INSANE Gimbal Shots! (Zhiyun Crane 2 + Telescopic Monopod)

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[@helldvl]

Here's a tip for you when you're doing the car shot; when you moved from the tail of the car to the front passenger window, you accidentally filmed the contrasting closed window and the open window, so either use the camera to follow the feet of the actor through the ground clearance and up the passenger door, or just reverse the car so you would film directly through the passenger window without filming the back passenger window.

[@DonFassbender]

With the camera persons reflection in the window...

[@fatheringautism]

My take away from this...I need more friends.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

😂😂😂

[@user-cq3mp6ld1x]

Damn true

[@VideoUpskill]

The car shot is gold! Great collection, well done.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much man!!

[@haveyoumetjaiden]

totally agree. Have to do a complex shot assessment next week at University, definitely trying that car shot

[@SidneyDiongzon]

That’s awesome! I hope it turns out well!

[@shaneth138]

Yeah that was a great shot. Maybe having the back window down would have been better so you don't see the camera in the reflection. But yeah definitely going to try a variation of this for sure.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much! I might do a part 2 on how to remove and prevent reflections

[@philipgardiner2003]

The continuous single take of the girl driving off was very well done. Loved it.

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

That is a noble concept to teach ahead.. Very helpful.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@ELJAGUAR]

Great ☝🏼 finally someone teaching cinematography with a gimbal Thank you my friend I think people just got lazy with gimbals instead of use them to make the shots that could be achieve like a one man band

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!! It was really fun to fill too, especially that last scene!!

[@DonFassbender]

Thank you, these re great tips! Could you get rid of the refection in the rear window in post? Still learning and maybe this question has been answered already?

[@danielirvine7468]

Loved it man don’t stop making vids please love your work and energy

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you!! I definitely won't stop!!

[@philipbloom]

nicely done Sidney.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you so much Philip! You've been a HUGE inspiration to me all these years, so I'm kinda tripping out you just commented on my video! Thanks for all you do mate :)

[@BrianSellers]

A lot of great ideas in here. It's crazy how just adding something as simple as standard threading on the bottom of the gimbal can make it so much more useful. Thanks for sharing!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad this was helpful!

[@YourTechGuide.]

*Thanks for the AMAZING tips!*

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@OMNIFICPICTURES]

Fantastic examples of creative shots...good work.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you so much!

[@almosadventures]

Thanks for this video Sidney! It wasn't just informative, It was a lot of fun to see!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you so much!

[@thiagopalia]

That car trick was goooold!!! Just subscribed dude, you are very fun to watch, keep it up!! :)

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!!! And HUGE thanks for subscribing!!

[@thiagopalia]

My pleasure Sidney! And Daamn, just saw you gave your LUTS for free for end of 2017 haha Planning on doing that again any time soon? haha

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Maybe later this year :)

[@HamidShibataBennett]

I just ordered a gimbal. I had been researching for a few weeks now and your vids gave the courage to purchase. A Zhiyun Crane v2 is in the way!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

That’s awesome! Have fun with it!

[@VieraFamilyVlogs]

Great thank u!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad this was helpful!!

[@natedoeswork]

that car handoff shot was moneyyy

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks man!!!

[@rken100]

Nice!!! Really like the breakdown of the cat shot excellent bro keep these video coming

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!

[@denissantos7133]

Nice!!! Thanks for this awesome tip Sid. Will try it out.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Good!!

[@BboyGraphicx]

Stunning shots Sidney

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!!!

[@MicroFourNerds]

Loved the car one especially - very clever! Silly question... Can you use a normal monopod to achieve this? Because ive just ordered the crane plus and now I'm broke lol

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much! Yeah, I'm certain you can use any monopod with the Crane 2 :)

[@vongsifu713]

clever SN

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks!

[@nightdonutstudio]

I think nornal monopod use 3/8 size screw. Crane use smaller 1/4 scew. So you need buy a adapter. Then you will be fine.

[@mrjoshuashaw]

Just ordered my crane plus. How do you like it?

[@JasonVong]

damn each tip is progressively more intricate!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks man! Yeah dude, I had no idea what you could achieve using this combo! Soooo much fun to film with!!

[@rifflebros9363]

That car gimbal shot is so awesome man! Gives me more ideas! I'm getting mine in a few weeks. Super excited! Thanks again.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

That’s so cool! Thanks for wstching

[@jorgechavez-fe3hc]

I love videos like this, straight to the point.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks!

[@kedr77]

Awesome!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@ZhiyunTechGlobal]

Coool ☻ ☻

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks Zhiyun Team!!!

[@milestrevelyan]

Put a monopod on my Zhiyun Crane 2 with 5dmk4 and 24mm L 1.4 mk 2 and the steel stud that connected and tightened the Crane with the monopod sheared and broke as I was doing a jib style shot.......and the Camera and Crane 2 fell on the concrete...........just the lens was damaged and a couple of small scratches to the Crane.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Oh no!!!!!!!!!!! So sorry to hear!! 😭😭😭

[@milestrevelyan]

It could have been much worse, the lens, Crane and Camera all still function. The body of the lens cracked where the Crane baseplate supports the lens. I think its gonna cost about $200 to repair the lens assuming the lens elements do not have micro stress fractures.

[@BangkokExplorer]

Cool! I’ll definitely use some of these in my next vid. Thanks for the tips!

[@bdseidler]

Cool and simple captures. Thx for the tips.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@thenerdherdforum]

Showing the reflection of the gimbal in the car shot really breaks an otherwise awesome shot

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Yeah, it was bummer, but I need to get the shot. I'm thinking about doing a "remove the reflection" video in the near future...

[@thenerdherdforum]

Sidney Diongzon Have you considered tilting the camera up for a moment to avoid the reflection? Or dropping the camera height to under the car window for a second?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

I did that, but the composition wasn’t really balanced.

[@thenerdherdforum]

Sidney Diongzon Yeah I can see that. Still, if you were to shoot an actual project, I think breaking the illusion is more harmful to the final piece than temporary bad composition

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Totally agree. Makes me want to try this again!

[@biscuitsalive]

You poop head! I got shots with a REALLY similar set up in December. And I was going to do a video JUST LIKE THIS. But you beat me to it. Well played sir.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Poop head...LOL.

[@haywanchiu8884]

Great behind the scenes of how to get those shots, thank you! More please!

[@VolpeWhereAreYou]

Great video! Can't wait to try these ideas for our travel vlog! Our crane plus is on the way as well as the monopod :)

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Awesome!! Let me know how it works for you!!

[@BrandonAEnglish]

Post masking required to remove your handsome mug from the car window

[@philippblank]

Great video. now I want a monopod. I'm broke. stop it.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

BAHAHAHA! I never realized how much fun filming with a monopod is!

[@philippblank]

A friend of mine recently shot a musik video and he used the overhead desk shot you showed for the "DJ-desk" - From watching your video I feel like especially walking backwards could be a lot easier with a monopod for some reason, I struggle to walk smooth in general. I'll be shooting "Portrait-Videos" next month with the sonya6500. I saw you filmed the a lot of similiar videos with the a6500 and the 30mm sigma. I have the 30mm sigma and the 18-118mm sony available, would you just stick with the 30mm for most shots? Thanks a lot! Love your channel.

[@methiumsmusic]

Hahaha!

[@benleong2008]

awesome video! for this monopod+gimbal setup is it okay to use a quick release like the zhiyun quick release attaching them? do you use any quick release?

[@cdvisuals2085]

Love it! Great stuff Sidney! Thank you for the video.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@MovieTrailerTeam]

awesome, now can you give me the gimbal, I have my own monopod

[@SidneyDiongzon]

LOL

[@ArvindJuneja]

I may be out of line here but most of these shots you could do without monopod... if you are tall enough :P but like the car shot - not even that is required...

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Probably, but using a monopod is really helpful to create those "jib" shots! Thanks for watching!

[@ArvindJuneja]

I was just hoping you did something really crazy that would make me just go and sell my dog to buy this thing XD I guess it's a good thing you didn't as I love my dog. Thanks for a video! I will shoot that car scene pretty soon I think. I just got my Crane 2, never had one before (only borrowed for a few shots) and need to learn everything...which tbh is annoying... wonder if everyone got that "wrrr I hate that thing" after first few tries..

[@AerialLensVideo]

REEELY neat - Love your ideas!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@SpookyInc]

Awesome ideas - thanks for sharing

[@dmacjones55]

Great job Sid! Really good tips!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you!

[@ciriacristinaamaral9899]

Loved the tips! More videos like this please!!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

ABSOLUTELY! Thanks for watching!

[@ghosttowncinema6163]

Fantastic video... love these ideas for shots!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@OPHonline]

Quite entertaining... well done. I enjoyed watching it!

[@ChrisParayno]

Thinking outah the box, keep up the great work

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!

[@joshantolin]

hey man, thanks for the videos! just want to ask, since the monopod is made for the crane to (which supports up to 7 lbs), will it also be able to do that in real life? if i have a heavier camera such as 5d iv or 1dx, can it also handle the way you did it?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Probably, depending on the lens you use!

[@darrinlalla9008]

Love your fun attitude. Gonna try the car shot now!

[@incredibleindia4318]

Loved the magic shot !!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!!

[@JulianPhotofit]

Loved this!!!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks!

[@dennisfassbaender]

So cool! Thank you for sharing!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@T3GMedia]

Sweet tips! Totally using this on our next shoot!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Awesome! Glad this was helpful!

[@iamSirPlusTV]

I’ve done these type of shots with just a monopod to mimic the motion of a gimbal.Of course the makers could only face down. I’ll be purchasing a Crane 2 in 2 weeks and I’ll be trying this combo as well.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

I'm excited for you! You'll love the Crane 2!!

[@WEHAVETHISDREAM]

I like your videos and you, man! Keep it up.

[@alessandramendozza1309]

Thank you for your tips man! :D

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@AaronMello]

Dude! LOVE that last shot, so seamless!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much Aaron!

[@chrisjeromejames]

Brilliant video! Learnt alot here thanks!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Good! Let me know if you’ve got anymore questions!

[@MohnishD]

The car shot blew my mind!!! Definately trying that with my crane 2!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks! It was so much fun to film! Definitely try it out!

[@ab-vk8xq]

Good comparison review. All the shot comparisons were good and that last one passing off the gimbal was insane squared.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!!

[@MattHaide]

Thanks for the tips! Just got a Zhiyun Crane 2 at work and am learning how to use it. What mode were you in for the top down shot? I can’t seem to get my camera to stay angled down. Thanks again!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad this was helpful! I believe I was in Follow Mode and used the remote to tilt down.

[@JWS1968]

Some really great shots there.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks John!

[@JustPlainCommonSense]

The car shot definitely gets my mind thinking of similar types of situations. Thanks for the tips

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad this was helpful!

[@kailiente]

Absolutely fantastic Sid, keep it up bro!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much Kai!

[@tymappsvisuals2421]

Nice!!! I have to try some of those shots.

[@StevieCahill]

Quality vid. 🙌 Defo trying those out. Thank you 🙏

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!! And thanks for watching!!

[@vancouverrob]

Awesome! Great work dude! Just have to add your smartphone as a monitor and you're set!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much Rob! I really appreciate it!

[@ezecreative]

great video..... love the editing style and music choices.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you sooo much!

[@paulgonzalez199xs]

Super fun video to watch..loved it

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@DrWasim]

Great video! Thanks.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@MatthewMaSF]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

That glad this was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@EveryDayHoliDay]

and YES, you ARE good! I"ve tried thise angles with a Gopro on a 3m long selfie stick... a little more shacky, but spared a lot on muscles ;)

[@joeschofieldfilms8443]

I figured this setup out a couple of weeks ago but i've not had chance to try anything with it yet! Been trying to think of creative ways to use a 2m monopod and gimbal. Definitely getting used on my next shoot though for sure

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Awesome! Glad this was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@DavidSewellStopSmokingHypnosis]

Great video Sidney! Thanks for sharing these awesome tips!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much David!!!

[@andrerodrigues9068]

These are soooo cool. Going to use them for my first short film

[@jackmcree8245]

Loving that car shot, definitely wanna take some of these as inspiration to use the Crane in new ways!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much man! Yeah, definitely try it out!

[@TheFilmNerds]

Really dope shots

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!

[@namesakepictures]

Great ideas, man!!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you!!

[@kidchris]

Inspiring!! Will try it

[@just4uamnda]

Your cool bro! Super cool video. And the way you present everything.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!!

[@devonxscott]

Epic work man! That car shot changed my life haha

[@emmanuelgeffie3684]

awesome stuff. thanks a lot.

[@zalzalahbuttsaab]

This video had me drooling. My favourite was #4.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks! I’m gonna do a part 2 soon!

[@danielm2808]

Great work, might have to just go and use these shots 😁

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Yeah, definitely try them!

[@MarceloGori]

Thanks for those great tips Sidney!!!!! Superb!!!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you so much for watching Marcelo!

[@CetrePegues]

Super cool, gave me a lot of ideas. Car shot is tricky with your reflection, but still pretty awesome.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

I'm gonna make a tutorial on how to remove reflections!

[@RyandeGuia]

Thank you for this. I should be able to do this with my smooth q as well. Keep it up!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@RyandeGuia]

Sidney Diongzon Your video was posted on zhiyun tech channel as well. I found your video very informative specially for those starting youtubers like me. Thanks.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Yes, I’m aware. I’m actually working with Zhiyun :) Thanks for watching! I’m glad these videos are helpful!

[@CottonmouthMedia]

Dope video bro. Super sick. I want one.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks man! You should definitely get one!

[@merlotcrush1969]

Great tips, thanks for sharing.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad this was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@MorriseyProductions]

Great video! Very informative! 👌

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad this was helpful!

[@alvingladstone7776]

Superb tips there. Thanks

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad this was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@WeggaBusiness]

Very Good, I'm impressed and you are really very creative.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you soooo much!!

[@tneighbors]

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing. After using it, is the a6500 and that 10-18mm(?) Lens what you would recommend as a gimbal camera?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Sigma 16mm!

[@jeremiahdombach9651]

this was freaking amazing! that car shot was incredible!! you sold me on the crane 2 and monopod combo!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you very much!!

[@ColinBloodworth]

Dude, that last shot was absolutely genius. So well done. I loved this whole video, as per usual.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks man! I've always wanted to do a shot like that. Blocking and timing is EVERYTHING!! Thanks for watching bro!

[@adirakessler235]

Thank you so much for the tips! These are amazing.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad these tips were helpful!!

[@davidariza2320]

dude this is dope!!!!! thanks for the tips! youre effing genius! haha

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much David!

[@dannyhood583]

Car shot was perfect. Great job and thanks for sharing, going to use that idea.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Awesome! Let me know how you do!

[@thebrycerodgers]

3:59 This reflection happened to me in our town's 48 hour film festival, and none of us noticed until the screening. Classic

[@HansDtv]

The in the car shot!! COOL!!!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you!!

[@kchen032]

Great and brilliant!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!

[@jianchao88]

Last insane shot is dope !