Handheld vs Gimbal | Getting the Best Footage + Giveaway WINNERS

[@SaraAnn]

Guys don't worry the falling shot was staged I'm a stunt double!!! lol but I can lowkey skate!! i really liked this video, I think my favorite is handheld

[@BradyBessette]

it's true I told her to fall cause I'm so rude.

[@BradyBessette]

thanks for being my favorite stunt double

[@kiddid7363]

You fooled me, I was thinking damn Sara was freezing in last video, now she falling too lol🏃‍♀️

[@nightdonutstudio]

I think usually for commerical, it is smooth motion（slider, gimbal, dolly, etc） and steady shots. For short film, tv series, documential, handheld/shoulder rig motion is fine.

[@sojigotit]

One thing that made me fall back in love with my Ronin S was watching a “10 shots to get with your gimbal” type video where the guy using it was an avid gimbal user for most of his videography. He had a couple shots that looked like he was using a steadicam. When he broke down the settings he used & how exactly he achieved the shot he made me realize just how much I wasn’t utilizing my gimbal. Mainly the smoothness levels. It was something that completely changed the way it looked and felt. Then he spoke about how much side & back handles are needed. It changes the weight distribution so much that it actually changes how effective you are with and he was completely right. Part of the reason my shots looked the way they did was because the heft of it all & holding it at such awkward angles for extended periods of time. Handles made it so I could set up shots better & not just “get the shot” but pay more attention to it & the screen for that matter (because the handles have MOUNTS!!!). Long story short, man. When you get the chance, dive back into your gimbal for a few. Change the smoothness settings on them & add some handles. It’ll make you a believer again.

[@BradyBessette]

Hahaha thank you SOnmuch for the words of wisdom. I do love my gimbal still, just handheld wins by a bit!

[@micharuf6351]

Can you put a link to the video? Or the title with the Channel name?

[@sojigotit]

@@micharuf6351 for sure (sorry Brady if I’m not supposed to put others links here lol) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fni3dqikd5yLiKM

[@TimmyLodhi]

I started shooting handheld a lot more heavily a few years ago. Something about that natural look feels more real.

[@BradyBessette]

I agree!

[@merakimade7440]

@brady is at again!!! Get it my man!!! Love this guy. Forget the rest. Listen to what I say, other channels will copy my guy's style and vids, but he is 1of1.

[@BradyBessette]

copycat?! no waay thank you so so much

[@JOMprodBeta]

Brady: shows gimbal in action on skating rink and talks about benefits of it ME: impressed....at the fact that he just casually skating backwards!!!

[@BradyBessette]

Oh just a little flex!! Lol thank you!

[@kozykev]

YOU NEED BOTH! The question is knowing when to use them!

[@BradyBessette]

this holds true

[@jp4651]

This is one of the best channels. No gimmicky content and sales scammy for stuff. Thank you!

[@BradyBessette]

thank you JP!

[@fatar9075]

I've just acquired the equipment shown in your video and have been thinking over the options you discussed. Your video came along just at the right time for me to help decide which approach to use in different situations. Great job! Thanks!

[@jamiewalkerowen]

Lovely skating shots in there man. I found myself leaning more towards the glidecam when I used to shoot on dslr because the lack of weight made for jittery handheld footage. I’ve fallen back in love with shooting handheld now I’m on a rigged out Pocket 6K. For me I feel it looks so much more authentic. P.S - I enjoy buying more parts a bit too much

[@BradyBessette]

Hey Jamie! that's awesome. and glad I'm not alone lol

[@mckenziebmcbride]

Yessss!! Thank you so much for this dude I recently just finished a shoot and was conflicted on which I should've used. Glad I went with the handheld 😊

[@BradyBessette]

it really does have a cool look!

[@kozykev]

Poor Mr. Shoulder Rig, everyone forgot about him! 😭

[@BradyBessette]

he's like the cool uncle that comes around every so often

[@Ashwinnbr]

Man's progressed from just lighting to now filmmaking! Insane bruh!

[@BradyBessette]

thank you so much !!

[@SkylerJenkinsFilms]

Thank you! This is super helpful to watch - Love the comparison & Test footage; I’ve been living the handheld look, but getting tired from it without the Hook Vest Support - Definitely going to be investing in one, thank you! 🙌🏼🎥✨

[@muhameddelic1819]

Good points, the only thing i dont agree on is the focus pulling. I would love a hand held system but its really expensive considering i dont even own a cage. For my ronin i bought the focus motor for 200$ and it works perfect, i dont have any issues with it

[@BradyBessette]

those are good too, but my focus setup was about 220!

[@SolidBlueBlocks]

You said it takes really long to balance a gimbal. Well, yes. But I personally have a gimbal with motor locks which makes it very easy to balance, and it has an arca swiss quick release system, so you can just put the gimbal down, take the camera off and on and it stays perfectly balanced!

[@BradyBessette]

Quick release makes it easy! But I always have to take off the battery, monitor, rails etc which is always a hassle!

[@SolidBlueBlocks]

@@BradyBessette oof yes, but I just have my camera with lens and smallrig cage, and the cage has the arca swiss plate built in! It allows me to open the batterie door while being on the gimbal. Just perfect for me!

[@walterwimmer-brown]

Funny that it just happened to be exactly one year since this video was released and I'm watching it! Love your channel man. Keep up the great content!

[@SolidBlueBlocks]

YEAH A new VIDEO!!!

[@BradyBessette]

woohooo! Thanks for coming!

[@SolidBlueBlocks]

@@BradyBessette Always here!!!

[@supercookie7804]

I would have been scared carrying all that gear on the ice! that was impressive.

[@BradyBessette]

ahahah well thank you!

[@EricMaloneyFilmmaker]

Is it funny that like 10 minutes you posted this I was deciding if I wanted to shoot primarily handheld or with my gimbal for a wedding. 😂 Thanks for the help Brady!

[@BradyBessette]

No way! I’m a mind reader

[@CedrianX]

Aye gettin dat gimbal balanced while the sun is dropping be CRUCIAL ❗️😩

[@BradyBessette]

it's TRUE

[@shahbajhussain01]

Such a cool comparison + you give me heart attack using your camera while ice skating ❤️💔 much love ❤️ from india 🇮🇳😃

[@BradyBessette]

we all made it home safe!! lol

[@shahbajhussain01]

@@BradyBessette 😅🤣

[@danielgrindrod]

This makes me miss skating! I love shooting handheld but with 90% of the work I do, the client wants clean gimbal footage! I've been trying to shoot more handheld spec work so I have more of that style material in my reel.

[@BradyBessette]

its fun!! did some more skating in my video out soon (featuring your elements;) )

[@cj64films]

I think I love shooting handheld cuz it has a rawness to it. A gimbal you can run and gun with on the fly, especially for a wedding for example, but I’d shoot with my Sony for that kinda situation. For filmmaking/doc style handheld is amazing.

[@BradyBessette]

completely agree! thank you

[@mas_bro316]

Hi Brady, Do you have any recommended smartphone for film making ? And more tips for shooting with smartphone?

[@BradyBessette]

I do not. but I have seen that the 12 pro is solid!

[@arthniel]

man i was looking forward to my new light and softbox kit!

[@BradyBessette]

I’m SORRY

[@MediaBuster]

Get a shoulder rig for handheld or use a Panasonic with ibis.

[@davidlovephotog2]

Main reason I have 2 bmpcc 6k. One for cage and tripod and one for gimbal and 2nd cam shots. For 2k a camera, why not?

[@BradyBessette]

it's a good point, I've considered as well!

[@siemworks7078]

quick question. I just invested in a Forza200 instead of a Aputure 120dii. What would you recommend. Go with one ecosystem like Aputure, or try some Nanlites.

[@BradyBessette]

I've used both, both are fantastic, only difference is aputure comes with a remote as nanlite does not.

[@jena1821]

Thanks for the killing tip an congrats winners!

[@BradyBessette]

and thank YOU!

[@alexsanderpereira1154]

Greetings from Guatemala, I see the videos you upload and they are my motivation to work.

[@BradyBessette]

hello hello!! thank you so much

[@aaazfarrr93]

Another great content! What’s your favourite lens for handheld shots?

[@BradyBessette]

usually something around 35 or 50! thank you !!

[@myperspective7735]

Brady hope you this. If i have a pro mist filter like 1/4 tiffen and shooting 4k. Should i change the -Detail- in my profile setting down to 0?... since the diffuser is already lower the sharpness of the footage?

[@BradyBessette]

I typically will run my detail at zero always in camera!

[@myperspective7735]

@@BradyBessette Thank u!

[@SolidBlueBlocks]

Your image looks soo natural! Thanks to you, I found out that this is caused by a mist filter. The tiffen filters are pretty expensive, is there a cheaper alternative you would recommend?

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you so much! But I haven’t found any that are significantly cheaper, filters are pricey!

[@SolidBlueBlocks]

@@BradyBessette yes... ok😢

[@jok7837]

Brady - which easy-rig would be appropriate for a sony fx6 setup?

[@BradyBessette]

I actually am not quite sure but I know they have weight limits on their website!

[@dawstory168]

Hello, Brady, I am eagerly waiting for your video. Now, it's come... It's more for me than giveaways. I constantly learning from you. Can you please make a video on how you learn and your cinematographer journey? Because I want to be like you. I wish someday we work together. ❤

[@BradyBessette]

thank you SOOOOOO much

[@TheUnrealabc]

I am really happy for you. Your channel is growing and you deserve it. I remember watching your videos when you had just 5k subs.

[@BradyBessette]

thank you soooo much You're the best!

[@edwardleefilms]

Definitely guilty of making excuses to buying more gear to look cooler 😂 Awesome video man!

[@BradyBessette]

hey Ed!! Thank you!

[@jayclas4023]

Hello great video, does the EZ Rig help you stabilize?

[@SebastianFriedrichVisuals]

Yo Brady! Great video man! I know, it's almost a year since you've posted this video but have you tried the Gudsen Moza Air2 with the wireless follow focus? I am running a BMPCC 6K and I am so curious on whether to get this or not. I mean the wireless follow focus on that gimbal seems nice and the other benefit of this gimbal is its heavy loading capabilities of I believe 4.2kg - would love to hear your thoughts about that and if you think it's worth or not (it's even cheaper than most of DJI's gimbals) Thanks man!

[@elverbocolectivocreativo9767]

¡Vamos por los 100k!

[@BradyBessette]

si vamos! gracias!!

[@Visethelegend]

@@BradyBessette wow hablas español jaja

[@BradyBessette]

Un poco!

[@MrMacroJesseSky]

This is where I find a steadicam a nice hybrid between the two

[@joshmillerdp]

Something I have learned is when it comes to handheld the bigger the better. Small cameras have less weight and the way DSLR's are designed the placement if the sensor in comparison to the rest of the body makes it even worst. Bigger is better! Size does matter ;D

[@BradyBessette]

Ahahah hey josh! Thanks for this dude. Josh knows best!

[@joshmillerdp]

@@BradyBessette dope video bro! Absolutely loved it!

[@sidewinder15599]

Love this one! I try to use stabilization because my hands shake a bit, especially when I'm trying to hold still.

[@BradyBessette]

glad you like it!!

[@sageco.9463]

You know what... Brady never disappoints!!! I've been watching KZbinrs since 2017 when I started filmmaking and nobody compares!!! Thanks dude 🔥

[@BradyBessette]

NO WAY! thank you so much

[@aliruane]

For small movements I am happy to go handheld. For large movements my RS2 is king.

[@saligraphy]

There is no "better". It is all about what works with the situation

[@BradyBessette]

I agree!

[@movieman925]

Great stuff as always, Now I need to get going on my reel and spec ads to start earning some money making videos, Been in film school 3 years and done countless PA gigs on shows and still haven't started paid work for my own videos yet! Your videos motivate me to push through. Will be sending my reel on discord :)

[@BradyBessette]

Heck yeah Eric! Keep pushing this year

[@jaymarshotit6382]

The class just got exiting.

[@BradyBessette]

boo yah!

[@nickelodeon1906]

delivering on another great video as per usual

[@BradyBessette]

Thanks for the visit

[@Lionhead2128]

The cons he mentioned don't have to be cons. There are enough Gimbals (Weebill S) that are working with 18650s. Easy, cheap and fast. I have a baseplate on the Gimbal that is compatible with the cage I use so easy to put on or off with no balancing. (Fuji X-T4, Cage, Fringer, Sigma 18-35mm) Focus pulling motor is actually also very cheap for Zhiyun products and works flawless. I'm no shill for Zhiyun but there's always a workaround for things... ;)

[@BradyBessette]

Some companies make it easier! But I find struggles with quickly taking off my battery, rails, monitor, FF, etc!!

[@kiddid7363]

Great video Brady, videos get better and better 💪🏽

[@BradyBessette]

Hey Lee!! Thank you so much

[@kiddid7363]

@@BradyBessette you’re welcome, always giving us great content 🙏🏽

[@AustralianImage]

My fully rigged BMPCC4K goes from hand-held to Crane 3s in minutes, with no re-balancing required whatsoever.

[@BradyBessette]

Lucky you!

[@deckard6052]

What did I learn watching Bradys videos so far? To create beautiful videos you only need your own creativity.... and a pretty GF.

[@BradyBessette]

you got it!! lol thank you!!

[@SaraAnn]

aw this is so sweet haha

[@shotbybennihana]

Liked before watching the video because I know it will be helpful

[@BradyBessette]

I appreciate that thank you so much

[@Aaron_Smith_OM]

Man, such a great channel.

[@BradyBessette]

thank you so much

[@prajwalvaish3624]

great vid sir

[@BradyBessette]

Glad you liked it thank you!

[@Elie.Khoury]

You know. It's 3 am and i'm watching your video

[@BradyBessette]

go to bed!!! lol thank you

[@thegenerousthief]

NEVER USING A GIMBAL AGAIN. Handheld fo lyfe ! 🤘❤️💯

[@My123Tutorials]

Not to forget: thanks to you for the great content (and the giveaway of course) 😉

[@BradyBessette]

thank you thank you!

[@danielakachi3666]

Sara to the rescue 8:30 !!

[@BradyBessette]

lol she saved me!

[@ahmadphotography4480]

How is from epic light media like me he was right you are amazing dude and by the way I am a creator as well and I want to make Videos every single week for 2021

[@Zommi]

Brady, what lens are you using for the shots at 04:21 ?, loved the video

[@BradyBessette]

the lenses I used were 18-35 sigma and 35mm sigma

[@RayMarzFilms]

I wish the action footage cutaways were not in a situation where the camera op is skating, I'm sure it was fun for you both to shoot, but in terms of education, that will almost never be use case scenario in filmmaking so we cant really get a good idea of what you're talking about.

[@weil772]

nice one keep on

[@BradyBessette]

thank you will do!

[@thelostdude575]

HEYYYYYYYY LISTSENNNNN... YOU SHOULD CHANGE UR NAME TO Professor Brady

[@BradyBessette]

please speak with my Management!

[@ebindboby6020]

I came to know about this channel from @epiclightmedia Thanks for recommending this channel and Brady you are awesome your content is amazing

[@BradyBessette]

thank oyu so much and welcome!!

[@leslylevanard]

Waiting⏳

[@BradyBessette]

it's here!

[@ivanrzhanoy9389]

Now, what about steadicam or similar?

[@BradyBessette]

guess I need a part two!

[@TeabaggEditing]

The most regretable gear purchase for a lot of Filmmakers is a Gymbal. We think we need it but we actualy dont.

[@BradyBessette]

90% of the time yes lol

[@sagimeromi8734]

Nice skating skills 😅

[@BradyBessette]

THANK YOU!

[@luanzondervan7402]

you should do a vid showcasing your rig

[@BradyBessette]

soooooon

[@McarthurBeard]

Every since I build a handheld rig my camera ain’t been on a gimbal since

[@BradyBessette]

it does happen lol

[@MelvinDlaCruz]

hey man love your videos but i think you are so close to the camera, but super nice video

[@BradyBessette]

sorry

[@MelvinDlaCruz]

@@BradyBessette HAHAH SORRY FOR WAT HAHAHAH

[@jaredfilms]

before notification daaang

[@BradyBessette]

hello and welcome!

[@rkreview5567]

Fourth

[@BradyBessette]

welcome!!

[@tharanitharan6034]

Anyhow iam going to be next giveaway winner 🚶🚶

[@BradyBessette]

guess i need to do another then!