Gimbal vs Handheld - Do you need a Mobile Gimbal?

[@RealRusty]

Only pros like you are able to take such epic shots handheld. Average user would not achieve this even with a gimbal. 😂 awesome video, thanks!

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks I appreciate the nice comment. I believe you can do that too, if you practice enough you’ll get there and I’m here to guide you :D

[@Iamshan0209]

Benett, Big fan of your work bro❤

[@Homemade_food_UA]

I agree

[@sandraraynil]

Pro isn't a gift. It's continues practice that makes a pro.

[@joan9955]

Practice and also practice editing

[@WillNewcomb]

This was by far the best comparison between hand held moves and gimbal equivalent. You did a great job. I'm new to gimbals & have an Insta360 Flow. It's definitely a learning process and I have had to try out many moves over and over to become familiar with them and to learn the gimbals functions. It's not a quick and easy transition if you've not used a gimbal before. Blessings

[@BenettGraezer]

Awesome, thank you!

[@pinkcurlgirl]

Helpful as this is the one insta360 flow I was thinking about buying. What are your thoughts @willnewcomb ?

[@WillNewcomb]

@@pinkcurlgirl Being new to gimbals I'm still in a learning curve. But the more i use it the more I love it. But so far most of my use has been just practicing using the facilities. But today I put together a short Christmas video message using the rear facing cameras on wideangle which worked out fine. Previously I've only used the selfie camera on my iPhone12pm. From the reviews I've seen I'm well pleased with it. One drawback has been the limited tilt range, but I've found I can get around that by holding the thing out to the side and then lifting it up. That way the movement is accommodated by the rotate axis rather than by the tilt axis.

[@TonysTravels2023]

Interesting. For many, life is not about “I need” it’s often about “I want” you are clearly an experienced video man. I suspect many (Inc me) would not achieve hand held outcomes that you do. Yes, of course a gimbal involves a learning curve. That’s said so does hand held filming. A gimbal often has pre programmed, reccomend Ed filming modes, shortening in part the learning curve. So, me (my humble thoughts) I’d say a gimbal is a very good economical start for a newbie. Can always, as you learn, of course, whip your phone out quickly and take shots, take vids. A gimbal, and it’s settings similarly even teaches you how to make the shots, the moves. Gdi Osmo 6 I think is their most up to date model…… it’s hardly expensive. Good vid though, thank you. New follower😁 best regards.

[@BenettGraezer]

Thank you so much!

[@chris]

BOOM! :) Thank you for proving my point I was trying to make in your previous video... you don't really need a gimbal if you know what you're doing, shoot high FPS and slow it down. Great video, great shots, and you really can't tell the difference between the two.

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks, glad you like it 👍🏻

[@hqtravel]

Great job ! Your channel is very helpful and very practical and honest without any gimmicky sponsorship. Keep the good job

[@BenettGraezer]

I appreciate that!

[@Homemade_food_UA]

Yes, cool video

[@MichaelsFavoriteThings]

I am so inspired by the shots and technique you showed us, thanks!

[@BenettGraezer]

You are welcome!

[@NY_LA]

I actually really enjoyed the feel of the Hand Held shots for this particular project.

[@natureandfun01]

If you compare the screen record and final shot, basically you will see that without a gimbal, you need to cut the edges of your video, and shaking will be reduced. Also, you need to be steady while filming it.

[@licht6383]

Why would you need cut the edges? The settings and results are basically the same in both examples right? Just genuinely curious tho

[@grillodon]

@@licht6383 because with gimbal he was more fast moving the scene. Notes it.

[@licht6383]

@@grillodon thanks!

[@bobsahib]

Love your channel -- i've been watching it for a while now and appreciate your practical approach for teaching novice creators. As to whether to gimbel or not, one thing you do not mention as a con is that many gimbels cannot handle a phone with any case and those that do cannot accept thick-ish cases. This forces you to remove the case every time you want to use them -- not convenient at all. I've tried all the phone gimbels released in the past several years and none of them accept my phone with the case on, which is ½" thick.

[@BenettGraezer]

I agree, thanks for your input!

[@Mrthezanax]

Try to use Zhiyun smooth 5. My setup is iphone promax 14, case and Sandmarc Telephoto Lens and everything works fine with this heavy load!!!

[@listercruz5581]

First step of video making is to get it done handheld and learn editing. Editing will point out the flaws and areas of improvement . After a period of time either your interest get faded or will take it to next level. Get a gimbal if moving to next level. Dont buy a gimbal after watching breathtaking videos thinking that its easy. For that you need passion which should not last for a week / few months 😆 + require patience and time. Thats all folks

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks for you input 👍🏻

[@moosey62]

Learn how to use the camera is first.

[@Gentepreneur]

great advice!

[@m.d8127]

Great video, thanks 🤩 Quick question how can you lock your camera to twist with your movement 5:00? 😅

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks! You can setbthe gimbal to inception mode and use the joystick to rotate the camera.

[@goleft4088]

When I turn my phone the image self-corrects so the image does not twist😢

[@Actionmannin]

Were you stabilising the handheld shots in post? Some looked really shaky when taking them but smooth after

[@itsshock5645]

iPhone stabilizes the video afterwards

[@LonestarCivilian]

My hands are a bit shaky while recording hand held . The insta flow has been good to me . If I need it I’ll pull it out . I like the tripod feature and tracking system

[@BenettGraezer]

Glad it helped you get steadier footage

[@mometravel]

Fantastic content! I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the video, and I'm definitely going to purchase the Gimbal.

[@pomsterx3433]

Do I have to turn out the phone stabilization setting if im using a gimbal to make it look better?

[@BenettGraezer]

Yes it will help improve the stabilization even more

[@pinkcurlgirl]

What does TURN OUT mean? Turn on or turn off on the phone?? Hahaha I’m very new to this xx

[@pinkcurlgirl]

@bennetgraezer - you seem to make every film look amazing hahaha I think I need some basic tips.

[@UlmaroPerez]

As your recording the footage you are recording is bouncy handheld but in the playback we see its smooth no bounce. Is there a steady feature on your editing software? I mean I know you can use, I believe Warp I think to steady footage in Premiere Pro? I just want to ask if you know of a way to stabalize already decently stable footage that doesn't warp around the edges.

[@drumcircler]

Excellent presentation! I have used the DJI gimbal 3, 4, and 5 but still I shoot 95% handheld becaused it’s so ridiculously easy.

[@BenettGraezer]

Yes there is a learning curve required to using a gimbal. I enjoy shooting handheld especially if I want that handheld look which creates more realism into the video :)

[@Acconda]

it looks to me that the video editing software limited a lot of the shake ? as the initial raw recording I could see a lot of the shake I would be far from happy with ?

[@museist]

@@Acconda If I understand the iphone 14 correctly, the stabilization is processed afterwards, when saved in the camera roll

[@Newsthink]

Hey Benett! Appreciate you setting this to creative commons attribution. Will be using a few seconds of you filming with your iPhone :) I'll be sure to attribute on-screen

[@erelando]

I’m trying to make walk tour content with my iPhone 13 Pro Max and the DJI OM 6 really helps a lot with all the long walking takes! Smooth and leveled all the way.

[@BenettGraezer]

for long walking tours a gimbal is great. Thanks for watching!

[@Itsjumbomuffin]

good fkn video, liked every single bit of it. The way you explained it and showed it inbetween and stuff. You're skripting is a treat, keep it up!

[@BenettGraezer]

Thx!

[@EVM_ENT]

What do u think about the video quality on iPhone 14. Any pointers on how to export to have a nice smooth video ??

[@Acconda]

I am just about to start learning video. the initial recording such as the wall and the ruin, the hand held footage whilst you recorded was shaky. The actual play back was smooth, is this due to software editing stabilisation ? also I noticed on the raw recording there was not black mark in the top right corner, the final playback version had a black line top right ? the Gimbal was definitely by far smoother while you was initially recording

[@mostlyfinnishlifeeventsand5112]

generally, the live view is shaky on the iPhone 14 Pro with all lenses but the footage the camera does output is MUCH more stable.

[@CDKE23]

Thanks for the video! Still deciding if I need/want one. Excellent break down.

[@thereturnlife]

Ciao, scusami spero che riesco a farmi capire io ho dji om5 con un telefono iPhone 15pro, vorrei acquistare i filtri con attacco a pinza posso mettere la pinza sul telefono usando dji om5? Grazie.

[@ib.mammadov]

Your video is not just about the gimble, it can be actually used like a tutorial to learn how to make nice shots :)

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks!

[@atlv8524]

hello. Please tell me the name of the song in paragraph 12:11 😁 Thank u so much

[@aby550]

Hello how find the paused button in video recording iPhone 14Pro

[@BenettGraezer]

There is no pause button on the native camera, you can onyl start and stop recording. With FiLMiC Pro you can do that.

[@Cubanito_official]

bro dope saw ur also in siwtzerland gotta link up

[@BenettGraezer]

I am, thanks buddy 🙏🏻

[@Luci2310]

How you got that from sliw to fast effect through the tunnel upward ?

[@johnnyjmartinez8293]

Did you have an anamorphic lens on the DJI 4 ? That’s what I’m looking for a smartphone gimbal that can handle a a anamorphic lens. Thanks

[@BenettGraezer]

You can use an anamorphic lens with the OM4 howver you will need counterweights that you can purchase on amazon (there should be a 1/4 screw hole on the role motor)

[@iskandarwibi]

amazing! thankyou so much for the video

[@BenettGraezer]

Glad you liked it!

[@soulja617]

Bro you took immaculate shots and you have inspired me too be as creative as yourself!

[@BenettGraezer]

Happy to hear that!

[@Emerald_City_]

My first visit to your channel and I am delighted. You have such a wonderful teaching skills, everything is structured and layed out in a didactical manner. But also funny details. One thing you could have done more is to place both films next to each other in the frame, so that the comparison is much more obvious and easier to spot the differences. Also, you should have mentioned that your handheld recordings (or both) have been stabilized in post, which is not a small thing. So, the difference would have been much more obvious without later stabilizing the footage in post, wouldn't it?

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks for you feedback, great input will keep that in mind 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@aristo666]

What kind of set do I need to tracking and zooming

[@BenettGraezer]

You don’t need anything additional. If you have the DJI OM 6 you can downlaod the DJI Mimo app and use the tracking and zoom feature inside.

[@harishkumawat5144]

Which transition you have used in your video can you please share the link or name of the transition

[@BenettGraezer]

Its called a whip transition

[@julianaminato]

omg the image is really good. i dont know if the setting but my iphone video is pretty bad xox great video

[@VagnerVieira20]

can i have some sort of monitoring in another phone?

[@anhkhoanguyenhuynh4030]

Which platform of music effect you are mentioning?

[@murasakistudio]

I'm new to working with video and recently purchased an Insta360 gimbal that I need to practice with some more, but so far I have found it very unpredictable and fiddly in use. I'm having a much better time using a smallrig universal cage with a couple quick release handles.

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks for sharing your experience 👍🏻

[@oddmanout1175]

What about something in between handheld and gimbal? A grip. Shoulderpod, Beast Grip or something similar.

[@BenettGraezer]

Absolutely! A rig can certainly improve your handheld shots and give you more stability. Something like the Beastcage is a great option.

[@SPiritR3aver]

I've been wondering a lot for the past few days whether to buy one or not for my S23 ultra. Having one of the best stabilisation in its cameras and not planning to shoot any "special type", I think I'll pass to buy one. Thanks for the video. KZbin recommendation does not disappoint.👍

[@BenettGraezer]

You are very welcome!

[@wingmanmrt]

Would you recomend this for train spotting i'm currently using a camcorder with a tripod but thinking of getting rid of all that and use my phone instead

[@willeton]

I do walking tours of towns , suburbs and villages. Do I really need a gimbal for that? I currently use a selfie stick for filming which has served me well.

[@theeverythingkid]

I think i will invest in a gimbal. I have poor grip and shaky hands so im always scared I'll drop my phone when recording which knocks my confidence. I hope it helps

[@geminicenturion5961]

Outstanding video sir. Very informative tutorial. Subscribed.

[@sadiksadab]

by watching your video, I kinda have a good feel of you, an honest man. Subscribed!

[@BenettGraezer]

I appreciate that!

[@professorp9903]

i'm gun shy 🙈 i had a med priced gimbal, just over a year the internal battery stopped charging, couldn't get it replaced , in the bin the bloody thing went!! why no one talks about 'batteries' is baffling? no juice , no gimbal 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@susanbrownmatsumoto469]

Looking at purchasing a gimbal for my iPhone Pro and found your channel. :) I did notice everyone seems to have the phone in a horizontal position, can it be filmed in vertical on a gimbal?

[@BenettGraezer]

Sure works for both formats

[@pandaeyes6361]

If I choose the action mode it will not effect my video when I edit it ? Because it will be 2k

[@BenettGraezer]

Well the resolution will be in 2.8K instead of 4K and you will also have a wore low light performance increasing the possibility of having noise in you image when filming in bad lighting conditions.

[@josephsabio]

Is there a gimbal with a hot shoe mount? I might use the rode wireless go system or the rode usb-c mic. What do you think?

[@BenettGraezer]

Yes the Insta360 Flow comes with a cold shoe mount :)

[@josephsabio]

Thank you!

[@greatcesarsghost]

Well I didn't think I would need one .. but a got two REAL good deals on a moza mini mi but ? Then I did not get was instruction booklet..these things are kind complicated ??? Could you please steer me to a link .. thanks

[@BenettGraezer]

have you check out the DJI OM 6? geni.us/JQsXxNr

[@greatcesarsghost]

I don't think you understood me I was asking if you could link me to instructions for the moza mini mi is the one I have..

[@usernametaken3098]

is this thing good for festival filming? You get the extra 20cm too so you can have your phone over the crowd and people won't be tall enough to put their hand accidentally in the shot. Also it's hard to keep the camera straight when you got both arms locked up and cannot even see the screen properly to tell if you have camera straight or not.

[@BenettGraezer]

I did use it to film a festival and it works great, especially with the ext. pole, like you said you can get a higher shot without have someones head in the frame 👍🏻

[@usernametaken3098]

@@BenettGraezer nice! grabbing this think soon and practicing some shots for next festival!

[@AbJsm]

Awesome VID! those shots recording have you used App Filmic Pro? or Just direct from main camera?

[@BenettGraezer]

Directly from the default camera app

[@JaneSandholdt]

I bought the osmo 6 and am almost givning up , i keep practicing the features in it but its not That Easy,its quite a hustle mastering the different moves 😢😢😢😢😢

[@BenettGraezer]

It does take time. A big part is also editing

[@Ylakhall]

How do you make this speed effect at 2:07, it looks cool💪🏽

[@O_dronach]

I understand that the program in which you edit the video adds additional stabilization to the shots taken by hand. What program is it?

[@BenettGraezer]

Its final cut pro 👍🏻

[@selinayuktaichan1102]

hi just wondering which app do you use full screen for your videos

[@himanshupaliwal4298]

I do both but again if you wanna runn for any action kinda shot get a gimble but if you do not just use your iPhone handheld,. practice practice and practice, btw great video buddy ! ❤️❤️

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks man 💯

[@DenisMcCaul]

Hi, do you turn stabilisation off on your phone while using the Gimbal or leave it on?

[@BenettGraezer]

I leave it on

[@shotsbymahidul]

How to make slow motion after recording on 0.5x ?

[@lifeIsShorts8]

what a co incidence, i have wathed your videos earlier also and the moment me and my brother were discussing what is need of gimbal and how difference it is from handheld, boom, I found this video

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the content :)

[@guilhermecorassi2776]

What are the discretions to choose or not the 0.5X ?

[@BenettGraezer]

If you want to fit more in the frame such as filming in tight spaces, great for establishing shots too, not so great in low light, can distort persons face when too close.

[@hqtravel]

It’s very helpful content for a KZbin starter like me who uses iPhone as a main device for shooting videoes

[@BenettGraezer]

Keep going!

[@YatinPhotography]

idk if anyone noticed but the conflower right in the start was amazing

[@JiajuChen]

Well not everyone has such steady hands and footsteps. Plus you really have to be extra careful when handheld, alone the convenience make the purchase justified.

[@Adonicomedygang]

you fooled us in this video.... coz your hand itself a gimbal.... hatsoff to your videography skills, i learnt a lot from this video

[@BenettGraezer]

Haha thanks buddy 💯

[@Mitsujerov6]

Nice, i like the video. I wonder you set action mode as well when you shot it by hand?

[@BenettGraezer]

No haven‘t used action mode

[@Mitsujerov6]

@@BenettGraezer thanks for the prompt reply! Thats nice if you havent used it.

[@andyacc]

apologies if this has been asked before but the preview footage on the handheld shots look a lot less stable than when we get the full screen version. Are you 'helping' it in post maybe with warp stabilization?

[@BenettGraezer]

Yes I‘m helping with post stabilization

[@davidnainggolan]

What app that you used to make more stabilized? the screen record is too shaking, but the results is so smoooth.

[@BenettGraezer]

I also used post stabilization

[@davidnainggolan]

@@BenettGraezer can you tell me more what 'post stabilization' is? I can't find it on google. Btw, thanks for your respond. Godspeed

[@giftbaranchannel5788]

very very helpful, thanks alot

[@yegapixels7303]

Where did you get it from ? i would love to get one and how much

[@BenettGraezer]

Link in the description 👍🏻

[@joshnlevinson]

That 0.5x lens / sensor really gives much lower detail than the main lens / sensor. I knew it wouldn't be as good, but didn't realize it would be that bad.

[@loribijou]

if you're doing walk with me videos filming streets and sidewalks as you are walking do you think its better to have the gimble than just hold an iphone? I feel it comes out very shaky

[@BenettGraezer]

If you film s lot while walking then having a gimbal will male your life easier when it comes to getting stable results.

[@vllssv]

Good video! Informative

[@BenettGraezer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Viktor3265]

Finally, I’ve found it. This channel is a gem!

[@BenettGraezer]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Leo.Hunter]

Great review man, thank you.

[@darioserieuno4345]

Hi this is Dario from Italy. Congrats for your contents I appreciate a lot. Just a question: when you make jib shot with gimbal, you said you hold trick button and it’s ok, but which DJI mobile 6 mode you selected before? Thanks and keep on posting video like this 👍

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks for watching Dario! I used follow mode :)

[@davidfanrealestate]

Any recommendations for what quality and fps to shoot at. I have a s10+ but looking to upgrade to s23 ultra. Also are you editing back down to 24 fps in post?

[@MrHenriquez]

Thanks for this great video! I've just got a Galaxy S23 Ultra and am considering switching from my DSLR to my phone to record 4K videos. Think I'm getting one of these.

[@BenettGraezer]

Glad it was helpful! Sure, besides the great quality that it produces, phone have other advantages as well :) Have fun filming.

[@SunshineGarden-9B]

Thanks a lot for sharing! This was very helpful.

[@BenettGraezer]

Glad you enjoy the content!

[@sreeragravi8339]

Bro.. Which Gimbel is best for i iphone 13 pro max..?

[@AbbiAbbi-p9q]

Thank you for your video it is very useful for beginners love from India 🇮🇳

[@BenettGraezer]

My pleasure 😊

[@vleiratfilms2020]

Very useful .. thanks🌹

[@BenettGraezer]

You are welcome!

[@Mansar23]

hello my friend, question: Can this type of cinematic content be monetized on KZbin

[@BenettGraezer]

Sure

[@Mansar23]

@@BenettGraezer thanks for your information 👏👏👍👍

[@drawartgallery]

Good job. thanks you for sharing

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks for watching!

[@BP4L]

You are awesome. Subscribed

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks for the sub!

[@lydiaricalde3418]

Very nice tutorial Very helpful

[@BenettGraezer]

Glad to hear that, you are welcome!

[@johndarby7202]

Brilliant video thank you:-)

[@ceeze9923]

did you use editing software to slow the shots down?

[@BenettGraezer]

Yes I use final cut pro :)

[@ceeze9923]

Thank you, I am very new to this. i just got my certificate in : Graphic Design & Fine Arts, so i am still learning. @@BenettGraezer

[@complexpets]

Bro can we do it with iPhone xr

[@abrilhernandez7109]

Hi! I love your videos! I have an iPhone 14 pro max and I want to buy this gimbal (dji osmo 6) but I'm scared that maybe the iPhone is too heavy for the gimbal to stabilise properly, can you give me some advice?

[@BenettGraezer]

Happy to hear that, thanks! For a more heavier setup check out the smooth 5s by Zhiyun 👍🏻

[@abrilhernandez7109]

@@BenettGraezer thank you for your response! I check your video comparing both, my problem is that the smooth 5s is too big to travel :/

[@PauloGomes-mi7dd]

Great Job! Thanks

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks for watching!

[@ramilramos1995]

what fps?

[@rickadagger]

OMG... Thank you for compiling this and sharing this with us. I learn't a lot from you today.

[@BenettGraezer]

You are so welcome!

[@CHAN-zm9dg]

Is this handheld applied with action mode?

[@BenettGraezer]

No, just in standard mode, you will get more stable results with action mode however there are a few draw backs

[@CHAN-zm9dg]

@@BenettGraezer Thank you. Then could you tell me what are the draw backs?

[@physiotherapyinsider6468]

Best presentation ever! ❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@BenettGraezer]

Thx!

[@OutdoorWeekend]

Thank You for sharing .. Great video..

[@BenettGraezer]

You are welcome!

[@Earthboundstories]

I can’t work with gimbal, feels like it doesn’t obey my hand movements and it just dont feel right.

[@OskArt]

LOL i know that wildenburg we went there a lot as kids, that’s in northwest bavaria

[@BenettGraezer]

Its here in Switzerland in Baar. There is one in Germany that had the same name :)

[@meu92]

Hello Benett, I'm Anderson and I live in Brazil, I would really like to know if your courses can have subtitles in Portuguese? Another question, can I produce content with the 256GB Iphone 14 Pro, because I'm afraid of its low memory?

[@user-pc8tb7hg1lHandlesRDumb]

You’ll be fine, that a,Lunt of memory will allow you to film over 17 hours of 4k footage, your battery won’t last that long and your phone probably already has photos on it, so that 17 number is in a perfect world. As for subtitle I’d just use translate, its not great but you can hopefully get the tips and tricks he’s sharing. Maybe ask youtube about the subtitle thing.

[@user-pc8tb7hg1lHandlesRDumb]

Autocorrect: a lot of memory.

[@BenettGraezer]

Yes that should be enough, I have the 256GB too and I jus off load the clips on to am external hard drive after the shoot. Unfortunately not at the moment as there is not much demand for it, maybe in the future :).

[@meu92]

@@BenettGraezer Thanks Benett, what a pity not to have subtitles, but I understand the low demand. I'm going to get a 14 Pro or Max, I'm going to start producing content on the internet, I'm watching all your videos.

[@meu92]

Thanks my friend, I'm going to analyze, be in doubt between 14 Pro or Max.