Camera Stabilizers Epic, All Kinds of Ways to Steady Your Camera

IBIS camera stabilization can only do so much without warping the background. The best stabilization is when the camera is physically held in 3D space mechanically. Get it right the first time so you don't spend hours trying to fix something with software on your computer. Here are the items featured in the video. See MarkusPixFreebies.com for what is being given away and the rules.
Top Handle- metal- rounder w holes www.bhphotovid...
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X-Grip $15 www.amazon.com...
Vello Action Pan Pro VB 2000 $30 www.amazon.com...
Revo SR-1000 $89 www.amazon.com...
DSLR Rig $35 www.amazon.com...
Spider Stabilizer $95 www.ebay.com/i...
Feiyutech AK-4000 gimbal $400 with carbon fiber dual handle $190 $190www.amazon.com...
Zhiyun Crane 2 $450 www.amazon.com...
Ronin SC by DJI Pro $350 www.amazon.com...
ProAim Flycam Redking $230 www.amazon.com...
DJI Ronin M dual handle gimbal $800 www.amazon.com...
Flycam Galaxy steadicam vest and arm $385 www.amazon.com...
Flycam Galaxy w Redking steadicam set $$615 www.amazon.com...
Flycam Flowline with Placid Spring head $756 www.proaim.com...
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Thankyou for explaining the problem of motion parallelax so clearly & how it applies to stabilisation.

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The Steadycam arm does take out a lot of the up and down movement caused by walking or running. Another great video!

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I never even looked into the manual ones thinking they would be over priced. Great video

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One of the best guides on stabilizers ...

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Greetings from South Africa I am not much of a gimbal fan, mostly cause I can never get the shot to work...I must say I enjoyed this video because you spend some time on interesting items like the X Grip. Must be a lot of fun seeing the joy your giveaways bring people! All the best, and keep up the good work, you are a very generous man. God Bless!

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I use a stabilizer exactly like the flycam red king. By adjusting the handle/gimble you can flip it so the weights are on top and the cam on bottom if you need low angle shots, but you will have to flip the footage in software because it's upside down. Just a tip for people wanting to get a little more from their stabilizer.

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I bought a mechanical stabilizer years ago and used it with my point and shoot Casio EX ZR-1100 and my Lumix GF6. You are 100% correct about needing to practice walking to get things smooth. I practiced at the park, the local temple, going up stairs, down stairs and even walked about a mile trying to use it. It was a lower-end unit that I picked up in Pantip Plaza for about $120 because I wanted to try doing walking around videos. Some sections of my videos came out really smooth but others came out a little too bouncy.

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Hi Marcus, congratulations on your great video! Amazing content and presentation! I have tried all of those stabilisers over the years (except the body armours). I totally agree with you that non of them can perfectly steady your shot, especially when walking. I use tripod plus handheld in slow motion (60p and 120p) and when recording dialog Electronic Gimbal (Moza Aircross 2). Take care

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I'm never using IBIS again after watching this. Thanks dude!

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This introduction to stabilisation and steadi cams is worth far more than any giveaway, thanks for both, if you ever change your mind about the overhead rig I'm here! Thanks again, Rachel

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A plain old monopod is useful too. I like a monopod when I can't set up a tripod.

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Ok I’ve changed my mind. I’ve been binging allot of your videos. And this video in particular hit me. I have a small cooking channel here on KZbin and that overhead hanging right with the DJi Ronin setup is amazing. That would definitely make my video filming go smoother. Maybe once I can get baked into the kitchen and start making a profit from the channel I could afford something similar. Thank you so much for sharing this.

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Markus, I've been watching your videos for a few years now, and I really enjoy what you have to talk about. I have an X-Grip, and a hand-held mechanical gimbal. Both, I've had for a couple years. And to be honest with you, I prefer the X-Grip over the gimbal, because I don't have to fuss with any counterweights or the balancing of the camera. I can simply pick up and go. Anyway, thanks again for all you do.

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Me too. Such fun. Make a business out of it. Even more challenging and you learn so much along the way.

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You know what mister, you are actually right. I don't need expensive stabilizer or anything. It's just depends on my motivation of doing things.

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Such a great video, only just found your channel from a camcorder comparison you did and now I'm bingewatching xx

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He explains so well. This is saving me so much time trying to figure out exactly what I need.

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Thanks Marcus I'm very happy to have found your channel ,you are undoubtedly very didactic.I learned a lot even though my English is not good and I'm going to practice with what I have to improve my technique.A hug and a thousand of thanks!

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Timeline 18:30 well explained. You're the man Markus - I had told people the same, The flycam galaxy doesn't stable footable and I am happy someone other than myself have to explain this .

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I have learned indeed and that will make me better as a filmmaker here in Nigeria. Thank you sir

[@reshpeck]

The first part of this video is a fantastic demonstration of what stabilization plug-ins have to contend with. Beyond showing why a stable camera is important, he's helping us understand how to better use the stabilizing effects in our editing suites. Brilliant content!

[@rmpeete]

Excellent video!!!! Thanks! I once owned a FLYCAM HD-3000 -- one of the worst equipment purchases I've ever made.

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Markus, you are my favourite teacher!!! Thank´s

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Best video about camera stabilizers i have ever seen.

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Really great opening explanation. You’ve definitely made me a new fan.

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Knowing from Germany that I can't take part in the Giveaway^^But a very nice video!

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Excellent overview of stabilizers and advice about getting to one of the essences of stabilized shooting - learning how to walk (and tons of practice). Thank you, Markus.

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Amazing information, I really didn't understand IBIS or any of this before I watched it. Fantastic channel, I always learn something new. Thank you

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Interesting... I'm a church Camera guy and have kinda gotten into the creativity of different shots and such. Great info and video

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canada here enjoying this content. that gimbal is off the chain..

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You're a really nice guy Markus! I'm pretty good hand held, so I'll pass this time. I'm watching all the way to the end and I like learning from you. I've never even tried a stabilizer.

[@gr33nDestiny]

Thanks for this vid that flycam /dji dangle setup looks awesome