Neewer Stabilizer 24'' DSLR Steadicam Setup & Test Footage

[@BVCCo7]

Do I still think this stabilizer is worth it? Find out HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2LHoKV5l6ajoZo

[@RoyallVisuals]

I'm having trouble with my Neewer Stabilizer rotating too easily/fast. This is causing me a lot of issues when filming. Do you know how to solve this?

[@iawfilmworksburbank]

Certified SteadiCam owner/operator (a real SteadiCam) since 1978...Certified by Garrett Brown himself. Correct way to balance.. 1st...find the center balance point of your camera rig(use a round pencil or pen that rolls). 2nd...now place your camera rigs balance point over the center of the post...lock it down. 3rd...determine if you want quick moves or lethargic. For lethargic, extend the post. Shorter the post the more of a whip shot you'll achieve. 4th...adjust your weight front & rear to achieve a vertical balance & the side to side on the stage for a full vertical balance. Drop test should be about 2 seconds depending on your shot preference. Best tip...search for dynamic balance for a real SteadiCam either by Garret Brown or Jerry Holloway. Garrett Brown invented the SteadiCam. Also find the practice video...it's old but it works. Shows you how to walk and train...bottom line, practice practice and more pratice. One last thing...don't grip the gimbal handle tight and use only your thumb and index finger on post. Use your pinky to tilt the post. Treat it gently...let it do the work and turn off camera stabilization. Good flying...

[@FlyByFrancis]

why would it be a good idea to turn of camera stabilization? Not questioning your authenticity, just curious about the science

[@Lockiel]

FlybyFrancis from what I understand the stabilization of the camera and steadiness of a tripod or gimbal can distort the video slightly

[@FlyByFrancis]

@@Lockiel AH thank you! i'll have to test that out with my G85.

[@ParadoxDetected]

Thanks!

[@bensdemosongs]

Have you tried any budget stabilizers like this one? Can they provide some decent results with good technique or is it a get-what-you-pay for thing?

[@jakeboyer7175]

I ended up buying this and couldn't figure out how to make it work for the life of me. I even shot event footage that didn't turn out that well because I didn't have it balanced properly (thankfully it was for personal use and not a client). After this video, I had no problems at all! Thank you!

[@BVCCo7]

That's what I like to hear

[@theurbanartist775]

Jake Boyer do you recommend buying this? I just bought my first camera yesterday, t3i.

[@spmartin]

I have this stabilizer and I am 95% happy with the way it works. How have you dealt with the camera slowly spinning around the vertical axis?

[@BVCCo7]

yes but that just means it needs a little re-adjustment!

[@voidvangaurd]

Make sure that it takes 2 - 3 seconds for the camera to reach the bottom. Place it on the table and just pick it up with the handle (having only the things on it that you will be shooting with). And look for any micro movement and adjust accordingly until it doesn't do anything when you pick it up from the table.

[@garrrbarr]

how do you manual focus with this? and how do you aim it without messing it up?

[@SamanthaKamilos]

Appreciate the review, I'm just getting into filming weddings and don't have much money to spend, I'm still doing them for free or very cheap! Need something I can use till I can afford a fancy electronic gimbal. Gonna give this a try, thanks!

[@BVCCo7]

best of luck, I also have videos of recommended mics alternatives and lighting at your disposal

[@0000x0000referenced]

Your equipment wasn't free and your services shouldn't be either

[@blackentrepreneur244]

Blocka LaFlame I do portraits with a canon t6, 50mm and still charge people. Your talent isn't free either

[@FlyByFrancis]

@@0000x0000referenced She's probably just practicing.

[@londonnotlandon3787]

I decided to be your 50th subscriber! Congrats. Have a nice day.

[@BVCCo7]

Welcome to the channel London.

[@Shotbyaskii]

i cant really get it to work could u help me please ?

[@citizenblane6848]

I lost the knob at 3:11 is there anywhere i can get it?

[@TropTrevTv]

Im trying to decide is this one just as good as the Yelangu which is 90$ or is this basically the same thing

[@BVCCo7]

I'd go with the Neweer since there are more reviews and recent links in the description but also make sure to check out Yelangu reviews as well - as I personally have not used the Yelangu but from the pictures it looks almost identical (probably even coming out of the same manufacturer)

[@bennyhalftail]

I bought something similar and this really helped me since of course no instructions came with it :). Thanks for putting this video together!

[@BVCCo7]

it's frustrating but once you get the hang of it - it's worth it!

[@daviddedos]

will this remain balanced when upside down for inverted shots or low angle shots?

[@BVCCo7]

yes but i'd avoid it as the plate and screw can become loose

[@screencastmagazine7144]

nice tutorial , how do I stop it from swaying from left to right, that's what it seems to be doing now, up and down okay, left to right not okay, any tips??

[@BVCCo7]

I have an initial video you can watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGqYlZaGirOhm8k probably two factors: 1) isn't properly balanced yet 2) you have not gotten used to moving it or combination of both - good luck! don't give up.

[@screencastmagazine7144]

thanks, its so bloody hard lol.. and frustrating

[@carlabellot7124]

Would you say that it's easy to use manual focus while using one of these?

[@BVCCo7]

if you have a camera with decent autofocus - use auto, if manual watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYrKg4CPqtepm6M

[@paigekaiser5844]

nice work dude. You're footage is pretty much the only one I've seen with this stabilizer that doesn't have terrible pendulum swinging. You've has given me hope for this product.

[@BVCCo7]

practice makes perfect - if you even want it smoother/gimble like; add any post-effect i.e. warp stabilizer at 1%

[@itsKEVO]

great video! you answered real questions that i wanted answered, without talking about useless shit lol subbed!

[@StoriesByJes2G]

Once you get it balanced, how do you keep it from turning around while you're holding it? Mine wants to slowly rotate to the left.

[@BVCCo7]

it's probably isn't fully balanced - try moving the plate a 1mm to the right.

[@StoriesByJes2G]

Thanks

[@slove1027]

Jessica if it turns left or right is because you use both hands one to keep balance and other hand to pick what direction to face.. after u have it balanced so it dont tilt

[@gedlawson9855]

Hey man, thanks for this. I'm almost there with setup I think, but as I move the camera tends to spin left and right rather than staying in position. Is this weight related or do I need to hold in place? Thanks.

[@BVCCo7]

Thanks for the kind gesture but I'm certain if you follow what I did it's should be properly aligned. Patience and properly adjusting it.

[@robbokeys]

Use your left hand to hold the pole lightly with your thumb & index finger use the hand to adjust the direction & rotation

[@crowstudios300]

Thank you...Best description of how to do this I've seen.

[@felancarlogarcia1265]

Will having an attached quick release plate adapter help?

[@BVCCo7]

+Felan Carlo Garcia yes

[@mBilly1]

Cheers dude, really helped me out. Any tips on doing low shots? The handle tends to hit the camera when going low. Also it does not seem to manage to well on continuous turns.

[@mBilly1]

also how on earth do i get the other screw i dont use off the base plate?

[@BVCCo7]

not sure about the low shots since I mostly do shoulder height tracking shots - but perhaps flip it so the weights are at the top and the camera is on the bottom - so then you'll need to flip the video in post; as for the other screw simply just push the screw to the wider hole and it come out. best of luck

[@mBilly1]

BVC Co. thanks dude. Tried that with thread but doesn't come out

[@RETTORIDER]

Great video, does this stabilizer have any use with gopro?

[@BVCCo7]

since it's so light - probably not - you're better off getting a handheld mini stabilizer where you only need one hand

[@RETTORIDER]

BVC Co. thank you so much for the help bro💯✅🙏🏼

[@DarkRifterDesigns]

Picked this up recently and it's interesting to work with. I've been trying it with a DSLR and a lightweight video camera (about 300g). Need more time to practice balancing it. How do you stop/start the stablizer rotating left/right? For example, I'm walking and aiming forward and the stablizer starts turning off to the side, or I'm trying to walk 180 around someone keeping the camera on them but the camera doesn't keep up and ends up pointing back at me. Let me guess, the answer is balance :D

[@redbishop71]

Use your other free hand to guide the post near at the bottom of the gymbals, ONLY use you thumb and forefinger.

[@jan04044]

Awesome, i do have 1 problem, my Panasonic G6 is too light for this steadicam, so i cant get it really steady :(

[@BVCCo7]

I'm sure a sigma 15-35 with a speed booster would solve that; but jokes aside, take off all weight - make the pole shorter - it should work..

[@jan04044]

BVC Co. Haha, thanks m8!

[@harrysvu]

what was the name of the song used during the test footage?

[@roweste]

Excellent video. I've never used one of these before. I watched your video and was able to balanced my DSLR in 5 minutes. Thanks

[@BVCCo7]

📸💪

[@Vladymirms]

Thanks for the review.. Greetings from Dominican Republic!

[@tiatrione8482]

Hi, great video! I am using the same exact stabilizer with the Canon T3i, I have it stabilized to where I pick it up and it doesn't move or lean at all, but soon as I start walking it sways all different directions.. Any advice? I promise its stabilized, but someone told me its my lens thats the issue, I have the 18-55 kit lens and 50mm 1.8. Any advice? I am desperate!

[@BVCCo7]

Use two fingers to guide it and make sure your movement when you move it is fluid - as you can't make sharp turns - if it still wobbles and sway I would go against you and say it's not stabilized yet

[@tiatrione8482]

BVC Co. thank you I will try practicing with it!

[@Houstonfilms]

Tia Trione i have the same camera and lense and had the same issue. I balanced it and when I walked forward, my camera began to turn left or right. I used my fingers to tap the stabilizer guide it but it still couldn't get smooth shots

[@TWgamerbuilder]

if i just use the same camera and lens all the time wont i not have to stabilize this every ti,e I use it?

[@BVCCo7]

yes you do - because people often forget metal expands and contracts depending on weather but only micro adjustments. but to simplify your answer - not really once you have it properly stabilized but may need micro adjustments

[@BigHuggs]

Dude nice vid and does what it is suppose to do. Genuine. Did it have the arco base plate?

[@BVCCo7]

tedious to adjust but once you have it properly aligned - it does the job; but be aware it only comes with 1 1/8th screw so if you lose it.. you're screwed pun intended.

[@BigHuggs]

You mean tedious to attach to the bottom of your camera? Doesn't it have a big fat screw on the bottom that you can tighten with a coin for example?

[@BVCCo7]

Yes but in terms of once proper alignment but if you add attachments such as a shotgun mic, take of your straps, you'll have to re-adjust the base plate

[@BrianKruegerVisuals2013]

GREAT VIDEO. It really helped me. Thanks for taking the time to help others !!!!!!!!!!

[@BVCCo7]

+Brian Krueger my pleasure 👊

[@tealafabiana3589]

I’m that person who spent 2hrs balancing it and I STILL haven’t gotten it right. When I pick it up it doesn’t fall forwards/backwards/left:right but it’ll spin around and do whatever it wants. Any suggestions?

[@BVCCo7]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJesXpamgtKcaZI

[@GarthEnsley]

awesome tutorial thank you , i am receiving my one in a few days and now ill have an idea of how to set it up , thats worth a subscribe

[@BVCCo7]

best of luck!

[@SergiMedina]

Nice video. I don't like the yaw/pan fast movements it creates. Better a 3-axis brushless gimbal, although more expensive and complex...

[@Thakko]

This was really practical! Thank you very much! I will definitely watch this video again as soon as my Steadicam arrives!

[@BVCCo7]

Keep creating!💪📸

[@Thakko]

I just watched your video again to set up my steadycam, which arrived yesterday. Your video helped me a lot! :) I also realised, having a steadycam is totally worth it - especially, if I want to film with my canon 50mm 1.8, which has no image stabilization (just like my camera). So having the steadycam helps me a lot! Also I realised, how heavy this steadycam is 😅 I guess, I'll just have to deal with it and make my arms stronger 😂💪

[@magicnala5538]

Thanks very helpful I did my one .

[@BVCCo7]

No problem

[@RaeVenMarcelo]

Hey man! Where did you get your music from? :)

[@BVCCo7]

KZbin creator studio my friend

[@JamesB-yp3dh]

So I'm guessing this would have to be balanced every time you change your lens out?

[@BVCCo7]

+James B kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIjTdHWmpKylg80 but short answer yes, and when you go from cold to hot as metal expands.

[@michaelvickers1092]

Congrats on 100 subs mate 👍🏻

[@DavidValle]

Don't give up, subs will come ; )

[@xianlongchow2901]

Hey man ! Thanks for your video ! Does it work on the Lumix GH5 camera ? Thanks :)

[@BVCCo7]

Yes

[@TomVoyage]

Thank you so much man, getting the hang of it now!

[@simsimma305]

omg thank you so much i was ready to return mines before watching this video was the only one that really made sense to me. keep up with the videos thanks!

[@Forkit956]

Great video man! I'm definitely getting one 👍🏻

[@johnbusuttil8958]

Cant wait to news my new stabilizer

[@BVCCo7]

have fun!!

[@Forkit956]

Just subscribed

[@tp7614]

Nice Instruction Video shots! Huh?

[@BVCCo7]

I made sure there were high top notch qualities and angles included.

[@royalbleach1452]

Mine is stabalized when I pick it up but the second I start moving it, it begins to spin...please help!

[@BVCCo7]

+Royal Bleach kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIjTdHWmpKylg80

[@c.x.l]

mine will not stabilize completely. I​ have done everything and it continues to spin. what am I doing wrong

[@BVCCo7]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIjTdHWmpKylg80

[@LWM_modelling]

love the video to the point and informative but I also hate it cause it pointed out to me how badly I was trying to stabilise mine

[@BVCCo7]

Double p! Practice and patience 🙏

[@michaelvickers1092]

How have you only got 92 subscrubers i subbed

[@mackenzieyang6380]

OMG IT'S SFU

[@BVCCo7]

Sure is

[@voidvangaurd]

There wasn't a setup bro! :(

[@BVCCo7]

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[@Humancaffiene]

dont u have next dslr to show here for tuto.....hahah shame ....

[@BVCCo7]

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[@BVCCo7]

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[@jackyl.9620]

Some of it is out focus, improve !😁

[@BVCCo7]

+CK lungjacky kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIjTdHWmpKylg80

[@stevebruce1345]

You look so sad man

[@BVCCo7]

smile more

[@michaelduff4239]

Boring. Too slow!

[@CPR306]

vocal fry :l

[@BVCCo7]

+Cyler Resendez 🍟