Do THIS for better gimbal video (you don’t know this method)

In this video we look at a setting that all gimbals have that you may not know about that can really help you get smoother shots.
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[@suvirnaths849]

I cant believe how insanely easy and to the point your videos are and are exactly what is lacking in most of the other youtube channels. Extremely informative, precise, well made and easy to watch. This channel needs to be among the top of the crop as far as this style of content is concerned... Thanks a lot Chris for all of these gems.

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Appreciate you 🙏🏼

[@ThinkSPITZ]

Big question: how can i turn a eg rs2 or rs3 into a 100% manual Controlled Pan like the arri 2axis?

[@Pan_gregorian]

What is the name of app?

[@ronaldmakaramba]

I totally agree 💯

[@Malick333]

The deadband settings are key, especially for a more organic and less mechanical feel ... something BIG I don't hear many people talking about with gimbals is don't rely 100% on the machine! Example, when panning, if you don't want the shot to stop with a MECHANICAL feel, then with your arm/hand/body gradually let it fade to a stop. Basically if you want to pan smoothly to 24 inches to your right, then around 20 inches to your right, start to slow down your physical movement so it eases into 24 inch to the right target, maybe even floating a bit past 24 inches. This is a skill to work with the gimbal. Not as tough as a steadicam, but was a huge life changer for me when I realized this approach for making specific gimbal shots feel more organic. It's the same way when braking with a car and pushing the brake pedal .... you can fade into a stop, or you can jam on the brakes and come to a sudden stop. And all that is affected by the sensitivity of the brakes (deadband).

[@Pensta-il4bt]

Thanks for this explanation, it has helped me visualise the technique needed to get these smooth shots :)

[@haroldlauhoyan]

i have no idea how people use gimble with high deadband, i myself just set it even lower than low, so it can react to any moment i do immediately

[@mattm7426]

​@@haroldlauhoyan it's not supposed to react to your movement immediately

[@eduardman3588]

Just perfect! Congrats! After spending weeks on viewing pros “talking numbers” I’ve said to myself - no way and arrived to almost the same settings for all my settings. The only different thing is blocking the joystick to only panning in PF mode and pan&follow in PF mode…and after that I found your video and received the confirmation of my settings! Good luck with your channel!

[@MiguelReyes-sx1vs]

Chris this is literally the answer to my late night just last night.. I was trying different settings and I was under the impression that the deadband was needed to be set to low to be smoother and I thought of changing everything else except that!!! And now this video came out!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Very welcome!

[@tithbrothers5958]

All I can say is wow.....This has changed my life. I been using gimbals since the ronin M first came out and i could never get any gimbals to be butterly smooth until now.....THANK YOU SIR

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Glad I could help!

[@benmagnus0858]

For Ronin gimbals, if you are in a situation where you need to be shooting continuously, you need to tilt a lot and you don't need the wheel for anything else, I'd recommend using it for panning. With a bit of practice, you can really get smooth shots with it while not having to worry about how you hold the gimbal if you were in the pan-tilt-follow mode.

[@evanroscain0816]

I'm at the point where I want to sell my RSC2 because I'm so irritated with my gimbal shakey. Then, when I watched your video, I was so delighted. After a long year of using my gimbal, this is the first time that I set my settings as you say. Haha, haha. Thanks a lot, Man, and thanks for accommodating more tutorials.

[@droneeye2618]

I also found I can hold the trigger which locks the axis and then do small pans and tilts with the joystick. I recently did a job where I filmed a show on a telephoto lens walking around and this worked really well!

[@onevoiceinc]

I know for you this is a video from two years ago, but it's brand new for me... and this was extremely helpful. Thank you so much!

[@NoFilterPhotography]

revisited this before filming Kygo last night and mannn it allows you to focus on the shot and not "will it be smooth"... bc it will, just walk and watch the shot and your steps and these settings allow the rest. whew. big thx

[@shotbyadii]

you LEGITIMATELY just changed my life. from using an Xbox controlled for flight sim, i always put low deadbands and somehow applied the same logic here lol. widened the deadbands and ghr gimbal works like I've always wanted it to!

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Welcome 🤗

[@Pan_gregorian]

@@chrisbrockhurst What is the name of app?

[@robertunderwoodiv6008]

the video I've needed all along haha We all try and walk in as straight of a line as possible but you know, hands twitch and such and shots have been repeated. Great explanation and I changed my settings to match so I'm stoked to try on next shoot. Flying the fx30 / fx6 on rs3 pro. Many cheers!

[@yatinarora5958]

Bro your video literally changed my life. Today was my ceremonial shoot day and kind of disappointed but now, your insights gonna change everything. Great thanks for sharing this video ❤

[@CraigHallVideo]

Great video. I mostly use the R2 system on movies and am constantly adjusting my deadband - its the secret sauce of the ronin systems. One quick note is that I'll often run a higher deadband on my tilt axis than my pan, and helps to take out footsteps, especially for running and chase sequences.

[@spelunkerd]

I'm trying to find 'deadband' on the menu for the Ronin RS2, haven't found it yet. Does it go by another name? The RS2 uses terms like smoothness and speed and stiffness, corresponding to each axis.

[@spelunkerd]

Oops, I found it in the Raveneye software, under user profile.

[@petrub27]

So when you walk do you use the tilt axis? I thought is better to set it to pan follow only

[@CraigHallVideo]

@@petrub27it depends on the shot and the focal length but I generally need control over tilt axis so I keep it on.

[@continentmediaLLC]

@@spelunkerd I also cant find the deadband in my RS2 menu

[@Jloudr]

I had hard time using gimbal for many years, thanks for solving out the dead zone problem, this make my wrapping shot around group of people smooth a lot! but another thing I want to ask, should we turn off in-camera stabilization during gimbal?

[@techusmaximus7102]

Dude I was searching for a video for exactly this topic! Searching for about an hour mind you watched probably 10-12 videos got frustrated took a break resumed search found your video and 🤯 EXACTLY what I was looking for!!! Thank you for the info.,…yeah….subscribed & hit that like

[@DarqueSyde66]

I wish I had watched this video before my shoot today! DOH!!!! Great video, sir.

[@remcovandermeer]

Great! Thanks. You just made my day. I’ve subscribed cause this is exactly what I needed. Another guy telling me what to do. In a nice way. I told my wife that she should mimic you, just explain when and where to put things, in a calm manner, with good lighting and a subtle voice. Then I can pause, rewind, and eventually I’ll understand how this complicated shit works. Cheers!

[@ivantiu2126]

This is awesome and straight to the point. Just got my a RS3 Mini, and was struggling with the movement. But now it's all perfect. Thanks!

[@FriendlyEagle7]

can these gimbals save a sequence of movements and run back through them at the touch of a button?

[@SchoneMarisha]

Thank you for this info. I got my rs3 mini yesterday and I was not even aware that we can set all these options. GJ

[@eppromedia]

Love how well you explained this video ! Thank youu

[@Mark-fs7ok]

This is great stuff. My gimbal doesn't have a deadband setting, so I shoot at a high framerate and slow it down in post to get slow movement. Of course, whether this is useful depends on the subject...

[@siibungcobo]

I love how straight to the point your video was. Literally liked and subscribed immediately because wow. Thank you 🫡

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Appreciate you 🙏🏼

[@DrSidewayZ]

I literally just got mine and I’ve been trying to figure this mess out and you’re honestly the first one to mention this so i appreciate it bro!

[@Kiteboarding316]

Yup...This is it. I was wondering why my RS3 mini was so sensitive. This fixed the issue. Thank you.

[@bryceambrose9913]

This was incredibly informative. I will now go and correct my gimbal. Just because of how sharp the movement is, I usually settle for handheld camerawork. We will see if that changes now.

[@chrisbrockhurst]

It will make a huge difference!

[@mbastos1000]

Thank you so much!!!!!! You have just improved my film making by 1000 times! 😮😮😮 you also got a subscriber! … and thumbs up too!!!

[@girlsloveshein97]

That video is dope and not gonna lie, i Will never ever use a gimbal without the dual grip you have on! Its a life changer

[@MrJgonzo23]

I instantly got better footage, thank you so much for delivering information right to the point without too much fluff. I appreciate it so much.

[@barrylyons8102]

How do you change from pan and tilt follow to just pan follow. Also do you turn off ‘stead shot’ on a Sony cam if using gimbal?

[@erickheyl8293]

Another super helpful video - I’ve had the RS3 for a while and haven’t changed this so excited to test it out later - Thanks Chris!!

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Welcome!

[@nachbm]

Great Advise! Thank You! It was the solution I was looking since I bought this gimbal. This is content of great value.

[@quentinbrown4242]

Great video! I have an RS3 also. do you have anymore videos discussing accessories or how to us it better? I set up a raven eye but it didn't really follow me that well. it really just bounced around.

[@marshall_mma]

Will it be the same settings for pan & tilt follow modes and fpv?

[@danialuser1849]

Really loved the video and the feature you just taught is amazing, as a gimbal will surely try it. Keep it up bro 😊

[@usmausmma]

Really appreciate this tutorial, helped me get the right settings immediately. Thanks, bud.

[@MichaelHeredia]

New gimbal user here (just got the Zhiyun Crane M3) and this is exactly what I needed! I’ve been playing with those parameters and had no idea what that feature meant! Thanks dude!

[@ChrisA2617]

Great freakin video man! This literally popped up in my feed right before I was about to do a deep dive into my settings to attempt to eliminate some of those micro movements. Thanks so much!!

[@random-k1f9p]

Very helpful. Set up the RS4 today and now I can go back and look at my deadband settings. Had no idea what it was.

[@julisandoval3848]

I skipped forward because i thought you do a intro. i was so happy to see you dive right in...thank you!

[@quangtvquayphim-phongthuam7051]

awesome! I want to add one more thing: Motor parameters > advanced > strenght > pan = 3 or 4.

[@iamjohnelkins]

I'm confused. You said set tye dead-end to low then you turned around and set it to high. Was that only for stationary shots and slider movements?

[@danielromagnoligoncalvss]

I think the biggest problem with DJI Ronin is that their documentation is lacking… poor explanations on most functions. If you research RavenEye it’s pathetic. They don’t even explain the FN Function, how to activate or turn off. It’s just stupid

[@junisatya]

Hi Christ, much appreciate the video. Does the following steps are also the same for the other modes like PTF and FPV? Thanks

[@spilak.productions]

Thank you bro ! I was starting to think I wasn´t capable of working with a gimball but this explains a lot!

[@Roseartvideo]

I'm from Croatia (Europe) and learn so much from you!

[@JeffreyJDavis]

Thanks Brother, you served me butter that I haven't gotten from any of the other 20 RS4 videos I've watched.

[@Joffhope]

thank you omg . so concise . and short and not long winded . excellent.

[@infinijithit424]

Dear , Kindly tell the orbit follow mode setting. Pl

[@winngh]

Mine is adjustable on the gimble and the app as well. Knew this when I used to use a phone gimble back then. Have mine tuned to respond gently but then when I hold the trigger it moving it, moves into fast mode. I use feiyutech gimble, simple no fuss.

[@dannymelgarejo8805]

What are the dual handle grips you are using for your gimbal?

[@greek-freaks]

are these deadband settings slider only available per app...or can i find it on the gimbal itself? thanks a lot for this video! Very helpful!

[@bosscontent]

mate you're a genius! Thank you for this

[@Mountsidemedia]

Thanks for a clear and concise guide :)

[@HEATHERTITUS]

I followed all your setting though the last one is not clear setting super smooth. Dial speed 20 and dial smoothness 15. I don't know if the smoothness should be higher. I would like the smoothest footage possible.

[@ricardourroz9322]

Hi Chris. Good tip. Thanks. Do you have a video by any chance on the best auto focus for a sony camera while using a gimbal?

[@writhracing1642]

Pure gold!I see so many videos but there’s always more to learn, thank you sir!

[@TheDarknight3x]

Great video, great info! Is there a way to do a manual horizonal leveling? I know for the older DJI, the feature existed, but I can't find it now.

[@lizziegsack]

omg thnak you so much, ive never got on with my ronin after using the weebil, always thinking it was worse but actually it was just this setting! Huzzah! thank you

[@GoTravelPlanet]

Thank you so much Chris, I have my first real estate shooting tomorrow and this really helped, cheers!

[@tenzingenpo6037]

Does zhiyun gimbal m2 and dji mini serise have these settings? Never used a dslr gimbal but have experience in using dji osmo

[@alessandrovalentino3406]

Thank you! This is very helpful. I mainly film handheld. Being a new RS3 pro user this definitely gives me a better understanding of those settings, and how they effect movement.

[@Richmanholla]

What a difference in smoothness. Thanks dude

[@LanzaroteShowcase]

I set this up on Ronin S, very smooth, but not so good for fast-paced drama, so I set up a memory 2 with med med hi for those shots.

[@AKSKMY]

I find it harder to do those static shots rather than movement shots any tips for that? Like a pan rotate on a single object. Not sure if I should change the deadband to react more else my arms would start to tremble too for trying to maintain the steadiness.

[@ShellyBHollis]

Thank you. Does the arms make it more stable like the old M?

[@nubiroru132]

Very helpful since my brand new RS4 combo's lock mode doesn't work 😂 huge thanks

[@impossmedia]

Thx for the information about the deadband. It rly helped me out!

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Happy to help!

[@justanothernoobe]

Nice tips - thanks for sharing (appreciate just how long it takes to produce that 5 minute sound-bite)! Now I totally get that it's good for every operator to know their gear intimately but wouldn't it be nice if DJI gave us the option to create profiles in the phone-app from which to automagically load up our preferences dependent on the shot?

[@c.d.photography.studios]

Nice video. Just got my rs3 and i will do that, thanks. One question only. Doesnt the supersmooth mode reduce like the life of the gimbal in order to make it ever smoother?

[@demaiorealtor]

So simple and so effective !! Thank you so much, I was going crazy with my new z8 on a RS2.

[@Access-Inner-Harmony]

do you need to have the APP open while using the gimbal or just in set up?

[@mohammedasam9773]

You legend mate, knew about deadband in context but you explained it perfectly, I have one question, how do you mitigate the side to side movement whilst walking backwards on the pan axis?

[@RodieOscFilms]

i CANT BELIEIVE THIS . Gimbal is super smooth now !

[@TheArtofLight]

Just in time for the weekend! Thanks Chris!

[@owenacevedolara8850]

Do you recommend turning off the steadyshot when using the Ronin? When I use it with steady shoot on I feel like when I do parallax moves, it does some weird little jumps.

[@mikestewart4733]

Great information Chris! Which handles are you using with the RS3 and do you ever use the suitcase handle that came with the gimble? Any other accessories you have added?

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Video coming on the gear soon! But these are the DJI grips

[@silverclifflightshow]

Question, would you suggest disabling stabilization from the camera if using gimbal?

[@BayBoyFilms]

Found me another mentor! Thanks CB...Definitely get a Sub...Keep em coming

[@leot8243]

Wow no one ever talks about this ever thank you!!

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks for the great video! Im struggling to find these settings in the app? Is it found under motor parameters, as i dont have the same settings as you. Using the RS4 pro.

[@PascalVideography]

Thank you very much for this awesome tip. I didnt knew about this, very helpful for tiniest details that I was always strugling to capture like bride and groom rings closeup. Can't wait to put this on practice!😍

[@Marco-zp7nb]

Hi. Chris, what about the ibis in the sony cameras. Do you leave it on active, standard or out? Thanks

[@chrisbrockhurst]

On a gimbal always turn it off

[@schenebod]

willl this help with my panning problem, if i use it and try to rotate my hand right or left its starting slow, but suddenly makes a fast unnatural pan, if you know what i mean

[@TonyJSchiavone]

What grip do you have for the RS3? I’m looking to get that wide grip setup you have.

[@curtisclement]

This is THE best gimbal tutorial!

[@sergio_spanu]

Can I ask if you keep the stabilization activated in camera or in the lenses when you use the ronin? Thanks

[@Rickydbaby]

How do you approach orbital shots?

[@jr.coffeeman]

Thanks for sharing Chris, It would be very helpful, f you could make a video abut the the PTF, PF and FPV modes, how to use it, when to use it etc, I have been watching many videos about tips and tricks on the RS 2 or 3 Gimbal, and I couldnt find anything helpufl. thanks mate, cheers

[@MelvinDlaCruz]

Hey Chris one question this video is for Real Estate you should have in 30 or 60 frames and slower to 24

[@sdud774]

Finally, I can enjoy my rs3 for real 🙏😎 Merci amigo

[@modernmusicstudio303]

This is a complete game changer! Thanks for sharing!

[@icapturethelight1877]

Does same setting applies in vertical mode

[@eccproductions]

Bro I love you. Best video I watched. To the point and lovely.

[@pedzsan]

I work on a slightly flimsy table and when I calibrate, the shake of the camera that the gimbal does causes the table to wobble a little. As a test, I started putting the gimbal on the floor when I calibrate to see if it makes a difference. and it seems to make a slight difference. Have you played around with putting the gimbal on more stable / less stable platforms when you calibrate?

[@metehanyilmaz2227]

whats about the endpoint i have diffenrent number ?

[@paulgero]

Thanks Chris for posting this video, I found it VERY helpful and is just that little "secret sauce" gimbal set up that I think takes the RS3 to the next level. Very happy with these settings.

[@centreforcontinuingeducati8657]

I have tried it but I found to fast for me. I am filming 24fps. Setting it to "slow" works for me. I think that high would work better in slow motion as some of the shots that you showed.

[@neilseiffer]

I'm using my Lumix S1H with Dji RS3Pro. As I turn slowly to left or right the camera moves (swings) in the opposite direction. Can the pan mode be locked so the camera moves in real time when I pivot my body for walk through real estate shots around corners? Will a low dead-end setting fixed the problem?