Here's Why You Don't Need A Gimbal
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 พ.ค. 2024
- Had some thoughts on this topic and thought I would talk about it :)
If you want to shoot with a gimbal, cool. If not, thats cool too.
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Hey you beautiful people just want to clarify something :) The point of this video is not to say you will never have use for a gimbal. There's definitely amazing uses for them that can enhance your film, just know that you can still make amazing films without one. PS: If you want to buy a new gimbal dont let me stop you, its all about intention and how you use it
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Sam, we need the full version of the song with your cover 😅loved it and enjoyed it thoroughly! Stay 🍼!!!
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tho sam you should probably pin the comment so everyone can see it
I tried some shots without gymbal and without a rig, but men thats hard... jittery, cant see shit on my screen. Where 2 find a nice rig setup? Inc. A monitor. For a sony a 6600
I had the ronin s, sold it a few years back, and now just ordered the new rs3 pro, because I am going to be shooting cars, and my clients want the gimbal look.
But I 100% agree with this message, Working for over a year WITHOUT a gimbal, I feel like I was able to learn the ins and outs of my camera, learn how to have steadier hands, and figure out how to get nice “raw” shots.
I don’t need a gimbal, but I do need you.
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I was just about to buy a gimbal this week, now I have to rethink my whole life
Same 💀
hahahaha you can still get it :)
I thought the same thing and was telling my gf last night how much I hate social media anymore. Is a hard cycle to navigate through. Being the creators that aspiring filmmakers/photographers look up to get paid to do reviews on these new products. Making people think they have to buy that camera that has 50 megapixels or that gimbal that has raven eye. The truth is all of these are just tools to help you with your creativity. The best camera to have is the one you are shooting on cause that means you are actually creating something. Social media also robs everyone of creativity, being we all just copy each other. I started shooting with a handheld rig not long ago and prefer it over a gimbal any day. Way more organic. There is a time and a place for a gimbal and it just depends on your style. Brandon Li uses them all the time, but that contributes to his style. Get out there and start creating to find your own. Experiment with gear until you find what resonates with you. Gear doesn't make you creative, your mind does. Thanks for reading :)
Thanks for the inspiring words. I'm just starting with photography/videography myself. Have a good one. :)
so where are your contents?
I'm a recovering gimbal addict. At one point I owned five and barely even used them. Now I'm down to just two and I haven't used one of them in over a year or two, and the one I do 'use,' I have literally only used once this year. The filmmaking culture is so focused on the gear that we completely overlook what we're supposed to be doing with that gear.
Hahahahahah
The time to prepare the gimbal always make me miss some shots
Good recovery man. Soon we will have Gimbals Anonymous reunion
Bro. My dude. The 'embargo' flood of product videos kills me. This was a refreshingly honest video and I appreciate it. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Sound advice. We love using gimbals but everything you say is true. It also takes a bit of effort to 'learn' to shoot handheld after years of using a gimbal and defaulting to a certain pattern of filming. Different tools for different purposes.
Best video posted regarding gimbals!!! 🙏🏼
100% feel your words
This past weekend I filmed a 2 day event at the race track. My gimbal was out for repair so almost every shot I did was handheld. I didn’t find myself needing the gimbal once which is crazy to say cause I used to only use gimbals for everything! Point being there’s a lot of cool shots you can get without one and even simulate using handheld motion and tripods/monopods
I do feel gimbal is overused nowadays. And especially those with a lot motion combined with trasition. They look cool at first glance but will get dizzy. However I still think for most commercial, wedding. They prefer clean smooth gimbal type of shots. It also looks "professional" for consumer. But for film, documentary, travel video, I think organic handheld shots looks good.
very informative as always Sam! love the youtube space.
thank you so much dude. I completely fell down the gimbal rabbit hole, and you made me realize I probably don't need a gimbal, at least not any time soon. awesome stuff
This is the first time I have seen one of your videos. For a first impression it was great. The relaxed and calm feeling I got when watching was a nice take back from a lot of the other fast paced constant action vloggers. Also the color tuning you have looks great! Just thought I should give you my first thoughts. Can’t wait to watch more!
@SamNewton I absolutely love what you said in this video. Hope to see more stuff on how to think outside the box to not spend money on stuff we don't really need. Thanks for that!
I was starting to feel like I need to buy a gimbal, but after watching your video it made me realise I don't need to get one just yet. I also enjoy that more handheld authentic look of travel videos. Thanks for the video!
First video I seen of you, and the intro made me sub. Love that song 😆 Love the rest of the video too
After buying a gimbal a few years ago, I found I didn't use it as much as my other support equipment or shooting handheld. I do find my cellphone gimbal more useful because it keeps my fingers off the lenses ... I use it basically as handle. I haven't planned on upgrading my old camera gimbal. It does fine when I do use it. Good show!
Great video, helped me deside, had to use gimbal many times in past never liked, never needed and your points helped me realized that
Great Idea man!!! Hope this video takes off for you. Love and hate the things. Also feel the pressure from the new release addiction.
I needed to hear this!
Good points thx.👍
thanks mate, can actually feel this vid bringing back from being sucked into the hype. saving this for next I wanna succumb to the norm.
Totally agree, all the gear are all tools and there is no one tool fits all, more important to understand the limits of what we have and maximize it and be creative - have fun in the process 😀🙏
OMG you're awesome! 😆 Love the intro - I found myself singing along with you.
cheers,
Perfect timing with the new Zhiyun and DJI releases this week. Nice 👌🏾
thank you for this my dude, great point of view and killer singing 😆
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Love the video mate
Just found your channel and I actually love the style of your videos🤙
Crushed the video. & while your production has always been great, it has really evolved this past year or so - next level now my dude. 👌👌👌👌👌 Keep Killin it.
this is great thoughts and considerations
Incredible video!
thank you sam!
Still rock’n my Glidecam HD 2000. Glide cams do a great job and you never have to worry about batteries. Used ones are super cheap now.
On of the best content creators ❤️🙏🏻
Totally agree ! Gimbals sometimes make you loose moments.
Excactly my dude!! Nailed it.
So I take it Sam didn't get the RS3 review unit? 😃
i rather watch this than watch TH-camrs say sponsored lines
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I like this guy. Subbed.
Dude wtf - new viewer, instant subscriber. This is the shit I need in my life.
best video for gimball and cb card ;) thanks
Unmatched intro & vibes
Also it's hard to not get fomo when new Tech (Gimbals, Drones, Cameras etc.) get released. And almost every time when you still fall into this trap, you will realize that it actually does not make the huge difference you've expected.
But in the end this is also part of the learning process/experience.
Happened to me plenty of times too🥺
Freakin love videos like this! Thanks Sam!
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Thanks brother
Great words! You have a new subscripter!!
Everyone talking about RS3 but DJI Transmission is the real 👀 opener
Thank you for this 😅 one less gadget to carry in my travel bag 💁♀️
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This is such a helpful video, it really cemented my thoughts on gimbals and that the proper use of gimbals is most important. I think for me (example) if i was making a hotel review video, i would use a gimbal or like you stated, a wedding event, but most of the time i just make basic videos around town or on vacation. Another thing too, is that shooting handheld helps me be more creative and challenges me to practice new shooting angles, stabilizing my body and finding shots from different perspectives. I like gimbals, but i like handheld a tad bit more! Thanks! 😀
Well put 😤
Haha this was so spot on. I watched like 30 RS3 videos at launch thinking about how I now absolutely had to have it… meanwhile my RS2 sits on my desk completely unused… like I legit don’t think I’ve used It even once… and I still was lusting for the RS3… FOMO is wild. Anyways, love your channel man. Mine is very similar just nowhere near as successful 😂. Cheers
Honestly Eric floberg's wedding films made me realize that developing a style for your work. When you look at some of his recent weddings it's mostly handheld and I absolutely love it, I'm definitely gonna try shooting some weddings handheld. It makes you stand out from all the other wedding filmmakers imo. Cuz almost all of them have a gimbal
Awesome video!
Made my day!
Digging this video!
So many good points my dude! Might add to smth you mentioned quickly: (Point 4): You Don´t need a new gimbal my dude. Just because it´s new and gadgety features doesn´t mean that it will actually get you better results. The promo footage from the RS3 still has the wobble issues, that I find on my RS 1. Yeah it can lock itself but that won´t change the footage at all :)
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You had me singing that intro out loud man
I agree with all of these points. I still do love my gimbal - but only when the shot calls for it! And I am perfectly happy with my Ronin-SC, no need for the latest.
this video would have been great for me a yaer ago. I really wanted a gimbal, got one and after being super excited about it and trying it out, I know find myself not using a gimbal most of the time...
Looking forward to the Natasha Bedingfield video 👍🏽😁
The vocals are immaculate my guy 😁
Great video
that awesome bro
I've owned a gimbal for 2 years now and have used it for like 7% of my videos. Still got the Ronin S with a busted app but it does the job when I need it! I think it's important to have one, pending what you do, but I 100% agree like, you don't need to go get a new one if you already have one.
Rarely use a gimbal. Still use the same one from 2017 if needed. But RARELY. Handheld ftw.
I hate gimbals and I love your style! Keep it rocking!
So true., I've been rocking my OG Weebil for a long time now for all my real estate stuff, that's the only time I use it anyways. Works super well still
All about intention!
word. For weddings you NEED 1 gimbal, Alot of clients do NOT like shaky footage. Its good to mix it up.
Thanks for your video. Makes me wanna do more than I'm currently intending to. My interest is specifically filming Vr180, which probably needs smooth to avoid a motion sick audience
So good
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Dude, yes hell yes, I know and love that song, it means a lot to me!! I felt it deep the first time I heard it at a small/intimate festival, it was literally raining at the time (maybe why the dj put it on), and I distinctly recall making an anchor memory of those there, sharing that moment with other smiling dancing people, open to the rain, the physical feeing of being alive, feeling my feeling for me.
But I didn’t hear much of the context of the rest of the lyrics to the song - fast forward several years, and it comes up on my Apple Music while goin’ for a emotionally-charged walk. I was like woah, and had to stop and sat on a rock and read thru all the lyrics while listening thru the song several more times and feelin’ it, opening up the parts of myself inside that were resonating…
But I didn’t put 2 and 2 together and realize, ‘til this moment, that the songs in each of those memories are the same song!! Wow, fk’n epic. Legendary song “Unwritten” is haha! I totally agree :D
The man is on fire. 😂😂
Very true.
Totally agree, bought the RS2 Pro last year and used it 2-3 times. I prefer shooting my A7SIII handheld in my rig.
Thanks Sam, good as always. I'm tired of this kind of paid spam wave when some brand releases a new lens/gimball/camera and suddently this new item is the best thing ever (until there's a new release of course haha)
Love it
Thanks bro u save my money
Ive been working hybrid for social media for 8 years now I bought a drone (sold it) bought a slider (never used it) and have never owned or used a gimbal. Oh bonus point 😆 Ive never shot a video in 4K (neither has a client asked for 4K).
... and yes I do make a living out of hydrid work as a graphic designer.
Loving the content my dude! What rig setup are you using?!
If your camera or lens have good enough stabilization (IBIS, OIS), or your software have good stabilization (gyro or plain software) then you will be better without a gimbal. Believe me, gimbals are a hassle, and working without gimbal is faster and easier and allow more movements, better manual focus, etc
Great video, thanks!
One thing that doesn't seem clear to me so maybe someone in the comments can help me!
Like many photographers I'd like to experiment with video so I'm starting to get interested. If you don't shoot with a gimbal do you still need a certain type of equipment to hold your camera? Or do you just hold your camera in your hands?
i like the handheld shots but not every cam has global shutter, that rolling shutter is enough reason
What is the rubberized camera handle you use? I need to get that instead of the metal one I have.
At the end of the day, it's all about using the right tool to get the shot to tell your story.
Yeeeeee of course!
Just picked up my first gimbal. Could never justify the cost of one before, but with the new models coming out I picked up a last generation used one for cheap. Definitely get what your saying, but the thing is super cool to play around with 😂. Maybe I’ll get over the “newness” of it soon and put it on the shelf and go back to hand held, but for at least the next week or so EVERYTHING is getting filmed on the gimbal 🤣
Damn! I just bought my friend Sam the newest gimbal, but now I have to return his surprise present.
Hahaha I’ll still take it
Sweet video man! Do you end up using Digital IS along with handheld a lot?
Speaking facts i always buy the older gimbals but on shoot days we don’t always use em !!!
Dmn thanks bro.
This literately what I tell everyone lol great video🤘🏽
My dude!!
Fucking yes. Thank you for posting this video Sam. You made me realize that I don't even use my Ronin RS2 at all, better to sell it and invest in something I might actually use!
I've been rocking with a GH5 for years. The IBIS on it is soooooooo good that I legit don't even need a gimbal, save for shots that require that signature floaty gimbal look. Copped a Weebill S when it first dropped, and hardly ever used it. Sold that and got a Crane 3s on sale for the same price I paid for the Weebill S. A literal steal!
I still don't really use the gimbal much still lol
But my dude! I bet Natasha Bedingfield uses gimbals. Often, too. She seems like the cinema cam type, and they have no IBIS lol
Great message, I have been sucked into all the hype in the past. Assuming Zhiyun and DJI won’t ask you for a review now 😆.
Can't side follow a subject at 200mm hand held, I always had to do everything hand held but now I have 1k for the RS3 Pro I'll buy it 100%
Nice take on the topic! My Dude, I bet Natasha Bedingfield uses gimbals
love this man! Bought a brand new drone, 3 years later never and I mean NEVER NOT ONCE flew it! Bought a brand new Gimbal, two year later, my camera did not even touched it! My logic nowdays ... if you needed it, you would not have learned about it from an awesome TH-camr lol!!
Best outro of 2022 👌🏼😂
Sorry for screaming
You don't need a TH-camr telling you what gear to use. TH-camr is all about views. The filmmaker is all about telling the story. So many hours of production were wasted to film behind the scene and show off how excellent, and professional you guys are. Creating this dream world for beginners. When in the end, it is a job. And as further you go this dreamland vanishes very fast because it's a hard job.