 3/8 screw instead of 1/4 20, it should hold up better. I haven't had any issue with it yet, but I keep it a very light setup w/ a6500 and small lens.
Impressive shots. Thanks for the ideas
Gadget Addict thanks man! I hope you make some cool stuff with the idea!
This is absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing this.
AccidentallyGraceful thank you so much for watching! Just listened into your channel, great ASMR.
U are brilliant and beautiful
Great video! It's crazy how much trust we put into those screws to hold the camera lol
Heather Byrd thanks!! Yeah, honestly it’s a little terrifying putting expensive gear at the end of it, but it’s been sturdy and worked so far....
what would I do, is to put just a piece of a string tied both to gimbal and monopod. If that screw brakes, still it may prevent your stuff from falling and hitting mother earth ;)
@@PraktycznieWiem You can get such strings online, they’re called tether cable. Usually made of metal, and are used to secure GoPro’s and such cameras, when they are mounted with suction cups on the exterior of a vehicle. Just wanted to let you know, have a good one!
Awesome stuff! Nice delivery and great examples. That somersault shot was sweet! A tip to others for getting a slightly easier movement with this setup is to stand to the side of the monopod and use one of your most forward arm as a pivot point instead of the back arm, so you hold the monopod with both hands spread out maybe a couple of feet and use your back hand as the weight to raise/drop the jib. It'll give you slightly less reach than holding it straight on with both hands like you're doing in the video, but the result will be super stable and easier to maneuver. Just be careful with that tiny screw holding all your gear to the monopod dude! Enough momentum at a right angle when you're slowing down at the end of your movement could snap the little thing!
Thanks! Yeah, I think that's some really great advice. Using one arm as a pivot and the other as a counterweight will definitely make for even more steady shots. I'll have to give it a try. Yeah, I'm definitely cautious not to put excess pressure on the mount.
Good advice. Thanks!
50 secs into the video I hit the subscribe button. Your delivery is way too different from others. I really appreciate your efforts in keeping it simple and yet teaching so much. A lot of TH-camrs just talk about shots and angles but don't actually demonstrate how it's been done. You have shown that and that is a goal for me. Thanks looking forward to more
Thanks man! Your kind words mean a lot! I try my best to keep my tutorials simple and actually show you examples of what I'm talking about and how to do it. Thanks for joining the community!
i'm glad some of youtubers are using this idea now. I've been doing this for a year in wedding since drone is not allowed indoor during ceremony for it will surely take too much attention because of the noise. However i find it more safe to use my light stand than monopod, it's a bit more sturdy i just don't spread the legs and just use it instead for better grip.
Click Faith yeah! It’s a great technique, especially for those times when you can’t launch the drone. I’ve heard people talk about using light stands and boom poles, that’s cool it works well for you!
Great tips, and examples!
Saw this on Reddit. Game changer! I was already debating on getting a gimbal. This just sold me!
Grizzly Vision Awesome, thanks for watching! Gimbals are 100% worth the investment!! Do it.
Nice work having a short intro and getting straight into it! You get it. Nice work.
nice video! do you use the 1/4 or 3/8 screw for this?
Your videos are a fantastic resource - everything is clearly explained without unnecessary preface.
Hey thanks so much! I appreciate the positive comment.
Excellent videos man. Easily my favorite channel for video tips. Great format, amazing tips, to the point delivery, and beautiful work. I instantly subscribed. Keep it up!
THANK YOU very much! I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for subscribing. Plenty of more vids to come!
After watching this video, when he mentioned to subscribe his channel, I did without hesitation . Very precise explanation and does not look boring to watch. Keep it up🤙🏻
THANK YOU!!! "Without hesitation" haha you're awesome.
Thanks Chad! I used this idea in my recent project. Setup: Mavic Air hand grip (to hold phone as monitor) to monopod to WG2 with YI4K. Example shots in my project.
I just checked it out. Super cool man. Way to get creative with the gear that you have on hand. It's all about ingenuity.
Great video. Just what I was looking for!
Thanks man! I hope it helps.
Arizona represent! Nice video amigo.
For sure! AZ is where it's at these days!! HMU if you ever wanna collab on something locally.
This is awesome. Easier to setup & portable unlike the old jib.
Ryan Vincent thanks! Yeah, it’s way easier to travel with and quickly get shots instead of using a massive jib.
Nice! Thank you for the tipps!
Exploring theWorld you’re welcome! Thanks for watching
Wow!!! Really nice tips! The monopod shots are crazy! Loved the video
Thank you Jorge! I really appreciate it!
Nice work bro and it's so nice to see you reply to every comment you have. Not all TH-camrs do this. Keep it up! This way you'll be connecting with your fans more
Introphy hey thanks man! Yeah, I try my best to reply to every comment. I wanna build a connected community that shares ideas freely.
You're an intelligent videographer. Incredible footage angles. Clever composition.
Thanks so much! And thanks for your comments.
Thanks for the tips!
Of course!! Thanks for watching, more great stuff to come!
Does it anyone know how to mount a monopod to a gimbal such that the monopod creates a 90 degree angle with the gimbal.
Thanks!
Nice! Question: when you're doing the top down shot in lock mode, how do you focus?
Most of the time I'm using continuous auto focus with this setup, especially when I'm shooting wide open around f.28 But when I'm shooting more stopped down around f11 and above I will set the focus before hand manually.
Love it
thanks!
I use this as well but must say that you NEED to get a monopod with a 3/8 inch mounting screw such as the manfrotto 50 dollar monopod. I have tried so many different monopods and this is the only one with the right size screw for the zhi yun crane. Go to best buy and try it yourself. Way stronger than the one you are using.
Will Prowse Yeah that’s good advice. I actually realized after filming this that my monopod has a 3/8 inch screw natively and same with the crane, which I was using an adapter with to go 1/4 20. I now only use the setup with the 3/8 screw and threads because it’s much more robust and sturdy!
Chadwin Smith awesome!!
I love this! Thank you!
Andrew Costello hey thanks!
Very nice gimbal + crane👍
I didn't realise this was such an old video until I started writing this comment, but I loved this trick! As it happens, I am actually going to shoot a video where this trick will surely be awesome to add + it will look stylish and fitting for the occasion (snowmobile showoff). Thanks, for the x'th time for your vids, tutorials and advices! 🙏
Wow game changer.
Getting my monopod and heading out to have some fun. Thanks!
Von McKnelly yes!! Go do it, I’m sure you’ll get some amazing shots!
loved this technique ......can you tell me the song you used at 11sec?
Thank you Jay! That song is called "Begin at the End" By The Culprit, I get all of my music from soundstripe.grsm.io/ChadwinSmith
very helpful video! thank you very much. big fan here
Tem Lunaria hey thanks so much!! 🤛🏻
Brilliant!
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thanks so much for this
Rhaul2 thanks for watching!!
Could you put a phone in the placement holder? or is it only made for cameras?
Spencer Winburn yes, you could definitively use a phone holder on the gimbal and use this setup. You would need to use a phone gimbal though
Shout out to shooting scenes in Tempe az. Great video as well
Prototype incorporated thank you! Tempe town lake is one of the best locations in AZ.
good, i like
Thanks
Good job dude!
Diego Lozano thanks!
This is a tremendous idea. Loved it.
Thanks for sharing.
Kandid Reviews thanks for watching!! Plenty more film goodness to come!
Thank you, that was so concise and helpful
Glad I could help, thanks for watching!!
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Chris Pike awesome thanks man!
Gimbal monopod.👍👍👍🙋♂️
Heck yeah, thanks for the support!
awesome video! for this monopod+gimbal setup is it okay to use a quick release like the zhiyun quick release attaching them? do you use any quick release?
Benjamin Leong thanks! Yeah, you can use a QR system, but I personally think screwing it in directly is more safe and secure.
great video!
I have a question. a gh4 + speedbooster + rokinon 35 mm would have a problem with the crane 2?
ty bro
The Crane 2 is a beast and can handle a lot of weight! It should have no problem balancing that setup.
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Poop! I'm sold! Amazingly cool~
how to do you mount the gimbal on the monopod? mine doesnt fit
it depends on the thread size on the bottom of your gimbal and top of your monopod. You may need a 1/4 20 or 3/4 adapter depending on which you have.
Really cool video I have pretty much the same set up Sony a6400 with the weebill s and sirui monopod. I was searching for videos that show shots with similar set ups, so I could go out a practice with mines thanks for this video. You should most definitely do a part 2
Perspective Automotive that’s awesome, sounds like a really great setup-nice and light! I really should make a part 2 sometime....
i have a Mid Range Dslr Nikon d5300 with 35 and 18-55lens with Crane Plus, so which monopod cam hold it firm and can trust? UNDER $40. Suggestions would be great help.
The NorthEast Guy for under $40 you’re not gonna find anything very high quality and sturdy enough to trust putting your camera on. I’d recommend saving a little more and getting this one from Zhiyun www.amazon.com/dp/B0796QTS2S
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How to manage to shoot directly down with the crane 2? I tried with mine but it dont go past certain angle.
If you hold your crane horizontally with the ground and point the camera down with the joystick, you should be able to shoot directly down.
Good work!
Łukasz Kuzański thank you!!
For these crane shots, is it more convenient to use a carbon fiber monopod or a metal one ?
Either one would work fine honestly! I’d just get a sturdy and rigid one.
Do you recommend Crane Plus for A7iii with a monopod or you have something else in mind?
You can definitely use the Crane Plus or Crane 2 with the A7iii. I wouldn't do anything less cause it needs to be able to hold the weight.
Thanks bro, nice tutorial.!
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Your channel is awesome, thank you for your content
I Really appreciate that man! Thanks for watching.
How do you set focus for these? I am thinking of having an AC pull focus with the canon app but am curious of other ideas
For the most part, I used continuous autofocus on these shots, or stopped down the aperture and set my focus to infinity. But, if someone can successfully pull focus remotely on the app, that would be pretty cool!
Great video!👌
Thank you man!
Wow-what a technique.
haha yep! it's fun to use
hi Chadwin. I have the Ronin S. and the extra base bracket that screws in to the two holes for extra sequirty, Sony A7r2, Small rig cage and all that and the obiaous question for me is... is just any monopod durable enough for this or how do I find out. I allready have to monopods. One very cheap, but gets the jub done when it just has to carry the camera ect and one even light, Manfrotto, and I really dont wanna go with that one due to the lightness of it. Any rekommendations? :-)
Thomas Windfeld personally I would be very careful with how much weight you put on the end of your monpod. It sounds like you have a pretty heavy setup. If you can reduce weight in any way and use your most sturdy monood, maybe try it out over your bed first to see if there are any weak spots and if it holds up.
Good stuff!
Thank you!!
Nice info. I’m interested in getting shots like that but I struggle selecting the right aperture... what aperture did you use for this first shots with the reveal of the lady, and then the guy jumping? I noticed everything seems in focus... thanks
Yeah, it can be hard to keep things in focus--funny I JUST posted a video about this--th-cam.com/video/98AHgKLnBfU/w-d-xo.html
I believe I was shooting at about f2.8 for both of those shots. Believe it or not, the continuous autofocus on the a6500 w/ Sony glass is actually pretty good, so it kept focus on my subjects rather nicely. However, if you don't have that, I'd recommend stopping down to f8 or lower and setting your focus to infinity so you can keep everything in focus.
Chadwin Smith thanks! I have the autofocus but for those shots when I have the camera up there before bringing it lower to reveal the subject, the cam automatically focuses in the background, so when I bring it down, it autocficuses on the subject and it doesn’t looks smooth like in your shot.
Awesome idea. I'm looking for a gimbal before long as well :)
A gimbal is definitely a worthy investment!
Great tip!
thanks man!
Which camera we can use for gimbal + monopod. Some people say it would broke down because dslrs are heavy.
You want to use a relatively light DSLR to relieve stress on the gimbal+monopod connection point. I use the Sony a6500 w/ a light 35mm lens, so it's perfect! The Zhiyun Crane V2 is also relatively light. Links to all the gear I use is in the description!
im too nervous about the stress you put on that thread between the gimbal and monopod. does anyone have any recommendations or products made to reinforce that? clamps maybe, etc?
Curious about this one too ^
Probably can only do this with a light gimbal. Not like a Ronin S or Moza Air 2.
I know what you mean, it feels like a long lever will just damage part of the thread on the monopod / gimbal connection , however...... the lever is actually the other end of the link - so it doesn’t matter how long the monopod, it’s not extra stress.
@@-SUNSHINE-192 yes, when you hold it, or move relatively slow. With fast movements it does make the difference, since the radius is bigger and accelerations at the end o the stick are also rising. Still, I don't know if it changes so much to make this poor screw brake ;)
@@PraktycznieWiem I do this all the time with my ronin s and my a7s set up with my ninja v and small rig cage. Works fine.
Great stuff. I saw some work recently which looked like it had crane shots but I was sure they didn’t use one: I think they must have done this. Subscribed! 😊
Yeah, it was probably just a gimbal on the end of long stick basically, creates some amazing shots and really ups the production quality of low budget shoots! Thanks for the sub James!
I´d be scared of dropping them, but great idea!
Yeah it definitely can be a concern but the setup I used is actually pretty stable and secure!
Beautiful this is whatim looking for
Awesome! Glad you found it Bob!!
Really very impressive. 😍😍
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Nice video man
muneer RiHA khan thanks man!
Which mode did you use with the first shot? Thanks. Nice tips.
The first shot was in the "locked off" mode. It's the mode I use most for these shots so I don't get any panning left and right. Thanks for watching!
Very nice.. keep it up guys
Golden Gate Productions thank you!! 👍🏻
Awesome thanks for the video I was just wondering how it was done.
Hey thanks for watching! Hopefully it helped you figure out how it's done. Stick around, more stuff like this coming!
Hey! Have you experienced any issues with the weight of the gimbal bending or putting non-designed weight on the monopod? I got a generic monopod, but curious how strong the actual mounting location is when the monopod is held horizontally? I’m freaking out that my gimbal and camera will fall? Any tips?
Keaton Smith yeah, I would be very cautious with it and test it out first over your bed or couch in case it does fall off. As long your monopod is a solid build it should be fine. I don’t extend any of the lengths all the way, just to be sure it doesn’t bend too much. If you have the option to use the 3/4 thread over the 1/4 20, I would.
very clever mate! thanks for sharing
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Yatish Shelke hey thanks for watching!! Appreciate the support from India!
how do you frame the shot? Especially that one with the stroller where you definitely had no way of seeing your LCD.
In order to frame the shot, you basically have to eyeball it and take your best guess. But, I always review the shot and adjust my framing as needed if it's off. It'd definitely be better with a monitor.
cool man, thanks for the reply :)
1 tip, get the green out of you talking head shots
Lord SkimmelToe yeah, I don’t think I even color graded the talking head 😂 oops. Sony has so much green it sucks sometimes...
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Any concern of the monopod or zhiyun bolt breaking when extending all the way out? Seems like not enough of a positive joint between the two with all that weight. Thanks for the video!
It's actually pretty sturdy! I haven't been worried about the joint at all because the monopod I'm using is high quality and so is the Crane's build. I definitely wouldn't do it with a heavier rig or cheapo monopod though.
Thanks for the quick reply. I was looking at the Zhiyun monopod, but decided to go with the iFootage Cobra 2 C180 since it looked slightly stronger. Thanks for the instructional videos...keep it up!
Oh yeah, that should be a nice monopod if it's anything like the build of my other iFootage stuff. And thank you, plenty of more vids to come!!
Flaming crap cakes! Well done! Great idea!!!!
...now to dig my monopod out of storage...
haha! Yes! Go dig that monopod up and make some epic footage.
Wow bro unbelievable
Awesome
Thanks man!!
Thanks for Reply sir
the only problem though is that it can snap. That's what happened with my crane(original verison v1) with relatively light sony a6500+10-18 and carbon Xsories monopod. I wonder what's going to happen with a heavier setup.
Yeah, it's not a surefire thing and could definitely break if you go rough on it, use a heavy setup or maybe have a faulty/cheap monopod. Sorry yours broke man! When I use the 3/4 thread it's actually pretty solid and robust!
Or you could just tape your gimbal on a stick.
Can u put the link to the rod that u used for the Crain shots
studio records yeah. Check the description again, the link is labeled good monopod!
Damn, that is some next level shit right there
Killatunga haha thanks man! Always trying to level things up.
Are you using auto focus/tracking? How are you able to maintain sharp footage with the gimbal on the monopod?
Slam Bradley I’m using continuous autofocus, which is actually really good on the a6500.
@@chadwin Thanks!
what f stop were you at? And do you do wide or zone autofocus? Thanks!
nice shots
konsta Pot thank you!
Excellent content
Paul Alexander Marte Mercado thank you for watching! 👊🏻
best idea
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is there any shorter rod?
You can easily just shorten the length of the monopod instead of fully extending it.
How much force is on those threads when you tilt the monopod forwards? If and when it breaks that's going to be a sad day for someones camera.
ZeroG84 that’s a great question, the exact amount of g force on the thread, I have no clue. But, what I do know is I’ve used the setup multiple times and it’s always been sturdy and secure. But if it did break, I would cry 😭
@@chadwin Shockcord back up, to have a backup... Just in case? 😂
Btw. I guess you don't have one of those two part bolts, spring loaded that fits both?
Can you screw any monopod with the Crane or are there few specific?
You can use any monopod really as long as it has a 1/4 20 or 3/8 screw. I'd recommend using a stable and rigid one though that can hold the weight.
Mine has 1/4. I can switch to 3/8, but my zhiyun v2 is 1/4, and I don't have an adapter. I hope it's good enough to hold securely.
I've seen and used this technique with my ronin S and Gh5. My monopod broke and my ronin and camera crashed on the floor. My heart stopped for a minute but nothing happened. I would recommend this only if your setup is really light (zhyiun crane + really lightweight camera)
That really sucks, I'm sorry to hear that happened to you! I would've had a heart attack. I 100% agree though, you should really only do this with a lighter camera, lens and gimbal and a very sturdy monopod. I use my lightest setup for this. The Ronin S is Super heavy!