My Railfanning Videography Methods

[@danielferrovias]

How i film trains: I take out my phone, film them, and give a wave to the crews to brighten up their day

[@bodaciouslappi]

Fellow bogen tripod user! Those things are solid.

[@watrainfilms8520]

Thanks for the tips, I'll make sure to put some of these in my videography of the railways.

[@F59PHI]

What you said about tripods is completely true! I've tried shopping for tripods in the past, and can agree that Amazon is completely useless. I eventually found a tripod used on offerup for around $60 (a little expensive, but WELL worth it!!) the Ravelli AVTP. It's the last tripod I'll ever need. It's got an amazing stock drag head, it's super stable no matter what, and makes you feel like you're moving a TV camera around or something. The only 2 caveats to this tripod are that it's VERY heavy, and that it's expensive. Honestly, these two trade offs are completely justified for the value for money and the quality of shots you get with it. No other tripod I've used compares.

[@WendyMangels-uv9lo]

Can you make a video like this showing your methods of catching trains. Maybe talk about what scanner you use and a bit about the basics of scanners and talk about ATCS.

[@thekookycarwash6683]

Very informative video….could you possibly make a photography/videography basics video for those getting into photography specifically around trains? It would be really helpful knowing how to adjust the shutter speed/ISO/Aperture specifically for trains

[@CSXEK]

I have the same BNSF GP15-1 1478 in Ho scale! And I love that engine

[@BNSF1458]

It's a nice one!

[@CSXEK]

@@BNSF1458 yes it is and it’s the only BNSF engine I got I also have a BN GP9 high hood it’s # is 1748

[@CSXEK]

When I run my BNSF GP15-1 I pair it with my BN GP9 it’s basically its sister loco

[@bobo327]

Hello, nice video, greetings from the Netherlands

[@mustardpuddle]

Love your videos! If you're ever down in the Twin Cities sometime I'd love to catch some trains with you :)

[@TRSubProductions]

Strange, i just got a fluid head tripod from amazon and its very good

[@RXMattCARailfan]

Not many point this out there but with your tripod but make sure your angles are well angled, before a train comes, check your camera screen make sure your shots aint off angle or cricked to the side since it will involve cropping to put in the perfect angle position. Many may not see this as a problem but I see this no good for myself haha. I'm always the angle professionest

[@MinnesotaModelTrains]

The one shot of the Engineer paddling the train. I have the same engine in HO scale. #5608 Pretty good video overall. I have a tripod that I’m yet to use track side but I use it for my model review videos and it works pretty well. I’m yet to actually go out and use an actual camera yet. Just a IPhone loaded up with train videos lol.

[@kentuckyrailfan1]

I have to sorta walk over the tripod when panning even though I have the thing to turn it

[@GreenlightGlory-Jesuswithus]

What do you mean you are not the greatest videoer out there? You have THE BEST videos I have ever seen. Especially when the sun is right. You are literally the BEST. person at least when it comes to filming trains.

[@BNSF1458]

Thank you very much!

[@MiddleTennesseeRailProductions]

Very well put. Also, if you or anyone else are looking for ideal camcorder and/or tripod upgrades, the Sony FDR-AX53 and the Cayer BV30L fluid head tripod are what I've been using for my most recent videos. The AX53 is around $1100 and The BV30L is around $150, but both are currently serving me well and, in my opinion, are well worth the price. I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking to step up their overall video quality and fine-tune their techniques.

[@Hopen111YT]

Epic

[@Iliketrains0110]

I like trains 🚂🔊 what if I got you a 4K camera?

[@Caltrain921]

Hey good vid bro!

[@gg52831]

Can you do a tutorial on how you created your channel logo.

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

I agree about the tripod! Luckily we have a good camera store about a half hour away. I have a Manfrotto tripod that is super smooth. I also have a couple of magic arms I use for opposite views and/or vertical video -Jenny

[@lamegaming9835]

nice lens you got on that sony. if i even both to record video i usually just stick my phone on the tripod. i dont know why but i primarily take photos over video

[@BNSF1458]

It's my favorite lens. Definitely need to get a working camera for it soon

[@Trainfan5547_YT]

can you do a video on how to upload the video file from the camera to youtube?

[@BNSFBishop]

Thanks for telling us your methods! I used a tripod but it broke so quick lol. I prefer handled anyway

[@Texasrailfan9021]

Thank you for advice Man!

[@ThePrairiesRailfan]

heavy weight is definitely good for videography, a lot of railfans prefer lightweight but it’s better to use heavyweight, because of this is trains cause heavy shaking to the ground so it’s better to use something heavy, I’m about to get a heavyweight manfrotto tripod and manfrotto fluid head soon.

[@BNSF1458]

You can't beat manfrotto as far as tripods, that's for sure

[@TheTrainEnthusiasts]

That drone fail tho..best part Great advice! I have to try That 2 camera method on the tripod

[@SWVARP]

I use a ONN Tripod. Haven’t used it yet but have been training.

[@LostDepot]

I finally found my extra battery for my camcorder and it works once again. But if you aren't spending several hundred on a tripod with a fluid head its pretty much junk. Im so used to just using my phone its gonna be hard going back to multiple cameras.

[@DXR8007NZR]

Nice Video! Can you please make a tips and tricks on the CX405?

[@southerncsxvlog]

I can say most of the stuff on Amazon is a scam but I was able to get a tripod for $30 & it’s absolutely great. Also I see you have the same drone as I do (DJI Mini 3)

[@WarrenMichiganRailfan]

The CX405 is worth the price. Its good

[@DetroitAreaRailfan]

I have a tripod that is like almost identical when panning with the BOGEN 3001. I actually bought it off Amazon (surprisingly) it was a 6.5 foot panhead tripod and it works so well. The tripod brand is Mactrem and it’s called a “PT-80” it’s a very good and smooth panhead tripod.

[@BNSF1458]

That's nice. Some stuff off Amazon isn't too bad but it seems like usually at least the first 15 listings are always a scam

[@DetroitAreaRailfan]

@@BNSF1458I agree. But someday get a Mactrem PT-80 it’s underrated and very smooth. It’s around $35 or more and it is a little light weight but I honestly don’t care as much

[@BNSF1458]

@@DetroitAreaRailfan I shoulda bought that instead of the VT-1500. That thing costed $79

[@DetroitAreaRailfan]

@@BNSF1458overpriced for sure. I think you’ll be impressed of my video panning with it. (I’m 98.9% good, still working on it)

[@trainsinontario]

The cx405, the camera so many railfans have for some reason -- including me 😉

[@BNSF1458]

It's like the only decent camcorder under $500 it seems, so it's extremely popular

[@trainsinontario]

@BNSF1458 it is a good camera but definitely shows its cheaper quality. The USB cord that comes with it completely doesn't work anymore after using it for 6 years...

[@BNSF1458]

@@trainsinontario Mine is deteriorating as well. Probably won't last much longer

[@NStransit8099]

How did you get the contraption to clamp onto the tripod.

[@TheABRailfan]

For me, I usually use the same Sony camera and a canon t7i, but when I'm not expecting to railfan, I just use my phone.

[@TheABRailfan]

The canon t7i is my sister's, but she rarely uses it and I also have a canon t1i ( I think) and I've lost the battery chargers for both of them I know the my sister is somewhere in my basement but for the t1i it's just gone I have no clue where it went

[@IlanTheSouthwesternRailfan]

What lenses do you use for the K3?

[@NC_Railfan1810]

What do you use to edit, if you don’t mind me asking?

[@Dup1o.2]

nah i read the thumbnail as something else for a sec

[@BNSF1458]

Do I even want to know 😭

[@mattanatior97studios9]

It strange seeing the yellow logo on BNSF

[@heartyhorseadventures]

3:56 **wheezes** I mean you aint wrong XD But, dang dude! :oo You got a sweet setup! >:D 4:39 Was that someone waving to you or just doing a arm motion XD? :OOOO

[@BNSF1458]

He was "rowing the boat" haha

[@adambennett1074]

Where id you get the cx405 camera and the bogen tripod from?, I Am Making Plans from Upgrading from hand Held phone, To a tripod and camera. Been Trying To Find Good Equipment And Gear.

[@BNSF1458]

Got the CX405 off Amazon. The tripod was actually given to me, but you could probably find one off eBay

[@minnesotarailfan11]

I have a lamp like that at 0:36. What did you use to light it up?

[@BNSF1458]

A strand of LEDs haha, looks pretty sweet

[@Guaga_]

is that first click when you crashed your drone right?

[@BNSF1458]

Yup lol

[@Gideon_the_Video_game_railfan]

How I film trains: I use an iPad and film them

[@dfw_railfanner]

Is it just me? Or does he sound like Amtrakguy365?

[@captainminecraft631]

Where’s your typical railfanning spot?

[@BNSF1458]

I typically stick to a crossing a few miles north of Askov, MN, nice and secluded from the public there

[@captainminecraft631]

@@BNSF1458 I think I found it, it’s root road crossing, right?

[@BNSF1458]

@@captainminecraft631 Yeah most of the time

[@atsf47legit]

like the video because he's broke and if you do that he'll be less broke and then he can actually buy-