Gimbal Hack: How to Shoot VERTICAL VIDEOS with any Gimbal for Instagram

[@techbymidas]

Learn how to switch seamlessly/quickly from horizontal to vertical shooting on the DJI Ronin SC: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmiYhaljjruCgNk

[@McNallyOfficial]

Okay, but how heavy of a setup do I need to get biceps like that?

[@thelostvisuals]

🤣

[@puseletsomasemola282]

It's a genuine question gimbals pack a kilo

[@talalmarouf5817]

😂

[@mohdaffan6590]

Thanks for sharing a knowledgeable thing nobody's actually bumping in I didn't knew that cameras can be mounted even vertically Thanks buddy♥️

[@RealRoyRobles]

this is an awesome tutorial! No way to fight it, vertical shooting opens up a whole new world of creating content!

[@sammyjankis]

Thanks homie! I was able to use this technique to balance my A7II vertically with my Manfrotto Gimbal I wasn’t able to get it at all until I found your tutorial! My cooking videos about to be dope now!!!

[@techbymidas]

Go kill it my man!

[@M.T.Z.P]

I came here for video tips but ended up grabbing my dumbells. What a shape, bro!

[@ohpt7070]

really useful thank you man just bought the small rig through your link appreciate the help

[@oliviajanelle1781]

LOVE your video-literally helped me with information. I’ll support your gym rat content 🧡

[@zaboorchaudhry327]

Hey so basically I attached my camera to this L bracket mounting plate onto the gimbal and even if I balance it correctly (which is a huge pain in the ass btw) it literally shoots forward or backwards whenever I press up or down on the joystick, basically making it unusable. I can pan left to right with no problem but whenever the camera tilts the motors fail instantly

[@ElementsofDevin]

You find a work around?

[@pritamaries]

Thx man. I have this idea of shooting repeatable portrait panorama. This is a very good starting point for me.

[@barlswrld]

love the vid i couldn't find anyone doing this and i ran into your channel and solved my problems thanks homie

[@techbymidas]

Got you brother! 🙂

[@JRodriguez]

This is a game changer for me rn, I've got the exact same equipment but this whole time I've been doing vertical handheld because I couldn't get it to balance. Thank you so much! The only thing that bothers me is you can hear the motors straining so just wondering how that will affect their durability in the long run.

[@Hellamoody]

Yea I noticed that too it worries me 😅

[@sheenaschouwink1896]

Thankss! Gamechanger! Best video en tips ever!

[@SachaBourlon]

Man that was a nice tutorial, however I think i might be doing something wrong : my gimbal starts shaking when I use it with my camera vertically mounted, and When I run the balance test, at one point my camera just fall backwards (I hit the camera on the gimbal arm twice already so I don’t want to try anymore…) Any clue ?? I would appreciate any help !!

[@granadafilms7726]

Same thing here bruh. And even when its perfectly balanced. When I turn on the gimbal for the balance test. My Camera falls and hits the gimbal too🤯 I need help!

[@jamieschaap4138]

Great video big man! What quick release are you using?

[@icproductions8140]

Thanks Bro! great video explanation!

[@HamoLive]

Dam bro you're jacked!

[@CRivasentertainment]

Awesome man!!!! Really appreciate the idea!!!!!!

[@techbymidas]

Glad you found it helpful! :)

[@allquimiarecordsbhz]

Thank you man

[@jonniespecter]

It didn’t work for me. I have the Webebill S and the gimbal kept vibrating. I have an EOS R with a 35mm lens. I tried many different mounting options and messed with the motor levels. It just vibrated for dear life.

[@TheOscardominguez24]

Same here... Did you solved it?

[@0CentralMedia0]

Adjust motor settings

[@ryanrygagarratt9362]

Same I have the EOS R and 35mm and it will not stop vibratiting,I calibrated motors and everything and it just would not stop :/ if anyone knows a fix please share!

[@jonniespecter]

@@ryanrygagarratt9362 I ended up selling the Weebill S and bought an RSC2.

[@ryanrygagarratt9362]

@@jonniespecter damn :/ was hoping not to have to do that but if there’s no fix it looks like I’ll have to do the same :/ cheers for replying

[@truenoirproductions3964]

Fire video and super helpful man

[@techbymidas]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching :)

[@SHARKS408CA]

THANK YOU

[@kevinwheeler97]

great video man!! I have this exact camera and gimbal... have you tried it with a heavier lens?? like the Sigma 16mm F1.4 you have linked? Or even the Sigma 30mm F1.4? Thanks man!

[@techbymidas]

Hello! If you want to shoot vertically with heavier lenses on this setup (DJI Ronin SC), Press the M (Mode) button twice after balancing horizontally to switch to vertical mode. This video is for gimbals without the option to do it automatically. Much more of a manual approach.

[@connorh2908]

I shoot on the sigma 30mm 1.4 with this setup no prob

[@markalden]

I have the same exact set gear with you. M50 + 20mm and a Ronin. Glad I cam across your vid. Im trying this out ASAP. IG gonna be lit! Haha. Thank youu

[@nimicmo]

Great video and very easy to understand. However, it's kind of disappointing that you can't shoot vertically with a gimbal without extra equipment. I want to shoot tomorrow and was hoping that there is a way to do it without getting extra equipment :(

[@techbymidas]

It depends on the gimbal you have - Some have a mode switch or a L bracket. If you have the same one in my video here (DJI Ronin SC), then you can go from horizontal to vertical mode by double tapping the 'M' button.

[@nimicmo]

@@techbymidas I have got a Weebill S and it doesn't seem to have that functionality

[@techbymidas]

@@nimicmo Unfortunate tbh I know. Most Zhiyun Gimbals tend not to have it.

[@Rcmathis]

I know this is a year late... but for anyone reading this today and needs a last minute solution. turn your gimbal into the 360 roll setting and use the gimbal that way. roll your gimbal until it is vertical :)

[@firasmiri1576]

@@Rcmathis wouldn't you still need to tweak with the settings considering the camera won't move and remain in place? meaning it doesn't tilt up or down

[@vilisavescu565]

just ordered a smallrig cage today , thank you brother :D

[@dafernam1]

don´t try this with an alpha 6600 and an smallrig, it doesn´t work, maybe with small cameras, for the 6600 is necessary the L-bracket part from ronin

[@techbymidas]

If you have the ronin you don't need any bracket brother. Double tap M and it switches automatically. This hack is for gimbals that don't have the feature.

[@Gerald_G]

Thx!

[@touchofhan]

life saver!!!!!!!

[@techbymidas]

Happy to hear that! :)

[@maryturner5235]

Hi, I have been all about your videos. I have a question, how do you get the joystick function to work in vertical Mode? Also, in this video do you have the additional vertical mount that can be purchased? So far I have just used you double tap the “M” button to get into vertical but noticed I lose the function of the joystick. Thanks!

[@BoxofBeats]

Mee too

[@silas.hoffman]

I guess I need the camera cage too then not just the brackets

[@PhilWaheed]

Not very clear and could have used closer angles for explanation

[@allandpeck1967]

Easy hack I mounted my iPhone sideways on gimbal then used tilt motor to rotate phone to portrait then pan 45 degrees right Downside you can't pan with joy stick

[@jean-pierrecantin3546]

Just a quick question. Why add an extra arca swiss plate just to screw the Ronin plate after? I had a shoot yesterday and I attached my ronin plate directly to the cage. Is there an advantage to add the arca swiss?

[@jaxxinatormusic]

Will this small rig cage work with sony ev z10?

[@rsevn]

I dont have the small rig cage but do you think if I purchase and combine my Sony A7iii + kit lens + small rig it will be enough weight for my DJI Ronin SC to handle?

[@JairusJoy]

Bro don't get soar shooting for 30 mins

[@shvlako6015]

Gutted have an L bracket and Weebill S with my Sony A7iii but I think this only works with smaller cameras. I can't balance all axis, without the camera getting in the way :(

[@SairaSaadTheNikonGirl]

Can I use my sony camera on dji ronin rs2 without rig cage?

[@veephotography0610]

Great video brother, i wish i found this 2 years ago haha.

[@mellymel9892]

Bros bicep is bigger than my leg! 😂

[@alexanderchiong]

You think it’ll balance vertical with a 16mm?

[@Posebyfeyi]

Can you do active track in this mode? On the sc in this mode? I have the exact same gimbal..

[@mattelefon4485]

do you think I could use Sony ZV1 with this gimbal vertically 🤔

[@paris45]

would this fit a Canon EOS 4000D DSLR?

[@felm.974]

Thank you so much! Question, so you don't need to connect the cables for it to work? Can you record without connecting the HDMI cables? When you put the camera on an L-Bracket, it covers the ports where you connect the cables... :/ Thanks

[@erika.montenegro4448]

How do you use your screen?

[@rabobravo]

Jeeez... I was doing it wrong with every single axis...

[@IzabelaCruz]

Hello! Can i do the same with mine RSC 2?

[@CarsMeetsBikes]

I just randomly clicked on this video and this man is JACKED. When r u gonna drop your workout routine bro??

[@techbymidas]

😂😅 I’ve got them all posted here - www.KZbin.com/c/themidasmovement

[@zeenatyousaf3038]

This is the best video on how to balance dji sc. You have made it so simple and easy. I have found dji tutorials so complicated to learn to balance. You have saved my time. Thank you so much for this information and helpful balancing.

[@v_stands_for_value124]

Super helpful video, thanks, i got an XT4 with a Smallrig cage and Moza Air

[@techbymidas]

Happy to help bud! :)

[@ryanhallamon6755]

I'm trying to find one foe the gimbal rs3 for L bracket anyone can help

[@techbymidas]

They sell them on the DJI website - m.dji.com/ca/product/r-vertical-camera-mount?from=searchresults

[@singhalsachin5]

First of all thanks a lot for this video It really is very informative and perfect hack for vertical vids But is that gimbal has focus motor and focus wheel? Which you showed in the video

[@Prodbymynameistv]

Guys This man Knows what he's talking about took me a couple replays but got it thank you

[@light.shoot.retouch]

hi, ths for info🙏❤ This tips actually for your RSC2?

[@techbymidas]

This works for any gimbal. If you want to shoot vertical with the RSC2, Just tap the M button twice and it'll switch to that mode from the landscape shooting mode. Do this after balancing already. For everything about the RSC2 check out this playlist - kzbin.info/aero/PLYGO5fvIpEBNjsmxlRXYqTow5NxIrPfwe

[@C9ZLogic]

i have a a6400 sony camera, what cage can i get for that camera... i also have the same gimbal as you do... thank you in advanced, and GREAT video

[@techbymidas]

Hey here's a really good cage for your a6400 amzn.to/3qEAfZc

[@C9ZLogic]

You are awesome mate... thank you

[@koriowhite]

Nice biceps bro

[@techbymidas]

Appreciate it! :)

[@Efren7043]

great idea to record vertically a great solution but Bro, could you solve the connection problem between the DJI Ronin and the canon m50?

[@techbymidas]

I just got rid of the Ronin and got the Ronin SC2. Way better gimbal overall with automatic switching between vertical and horizontal mode without the need for all of these. The connection to Canon is also really good.

[@wexoom]

Awesome video! I have canon m50 and Ronin SC but my "record" button doesn't work even with cable connected. Did you have this issue?

[@techbymidas]

I did as a matter of fact. It got frustrating and so I stopped trying to get the cable to work. It was also in a really bad spot and always interfered with the roll arm. The RSC2 is definitely better and the cables work! :)

[@nkt_Ram9]

Thank bro! Useful content!

[@rubiteve]

Hey bro, any chance you can make a tutorial with the SCR2?

[@techbymidas]

Here I did one on how to balance vertically and horizontally on the RSC2 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHOuhHt9oM-Nb68

[@rubiteve]

@@techbymidas yes I saw that. But I mean to shot vertical without having to put the gimbal on flashlight mode. That way one can do solo/self filming in vertical mode

[@amrbtz]

🙏🏼

[@yuanwahyu6131]

Can you do this trick on the weebill s? Thx🙏

[@techbymidas]

Yes, you can do it on any gimbal. You just need the SmallRig Cage. I used the Ronin SC to demonstrate since that's what I have :)

[@CHRISROY999]

I am using the Ronin-S to do this as well. I am using a Canon M50 mark II and a small rig cage and I got it to balance, but when I try to use the track feature after I set the points the gimbal will only point the camera straight up or straight down. Any idea why? It only happens after I try to start the filming process, but setting the points it seems to work.

[@Posebyfeyi]

Can you use active track in portrait mode on sc?

[@CHRISROY999]

@@Posebyfeyi DJI responded and told me that it can only be put on in one specific direction, as the program is not coded to work with the other direction. After months of trouble I finally fixed it and just wanted to let anyone having the same trouble to try to reposition the way the camera faces.

[@Posebyfeyi]

@@CHRISROY999 thanks Chris Dji got in touch with me aswell and turns out you can do portrait active track however you require another counterbalance to actually balance the gimbal Have you been able to successfully track in portrait?

[@CHRISROY999]

@@Posebyfeyi Yes, one I realigned the camera it all worked perfectly.

[@jesusferreira5978]

Thank u man! Exactly what i was looking for

[@techbymidas]

Glad I could help!

[@maxmeitzner9871]

this guy is ripped

[@techbymidas]

lmao! Thanks :)

[@leonardodelvecchio7809]

Thank you so much Bro!

[@techbymidas]

No problem!

[@justinjpagan]

Bro you look like you dual wield gimbals

[@dixoncreates1131]

Amazing thank you!Now I shot the footage this way, how do you edit it? The video is still sideways when reviewing it and before taking it into the timeline. Can I rotate it before putting into timeline?

[@techbymidas]

Rotate it by 270 degrees and enlarge by to 180% 🙂

[@dixoncreates1131]

@@techbymidas thank you for replying :) unfortunately I was ready using this method. But that means I need to add it to the timeline. I have 190gb of data and adding all of it to the timeline, even if I can copy and paste what you said above, Is a messy way to edit. Is there no way of rotating the files pre timeline?

[@dorielementary]

Never shoot videos in portrait mode.