How to Shoot Solo B-Roll with a Smartphone & Zip Line!

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[@AidenHaigh-nf7zi]

This zipline design is actually SO cool, and the shots look so professional!!!!!!!!!!

[@arhammohammad-qv6km]

You know you're gonna learn something new when Steve has uploaded a video.

[@SUPERGENKI]

The shots looks great Steve, a great alternative to a cheap drone. (although the new DJI Neo is ridiculous cheap) Always a pleasure watching your uploads. Thanks for sharing. 🙂 Thomas

[@larrycoonrod5563]

The video quality on the Neo is absolute shite

[@oldirtybeuner]

I want to see you use a 360 camera with this thing. Imagine what you can do with that

[@LearnOnlineVideo]

Fantastic idea! I feel a follow-up video coming on 👌

[@adventuredogs8773]

Thanks again Steve, and surprisingly good results, I'd never have guessed you could film all that the way you did solo 😊

[@LearnOnlineVideo]

The more I use this zip line, the more I love it! Shooting an entire sequence with it is probably a little excessive, but adding a few of these shots into a more traditional sequence would really help it stand out. Solo filmmaking has never been more fun! 😊

[@farooqueabdullah123]

I really Appreciate Your Efforts In Making This Video It Was incredible watching every step .. The result is Amazing… 👍👍👍

[@DoughboyGod]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@note9redmi17]

Great idea and tutorial! A little question: Is there a way to remove the rope from the scene?

[@LearnOnlineVideo]

Great question! There are several ways to keep the rope out of your shot. The easiest and simplest is to angle the camera so the rope isn’t visible. The wider your focal length, the more likely the rope will be in the shot. If your camera is pointed directly at the rope, it’s more likely to show, but if you angle the camera to the left or right, it’s less likely to be in frame. Another option is to remove the cable in post-production. This technique is often used in Hollywood films, but how easy it is depends on the shot. The more visible the rope, the easier it is to remove in post. Hope that helps!

[@samimAhamed-mo4yf]

Sir speaking from Bangladesh. I have been following your videos for a long time. Learning a lot and getting ready to make videos. But sir, the people of Bangladesh are poor, I and the poor have bought a lenovo laptop with a lot of difficulty and have done a video editing course with Adobe Premiere Pro software. But sir I am not getting any job now so I am in depression. Can you please help me how to make videos so I can do something better. Sir please accept my humble request

[@marcusgrace8621]

Put God first and keep pushing in.

[@johnclay7644]

certainly challenging to do informative content.

[@baballe]

Parfait avec l'insta360 ace pro 2 😂🎉

[@philosocrates]

When using the DJI gimbal are you forced to shoot through the DJI app? A lot of us are using 3rd party camera apps to film and the gimbal is usually not supported natively.

[@LearnOnlineVideo]

In this case, I was using the DJI app to capture these shots because I specifically wanted to use the AI tracking feature. The gimbal still works without the app, but you won’t have access to the AI tracking. There are essentially two types of gimbals: the first has a magnetic AI tracker that attaches to the gimbal, allowing you to use any camera app and still have tracking. The second type has built-in tracking, but you can only access AI tracking through the gimbal’s app. I have another gimbal with a magnetic tracker, but it’s quite a bit heavier than the DJI Osmo 6, and I didn’t want to add more payload to the zip line than necessary. Hope that helps!

[@tichwykes]

Those shots looked great Steve although I am sat here wondering how did you get the zip line down from the tall tree? As I bet that was fun doing that lol. I only came across your channel recently as I bought myself a cheap gimbal which seems to work ok although I do use it with an android phone & one thing I have noticed is pretty much all content creators use I phones. I know some gimbals are finicky with Android but mine isn't to bad so it would be good to hear what you think?

[@LearnOnlineVideo]

Getting the zip line down from the top of the tree was definitely tricky, but the carabiner is weighted, so I was able to whip the line and eventually get it down. Hope you’re enjoying your gimbal! As you’ve probably noticed, I’m an iPhone guy. That’s mainly because of the camera quality and how easy it is to switch between my iPhone, iMac, and iPad. I use all my own phones and computers for the channel and buy them with my own money-no freebies here! I’d love to try out Androids, but I can’t really justify buying new phones just for tutorials when I’ve already got what I need. Maybe in the future! But for now, it’s all about iPhones. Thanks for watching, Steve

[@jaygriff6985]

Superb. Sometimes I’m not allowed to fly drones inside clients warehouses, this is something we could use 😉

[@LearnOnlineVideo]

For sure, this zip line isn’t meant to replace drones, but it offers a great alternative when you can’t fly 👌

[@Blacksirrr]

OMG ❤❤❤

[@jefff8130]

Very cool!

[@blackk1302]

Melhor canal do mundo 🌍 🇧🇷 aqui do Brasil sempre assistindo seu canal

[@LearnOnlineVideo]

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[@ZOMBiEmovieHD]

An overpriced, time-consuming gadget at $400, completely redundant in the age of drones. The DJI Neo offers the same features with better performance for just $199. For the price of one Zip Line, you can get two DJI Neos and capture footage from multiple angles. (I will just post my response here as you keep deleting it) - "Zip lines might be useful in no-fly zones", good luck finding one in the wilderness where your video is filmed. And even if you tried setting one up in a no-fly zone, you'd face safety and regulatory issues since these areas typically restrict all moving objects. Plus, you shouldn’t be filming near airports, military bases, or sensitive areas anyway. Assuming you could even find two trees to attach your zip line to, you'd waste time on location setup. As for image quality, the DJI Neo’s 4K footage is more than sufficient for most content creators. While higher-end drones might offer better sensors, the Neo provides excellent quality at its price point. Many users are happy with the results, and unless you're shooting for high-end production, it gets the job done well. Flying two DJI Neos at once isn’t complicated either. You should know this better then anyone. With automated flight paths, follow modes, and obstacle avoidance, modern drones practically fly themselves. Using two drones lets you capture dynamic, multi-angle shots in one take, saving time and delivering more creative possibilities. Even in the forest that you just filmed. Safer? You almost got hit by your own zipline gadget 12:18, 2:07 Proceeds to walk across a fallen tree a few feet in the air with branches sticking up like spikes... safer than a drone, you say?. Quieter? drones like the DJI Neo are quiet enough for most filming and have obstacle avoidance, so safety’s no issue. Battery life? Drones give plenty of time, and swapping batteries is easy. Plus, if you’re doing B-roll, you’re going to slap music over the footage anyway. Setting up a zip line takes way more time, and the supposed advantages of the zip line don’t really hold up in practical use. Zip lines have serious limitations. You’re stuck with a fixed path and angle, and any adjustments mean completely redoing the setup. With drones, you can instantly change perspectives, angles, and heights on the fly. Plus, zip lines are only useful where you can actually find anchor points, like trees or poles-good luck with that in many environments. Drones give you far more freedom and flexibility without all that hassle.

[@LearnOnlineVideo]

Drones are great, but this zip line can be used in no-fly zones and requires much less skill to operate. It’s quieter, safer, has far better battery life, and allows you to capture more unique shots. The image quality also far surpasses that of the DJI Neo, which most agree isn’t great. Also, why would anyone want to fly two DJI Neos at the same time? That sounds like an absolute nightmare! While I don’t agree with your points, my best advice to anyone looking to make videos is to use the tools that work best for any given shoot-whether that’s a simple tripod, a drone, or a zip line. Also, just to be clear, at no point in this video do I tell anyone to go out and buy this zip line, nor was this intended as a comparison to drones. It was simply a challenge to see what’s possible with it. Thanks for watching though, I appreciate it! 😀👌

[@pat3316]

That drone ain’t going far in that forest

[@philosocrates]

Its pricey I agree, but I can think of tons of shots I wouldn’t attempt to fly a drone through.

[@ZOMBiEmovieHD]

@@LearnOnlineVideo "Zip lines might be useful in no-fly zones", good luck finding one in the wilderness where your video is filmed. And even if you tried setting one up in a no-fly zone, you'd face safety and regulatory issues since these areas typically restrict all moving objects. Plus, you shouldn’t be filming near airports, military bases, or sensitive areas anyway. Assuming you could even find two trees to attach your zip line to, you'd waste time on location setup. As for image quality, the DJI Neo’s 4K footage is more than sufficient for most content creators. While higher-end drones might offer better sensors, the Neo provides excellent quality at its price point. Many users are happy with the results, and unless you're shooting for high-end production, it gets the job done well. Flying two DJI Neos at once isn’t complicated either. You should know this better then anyone. With automated flight paths, follow modes, and obstacle avoidance, modern drones practically fly themselves. Using two drones lets you capture dynamic, multi-angle shots in one take, saving time and delivering more creative possibilities. Even in the forest that you just filmed. Quieter and safer? Drones like the DJI Neo are quiet enough for most filming and have obstacle avoidance, so safety’s no issue. Battery life? Drones give plenty of time, and swapping batteries is easy. Plus, if you’re doing B-roll, you’re going to slap music over the footage anyway. Setting up a zip line takes way more time, and the supposed advantages of the zip line don’t really hold up in practical use. Zip lines have serious limitations. You’re stuck with a fixed path and angle, and any adjustments mean completely redoing the setup. With drones, you can instantly change perspectives, angles, and heights on the fly. Plus, zip lines are only useful where you can actually find anchor points, like trees or poles, good luck with that in many environments. Drones give you far more freedom and flexibility without all that hassle.

[@ZOMBiEmovieHD]

@@LearnOnlineVideo "Zip lines might be useful in no-fly zones", good luck finding one in the wilderness where your video is filmed. And even if you tried setting one up in a no-fly zone, you'd face safety and regulatory issues since these areas typically restrict all moving objects. Plus, you shouldn’t be filming near airports, military bases, or sensitive areas anyway. Assuming you could even find two trees to attach your zip line to, you'd waste time on location setup. As for image quality, the DJI Neo’s 4K footage is more than sufficient for most content creators. While higher-end drones might offer better sensors, the Neo provides excellent quality at its price point. Many users are happy with the results, and unless you're shooting for high-end production, it gets the job done well. Flying two DJI Neos at once isn’t complicated either. You should know this better then anyone. With automated flight paths, follow modes, and obstacle avoidance, modern drones practically fly themselves. Using two drones lets you capture dynamic, multi-angle shots in one take, saving time and delivering more creative possibilities. Even in the forest that you just filmed. Quieter and safer? You almost got hit by your own zipline gadget 12:18, drones like the DJI Neo are quiet enough for most filming and have obstacle avoidance, so safety’s no issue. Battery life? Drones give plenty of time, and swapping batteries is easy. Plus, if you’re doing B-roll, you’re going to slap music over the footage anyway. Setting up a zip line takes way more time, and the supposed advantages of the zip line don’t really hold up in practical use. Zip lines have serious limitations. You’re stuck with a fixed path and angle, and any adjustments mean completely redoing the setup. With drones, you can instantly change perspectives, angles, and heights on the fly. Plus, zip lines are only useful where you can actually find anchor points, like trees or poles-good luck with that in many environments. Drones give you far more freedom and flexibility without all that hassle.

[@vendytoys9454]

Goood ❤😊😊😊😊

[@furkanoruc9664]

Nice

[@TRIBESMEN.STUDIOS]

This is absolutely amazing I need to get me one thanks for sharing

[@wajahatvlog8628]

Master Mind and one of the best cinimticgrapher Love from our heart ……

[@anthonydepari]

This video is very inspiring and amazing. I wish I had the equipment used to make this video and tried to make my own videos like the one shown. ( I am from Jakarta - Indonesia)

[@JimMather]

If you do a basic search for this product you see it has terrible reviews. Please do better and stop promoting bad products. It does not last long and there appears to be no replacement, warranty or batteries. This is why I never trust a KZbin reviewer. They are only after profit, not honest reviews and they are hurting the very community they pretend to support.

[@stevec5657]

That's a really cool tool and final production. Next up, that company should incorporate a 3 - axis gimbal.

[@daztastic147]

What a brilliant video, one of the best and most interesting I’ve watched on KZbin in a while

[@full_time_motorhome]

Pretty cool stuff. I have Epidemic Sounds for my video stuff and it’s well worth it. There’s no need to embed code into your KZbin description as well. They track your account from the setup. The shots look amazing. You have put me in a dilemma. New camera or this device. The iPhone 14 Pro Max is still pretty good quality for me. I learned a lot from this guy’s video tutorials which are free on the channel. Great content as always. Although I can”t climb trees like you can 👍

[@mushtiar_Engineer]

We need all shot clip how to shot we solo camping

[@full_time_motorhome]

Brilliant. It’s those types of features we forget about or didn’t know existed. That double click on file explorer on taskbar is a game changer for me.

[@ItsKeshini]

This is so so cool!! Genius!! I love how smooth it goes along the rope and Steve you nailed this always!! The creativity is on another level and you never fail to impress me with the final video edits!! I think this is perfect for solo creators! I would never think this was filmed solo. Keep it up! Greetings from Mauritius 🇲🇺

[@wednesdaythroughthelens830]

Bit of a gadget … and would not replace the flexibility of a drone for those who have one. But good film making tips as always.

[@judygreen3036]

Just finished the video. Of course it looks like an entire crew did this. They always do. You are a wizard.

[@Yawermusharafali]

Have been following you for quite long and learned lot of filmmaking stuff from you, thank you.

[@jezriggs]

Steve , thank you for this excellent video with some fantastic tips and tricks. I bought the Wiral Zip Line on a crowd funder (2017 with a delivery in 2019 I think). I've never really used it! I'm going to find and get it dusted off right now!

[@CaptMCFox]

I have been following you for some time now. I’ve recommended you to family and friends. Because of you, my son, who is in video production, has purchased several items and saved a lot of your tips. I do have one comment. I love you clips with sound effects and music. But have you noticed you learn toward very “ dramatic” music? I think this finished video might have been better with some lighter music or even some nature/calming music. Will see you in your next video.

[@vrushabshigwan]

Looks interesting but then Thats alot of manual work.. 😢 and wastage of time.. I would prefer a drone to hover around me 😅

[@stanleykachuik2589]

This should get those influencer death numbers up over last year's! Looks great though 😁

[@larrycoonrod5563]

With upcoming DJI drone ban in the United States, this will be a good backup

[@HFE-lb5mp]

Hi Steve. Great video as always. I am learning so much from this channel. Thanks 😃👍🏻

[@juyint]

As a retired videographer it’s fun to see all the tools you guys have today. You do a great job of demonstrating how to best use each tool. Your video took a lot of time and effort, plus your creative skills. Look forward to your next video.

[@indiefilmmakerteresadavis]

Awesome video I love it 🎥💯

[@Fortportalonline]

I have been learning a lot from this channel it’s 2 years now I bought an iPhone 11 the only thing I miss now is a gimble thanks to anyone who can offer me one

[@juschenten]

Very cool, I really love this sequence - thank you for sharing.

[@time.to.travel-cmp]

Sometimes i watch ur same vedio more than one time.. That's much those lessons interesting to me❤

[@rongibson6281]

Pretty impressive. Thanks.

[@radiomiguelpereirafm9874]

Obrigado por mais uma aula , no meu aprendizado, (você é o 'cara' .) Miguel Pereira - Brasil.

[@ahvankalwala]

$399.99 no way toooo expensive, not a useful 😇

[@adtiamzon3663]

Wonderful. Good job. Thanks. 🤔👍🌞

[@marcusgrace8621]

Keep smashing it! Your helping allot of people.

[@yuvrajtiwari3285]

Awesome yr this totally looks professional

[@AdilKhanTurkey]

wao its really a awesome setup for solo travellers

[@hengberg7354]

Read the instructions how to tighten the line!

[@Divyamshu-ij3uc]

Timestamps with titles to the videos please

[@anis19502]

Nice sharing 👌👏👍🏵️💐

[@Kierunek_Meta]

what about long of this line?

[@_MK_BOOK]

wow so cool

[@rajendraghesingoffical]

wow amazing idea nice views 🎉❤❤

[@RiseofYatra.]

What we do as an Indian to get this gear

[@sureshkuppur]

Thank you for the video .

[@petrub27]

jesus christ, no way

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I Like ur videos much

[@kansaitraveler]

Love your channel!❤

[@judygreen3036]

Love the cattle shot!

[@nerijusstankaitis920]

I love this. Thanks 🤩

[@DEEDGANFILMS]

❤❤❤❤

[@RunWithDaniel]

Very nice 👍

[@antoniogarvin7131]

Wow! That was nice

[@maciek07]

I ❤️It

[@timmontano8792]

Nifty little gadget.

[@NeelDhanushka]

how to hide this cable

[@SilhouetteStroke]

im speechless👏🏾

[@judygreen3036]

Yes, please.

great video

[@ennoschriewer2329]

Macht absolut keinen Sinn. Eine Drohne kann es viel besser.

[@gameryt2998]

buy a dron

[@docmichide]

Amazing!

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Awesome

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Nice!

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👍

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[@BonBonBonni]

Buy a drone, and don't waste any time!

[@LearnOnlineVideo]

No time was wasted making this video, I thoroughly enjoyed myself 😀👍

[@JBennett-cz9bp]

There are a lot of places where drones aren’t allowed. This setup would come in handy if filming in those locations.

[@joeylepore]

I love all your videos bro, and I learn alot from you. But that thing is yesterdays news and OLD. Forget all that nonsense and get a Hover Air X1, or even a mini (or as big as you want) drone. I haven't used a tripod in years and definitely don't need to be rigging, just to get those cool shots.

[@masterhall1685]

There was a video about shooting using a selfie drone a couple of issues ago. And if you watched this channel regularly, but would not write this comment.

[@LususSaule]

This smartphone zipline looks good, but for the price you could get a reasonable 4k drone. It would be difficult to include yourself in shots using a drone though.

[@changuniversalvlog]

1st

[@LearnOnlineVideo]

That was quick! 😉👊

[@travellingbairns]

Too much time involved to set up shots with this gadget, a Drone X or DJI Neo better value and quicker, enjoy viewing your videos tho, they give me inspirational ideas.. 👍

[@LearnOnlineVideo]

There’s definitely a bit of time involved in setting up these shots, but once you’ve done it a couple of times, it gets quicker. I can usually set up a line in less than five minutes. This is also a great alternative to a drone for those who don’t have one or can’t fly one. I know a lot of people watching these videos live in no-fly zones, so are looking for ways to get more unique shots. Other benefits of a zip line versus a drone: it’s much quieter, requires less skill, no license is needed, you can repeat the exact same shot multiple times, and it’s much safer! Plus, I’m way more comfortable with it flying closely past my head. 😊 Don’t get me wrong, I’m still a huge fan of drone shots, but this is just another tool to help capture something unique, especially when shooting solo. Thanks for watching!

[@travellingbairns]

@@LearnOnlineVideo Thanks for your reply, keep up the good work, there is always something new coming along that will create an interesting video for you and your viewers 👍