This has helped me immensely! I'm going on vacation and was going to rent a gimbal but the boxes would take up waaaay too much space. Avoiding rental costs and extra baggage is a life saver. Thank you!
Great tips, and very easy to understand! I swear that I'm learning so much more from you guys on TH-cam than from my four years at uni studying Cinema. Thank you!
I would recommend conforming the 30p clips to your base frame rate (24p (23,976) in this case im assuming) in the project window (If you're using Premiere: right click, modify, interpret footage, assume frame rate). That makes sure the frames line up perfectly with your timeline and you will eliminate the step where you have to nest the clip aswell.
This video was really useful. I always tried to get steady handheld shoots with my elbows locked together before but holding the camera a bit more loosely really helped.
These are great tips. Also, consider a tripod dolly. They can be quite affordable. I know if I tried to film on a skateboard, there would be broken bones. It won't work if you're on a dirt or gravel path, but if the surface is smoothly paved, it can really help! I'm thinking of picking one up. Bonus for the dolly: it can also allow you to make smooth pans and tilts while walking using your tripod's fluid head. I've been trying to do this in other ways since I don't currently have a dolly, but the results are not good, and I might just have to bite the bullet and get one. The cost isn't as much of a problem as just not wanting to have one more thing to carry around. Entry-level steadicams are really affordable too. Much cheaper than gimbals.
What I do is, I leave a strap on my Camera, to hold the back of the camera. And I take another strap and wrap it cradle it around the front of the lens. I hold both loops (the front and back) in my hand. It creates like a cradle. Then I dangle the camera in front of me and walk. It is sort of like a steady cam, just using straps. As long as you don't run crazy, and just walk steady.. it sort of creates this "Free flow" motion with the camera and allows it to stay in place or move smoothly in the air. So you just focus on staying balanced.. not swaying a lot and then warp stabilizer kind of fixes it in post if there are any jitters.
These were probably the best tips I've come across. I do a bit of running and filming and it's all done on my phone, gimbal would just be too heavy to carry around for 20-30 miles... Thanks man.
Nice! videos like this has helped me save money lol. I rollerblade so I’ve been filming on skates for years. I just posted my first video the other day... all handheld.
After weeks practicing elbows lock walking and shooting. Could not agree more that it make jittering worse. Your methods sound better. Can't wait to grab my camera and try them.
Excellent advice, very articulate. This is what I want every beginning filmmaker to watch, because every young filmmaker be like "If only I had a crane! I would be the best filmmaker!" NO! you don't need a crane to make excellent stable footage!
My best way is to learn how to walk in a way that you absorb as much movement shock then especially to shoot in 4k because this way stabilizing crops in to make footage stable and you lose little to no image quality.
I loved the tips, but... darn Northern Michigan with all of its gorgeous snow makes most of these tips impossible to execute. Bleh. Heel-toe walking in a foot+ of snow on a slope never goes over well, nor do wheels 😅😂 BUT SUMMER WILL COME! Thank you again sir, pardon my ranting.
thanks for the great video Nigel !!! I shoot on Panasonic GH5 and stabilization there is excellent and I do not want to buy electronic stedikam yet. And I, too, shoot as you get away with it.
I've always done it this way ever since the small camcorder days of the nineties. I always did it the same way you walk and hold a huge glass of beer filled to the rim, or a large plate of dinner with lots of runny sauce.
30 FPS to 24... subtle, but very effective! Great tips!
Knoptop the legend in the comments!
This has helped me immensely! I'm going on vacation and was going to rent a gimbal but the boxes would take up waaaay too much space. Avoiding rental costs and extra baggage is a life saver. Thank you!
Great tips, and very easy to understand! I swear that I'm learning so much more from you guys on TH-cam than from my four years at uni studying Cinema. Thank you!
You're the gimbal. Nice job!
i liked ur comment , then unliked it cuz i didnt wanna ruin the 69!! XD
I was stressed about a shoot this weekend because a broke my homemade steady cam, you’re videos are always so helpful man thank you!
I would recommend conforming the 30p clips to your base frame rate (24p (23,976) in this case im assuming) in the project window (If you're using Premiere: right click, modify, interpret footage, assume frame rate). That makes sure the frames line up perfectly with your timeline and you will eliminate the step where you have to nest the clip aswell.
You are absolutely right.
His point about filming in 30fps and slowing it down by 80% is to make the video smoother.
@@ramon.alivio and you get exactly this with conforming the footage. At the same time you avoid duplicated or dropped frames issue.
If my clips are 60p and i want a few of them slowed down and others at normal speed... Should i use a 60p or 30p/24p timeline?
This video was really useful. I always tried to get steady handheld shoots with my elbows locked together before but holding the camera a bit more loosely really helped.
Me big brain found out this trick when me 10 years old. I am sorry i just felt like i had to say that 😁
It is like holding a coffee cup going down the road in a car.
I love that!
Indeed
And then you hit a pothole...
Oh yeah, I do that while driving stick in stop n' go traffic.
So I'll just hold coffee in my left hand and camera in my right.
I'm gonna do this as practice!
I like your style dude. To the point and not a youtube "character". Just solid input. Thank you
These are great tips.
Also, consider a tripod dolly. They can be quite affordable. I know if I tried to film on a skateboard, there would be broken bones. It won't work if you're on a dirt or gravel path, but if the surface is smoothly paved, it can really help! I'm thinking of picking one up.
Bonus for the dolly: it can also allow you to make smooth pans and tilts while walking using your tripod's fluid head. I've been trying to do this in other ways since I don't currently have a dolly, but the results are not good, and I might just have to bite the bullet and get one. The cost isn't as much of a problem as just not wanting to have one more thing to carry around.
Entry-level steadicams are really affordable too. Much cheaper than gimbals.
Nice tips, never tried the "nesting" to overcome the inability to warp after time manipulation. excited to see the outcome. Thank you!
Love the "shoot in 60p and slow it down' tip! Definitely something I needed to hear.
I like that Timex watch you got there. It's super clean.
This video alone made me subscribing! Great advice! 💪
I love the skin/filter you're using. Ir should I ask you about color grading tips...your insight would be an awesome idea for the viewers. ❤
What I do is, I leave a strap on my Camera, to hold the back of the camera. And I take another strap and wrap it cradle it around the front of the lens. I hold both loops (the front and back) in my hand. It creates like a cradle. Then I dangle the camera in front of me and walk. It is sort of like a steady cam, just using straps. As long as you don't run crazy, and just walk steady.. it sort of creates this "Free flow" motion with the camera and allows it to stay in place or move smoothly in the air. So you just focus on staying balanced.. not swaying a lot and then warp stabilizer kind of fixes it in post if there are any jitters.
These were probably the best tips I've come across. I do a bit of running and filming and it's all done on my phone, gimbal would just be too heavy to carry around for 20-30 miles... Thanks man.
love your color grading
thanks for this. I'm starting to love cinematography, but for now I am just using my Android phone to learn all the basics plus the editing.
1:19 when he tries to pretend he's doing the maths in his head. But it's a great video and really helpful tips, thanks
Nice! videos like this has helped me save money lol. I rollerblade so I’ve been filming on skates for years. I just posted my first video the other day... all handheld.
Amazing video straight and to the point without all the fluff I've seen from other creators. I just subscribed.
Excellent advice. I use a gimbal attached to a baby stroller at 60p. Works pretty well.
Another great video Nigel! I’m definitely gonna try warp stabilizer out now!
Wow!! You’ve started your channel 8 years ago but u still have only 19 K subs, you deserve a lot more.
Well this comment didn't age well, did it? :D
Thanks for sharing! I'm excited to go try out your techniques.
Dude you should get some type of award for your brilliance and amazing skills!!! I've never seen anyone as smooth as you! ...Lol. Ninja Man!
Nice! I like using a Segway for super controlled smooth shots! You can get old ones used for super cheap!
New to the channel, I'm learning alot already ♥️
After weeks practicing elbows lock walking and shooting. Could not agree more that it make jittering worse. Your methods sound better. Can't wait to grab my camera and try them.
Nice video! Been looking at flycams because of budgets but Ive decided to build a wide grip for my camera and use some of your tips. Thanks bud
Thx for the tips, appreciate the time you took to create this video
Some great tips here! Thanks Nigel
That clips are awesome. steady but not like "robotic steady" very natural looking shots. I like it!
Great tips.I love your channel.You have a new fan.🇰🇪
Wow amazing. Thank you for the tips
Real work experience tips! Thanks mate!
Very very useful bro thanks
Dude! This is brilliant and so simple! I'll have to utilize this for my future videos on my channel! Thank you! 👍
Excellent advice, very articulate. This is what I want every beginning filmmaker to watch, because every young filmmaker be like "If only I had a crane! I would be the best filmmaker!"
NO! you don't need a crane to make excellent stable footage!
You could interpret the footage then warp stabilize it. Saves time
My best way is to learn how to walk in a way that you absorb as much movement shock then especially to shoot in 4k because this way stabilizing crops in to make footage stable and you lose little to no image quality.
Your technique is best bro. I really like that
My gimbal just broked and I don't know what to do... but you save my life!!! Love your video!!
I loved the tips, but... darn Northern Michigan with all of its gorgeous snow makes most of these tips impossible to execute. Bleh. Heel-toe walking in a foot+ of snow on a slope never goes over well, nor do wheels 😅😂
BUT SUMMER WILL COME! Thank you again sir, pardon my ranting.
Thanks for the tips. Aspiring youtuber as well. Subscribed. More power!
Thanks man these tips will come in handy :)
Awesome tips ..thank you for sharing 😀
The location is very nice it's like heaven I loved it ❤️
Okay after watching this video, grab my camera and hold it like you just show. Definitely get better footage from this. Thanks for sharing.
Good video. Thanks for the tips. I'm gonna try them
Love these tips! Thank you!
Very helpful tips. Thanks, Nigel!
Nice, simple video!
It's really nice,
Great work...
Wow dude this video is great, I learned a lot🙌
Duuuuude u looked like a human stabilizer with ur techniques 😱🙌👏
Great tips..thanks.. hopefully I can practice my hand become gimbal..
Very nice and useful techniques. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Singapore.
You doing great and dope smooth 💪✌️💯
thanks for the great video Nigel !!! I shoot on Panasonic GH5 and stabilization there is excellent and I do not want to buy electronic stedikam yet. And I, too, shoot as you get away with it.
Excellent tips. Thanks
Thanks! Very valuable tips! I'm not a fan of gimbal type of filming. So trying to learn handheld shooting tips and ideas.
Your video is so great helped for my filming...THANKS..!!!!
This man doesn't need a Gimbal, gimbal needs him
"do a kickflip!" - great content as always Nigel!!
Nice, greetings from Nepal 🇳🇵
It's better yet if you attach some weight to the bottom, like a very cheap stabilizer, or even a light monopod.
Useful technique, and you're so funny. I like the way you teach
I've always done it this way ever since the small camcorder days of the nineties. I always did it the same way you walk and hold a huge glass of beer filled to the rim, or a large plate of dinner with lots of runny sauce.
Nice man I love your work
Simple and well drafted.. Good work
Great video🔥 finally I learned how to use warp stabilizer with slow mo video 5:00
Wow, thank you! THATS REALLY HELPED ME!
So can i buy u??
Ur one of the best gimbal available in the market!!
Great tips! I need a camera with built in stabilization like Sony A6500. I also like the idea of using skate board. Thanks man.
You have an old kind soul my friend.
I like this video, thank you for the knowledge
Wow! So smooth👍
Cool picture, so smooth, awesome job👍
You're a good guy, so i decided to subscribe and learn videography from your channel.
What a great video, exactly what I was looking for.
Amazing video! 👌🏼
Great! Thank you so much!
Great stuff, bro.
Good tips, thanks
Awesome pointers!
Hello thanku so much your informqtion is osm
Definitely gonna try this out, thanks👍
That’s my camera! This was dead ass in my recommend. That’s kinda cool
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Great video man. Good presentation. I subbed.
Even if I shoot with a steadicam, this was a really good and helpful video!
Thanks for sharing!
Nice one idol..😍😍😍. Thats great... Hoping all can have a nice camera... 😭😭😭
good stuff sir... those spider tripods are the best too if you don't have money for a gimbal.
Instead of nesting could you apply the warp stabilizer and then slow it down? Great tips by the way. Thanks.
Thanks bro! Good tips 👍
Nice tips 👍
Thank you for your beautiful video...!!
this is an amazing video, thank you Sir......
Exciting vid. Thanks