Improving Your Camera Movement - A Filmmaking Lesson [Sony A7siii + DJI RS2 Gimbal]

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[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Thanks to Kobe for being my actress and filming the behind-the-scenes! Beauty and camera skills all in one :-)

[@roledotoledo]

Info on the location? Love the interior!

[@harley21production]

hello brandon superb video even if I am French I very much appreciate your tutorials where you got your filter which is not screwed to the case but above thank you for your answer sandrine

[@vladamirkb1]

You're a very lucky man.Cheers

[@leeentertainmentchannel247]

Ur a lucky man. It’s been tough for me to find a talented subject. All I get r clueless thots that ruin my shots

[@CREXPO.]

SHOOT YO SHOT

[@cambylim]

Oh man this is an encyclopedia of filmmaking knowledge you’re throwing to us for free Brandon! Thank you very much

[@sauravus]

Excellent video! So simple yet so effective 🔥

[@manishthapa8418]

❤

[@secondhandbuilds6113]

Brandon Lee, half human, half gimbal. Thank you, excellent video.

[@sharadanand4520]

Can you please breakdown coffee shop scene?

[@MrKockabilly]

My guess is that there are two persons shooting: one inside and one outside. The transfer must be done fluidly and obviously needs practice.

[@BecomingThePath]

He is using a pole.

[@OnMyTrek]

Yes I’ve seen through a car window. Either pole or shorter pole and two people passing it to each other smoothly

[@JPBBQ]

@@OnMyTrek like a monopod of something?

[@ProFocusPhotography]

0:56 could you include the link for this item?

[@MNDRCKVisuals]

Bruh, with Brandon's gems contents here on KZbin.. who needs to go to a film school. Thanks man! 🙏🙏🙏

[@flochfitness]

There is no other youtuber that uses camera movement like Brandon Li. Excellent!!!

[@SigurdurBjorgvinsson]

4:25 "Remember if nothing's moving in your shot, you're not making a movie, you're shooting a photograph" Thank you for this video, it really helps me a lot!

[@ChrisParayno]

4:49 But too much unmotivated movement can be distracting as well

[@proctoscopefilms]

Then you have Ozu films where the whole scene is a still shot of two people sitting on a hill LOL

[@VZCinema]

@@proctoscopefilms Nicolas Winding Refn moment

[@TheJadedFilmMaker]

not really ! too much un motivated movement can look cheesy and noob. I hate when a shot just starts moving for no reason... or... rotating! 😅

[@yega3k]

This becomes obvious in edit - no movement looks like a still frame lol

[@brodystofflet177]

It’s so wild to me how much depth there is to cinematography. No wonder it takes years for people to find their own style of filming. Thanks for the explanation Brandon.

[@Agnivolok1]

Thanks for sharing such quality and knowledgeable information! Very beautiful tones in that place..🙂

[@hubey]

Watch the trailer for 'The Truffle Hunters'. It's about 90-95% locked off tripod shots and it's glorious, feels like an absolute secret special treat to watch. The humanity of it all resonates through the screen. It's a beautiful counter argument to films always needing camera movement. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXe8maWZZaahjNk Neither is the 'right' way, both are valid. It's just very beautiful to know all methods when creating art.

[@ReezyResells]

Thanks for the video! Super helpful

[@jensenperalta7927]

Guys don't skip ads! this guy deserve it. no bs video is gold. unlike others that starts with a coffee broll or onewheel inside their studio😂🤮

[@digwillhachi]

yeah for sure, could name so many that fit that.

[@rondypondy]

Brandon. Thank you so much for giving such great filmmaking tips and training. Most of these youtube channels just seem to tell me that I need to buy some new gear all the time. So I thank you for giving useful and practical tips

[@mistermastermind528]

As a storyteller, I like my camera movements to be motivated unless the unmotivated ones cover necessary story elements. I literally just had a lesson with my students about how to shoot static subjects and one of them was to move the camera. So this was really a treat to see.

[@ZMTOPMIX]

What a video packed with information! Thank you! Хороший канал!

[@taprobanedelight4913]

This is valuable information. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@SomnathNagawade]

Thanks Brandon for another great learning tutorial

[@tfortushar]

SO MUCH MOTIVATION BRO 🙇‍♂️ YOUR VIDEOES WORTH WATCHING

[@paulklimenko8419]

How do you do the focus? auto or manual? Sorry you miss to explain the focus in every part of the video

[@paulklimenko8419]

the focus

[@MrBandBBoy]

Great video

[@Moderrn]

Really enjoy these videos. The shot at 5:27 was so smooth.

[@imaDylan]

Still re watching to figure it out. It was so good.

[@ahmedaknike]

Do you know how he shoots it?

[@houseofintent]

Hey Brandon, great video. I have a question about gear safety when filming aboard. I travel solo for the most part and one of the initial obstacles I always have is when I go into a new place, I’m hesitant about taking out my gimbal and camera and setting it up. I’m always aware of my surroundings but after I familiarize myself and go there a few time is when I get more comfortable with setting up. What do you do when you are filming solo at a busy market or a new place during the day and night? Do you try hire or get someone local to follow you around; or watch your gear in one place while you film around that area. or do you just carry your backpack with you at all times? Any tips of gear safety or how you pack your gear for a daily shoot? Thanks!

[@ayemjake]

Every time I watch your videos I feel like I'm getting a masterclass for free. Thank you so much Brandon

[@MrWildWales]

Brilliant tips in this video glad to have found it thanks

[@cinematicadventures]

Its so strange how something that seems simple means so much once played out, Classy!

[@nashidtravels]

I feel very surreal after watching this. The feeling you get when you find the missing puzzle. The answer to a question that you needed to know but you didn’t even know how to ask it. Thank you Brandon!!! Very proud and grateful Unscripted Studio member. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mikemuponda1781]

I used to think the smoothness was all gimbal till I realized he is the master of the ninja walk 😂

[@schoeferfilm]

Very good like always Brandon 👏😉👍🏻 best cinematic greetings from a motivated german filmmaker 😂

[@antoniouton]

A video just to explain what the heck you did that coffee sequence 😅💥👏🏻

[@FMIProductions]

Very useful. Love your videos!

[@EricVelarde]

With the Flip-Up ND Filter, doesn't that change the Gimbal balance? I understand it won't be much, but still, any change can alter the balance.

[@KyanZielinskiVlogs]

Hey, just wondering if you have ran into any problems with autofocus tracking recently on your a7S III. I have ran into lots of pulsing and jolting when tracking during video. I have been experiencing this about half of the time, regardless of the speed and sensitivity settings. I have spent countless hours speaking with the people over at Sony. Plus, I have been talking with a few other people that have this camera and they have said that they’ve been experiencing problems like this ever since updating to firmware version 2.00. Have you ran into any of this while shooting? Thanks.

[@RuiManuel]

Thanks alot. Brilliant, as usual. Can you please tell about your focus strategy? You are using ONLY Manual Focus using the cable, right?

[@dylanjohndickerson]

Once again, a fantastic filmmaking lesson. Great stuff as always brotha. Thank you 🙌 I see you've been using the DJI RS2 a lot more than the ICECAM. Any reason for that?

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Thanks Dylan, RS2 just has more features. Icecam is still a bit smoother in the movement but it's a tradeoff.

[@dylanjohndickerson]

@@BrandonLiUnscripted true true. And it can handle a bigger payload. I’m really curious to try out the Icecam in the future. Thanks for the explanation my dude. Hope you and Kobe are doing well 🙏🏼

[@PlaylistProductions]

We thought you were the king of unmotivated camera movements actually for bit..

[@mattkrussow5040]

That shot at 5:27, wow👌 I definitely would’ve tripped backwards over that window ledge😂

[@DrWasim]

Maybe he used a pole?

[@hamurabidios]

@BrandonLiUnscripted , hoe did you do that window shot?

[@DigitalDre]

Thanks it helped a lot!

[@Extraedit]

Li always delivering on point,

[@MomentumProductions1992]

The OG is back at it again!!!!

[@mhoymedlina]

Best teacher😇😇 Love from PALAWAN Philippines

[@DrWasim]

This is so valuable!

[@rusmakermedia]

👍👍👍good 🎥 jobs👍👍👍

[@TheApp9]

Nice video, so sorry for that: there are 4 types of movement!Number 4: no movement :)

[@Marticulate]

Thanks for pointing out how distracting gimbal/moving shots can be. Definitely overused sometimes without consideration to the narrative.

[@KingTolentino]

thank you for sharing.... learned something here 😎👌

[@TheDollePret]

Great video. Well explained And beautiful to Watch. You talk very clear, relax And to the Point. Thanks

[@DiegoBlanco-xm8en]

I love the bokeh but it is not enough for an A7III and quality lenses. I love Sony but their prices are too high for me. So I'm on the fence between Sony's apsc or Canon EOS RP fullframe, which can be fitted with cheap lenses and even a 50mm. 1.8 very cheap native. What is your recommendation?

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

Your video expands our mind s and fills our gap.........thank you so much for sharing!!!!!

[@ATvisual]

Hi Brandon, I have the same set up as you(RS2 & A7S3), I turned on the PC Remote function(cnct method USB) but still can't get it to manually focus like you said. Both the RS2 and A7S3 are on latest firmware, how is this possible?🤔

[@AurelianIrimia]

VERY VERY GOOD video, thank you very much for this tips!!! 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@thelangportcafesessions4347]

Great video. Very clear and concise explanation of this concept. Thanks man.

[@ThaiMyStyle]

Hey, I just found your channel and love the way your describe the filming lessons for us newbies haha. I have the new Sony Z1, my first decent camera for vlogging. Just subscribed. Thank you. Icecy x

[@rosyaugust7095]

Kobe is sweet in every single your video. she is great partner. Haha 😆

[@tofercarandang]

learned something new, thanks Brandon. keep doing it. hope you can come back here in the Philippines and let's collaborate :)

[@87togabito]

How to be a successful filmmaker 1) have a good looking subject 2) be as or even more attractive than your subject

[@sukjai_mainoi]

Always learn new things from your video. Thank you very much. Also, where is the place? Very nice location. 😊

[@ItsMarkBaby]

Close in of a guy pouring coffee, pull pack over the heads of the patrons, through a window and to the ground. Mind. Blown.

[@BramLaenen]

Just a quick question for the the 1:55 movement. Is this filmed in autofocus and what aperture please? I just don't see the camera loosing focus behind those walls and going from Kobe to her reflection in the mirror.

[@ladarieusparrish]

Maybe it’s my rig setup but I get a drift when I’m tracking talent (BMPCC 6k)

[@pawaalfilms]

subscribed watching your vides first time

[@luthfizaenal4566]

so many young beginner filmmaker too much using unmotivated movements LOL

[@user-kc1cc5tt9l]

What "log" did you shoot in, and how did you color correct this video? I consider this one of the best looking videos I have ever seen, and I am used to RED cameras...

[@ProcessedDigitally]

nice tips

[@Theziad]

Thank you Brandon, Following you since 2019 and each year I'm learning more and more

[@YuiSenpai]

thanks m8!

[@BertieinSweden]

Thanks so much for this very informative video. Excellent! 😃👍

[@NONE2NONE]

Are the pan settings completely shut off in the gimbal? its like youre panning with your body rather than the gimbal panning

[@funkysugar1983]

OH MY GOD...could u pls tell me how u made it at 05:30? how could u go across that window?

[@ping3488]

What is your technique for zooming out on 5:27 coffee shop, did you use an extension pole, or is it a two-man operation .... thanks ..!

[@clausstahl5166]

Could you please give a link to that "thing" with the variable filter? Thank you

[@DrWasim]

5:28 How???

[@imaDylan]

5:27 damn that was nice

[@mgr5550]

If we cut out unmotivated movement. Then half of the cinematic possibilities would go thru the window. But then he himself says unmotivated shots are also used all the time and they actually add energy and dynamism, so then the point of this video is ?

[@thetenthhouse]

Amazing lessons, thank you! 💜

[@Danae081709]

Amazing as usual!

[@VastCNC]

How are you using the vlogging handle in conjunction with the gimbal?

[@harley21production]

hello brandon superb video even if I am French I very much appreciate your tutorials where you got your filter which is not screwed to the case but above thank you for your answer sandrine

[@fotoworkshop_stuttgart]

5:33 how did you fly trough the window? @Brandon Li

[@visuallunk]

Very useful for beginners like me, thanks for the knowledge today🙏

[@JoshuaDupiton]

Beautiful Lighting and Composition as always bro😎👌🏾

[@yogid21]

I finally found some video tutorial that really make sense. thank you for this..

[@BillAshtonNelo]

Has anyone else mastered the ravin eye + active track? I'm loving this thing since I dialed in my custom settings.

[@Spiritmadevisuals]

I need that lens filter hood lid thingy! I tried searching for it on amazon but can't seem to find the right word for it?? Can someone help?

[@dee-deeoverton1300]

Nice video!! How did you achieve the pull back in the coffee shot and out of the window?

[@Picturehubzw]

Dope video, how did you color grade the footage and what settings did you have especially at 1:47 and when she is by the mirror

[@MadMusicLine]

the swing attached ND filter. Lol never seen that before. coool * . *

[@hassenismooo]

Awesome Lesson ! 6:29 that Background Music ?

[@FuzzySoulTiger]

Wonderful video. I appreciate the way you break it down 🐯

[@limitedhangoutlive]

How do you get the shakes out? Are you stabilizing in post?

[@ItsLuxYt]

I think the windows kinda over exposed 🤔

[@Davinchi2283]

you're the Steven Spielberg of travel videos, Master.

[@Skijasch]

Hi mate, this is great lesson, what are your focus settings on gimbal shots?

[@Jaystickzs]

The gimbal god!

[@ЮраЧушак-ь8ь]

Your tutorials best on hall youtube! Can you make tutorial how to film interior?

[@stevenxu7826]

how did you do the shot at 5:28, from the coffee man to your subject through the window?

[@produtorapersona]

Do you stabilize in post? Great video! TKS.

[@kingjean]

Dide u ever found out what that handle is called the sony vlog handle can't find it

[@ozzythemighty2767]

Always posting some great tutorials.. thx Brandon