Cinematic Camera Movement Using the Segway miniPRO and a Gimbal Rig

Black Magic Tim, Derek Allen and Chris Downing talk bout the benefits of adding the Segway miniPRO to your arsenal of camera movement tools.
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[@AnandaGarden]

It is SO great to find a review by someone who has spent four months with the equipment. Wonderful production.

[@ralfonseca]

Wow. Not even Segway could have made a promo video as effective as this one! I'm sold!

[@bamcameback]

Foreal this is a seller

[@noelpratt5268]

Fantastic presentation. Clear, cool, and well-spoken!

[@GearJones]

Thank you.

[@DatrysiadMedia]

Really enjoyed this, not long bought a gimbal and this was something I was thinking about

[@ErichHaubrich]

I placed my order about three minutes into this video. Cheers! Incredibly informative for people that are interested in the MiniPro for filmmaking and even ENG or sports!

[@peterheitmann2844]

Wow, thanks for this detailled review!!

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

Great comparison of foot vs. Segway -- you guys really explained, and demonstrated the pros/cons for both event shooting (i.e.: the parade) and cinematic shots.

[@uploadJ]

Wow ... great use of the MiniPro!

[@Fisherkingnigel]

Great video guys, loved it and learned lots.

[@alexaj9201]

Seriously sick shot on the minipro! Nice review!

[@SeanReitmeyer]

Great Video! I enjoyed it a lot, very informative and useful!

[@wizfrogG]

This is awesome, nice video and equipment!

[@cactustweeter2890]

Very innovative. Thanks for sharing.

[@drstevenrstanek]

Nicely done!

[@mannysthings6229]

Excellent work I'm sold!

[@Mobolabs]

Manuel Almonte check us out!

[@mastixmastix]

Just bought one because of this video. Amazing piece of equipment!!

[@AlanJMash]

Loved this video! Good job guys...!

[@GearJones]

Thanks, Ajmash!

[@_maschine]

Great video guys!

[@briannelligan1193]

Great informative video, very thorough. Looking into buying one now!

[@GearJones]

You won't regret it.

[@TomAntos]

damn. now I gotta get me one of these

[@GearJones]

+Tom Antos Yep. And you'll never have to walk again 😁

[@Mobolabs]

Tom Antos check us out too! Much more portable option

[@jluztech]

send me 1 to trie

[@ErichHaubrich]

During the comparison....WOW! Huge difference, but the difference between the z-axis travel honestly was not nearly as bad as it could be. Here's the deal though...You're a f**king NINJA...The 'gimbal+boots' segment would have needed some serious Warp Stabilizer if those were my boots...the MiniPro is absolute genius in the hands of a practitioner such as yourself. Cheers!

[@hellohogo]

really enjoyed this video thank you. i'm going to grab one of these and use it with a ronin and a steadicam vest. can't wait!

[@Mobolabs]

Ramon Solorio check is out first! We'll be taking preorders soon. Do you need portability?

[@bruhzooka]

Excellent Video

[@jeremeyshelton]

Great job!

[@GearJones]

Thanks, Jeremey!

[@sabymondal]

Thanks man. Super useful.

[@MrDirt1212]

Ive been looking for a video like this, I have a ronin and this was the missing piece. Great job, thanks...I also have a srt8 challenger too...lol.

[@Mobolabs]

NorthEast Ohio Real-Estate check is out too! Much more portable!

[@sergmo1603]

I also use my mini pro with my dji drone with follow me mode and you can have the sky camera footage .and link the shots in at edit . good video guys. nice.

[@bennyashoff6974]

Great video. Especially the A/B comparison at the end. Question: what firmware-version are you currently running on your minipro? There are different opinions about upgrading. Any problems with your system yet?

[@powerkast]

Nice one guys

[@GearJones]

Thanks, Powerkast!

[@treyedwards9265]

This was helpful even today. Hows everything today?

[@moranast]

this is awesome !!

[@LiquidLensPhotography]

That was an amazing review and analysis! Tim, I think we might have been separated at birth and are gear twins aside from looking similar. I started using my Daughter’s Swagway hoverboard during shoots for all the reasons you mentioned but now I think I will have to upgrade to the Segway. The ReadyRig vest will be the next thing I get for weightless feel. Just subscribed and look forward to more of your content, Brother. 👊🏽

[@uploadJ]

Truly!!

[@isacenriquez2624]

Definitely going to get one now. Its like being a robocop filmmaker, genius.

[@MoniJohnson]

Great info, even in 2020!

[@usernamehandle]

So amazing to find this video… trying to decide between onewheel and segway…. Onewheel just seems dangerous and limited, esp indoors… not to mention harder to turn. Came for the video, stayed for the black creatives-let’s go!

[@TheZX11]

Nothing better than holding a coffee and watching the camera, when the segway goes over a sidewalk heave and drops out from under you. No crash, just dropped two inches. Spilled coffee and had to edit out that camera movement. Watch out turning while reversing the segway. The stick steers the nose not the tail. It steers opposite the stick in reverse and will throw a rider.

[@SuperMouseDV]

Ok you guys had me with Tribute to Prince :)

[@yemmyrichard7511]

Awesome video works. What lens did you use for this?

[@GearJones]

Thanks. All the Gimbal/Segway footage was captured with a Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8. The BTS was shot on the GH4 using the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8.

[@GregorPQ]

Very cool! Do you still use it?

[@victordipersia]

hehe... very cool but where did you get the vest...? I'd like to get one of those to help with the fatigue on my arms :-)

[@Altcine]

Nice 👍🏾

[@BBWinner48]

Great review...will the segway operate in reverse?

[@GearJones]

Yes. The Segway works equally well forward and in reverse.

[@I_amherhello]

sold

[@kurokid2441]

yeah, this is what i'm looking for

[@PhoenixBodhi999]

You ever connect a camera to it and use the remote ? I'd like to get the long handle and mount my one handed gimbal to it. You think thatd work?

[@bennyashoff6974]

Have you ever operated a steadicam (NOT a gimbal) on it?

[@CP-CINEMA]

Where did you purchase the vest???

[@nightdonutstudio]

Is this safer and eaiser to ride compare to onewheel?

[@General111100]

where did u get the straps?

[@ruthun]

Subbed

[@GCRJ6]

WHAT MM DID YOU USE WHEN FILMING?

[@webkiechu4621]

Hei, what is it the vest for ronin?

[@Blackmagictim]

Web Kiechu it’s a tactical vest by lowepro . It’s for photographers but retrofitted to hold the ronin. Check bhphoto for it

[@Mobolabs]

Check our our product, the Wingman. It's a much more stable rideable for those that wouldn't feel comfortable on a Segway

[@GearJones]

I just check out the two videos on your channel. Your Robot Board looks pretty cool. When you're ready, we'd love to give a test to see how it fits in a production workflow.

[@Mobolabs]

Where are you based? We will have our prototype in LA on Aug 11-13

[@GearJones]

We're actually in Washington, DC. Let me know if you make out this way.

[@markfothebeast]

That's actually not too terrible for running. You should see the Sony A6600 with the Sigma 16mm F1.4. It is terrible with just a tiny movement

[@antdx316]

Tthe segway is a must have lol

[@gauravthecreator]

once he fall its GAME OVER !!

[@jluztech]

The miniPRO is the best option chek my demo video

[@mackjopah8894]

wondering if this guy got hipped to Onewheels..??

[@GearJones]

The Onewheel is an awesome vehicle. The speed and agility are great. We've found that the stability of a two-wheeled allows the operator to better focus on the shot rather than the terrain.

[@simonchoi8996]

Segway made this in collaboration with the Chinese company XiaoMi

[@thonczarenko]

Great video! Too bad I found it over two years later!

[@mogmaximus]

this is that good sh.. feel like he should wear a helmet tho, some of his focus will be on the shot not where he's going

[@NC-oc3ld]

Why not get rid of the camera man? There should be a mini segway with a motorized center column and motorized ballhead that you can mount a camera or phone to. Then it can follow you around or be controlled remotely with VR/augmented reality. It replaces a tripod because it can stand still and move up and down to frame a shot. Or follow you for a live stream by keeping you in frame. Or doing a time-lapse while moving over terrain.

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[@aaronsloate1474]

shut up and take my money!

[@thedeathdealer3918]

So much needles talk and very little show. Fell asleep waiting for the true reason I clicked on this video.

[@thendralthennarasu2604]

12 minute of speaking and showing last 3 min sucks man

[@ralfonseca]

Wow. Not even Segway could have made a promo video as effective as this one! I'm sold!