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

[@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...

[@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

[@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!

[@philipgardiner2003]

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

[@fatheringautism]

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

[@SidneyDiongzon]

😂😂😂

[@Культуракино.Подкаст]

Damn true

[@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!!

[@natedoeswork]

that car handoff shot was moneyyy

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks man!!!

[@JustPlainCommonSense]

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

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad this was helpful!

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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?

[@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!

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

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

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@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!

[@almosadventures]

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

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you so much!

[@AaronMello]

Dude! LOVE that last shot, so seamless!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much Aaron!

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@tonicmedia5014]

That last car shot was awesome bro.. Only downside was that we could see your reflection through the car window. But you could easily mask that out on post. Great job dude. Thumbs up.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Yep, gonna do a tutorial on how to remove it!!

[@rken100]

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

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!

[@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

[@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!!

[@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

[@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!

[@wilsonwu4199]

Great shots learned a lot from this. One thing I would knit pick at is that we can see the camera and cameraman through the reflection of the car side windshields. Maybe having it rolled down would have prevented it.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Yep, gonna make a tutorial on how to remove it!

[@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.

[@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?

[@kedr77]

Awesome!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@costasdrakos]

I had a similar setup shooting a doc at the web summit in Lisbon back in November. Yeap it works even for crazy interviews

[@SidneyDiongzon]

That's awesome!

[@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!

[@jorgechavez-fe3hc]

I love videos like this, straight to the point.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks!

[@BrandonAEnglish]

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

[@zalzalahbuttsaab]

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

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks! I’m gonna do a part 2 soon!

[@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.

[@OMNIFICPICTURES]

Fantastic examples of creative shots...good work.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you so much!

[@MovieTrailerTeam]

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

[@SidneyDiongzon]

LOL

[@ankitifoo]

hey can u please make a video on autofocus and its different modes and drive mode..and where to use which focus on both moving and stationery subject and also how to use touch for creative focusing..☺️

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Maybe one day!

[@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..

[@adinwalls]

the car sequence was a revelation! thanks man.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!

[@adinwalls]

Hey no worries. I just got the Smooth Q and I'm already figuring how to afford the crane. I love the shots the gimbal allows for.

[@devonxscott]

Epic work man! That car shot changed my life haha

[@swapnilgotad6780]

Thanks for the tutorial. I have a question, how do you manage to keep focus on subject while taking such shots?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

All autofocus!

[@ImJasonAnthony]

Hyped for this monopod! and that car shot was so dope brother!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much man! That shot was so much fun to film too!

[@danielirvine7468]

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

[@SidneyDiongzon]

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

[@WorldofThaiFood]

Sidney - I think you just sold me on this combo! Looks amazing. Glad to see your subscriber count constantly rising faster with each video. Great content. Keep it up!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Haha! It really is an awesome combo! I had no idea that filming with a monopod is so much fun!

[@WorldofThaiFood]

Seems to open up a host of real filmmaking possibilities! Awesome. Enjoy and thanks for the inspiration.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@JohnKonye]

First and last were my favorite, i figured out the jib move myself and was like YUS! But i liked that last one for sure.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Awesome! Glad this was helpful!

[@JoshBatalibasi]

Last shot with the car was epic 🎥🔥🙌

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!!

[@clancyoneill]

Loved the last one, really cool and creative. Offers a nice perspective that you only seem to see in Hollywood films.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much man! It was really fun to shoot!

[@BboyGraphicx]

Stunning shots Sidney

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!!!

[@Azmir]

That car shot was amazing! Genius!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you!

[@allanvargas3682]

Hi ... how do you keep everything focused? autofocus or manual focus combined with a high f ? Thanks

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Autofocus!

[@bcomeault]

That car sequence is amazeballs!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much! It was so much fun to film!

[@lindaschettle8610]

How do you start and stop recording with the gimbal at the end of a monopod? Love your video tricks!!!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

I just pressed record before I pushed the gimbal up

[@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!!

[@rajeevkugan]

That... last shot....was brilliant. Subscribed!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you so much!!

[@rajeevkugan]

Sidney Diongzon anytime. I just started off my KZbin venture so I'm trying to learn from other tech vloggers. Love your style. It's fun ! Thank you sir

[@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.

[@just4uamnda]

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

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!!

[@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!

[@CottonmouthMedia]

Dope video bro. Super sick. I want one.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks man! You should definitely get one!

[@kochumvk]

Last one is fantastic!

[@bdseidler]

Cool and simple captures. Thx for the tips.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@kailiente]

Absolutely fantastic Sid, keep it up bro!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much Kai!

[@gr8mystic]

Loved the shots and we the new Crane2 users would be grateful if you could kindly do a detailed tutorial on different modes offered by Crane2

[@SidneyDiongzon]

I can but there’s a bunch of tutorials on the Crane 2 out there already! Probably better tutorials than I can produce!

[@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!!

[@danielpeens3253]

Loved the car shot! I have a challenging music video project coming up and I don’t have a gimbal but I do have a GoPro, an iPhone, DSLR, the pods, and a vivid imagination! This video sparked some ideas - thanks bro!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

I’m so glad!!! Keep me updated on what you do!

[@VieraFamilyVlogs]

Great thank u!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad this was helpful!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@maximilianschneider431]

Imagine how sweet it would be having the Zhiyun remote to the end of the monopod where you're holding it. Jib up, tilt down for instance. You can just get crazy with that.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Yeah it totally would!!

[@maximilianschneider431]

Great work btw. Really love your channel. I'm kind of building up my gear atm also according to your recommendations. Gimbal and drone still missing, but hey. Slowly getting there.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much man! You’ll get there bro. Work hard and hustle harder, and you’ll get there. Rooting for you man!

[@maximilianschneider431]

Sidney Diongzon Where are you actually based?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Los Angeles

[@BenHopperVisuals]

That long car shot was wayyy to badass.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Haha, thanks man! It was super fun to film!

[@tomaszmajewski2361]

Can you fit the monopod in a backpack? Do you have the specs on size? Also, can you use the monopod and a quick release plate for camera standstill pics, without having the gimbal attached?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Yes and yes!!! I think the specs are in the Amazon link in the video description

[@EverettNewell]

Nice vid - tips are very useful. I have so much trouble keeping the subject in focus using a gimbal - any advice?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks! I usually keep my camera on auto focus the entire time. What camera do you use?

[@EverettNewell]

I'm a bit new to live-action (background is animation) so my camera is entry level. Nikon D5500 with 18-105 and a 50mm. Auto focus gets me better results (not perfect). I close the aperture to widen the focal range, but it would be nice to have shallow depth of field with gimbal shots, but then, well... rarely do I get the subject in focus.

[@JaspervR1111]

Very cool, what camera and lens do you use for the shots indoor where you're talking? Love the depth of field and looks very sharp

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks! I use the Sony a7R3 + Sony 24-70mm G Master. Links in description!

[@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?

[@alexandrosmargo552]

Hi, great skill and talent! How do you keep the subject in focus?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks! I just use the auto focus!

[@andrerodrigues9068]

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

[@gopolarisstudio]

When you made the camera pan a little to look at her putting the keys in the car, did you do that from the rotate function or the joystick?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Nope, I did that by moving the monopod to follow her actions. The follow on the gimbal is pretty smooth!

[@StevieCahill]

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

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!! And thanks for watching!!

[@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!!

[@ciriacristinaamaral9899]

Loved the tips! More videos like this please!!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

ABSOLUTELY! Thanks for watching!

[@HansDtv]

The in the car shot!! COOL!!!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you!!

[@muellershalde]

Your thumbnails are really really good

[@SidneyDiongzon]

THANK YOU!

[@b.h.1093]

Very nice shots! What is your workflow to get this nice voice quality? setting, plugins etc.?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks! The audio was recorded with the Rode VideoMic Pro and a bit of EQ in post :)

[@ManasTiwari]

Would it have worked just as well if you used a bigger camera, a full frame mirrorless or DSLR and that too with a heavier lens?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

You can, but I would try to stay as light as possible, especially for those overhead shots. You don’t want to force the motors to work that hard!

[@jesseema75]

I'm already using a very similar setup. I'm curious which quick release plate you are using for the Crane 2? I'm using the quick release plate designed for the Crane V2. Keep up the great videos, Sidney!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Manfrotto RC quick release. Thanks for watching!

[@jesseema75]

Thank you!

[@deanrojas]

That last shot got me all tingly inside! Dang great video!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much man!

[@cdvisuals2085]

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

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@UGCCreatorFalguni]

Truly amazing car shot.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you!

[@Clacketheman]

A question about gimbal and a6500 face tracing? Can you put the gimbal on a tripod, connect the a6500 to the crane with the connection cable. Register your face on the a6500 or just use face tracing and then the gimbal itself will follow you as you walk around in a room for example? Just like the smooth 3 does with a phone. Would be a really good video ;-) Thanks for all the great work you do!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

In a nutshell, yes! I'm actually working on a video about that now!

[@ezecreative]

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

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thank you sooo much!

[@SpookyInc]

Awesome ideas - thanks for sharing

[@timokok3313]

Nice video and really handy! What kind of settings do you use on the gimball with these movements?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Just the default settings mostly!

[@dannyhood583]

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

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Awesome! Let me know how you do!

[@incredibleindia4318]

Loved the magic shot !!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!!

[@Korisniknovi]

Nice (well earned subscribe). For Shot #3, what about focus? How did you manage to keep everything in focus all the time (especially the last part where you close-in)?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

All auto focus! Thanks for subscribing!

[@Cuetips1000]

3:14 The car schot is tricky and smart. How did you handle the focus? Did you use a static manual focus (with wide angle lens and closed aperture/high f-number for deep depth of field) or the autofocus?

[@Reed_0024]

Ha Sick last shot ! honestly feeling like im watching a movie, i want more!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!!

[@AerialLensVideo]

REEELY neat - Love your ideas!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@tuomastuominen8832]

That last one was sick 😮 got yourself a new subscriber here 😊

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much for subscribing!!