Building a Wireless Monitor with Focus Control for Self-Filming

[@RCodyWanner]

You used it!!! today the world is just a bit less lonely because of you - thanks for helping a small town girl like me out

[@MikeMena]

I'm just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world... mumble, mumble... (everyones lyrical knowledge ends at this moment).

[@rikomenzies]

I love how you’ve just been everywhere lately. Judging from Lizzie Peirce’s stories you’re going to be in one of their videos, too.

[@MoCo_Filmmaker]

Might be his best intro to date...don't tell him that though, he might get "undone" by it. =|

[@Curtis-Randall]

“I’m Gerald Undone and I’m a unified power source”

[@avalanwa]

The new haircut is a chic magnet bro! As always, great video! Gerald is ONE OF THE FEW that has stayed true to his viewers.

[@danwebb6766]

Totally agree! He's lookin' pretty good there.

[@pal2tech]

LOL, Cody Wanner is EVERYWHERE. Last year I went to Egypt inside of the Great Pyramid and saw Cody appearing in one of the hieroglyphics on the wall.

[@KarlMarkusAntson]

I love those builds, because these are less scripted and therefor let you personality shine through more. But also loved the fast paced fully packed informative format, keep them both!

[@burgunbeerd]

That foam washer tip has saved my life. Thankyou

[@steveworrell]

110k well done man. I was with you at around 400 subs. Always knew you would smash it b

[@BeatsWithKev]

Sheesh, this is just the kind of solution I've been looking for. Also, A WILD "CODY WANNER" APPEARS!

[@geraldundone]

Haha. Awesome! And thanks.

[@jakefelzien]

he keeps popping up everywhere!

[@offgridsweden]

Cool setup. Have an awesome week, Andreas 🇸🇪

[@SidsDrakon]

Gerald geeking out on stuff is soo contagious, I started geeking out too... them I remembered I'm broke and can't get stuff then I got sad.... Then a random Cody passed by and I tried to catch it with my pokeball, but fail Cody is too strong. lol

[@geraldundone]

🤣🤣🙏💜

[@TommyCallaway]

I freakin love Bebob batteries.

[@geraldundone]

I know you do! I'm actually surprised you haven't done that already. Haha. 😜

[@spector175]

Thanks for recommending bebob betteries I was looking for v mount battery .

[@DemetriosLevi]

*If you like to do attaching things to other things. - Gerald Undone, 2020* Got my new tattoo idea, thanks But seriously, you don't know how excited I am at this! Imma save up my pennies

[@nedstudios6490]

Excellent Ideas and great advice... Totally Free. The Self-Deprecation bit at the end... Priceless. For everything else, there's MasterCard.

[@naturewithdilyn]

Holy shit your production quality is out of this world

[@Megapixelers]

Gerald, for pulling focus on a moving subject, the latency seems too much. And for talking heads of people not moving, you can just use the phone app for the auto focus the camera comes with. Your video is still worth watching (like always) because I didn’t even know that I could “stream wirelessly” to the external monitor. It is also great because of the insightful power solution that could be for multiple applications. I, very respectfully, believe the follow focusing claim is not very useful. I am big fan! Seriously!

[@saskelee]

I like seeing those end cuts. Ecstasy it makes us realise that you ain’t perfect and we all make mistakes because I make so many mistakes when making my video

[@NerdInventor]

I seriously love you for this video right now. I´ve been trying to come up with a good way to film myself and had no luck so far.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks! That's great to hear. 🤓🙏

[@TristanBarrocks]

This was a very useful video. The quality of your videos from content to look is great. Thanks so much.

[@kustoo]

This is dope AF.

[@geraldundone]

Thank you, sir. 🤓🙏

[@pebmets]

Thank you. Great job. I love the unified, (sorry), setup. Basically I like that it is not complicated and you did a great job explaining how to put it together. Your channel keeps getting better and better.

[@karlthepagan]

Q: What does breaking the 4th wall in vlogging look like? A: 1:41 a tutorial within a tutorial.

[@geraldundone]

🤓🙏🤣💜

[@JonPaulKersey]

That washer idea was genius!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Great rig setup. Definitely something I would use on a regular basis. And it's good for directors (without the FF). Although, I would choose another v-mount brand. I've been using IndiPro Tools v-mount batteries for over a year now, and they're totally reliable. The 98W version costs $239. Unless I had throw away money, I would pass on a 45W that costs about the same price. Other than that, a no brainer monitor rig. Thanks for the links!

[@beamaks6599]

A pretty neat feature of the Bebop batteries is that when you hold press the battery indicator button for a few seconds the color of it turns from blue/green to red/green :) Nice video

[@CesarAugustoTejada]

I really like your content, very informative. Cheers from Dominican Republic.

[@12344ADAM44321]

WHY HAVE I NEVER THOUGHT!!!?? Rubbery/Foam Washer... GENIUS !!!! thanks Gezza, P.S. tasty wireless setup! that v-mount though!

[@AshMoussa]

Giggles... your such a “unified power” schoolgirl. You’re awesome man!! Thanks for the wireless monitor setup video!! 👍🏻

[@russellwatkinson]

Very neat solution, I like the unified power solution even though I don’t have any V mount batteries yet, they are a serious consideration for me now, thanks.

[@VerticalScaleMedia]

I geek out on unified power sources too, and did a comprehensive Nikon Z6 video build around such a topic. Thanks for the ideas.

[@Featherlightstudio]

Love all the control here but at almost 1500 bucks from your parts links, this is make me REALLY appreciate my Nikon Z6 remote controller app with live realtime Video feed!

[@memop94]

Alternate title: Gerald geeks about power solution... Oh! And there's something about some wireless focus thing

[@chicaneti]

Gerald, you need a Z-Cam E2. All of this can be done with a phone/tablet if your lens isn't full manual. Less latency, no complicated power arrangement (I agree, that is a fun part), etc.

[@samtang]

Thanks for another great video Mr. Undone!

[@tommymillett1675]

You've really undone yourself this time!

[@stormycatmink]

I've spent the last 2 weeks getting excited about getting a unified power system with v-mount for my camera rig. Can totally identify with this. Ended up starting with just a Core SWX powerbase edge without a plate. Hope it works out well!

[@yo_one]

This set-up would be beneficial to the gentleman with the camera conspiracy channel When he was at his mom's in the living room. And filmed with a manual focus lens 😃😁

[@JasonOFlaherty]

Really cool build. I can obviously guess that it controls the focus as advertised, but I was waiting to see that functionality shown

[@sasca854]

Pretty slick! Although I think I'm just going to stick to a long HDMI cable LOL

[@mohammedabobakr6549]

Man WTF I've never seen you more excited about anything else like this wireless monitor

[@JoshKaufmanstuff]

@ 7:10 transmitter antenna angle: I've heard conflicting advice for reception. Some say each antenna should be perpendicular. I've heard that the signal propagates from the long side of the antenna and you should aim that toward your receiver. . . .??

[@geekazoid]

As someone starting my kit, I can tell that my soldering bench and building power cells myself is going to pay off.

[@roadcrewfilms]

AWESOME CHANNEL, CONTENT !!! ETC ETC THANKS BROTHER !!

[@LunaScopeJustin]

Love this setup!

[@MikeMena]

You gotta do Camera Conspiracies STUDIOS UNDONE. It will easily be the most high-tech and innovative studio you've ever done. Way better than your studio, especially with his new background *Owl of Opportunity* and *Eagle of Dreams and Nightmares* ...just saying, we can all learn how to do it, especially how to color grade from him.

[@mattslaboratory5996]

My problem is that I like to attach Other Things to things. So I need to get one of those little washers that's reversible. Entertaining as always.

[@buddyfx7026]

DUDE! Don't forget about the SWIT PB-M98S, they're incredible. Come with one D Tap and USB. They have a slightly bigger version and it has two D Taps, USB and a screen on the back telling you % of battery as well as approx. time left depending on what all you have plugged in PLUS a backlight ;)

[@kurcensk]

Such video, much wow! :) Your videos are extremely helpful and entertaining. Thanks!

[@alaskalonghunters2990]

Helpful in airborne work, thanks!

[@DmitryCherednikov]

Gerald, you should definitely Check out feelworld 7” ultra bright monitor, it powers up from np-f and has a dc 8v output, so you can power monitor and transmitter from one np-f battery) and you’ve got 2200nits for 500$

[@Ranger7Studios]

This is great for getting your focus set and for monitoring, but pulling focus, no. That half a second could mean the difference between a clean shot and a blurry one. I wouldn't trust it on a set. Still a cool build.

[@imnaugle]

Great build as always BUT, (don't take this in a creepy way....) your voice sounds amazing!...l mean the audio quality. Are you still rockin' Deity? Is this lav and shotgun? Nice bass poppy highs and no noise floor.

[@geraldundone]

I'm using the Oktava now. Check out my recent mic round up video if you want to know more, but thanks a lot for saying so! 🤓🙏

[@ThisIsTechToday]

lol, was Cody just sitting there the whole time while you recorded this?? hahah

[@RCodyWanner]

This is Tech Today i’m right off screen right 😄 kidding but i wish

[@rickvestuto]

OH.....Been waiting for this Booooooyyyyyyy regards, Rick

[@mochouinard]

One of the things that bug me, is a NP-F970 battery is about 47Wh, and cost like 60$CAD for 2 battery... Yet a single V-Mount 45Wh cost +300$CAD! What I've done is use a monitor like the Andycine X7S, which a 7.2volt output connector under the display (which is switched by the power switch of the monitor), and use it to power a 1$ USB voltage regulator that I connect my Nyrius Pro to. I have put Velcro on my Battery so I can attach the transmitter to it, yet making it easy to swap the battery. I use angled HDMI connector to make it look nice. Since the Andycine X7S have a 1/4 screw on each side, I've attached permentently Nato rail and I bought some cheap wood handle that held in place with Nato rail. I have the Nucleus-M (and N), which I attached a Nato attachement so it, so if I want, I can replace the handle on one side with the Nucleus-M hand unit for focusing. A single Neewer battery will last about 2 hours a full brightness at 2200nits which make that an really amazing display outdoor ! So I keep 6 charge battery to last a full shooting day outdoor. On my camera I've put a 1200nits display and I'm definitely want to replace it with the Andycine X7 for the brightness (and low cost). I have never actually tested the Wh of these NP-F970 versus a 45Wh battery... I'm tempted to buy one and see... I already have 4x150Wh and 2x230Wh... Yet they are heavy... So I think I'll stick with the NP-F970 setup I've got. But I'm tempted to buy that V-Mount to NP-F battery adaptor... never know when it can be useful..

[@mochouinard]

I just want to say that I KNOW what those NP-F970 Wh rating are wrong... There might be advantage to have 12volt as input to regulate for the monitor (less lost in heat). I know my NP-F970 battery does go really warm, which a V-mount battery might now, so the lost in heat from the NP-F because of higher than design drain rate might be causing issues as well... I actually wish a battery lasted 4 hour... That would take care of the morning shoot time, swap battery after lunch and again for the rest of the day. But I haven't figured out this solution while making the unit 'lighweight'

[@hakamsoufan]

10/10 Every one need this .. including me

[@joshuadtaft]

Not that you would probably need it, since the v mount would run forever, but couldn't you put a sony L battery on the iKan, and power the focus wheel from there? That way you're still pulling mainly from the v mount, but when you change batteries, you only loose power to the monitor, and the other two stay running reducing setup time after changing batteries. Just seems like a good redundancy to me, plus you cover the top battery mount on the ikan, protecting it and cleaning it up, and you wouldn't need a big battery for that anyway.

[@saskelee]

Let;s tidy up the cable here, and then we will wrap up. No pun intended lol

[@lauro.dominici]

Is there any way to mirror the image either in the Shinobi or Ninja V?? It is so frustrating framing yourself with inverted position of your body.

[@rikomenzies]

You’re really turning me on to V-mount batteries. Great video, Gerald. However, I can’t help but notice that this still looks woefully underexposed.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks! And you're crazy about the exposure. The scopes are perfect and there's two more lights involved now, one shining directly on the products.

[@rikomenzies]

Gerald Undone Haha, I’m just playing because you mentioned that other people were complaining about it even though it was fine before. Though you could throw one of those ARRI Orbiters on for funsies.

[@geraldundone]

😜🤣👍

[@DUDDELAS]

Hi 623 videos were not suitable for advertiser's can you help me in this thanks waiting for reply

[@benjamin_lecomte]

i'm looking into the unified power system too and foudn that the FX-lion one and two have a avantage in that sens because they have usb-c charging port so you can also charge your laptop with it and you can recharge them with a usb-c PD, that make less cable/charger to use/bring with you when travel or in general. counter poitn they don't have the double way d-tap port just regular one on them.

[@peter-iq5en]

I use DJI’s RavenEye with my fuji xt2. iPhone works as my Wireless Monitor. Only one cable connection needed as I don’t use the DJI gimbal. RavenEye is charged internally so huge battery not necessary. Seems a lot of work and cost for a wireless monitor. Only down side to the RavenEye is it only works in 1080p.

[@xavieryt412]

He ! Was interesting in supporting the channel via "join" button but maybe the counter-parts are a bit "light"...? What about a private Discord with your members, answering our questions at the end of each videos...etc i don't know

[@crisvega7588]

People think I am a freak cause I attach things to my backpack lol, hand all kinds of danglers on it. Love attaching things to things.

[@gdrriley420]

I like Velcro ties but bongo ties are less of a pain to store a bunch off

[@finnillson4808]

You can get Sony NPFs with a DC out. Would be way cheaper and less bulk.

[@meyemotions6263]

you are the best man! =D

[@bobcoco6047]

I wonder if an cheap alternative with a focuswheel module connectable via USB C ro a smartphone using the app of the mirrorless o screencast, would be a good idea. I think so 😇 Great set up though!

[@samthetinkerer4947]

I would use the Small rig mini tripod instead of manfrotto. so I can use the Arca-Swiss compatible plates.

[@JackVania]

Into: "Pew pew pew, pew pew, pew pew".

[@LouisLuzuka]

I would love this

[@smartwaytoliveinjapan4743]

Hello bro buying edelkrone headplusV2 would be the smart choice for content creater.

[@bethlenfalvydavid]

is that the Aputure AL-MC in your background by any chance?:D

[@GeorgeAtanassov]

Can you use this in conjunction with autofocus lens and still use autofocus in some situations and then use the follow focus in another? I personally do not care for the hard stops. An example would be to use Canon cinema camera with face detect on. So when then camera sees a face it would autofocus then when the face is not in the frame (or recognised) then I would use the wireless focus knob. Thank you.

[@jayphilipwilliams]

I would've liked to have actually seen you focusing with it at the end, and comment on its precision.

[@mochouinard]

Too much lag for me... I use the Nyrius Pro instead. But I think you have a better range on your (Though, I could hack an external antenna).

[@robertfeliciano5723]

Nice setup. But the Hollyland 400s to an iPad or iPhone would be a lot easier for people in the Apple Vortex. However, I'm also an Android user and the app sucks for my phone.

[@xinidae]

I would love a system like this, but I just spend about 2k getting a bmpcc4k and basic accessories so I'll just have to deal with a bluetooth app to pull focus for now lol

[@gregorykoefer]

I have a question regarding gamma shifts when u upload to youtube.. Do you get a more desaturated and less contrasty image once its on youtube or so u put a rec709 to srgb lut or something? Cause I havent figure out how to upload a video to yourube that pretty much looks exactly the same as when I export it out of premiere.. Would love to hear your thought on this! And the video is great btw. really made me think of buying one instead of renting one for every gig..

[@nealhope6127]

Hey Gerald, how's the monitor holding up after the 16v through the L-series battery mount?

[@benjamin_lecomte]

for monitor you could switch to the (more expensive) BM5 with the bluetooth module that allow you to control your BMPCC4K record/menu etc...it's what i'm considering to do

[@theautomationchannel6920]

Did you ever tried zhiyun transmission modules?

[@krectus]

Really cool setup, but so very expensive. Seems like a solution that could be done with a phone app for free and a lot less hassle if camera companies would spend more time on their phone apps.

[@jodp02]

How strong is the motor? I was thinking of getting a Tilta Nucleus Nano but I here the torque on that one isn't strong enough for some lenses. Also, how is the weight on this set up?

[@DaCarnival]

What is the cheapest way to get wireless video virtually lag free? Do you just have to go Teradek, or are there options?

[@kartikeyabhalla6358]

Nice.. I wish there was a way to use gimbals like the Weebill S in Axis Locked mode so I could just use the follow focus, etc

[@kartikeyabhalla6358]

Also that intro dude was GOLD

[@zieldchaos]

do you know any device that could drive/control the internal focusing motor remotely? as so we doesn't need to attach the focus puller motor on the lens anymore..

[@emzyfilm6492]

Hy Gerald, i have a similar setup with ISSUE! i have atomos V on came and want to loop finally to hollyad 300 o client village monitor ... but soonest I connect atomos out to Holyland , there is rolling atomos output page , ( HDMI monitor incopatable ) do you have the same issue ? Thanks

[@catnamestaken]

Cool

[@TripleVR]

I am absolutely one of those people that do like attaching things to other things.

[@imaner76]

I am with you on this. I build silly things like this a lot more than I care to mention.... Currently building, The, Nikon Z6, Ronin S, Mixpre 3 ii, matched pair NT5, Rode wireless Go, Boling BL-P1 "one" person carry true surround sound video recording thingy. ™ imaner76 2020.

[@meloD30]

OK I have to ask. What do you think about using this for a roaming camera in a live switching scenario? **Runs for cover**

[@kingfuego8181]

Can I use the atomos and still record thru it wirelessly will it go to my ssd

[@AndrewVanBeekOttawa]

But where are Gene and Farouk? I don't get it. ;-)

[@johnnythunder8382]

now that gerald endorse those batteries the prices just jumped by 13% lol

[@dereksiyarngnork3333]

Hi, I wonder if you ever have a problem with Shinobi when connected with Sony a7siii. Outputting the monitor Slog3, S-gammut3.cine. Whenever I viewing it on Native mode or Rec709 or Lut, it appears ghosting delayed on the monitor. I’ve changed 4 hdmi cables. Not only that, I’ve exchanged the monitor to the new one 3 times and ghosting delayed problem happened every time. I don’t see anyone has the same problem on KZbin.

[@TristanOmik]

"I'm Gerald Undone and elephants are really great at making Hard drives."

[@VinizioOficial]

Please, can someone tell me if the camera can do AF Tracking with this monitor plugged in ? I have a Feelworld F6 Plus with my A7C and A7III but sadly it doesn’t allow me to use the AF Tracking :/

[@liriklrk5844]

What's profit from 45W bebob for $250 if cheap $15-20 NP-f970 has a 60W power capacity?

[@seibeltron1593]

I love to do attaching things to other things. I don't care who knows it.