7 TRIPOD Tricks I ACTUALLY USE for Filmmaking

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Which of these tricks was new to you? 🎥 Got any others that you like to use?

[@arttiz01]

For me, #2, #3, #4, #6 and #7 were new. Thanks!!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Awesome to hear, Jaime 👍🏽 I'm glad it was helpful!

[@titoemo7875]

all, because i am just a beginner XD

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Great to hear you learned something new! 👍🏾

[@johnhatter8583]

Tripod with 2 legs on should and the third one on belly. Thank you, very nice video...

[@Jestunes]

Ingenious. Love the part when you hit your wife in the head with the tripod. Hilarious!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

🤣Thanks, Jesse! She was supposed to just make it look like it hit her, but I guess she takes her acting seriously!

[@oldbruck4375]

Get a hit 😂 🇯🇲

[@CamberFilmSchool]

😉

[@michael-4k4000]

Spousal abuse is not a laughing matter. Let's keep it classy gentleman....

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You’re right. She needs to stop abusing me!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I knew my muscles were too big for smooth camera pans. Everyone said I was crazy.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

😂 Nice! 💪

[@nbarshain]

This video is genius! The amount of value you packed into 5 minutes is very impressive.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks, glad you liked it! 👍

[@trypsilomusic]

Brilliant! I love how these simple tricks can transform basic footage into professional looking cinematography, thank you very much for this huge help!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

No problem! 👍

[@mariee3]

Thank you so much bro, i didn't even know about these tripod hacks until today, God bless 👑

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Glad to help! 😉

[@MukeshRathore]

super cool tips...thanks for the video 🙌

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You’re welcome, Mukesh 👍🏾 and thanks!

[@sadarahurh8794]

Best tripod tips I have ever seen. Please do more tips ! Fantastic job !

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks! I made one on monopods too. Any other specific gear you want tips on?

[@secretsoffireband]

Great video. One of the most useful ones I have seen for simple creative uses for a tool that folks will already own!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks! 👍

[@aliismetylmaz9582]

This is definitely the best video ever in the whole youtube.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Awesome! Thank so much, Ali. 👍🏾

[@CamberFilmSchool]

I appreciate it! 😉

[@WhenAphroditeSpeaks]

Wow! I love the blue color in your video! So cinematic!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks so much! I've been experimenting with different colors and that is my favorite so far.

[@Semmostaja]

This is great stuff. I feel so stupid for not thinking of a single one of these myself. I actually went to a school where they did teach (somewhat) proper techniques, but of course they had the proper gear for it. Afterwards I thought stuff like this couldn't really be done without the right gear. Oh boy was I wrong, that footage looks awesome. I'll be sure to use these tricks in my next project :)

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks so much, Semmostaja 👍🏽 Glad to help out!

[@TonyRush21]

Layman terms are not taught in schools lol

[@anshmandy8088]

OMG! Finally found the channel we were looking for. Will use these tricks in our videos. Thanks man!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

That's so awesome to hear, Ansh & Mandy 👍🏼Glad it was helpful!

[@pacificostudios]

That shoulder rig trick is amazing... and using one tripod to do all these things reduces the amount of accessories one has to bring along.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

For sure! A little creativity goes a long way. 😉

[@MarllonMaia]

Thank you! Greetings from Brazil!🙏

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Oi! 👍 Obrigado.

[@0Bigassjetzx0]

That face bump caught me off guard!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@CamberFilmSchool]

😂 her too!

[@svaphrodite]

I only recently started shooting video and have been plagued by jerky panning shots even after upgrading to a Leofoto BV-20K (Knob Clamp) Pro Fluid Video Head. While this head is much smoother than the SmallRig Lightweight Fluid Video Head, it still wasn't smooth enough. But then I tried the rubber band trick, and that made a HUGE difference -- much, much smoother pans! I'm also learning the importance of drag adjustment for smoothing pan shots.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

What are your video settings?

[@svaphrodite]

@@CamberFilmSchool it wasn't the settings, it was my inconstant movement when turning the head for panning shots. The rubber band trick, did the trick :)

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Nice! 👌

[@precisionprowashny9012]

Awesome video bro thank you for taking your time to make this, I (WE) appreciate it!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johmbon]

Great tips! I definitely learned a lot! The rubber band was the most impressive one. I noticed it can be used to make the rolling chair movement smoother too :)

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Good idea!

[@HarmoniesDolce]

Cool video. Nice post production touches and talent not too shabby!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thx! 👍

[@petrosianus]

all your tips.... super useful! I'd never have thought of them in a million years!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Glad to help! 👍

[@alsabah_almisry]

all your tips.... super useful! I'd never have thought of them

[@CamberFilmSchool]

🙌Awesome!

[@FilmSpook]

I came back to re-watch this. Brilliant, Bro! Many Thanks. My Best Wishes to you and your family. 🙏🏾

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks so much!

[@FilmSpook]

@@CamberFilmSchool Very Welcome, Man! :) Cheers

[@CamberFilmSchool]

👍

[@FlashGun_574]

These were all packed, full of quality and legit! I’ll be using these in the future

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Awesome! 👍

[@boschulte]

Dude…. genius… you just inspired me to like literally practice around the house…. I was looking for and THAT is a great one!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Awesome! 👍 Get creative. 😉

[@nurgisnoor6739]

Just great, you demonstrated really well,very helpful and I'm gonna try doing these tricks

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Awesome, Nurgis! Let me know how it goes.

[@Drostvideo]

Awesome tricks..thx for sharing..I have a gimbal for my iphone but now I can just use my Canon M50

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Drost Video, definitely! You’ll get a lot better quality video that way too.

[@jakethompsonhair]

This was a super cool video, learned a ton of new techniques! Great job!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

That's great to hear, Jake 👍🏼Glad it was helpful!

[@ElaraInspires]

That rubber band trick is so smooth! I cant wait to implement these tips while filming, thank you so much for sharing!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

No problem, Elara Inspires 👍🏽 So glad to hear it was helpful!

[@mariebliss]

Thank you soooo much for this video I’m definitely going to try these out 🙌🏾 you’ve just saved me from spending a lot of money, God bless you 🙏🏾

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You're welcome, Marie! It's pretty incredible all the things you can do with the equipment you have by just getting a little creative.

[@dennis1954]

This video earned a sub, like and comment. Looking forward to watching some other past videos as well as new drops.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks so much!

[@taynichall]

this just saved my life. i am a beginning videographer but cannot afford a good stabilizer yet. THANK! YOU!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You’re welcome! 😉

[@DebbraLupien_AkashicRecords]

ALL! The harness trick appeals in particular. I can see lots of fun experimentation in my future. Good thing the weather is turning.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Debbra Lupien, for sure! There are sooo many things you can do with a tripod to get creative shots. Let me know how it works out.

[@STUDIO-ew8dz]

than ks for these ingenius trics! I only knew the rubber band and dolly before. This video opens a completely new perspective to my shots. Thank you so much!!! 😀😀😁📽🎬 yammy coockies 😋🧸🍪

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Glad to help! 👍

[@jpdcutz7432]

Thanks so much man for these! It helps a lot!Brilliant...

[@CamberFilmSchool]

No problem, JP. 👍 Glad to help!

[@nathanproft2340]

Good video, not too long, good examples of each and also point of view of the shots when you were actually taking them! Thank you!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You’re welcome! 👍

[@calebpagan2226]

Just got my first Mirrorless and the handheld footage is so difficult to keep steady. A proper gimbal is $300 plus, but I don’t think I’ll need it now. Thank you!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Glad to help!

[@pacificostudios]

I use an image stabilizing lens with an image stabilizing body -- Canon EF lenses with a Canon EOS R body -- and then use Warp Stabilizer in post-production with Adobe Premiere Pro. I own a gimbal, but they take time to set up.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Yea, I rarely use my gimbal unless if for a planned shot in some kind of short film.

[@johnprudent3216]

I’ve heard some of these before and some of the ones you mentioned are new to me. They’re all great. The problem is… I never remember to use them when the opportunity arises lol

[@CamberFilmSchool]

😂 Yea. Gotta practice some and then it’ll come to mind easily. 😉

[@DrKarthikRamanan]

Super useful video! The steady cam trick was new to me. I'll probably use that one for sure!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks! There are a TON of other things you can do with tripods, but these are just the most common ones I use. Maybe I'll make a follow on.

[@kasanovasloan]

Thanks bro you just raised my production value to a whole new level😎

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Awesome. 👍 Glad to help!

[@timdawg747]

WoW, Thanks for the tips.. I never thought about these ideas.. I will use these ideas along with my Gimbals, Steady cams ect. Thanks

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Awesome, Tim. Glad to help!

[@soft_mann1]

All are insane and crazy new to me. I love everything about it. Thanks for the help

[@CamberFilmSchool]

No problem! 👍

[@treychow]

These tips are super valuable, but my favorite aspect of this video is the beautiful family dynamic (daughter anchoring tripod with foot 🥹) God bless you and your family!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks! We have fun together.

[@kuroiyama6009]

You are the man!!! Loved every tip bro!! You have a new subscribed loved every minute of it🔥🔥

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks! 😉

[@jcon654]

That was really great Camber Film School. Amazing finished project. ew subscriber. Thank you!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thx! 😉

[@maxagist]

Best advice combined in a one video - perfect!!!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thx!

[@SupermanBB]

Excellent video. Quality all around. Good information and without all the useless fluff

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks! 👍

[@kneiszlee]

That was excellent! Concise, direct and informative...love it. Well done!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks! I try not to waste peoples’ time. 😉

[@kneiszlee]

@@CamberFilmSchool you succeeded!

[@dougpopejoy9605]

simply brilliant! Thanks for 7 great techniques in one quick episode.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You’re welcome! 👍

[@valbeccia8591]

I like the steady cam which is new to me. Great video, thanks 🙏

[@CamberFilmSchool]

It is pretty useful! Glad to help, Val 👍🏼

[@makanakamultimedia]

Ingenious! Have just subscribed. I knew about the elastic band but the rest are new. I liked the very long slider...

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Awesome! Glad to hear it helped out.

[@mr.incognito4719]

It was worth watching... Really learnt a lot !!! Thanks

[@CamberFilmSchool]

That’s awesome 👍🏾 Glad it helped!

[@Chris-NZ]

Just getting back into video after a couple of decades, excellent tips, bookmarked , Cheers Chris from NZ

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks! 👍

[@KristovMars]

I was thinking of getting a monopod for my new camera, you just saved me some coin :)

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Awesome! 👍

[@Justin508]

Im so happy to have found this. Thank you! I’ve been wrestling my gimbal and not loving it. Undoubtedly, it’s my fault as I’m very new to all of this. In the meantime, these tips are going to simplify my first day of my first film. Subbed.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Glad I could help!

[@Nomenclatureish]

Exquisitely conceived and expertly executed!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks!

[@WSS_the_OG]

Those are really creative and practical, usable, tips! Because, ya know, big muscles (haha). Thanks for this video!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Just keeping it real. 💪 Glad you liked it!

[@WSS_the_OG]

@@CamberFilmSchool Great stuff for sure. Subbed, and I'll be working my through your video catalogue. Cheers!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Awesome. 👍 thx for your support!

[@manojkumarvittapu1064]

Awesome...thanks for sharing such a wonderful techniques

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You're welcome, Manoj!

[@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor]

Great tropod techniques....the shoulder rig was just so cool.. really helpful and i am gonna try using all these techniques.. 😍

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Awesome, Rivu! Let me know how it works out for you.

[@PatrickMastersProductions]

All of these are top notch tips. Much appreciated.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Glad to help! 👍

[@nurulafiati]

Genius simple practical helpful tricks, thank you for the sharing👍🏽beware, watch other person head.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

For sure! 😂

[@aminoacids13]

Nice! Love them. Especially the chair 😂. The only technique that will give you shakey footage is the "steady cam" (ironically )

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Takes a bit of work to get it right. But you combine that with in-camera stabilization, and you’ll be good to go! 👍

[@aminoacids13]

@@CamberFilmSchool 👍

[@LucasMarak]

Amazing idea the video has more life than gimbals thanks

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks! 👍

[@edhovrud]

All good ideas! Thanks for the tips!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

No problem! 😉

[@TheCruisinCrew]

Really excellent tutorial and examples! :)

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thx!

[@ckellyedits]

These are great tips thanks! A rubber band, so simple!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

ckellyedits, definitely! 👍🏽

[@jaybillups2063]

Thank you. Very helpful info and well done. I've got sliders and gimbals, but I rarely use them even when I pack them.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

I hear ya. I've found it super useful to be able to mimic the same types of moves with minimal gear because I'll often find myself somewhere without the gear I'd want and try to still make it work.

[@NoodlesR6]

Thank you! Is there any way I can do the trick at 2:52 quicker?

[@CamberFilmSchool]

I'm not sure what you mean by doing it quicker?

[@Jay_Perrotta]

Incredibly helpful! Thank you. 🙏

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You’re welcome! 😉

[@joyoffilming9500]

The Slider hack is great, and I wasn't aware of it. Steadycam is also great! The results speak for themselves. Fantastic video!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks! 👍

[@FilmSpook]

👍🏾 You're Awesome, bro; this is fantastic! Thanks for sharing these. Best Wishes

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You're welcome. 👍 Glad to help!

[@infanta4966]

Great video man! Really appreciate it!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You’re welcome 👍🏾 Glad to help!

[@jayrey7]

Mannnnn, thank you. This was helpful. Subscribed and liked.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Glad it helped!

[@marvzVlog16]

thanks sir its very helpful tips..now i can use my tripod more effectively..😊

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Awesome. 👍 Glad to help!

[@RichardPasquaCreative]

Great, simple tips! Thanks

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Welcome! 👍

[@sandeepraiphotography2111]

Great video. Still struggling to get it to swing less in the glide cam mode..

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Yeah, that can definitely be tricking. Just takes practice and can't start moving too quickly. Or else get further away from your starting point and start your movement early so that you won't get the swing at the point where you want your clip to start.

[@sandeepraiphotography2111]

@@CamberFilmSchool Thank you for the advise sir. Keep it up.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You're welcome, Sandeep 👍🏼 And keep practicing!

[@Dontlicktheballoons]

BRUH. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this man! The Rubberband alone is going to save my bacon, but holy crap all those tricks together? Dude. Mad respect and much appreciated🤘

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks so much, Brandon 👍🏼 I'm really glad to hear that it's been helpful! Creativity will pay off in the long run (and save you money!).

[@MaiElizabeth]

Ingenious!! The thumbnail alone, I never thought to do that

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thx! 👍

[@DramaPrince007]

Very useful video. Big thanks from PAKISTAN.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Glad to help! 👍

[@jakubsikyr6766]

That tricks are very useful. Especially the steadicam one :) Thank you!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You're welcome, Jakub!

[@Teddyisoffline]

do u leave the camera stabilization on when putting it on your shoulder

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Yes, but it also depends on the camera. Some cameras may actually look worse because the stabilization will be fighting against you trying to stabilize it. Try it both ways and see which works better for you.

[@warrenrae32]

Fantastic tips probably all new to me😂 Thank-you 👍

[@CamberFilmSchool]

No problem! 👍

[@JustinHouser]

Great video. Going to start using these tips during the shooting of my next video 🤙

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thanks so much, Justin! Let me know when you post it so I can check it out and try to guess which techniques you used.

[@DennisVSyoutube]

this was quite helpful for me. Thanks man!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You’re welcome! 👍

[@krzemian]

That's amazing, love the creative approach, thanks!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

THanks!

[@musicanahmed]

Which light tools do you use to get this amazing videos colors and light 😍

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Just a cheap ring light for my face and a couple cheap RGB LEDs behind me for the background color.

[@NobleEndeavours123]

Awesome video! The only thing missing was the smell of freshly baked cookies in the air! :) Lots of cool techniques to try, thank-you!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Glad you liked it! And the cookies were quite good. 😉🍪

[@Amerifilms]

I like the blanket tip, wow.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Yep, it’s a good one!

[@Natureboy-w1e]

Nice video, if we have action camera with fixed focus, any idea or trick could max the use?

[@CamberFilmSchool]

The same types of tricks would work.

[@AfroBahati2]

Wow I really love this 🔥🔥🔥

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Awesome!

[@AfroBahati2]

@@CamberFilmSchool Dm my IG is @afrobahati and my number is [phone] I need some help from you!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

What do you need help with?

[@AfroBahati2]

@@CamberFilmSchool Dm me @afrobahati or 317 840 1303

[@CamberFilmSchool]

I’m on IG @camberfitness

[@DanielTuriman]

How you control a focus on steadycam 4:43?

[@CamberFilmSchool]

I was using autofocus. Either do that, or have to make sure to stay the same distance from your subject, or use a deep depth of field so more is in focus.

[@sartisaac]

Thanks so much for this video. Please I have a question. What method would you recommend for a LIVE church program. Isaac from Liberia.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

I would probably just set it on the tripod and leave it if it’s just going to be someone on a podium preaching.

[@doctor-dan]

The upside down trick is also useful when using a go pro or phone on a selfie stick, gravity will pulls it down and make it a lot more stable!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Definitely!

[@noahludwig9240]

Thanks man! You saved us a lot of money!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Awesome! 💰

[@zefffresh]

awesome! could you make a video on the settings you use on sony a7iii?

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Sure!

[@SocialConfidenceMastery]

Thanks for sharing these tips!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You're welcome! 👍🏼

[@Mr.freedom1]

Wow! You really know what you're talking about. Thanks.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

No problem! 👍

[@arunachugh]

Very helpful, Thank you so much. 🙏🏻

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You're welcome! 👍

[@KevinMullarkey]

Great tips, thanks. How did you get that 'filmic' look on your finished video?

[@CamberFilmSchool]

There’s not really any one thing that makes a “filmic” look. It’s really just a mixture of framing, composition, depth of field, and how you work it all together. Just takes practice.

[@vivisects-and-regicide]

Amazing. Thanks for this!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

No problem!