Best Ways To Shoot Hand Held - Easy Rig vs Shoulder Rig vs Handheld

[@knuspai807]

2:44 handheld, 3:11 shoulder rig, 3:30 easyrig

[@easyrig]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@JoshHodgman]

We all Love Easy rig

[@findingefilm]

cool video.. also loved you in the tv-movie "IT" from the 90s

[@smoogles.5534]

Bravo on this ACTUALLY showing us techniques and taking it to the field as well it's what brandon li does, i hate when guys just sit down and talk about things without actually showing us them doing it, i like being taken on the field and shown what is being done what settings are, how to hold , techniques with the specific devices...awesome work!

[@JoshHodgman]

Thanks mate!

[@torrianbrown7700]

Lol @ “He is a rig” Hahahaha Classic. We skipped everyday. Man hilarious

[@henryssurfshowcase]

Cool, shoulder rig caught my interest, old school style..

[@JoshHodgman]

You don’t see many getting used these days

[@OrigEntertainmentOfficial]

Consider practicing walking heel toe or toe heel depending on which direction you are going. Smooth out your walk as much as possible. Also consider using your Electronic Viewfinder, I am not sure if you have to remove your glasses and adjust the diopter. That adds another point of contact. That will add a ton more stability. Also consider adding some counterweights to your shoulder rig. The weight can hang a bit behind your shoulder. This was taught to me by one of my OG film school teachers back in the day. He used to shoot a ton of docs and news in the 50's and 60's. Handheld and tripod were pretty much the only stabilizers they had back in the day. RIP Mr. Pitts.

[@JoshHodgman]

Great tips :) I find using view finders very hard as I can't see out of my right eye and most set ups are made to be on the right side. So getting a view finder on the left but being right handed is a hard thing ahaha. Also Easy rigs are not made for movement they are designed to take the weight of the camera and let you shoot for extender amount of times. Alot of ops use this on shoulder rigs too. Im not a fan of the counter weight system as anything longer then a minute take will make the camera op get tired very fast. Also any shoulder rig that needs counter weights is not set up correctly. the camera should sit back on your should providing the perfect balance. Great thoughts though.

[@abdulrhmanjo4791]

Nice video, would like to see more footage while walking with the easy rig though. But overall is 👍🏼

[@JoshHodgman]

same, maybe making a new vid soon :)

[@adamgarceau]

Loving the esthetic

[@JoshHodgman]

Thanks Mate

[@JustinPhillip]

Just discovered you! Loving it man! Been a while since I’ve seen a camera guy with a fresh vibe!

[@JoshHodgman]

Thanks bro

[@JonathanCruz-rj2ys]

Great video, super high-quality. You've got yourself a new sub! :)

[@Maros_Mari]

thank you, this showed me how to achieve that indie film maker look which is handheld but not shaky and usable - the shoulder rig seems for me for now the best way to upgrade from the classic handheld way of shooting.

[@O13J1]

1:27 ok so I’m NOT the only one that does that

[@JoshHodgman]

HAHAHA

[@newlifeeveryday1821]

Question from a newbie: Is there a way to attach a gimbal like the DJI Ronin RS2 ( or something similar ) to a simpler and cheaper chest or shoulder harness/mount so I could walk/hike with it for a long time and not have to hold it just with my arms ? I am not a professional videographer so I can't afford anything like the Ready Rig. I just want stabilized video of walking and hiking on trails for my own enjoyment.

[@JoshHodgman]

You could attach something like this to a Ronin however it will make your shot potentially more bouncy. You can buy special attachments or even whole rigs that take all the weight and have zero bounce, they just are very $$$$.

[@real_joey]

great comparison...enjoyed watching :)

[@cmckenna]

Great comparisons! A further tip would be to do that walking section a bit longer, as the easy rig one only bounced a few times, and I was really looking forward to seeing how it bounced for a bit longer... but otherwise, absolutely fantastic - thank you very much - new subscriber! (y)

[@JoshHodgman]

thanks for the feedback yewww

[@josephsy]

Josh you're awesome, subbing for sure haha

[@JoshHodgman]

Thanks heaps bro

[@vickihodgman1739]

Great comparisons.

[@sydniekobza6516]

Love this video! Where did you get that side handle (around the 1 minute mark)?

[@JoshHodgman]

Hey, The Side handle comes with the Canon Cinema range of cameras.

[@funnibird]

What length are those rods on the shoulder rig?

[@JoshHodgman]

12inch

[@funnibird]

@@JoshHodgman thanks!

[@CarolinaKassidy]

great job!

[@victorbart]

You missed the best option! Shoulder rig + Easyrig ❤️

[@JoshHodgman]

I think if you are shooting from the shoulder then yes. However the easy rig allows you to be a little more mobile. I am also 6,2 and taller then most people I’m filming, so looking down at everyone isn’t always the angle I’m after.

[@JustinPorterMedia]

this was great man! really liked it. Keep it up #Subbed

[@JoshHodgman]

Thanks bro :) was fun making it

[@MichaelFeyrerJr]

New channel friend, thumbs up with a bell. Your video was so fun. I love your non intro. Tons of personality here and a great edit! Really nice job. Stop by and show us some love! Thanks! Mike

[@JoshHodgman]

Michael Feyrer Jr. thanks so much mate! Appreciate the love!

[@ales__ortega]

Te quiero amigo

[@victorbart]

You can lower the easyrig arm much lower.

[@JoshHodgman]

yes you can, Its all about your horse/headroom though

[@JosephWilsonProductions]

Yep.. hand held is the easiest for quick run and gun... Just need the R6 to have amazing IBIS,,, lol

[@himalayakilaru]

You are hilarious

[@FinnBaygan]

great video! horrible music tho

[@JoshHodgman]

Haha thanks mate

[@AXLEGREASEframeset]

You gave the easy rig a fraction of screen time on the walking test and that makes me sad.

[@JoshHodgman]

haha :( maybe it calls for its own vid ;)

[@AXLEGREASEframeset]

@@JoshHodgman OP MUST DELIVER

[@L-e-0-n]

AXLEGREASEframeset it's because its worse in the shake when walking, it gets exaggerated because the movement comes directly from the hip. Perfect for standing shots though