How to Shoot SMOOTH HANDHELD FOOTAGE - Stabilization Tips and Techniques

Handheld footage can be tricky, but with the right techniques you can get great results without any stabilization. Today I'm sharing my favorite settings, techniques, and filming/editing tricks that can help you get more smooth handheld footage.
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Mannnnnn I love that color grade you had on your footage. Looks so moody! Great vid as always pal :)

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That intro is beyond perfection, your shots and color grading.. Unbelievable work man!

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I recently started manually stabilizing my camera by cat walking and my calves have never more sore in my entire life

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I definitely needed a video on stabilization tips and tricks since I make my videos from a 10 year old point and shoot camera

[@AidinRobbins]

Hope this helps out!

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@@AidinRobbins it will definitely help me get some smooth footage thank you 🙏🙏

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I appreciate all of the effort you put into each video! Awesome color grading as well.

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Thank you so much for this video! I'm really glad you're back making tutorials they really help and you're the only KZbinr I know who explains things in a way I can understand. I've actually been looking at getting something for smooth handheld footage but after seeing this i'm really going to nail down the handheld way and then in the future look at investing in something like a ronin. I think sometimes we all get a bit crazy about thinking we need the best equipment to achieve the best look but really it's about the content and the shots you choose rather than the equipment.

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The last tip was so simple yet so effective. Beauty in simplicity. Thank you!

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The color grading from the intro I like it and thanks man for the tips!!

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Always putting out quality work that’s Aidin!

[@garymiller2382]

Your style of work to illustrate this lesson is brilliant. Your explanation of body language is the best I’ve seen. Your editing work is superb. All in all, your teachings are really first rate. It really is well-thought out and our documentary class will learn a lot, and this will be a popular share. Thank you. (One KZbin techniques filmmakers use in these videos, however, - and this is by no means a harsh criticism - is the use of jump cuts in on-camera segments. Just a slight +or - in post will underline your major points more effectively.) Thank you for teaching important techniques for handheld camera movements. You are da man.

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Ayyy another insane video! Your cinematography is amazing, got some lovely shots there mate 👍🏻 Love your colour grading aswell 😍

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Once again the intro shots are stellar 😎 Welcome back Aidin .... looks like you had a productive summer.

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Bro...u need to show me how graded your footage? Dope!!

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I'm loving your videos a lot mate. I'm slowly but surely improving my videos with all your little tips. Thanks for all that you do!

[@AidinRobbins]

Glad I can help out!

[@RachelSarahM]

Oh man the COLOURS in this! I adore how beautifully cinematic this video's intro is. I can't believe this is handheld!?

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great tips! thank you!

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great video I gotta agree with Daniel and Joseph the grading on that footage was key!

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Amazing color grading! That moody desaturated look. Definitely inspiring! Great video!

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Useful tips. thanks

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Outstanding summary of techniques. I always learn something. Thanks! And “hi” from GA, USA

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Nice place ! Nice video ! Nice color grading ! You can be proud of your work 👍🦅✨

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Thank you so much for the videos you shared ...

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Such a helpful tutorial man. Thank you!

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also "don't skip leg day" - new favourite motivation.

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Love your work💙

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Thanks for the useful info! Godspeed and God bless!

[@DatrysiadMedia]

Really like this, the start and the colour grade was lovely. Thanks for the tips. One thing I've found that has helped me is using a small extension pole on a ball head. It's like a static steady cam and helps with unwanted role. I off set, the stick to the angle I'm shooting and it seems to help a lot with the G7 and kit lens which doesnt have any stabilizer. I also use it as the 3rd point of contact against my chest, small tripod feet in the pole and this rests lovely Awesome work

Very useful video! Love it, thanks a lot :)

[@elijahpowers6987]

m gonna follow yr advice and try. Thanks Aidin !

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Thank you so much Aidin!

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Thank u bro... I learned more....

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Extremely insightful tips here, been doing vlogs for a year but always turned out shaky, definitely super helpful! Greetings from a Swede in China 🤗

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That was awesome

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good one!! enjoyed it !!

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WOW!!!!! Aidin, that was BEAUTIFUL and Breathtaking. I've been to those places. What an awesome footage, cenamatography or what ever you call it!!! It was AWSOME! I'm going to watch it again. I love the beginning, going into the tunnel. Ur amazing bro, you should get paid for these tutorials. 🙏

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That intro was perfect man, felt like a movie

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The after effects animation tip was genius, and these are all really helpful tips!

[@DemetriosLevi]

Haven't clicked this fast in a hot minute...great tips as always, chief! That shot starting at 0:13 looks straight out of a film...you're color grading and everything else is on point my man

[@AidinRobbins]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed :)

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Great video brother. Really enjoyed the tips and epic visuals as always

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Your intro was stunning! +1 sub mate ❤

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Thank you so much. I have learnt alot. Most of my videos were shaky and i have been in die need of these skills

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Amazing colors!

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OK bro. I literally took a sip of coffee exactly when you did and it spooked me...

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Thanks man, the tips help a lot!

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Glad to hear it!

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the tone is lit

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Thanks!

[@Rockbasscovers]

Man this was amazingly helpful. I am going on a trip to Iceland but due to lack of space I cannot bring with me a gimbal and these tips are really cool. I'd be awesome if you could make a video showing different camera motions as you mention almost at the end of this video. Thanks a lot!!

[@SonManny]

ngl 7:36 caught me off guard with that running😂 but good video bro! shooting technique will definitely help me

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The intro was dope af!

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dude, finally i have an ultimate reason to don't skip leg day. thanks anyway for the great video. Cheers!

[@RafidN]

These are great tips! Really hoping for a colour grading tutorial

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Wow what fantastic footage. I hope that I can evolve my channel to have footage like this.

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Colorgrading so dope Budd

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Very nice. Fog is something we don’t get a lot in Dallas. But the next we do, I’m headed out with some of your ideas in mind. Thanks for sharing!✌️😷

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thank you for your tips!

[@AidinRobbins]

No problem, thanks for watching!

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Could you do a video on what focus method you use? Auto or manual? Tips for nailing focus with movement? Love your content! Keep it up bro.

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