Gimbal VS Handheld | Do You REALLY Need a Gimbal For Your Smartphone?

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Gimbal VS Handheld, what's the difference? In this video, find out if a smartphone gimbal is really necessary for shooting cinematic video.
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Пікірлер: 546

@LearnOnlineVideo Жыл бұрын

Which edit do you think looked best? Gimbal or Handheld? Let me know below 👇

@sumuchowdhury Жыл бұрын

Gimble is better, but with a selfie stick it can be managed to shoot the same

@user-qc9gc6sz7s Жыл бұрын

Gimbal

@akenaken Жыл бұрын

Gimbal is better and less tiresome, have been shooting handheld but trust me at the end of the shoot my back would ache 😊 however handheld is okay depending on which gear your using and how best you can ninja wlk

@Agus_Purwadi Жыл бұрын

Gimbal make Beter Footage

@MTBs Жыл бұрын

You did a good enough job handheld in my opinion! Gimbals are of more use with regular cameras. I often film with a Gopro and horizon lock engaged and sometimes it can even outperform a gimbal+regular camera (when it comes to stabilazation).

@carrietyer3133 Жыл бұрын

Very inspiring, thank you! I'm a grandma who takes and edits videos of my grandkids...I can do the basics of editing with titles, transitions, audio, etc., but I'm always looking to improve. (My version of scrapbooking) I'll save up for a gimbal and try out these ideas!

@lighthousephoto7143 Жыл бұрын

Carrie you could get a used osmo mobile version 3 pretty cheap. They're still a brilliant gimbal.

@alexshu1794 11 ай бұрын

This is so wholesome!

@krystofmichajlovfrancisko8224 9 ай бұрын

best grandma ever!

@bilici Жыл бұрын

Stabilization on new phones are really amazing but keeping the horizontal level steady is really hard especially for low level shots. It is tilted at some point with the handheld shots. You can fix it on editing stage for sure but that means extra work for hours depending on the project. So, other than stabilization, gimbals help to keep horizontal level steady all the time.

@efeorhan8616 Жыл бұрын

On Samsung Galaxy S series phones there is a option that named super steady. When you use this extreme cinematic eis with ois it gives you better result than iphone’s action mode so you dont need big and heavy things like gimbal to film.

@krystofmichajlovfrancisko8224 9 ай бұрын

best grandma ever!

@schwab_squad Жыл бұрын

It is just awesome what I've learned on this channel. I had two expensive coaches who told me how to do better videos for our channel. But the real technique I learned HERE for FREE! Thank you so so so much!

@CasualRiders Жыл бұрын

This is by far a better version of this concept than the one I did months ago!!! Nice work

@nurse.reef.repeatandsomuch1758 Жыл бұрын

Steve, it’s amazing how you create your storyline, it’s beautiful

@cv4u Жыл бұрын

Just bought the same gimbal he is using. So far it has been a lesson on 'how to use the gimbal to its fullest'. It really is a great tool for making shots easier as he points out here. It is all about keeping your actions as smooth as possible and not relying on the gimbal alone to produce super steady stuff. I am glad to have the gimbal for sure.

@krane15 Жыл бұрын

You mean the shots "as smooth as possible?"

@membuchibuzormembu7064 Жыл бұрын

What gimbal is this?

@emergingloki Жыл бұрын

Something else to think about; top end phone stabilization costs. A modest very phone and gimbal combo can get the results of a very high end mobile on its own for a lot less cash (and than you still have the gimbal if you get to upgrade your phone).

@rickrudloff2151 Жыл бұрын

I love watching all your videos! I have watched so many of them and love this channel. The videos are well done and informative. I just watched this video and appreciated that you gave your viewers some heads up as to which gimbal settings you are using in your various shots. I realize each gimbal may have different names for each mode. But we novices definitely appreciate the little bit of extra handholding here. Thanks for sharing such beautiful landscapes and video knowledge with us! Congrats on the 1M subscribers...well earned!

@LearnOnlineVideo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind worlds Rick, I appreciate it 🙏

@shawnstone4949 Жыл бұрын

It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to sit through entire videos, of something I want to learn… let me tell you, you’re holding my interest!!! Very good content! Thank you soooo much

@waqaskhanofficial77 Жыл бұрын

alot thanks

@OnlineRetailPNG-gn9rm 16 күн бұрын

Thanks mate, helpful 🎉

@sirravi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips 🙏

@MEWARIGUY Жыл бұрын

I wanna ad something here, if you take hyperlaps or running shots or any kind of action activities the gimble is going to make it done easily so if you got a gimble that's going to enhance the stability! And if you just shoot some stable shots while standing at one place or little bit walk you don't need a gimble with your iPhone ! ✨❤️

@LearnOnlineVideo Жыл бұрын

Yes, I totally agree. If you’re following/tracking a subject or doing any kind of action sports then a gimbal is a must. Stay tuned for part 2 where I will be shooting some parkour 😀👌

@fluffers3793 Жыл бұрын

@@LearnOnlineVideo but as far as i know the crane m3 doesn’t support object tracking or motion timelapse on a phone right ?

@Nature.is.Art. Жыл бұрын

@@LearnOnlineVideo yay!

@Nature.is.Art. Жыл бұрын

@@fluffers3793 That’s true. I was looking forward to buy one! Thanks!

@aetheriumphysics9166 Жыл бұрын

@@LearnOnlineVideo hi steve. I watch your videos alot. Did you reach out to anyone to announce winners? I want to make sure it's not someone posing as you.

@Dan_Letters 23 күн бұрын

This is really helpful thanks 😄

Жыл бұрын

I always follow your channel. Very interesting and useful.

@javohiryoqubov2818 Жыл бұрын

I'm so grateful for this video Steve. It's pretty expensive to buy a gimbal in my country. So, this video was all I need. Definately gonna practice these moves). Thank you.

@Creator_ndeso92 Жыл бұрын

Always watching and learning at this video.. Thanks.

@RebelScumJack Жыл бұрын

A quality comparison/testing video! Thank you for the useful info! Godspeed and God bless!

@WillNewcomb Жыл бұрын

This was brilliant, particularly for the beginner or the occasional video. Thank you. Some of the handheld shots can be a bit easier using a selfie stick. Sure nowhere as good as a gimbal but a great halfway house.

@captainkilos Жыл бұрын

Learned so much how to capture the viewers attention in the video. Tysm!

11 ай бұрын

Fantastic video. Your tests are spot on and while without the gimble it's decent, with the gimble it's just perfect.

@chrisskywalker6079 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel. It's easy to understand👍🏻. Thanks🙏🏼

@SUPERGENKI Жыл бұрын

I don't own a gimbal, just the fact that I would have to carry it around, would make me feel I SHOULD use it, otherwise it would be wasted that I brought it in the first place, it would make me feel "locked" in terms of creativity, but that's probably just me. Great video as always Steve, thanks very much. Thomas

@MyWalks Жыл бұрын

Great tips as always 💜

@DarkExhibit11 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are always helpful . . Thank you . . .

@mistersubby Жыл бұрын

Hi Master Steve, it's always good and instructive to follow you. Ciao from Thailand

@DMVlogs1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr. Steve for this masterpiece 🔥

@scottathomson Жыл бұрын

For low down footage the phone in a holder attached to a monopod (or similar) allows you to walk normally and hold the phone very close to the ground, still handheld but much better footage. Great video again Steve.

@LearnOnlineVideo Жыл бұрын

Great money saving tip that one Scott, love it 🎥👌

@matthiaslachmund3303 8 ай бұрын

Yet you still couldn’t easily hold the perspective lifting it higher that way.

@earthyarn123 Жыл бұрын

Simple and easy, thank you. :)

@bontraveler2180 Жыл бұрын

This video helps great I'm going to use this idea for my travel vlog thank you so much

@powertrekkers1288 Жыл бұрын

This is the video i was looking for

@bilawalkhanvlog Жыл бұрын

This will definitely help me in my upcoming vlogs appreciate it ❤️

@Tearoze Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your videos! I don't have a gimbal, I use my iPhone 12 to capture my videos. I watch yours for know how and inspiration while trying to improve my mediocre skills.

@IncApu2025 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding!! New subscriber and thank you 😁

@maacilofamily_for-channel-mama Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video, verry inspirasing 😍

@noahbar-shain4218 7 ай бұрын

Great video. It really shows off the skill you have as a camera operator, and how that can be enough without a gimbal.

@Powerengineworldshorts Жыл бұрын

As always amazing video

@chipcurry Жыл бұрын

Great stuff!

@dannythewanderingmonk Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Nice video as usual. Will not a good rig act as a stabilization device like a gimbal?

@bicoguena9400 Жыл бұрын

Learning a lot from you…. Thank you for your video

@kamiamorris Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for

@evaluationid Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips...

@eattolivechannel2020 Жыл бұрын

I loved the way of teaching...God bless you my friend

@outofcity882 Жыл бұрын

I learned a lot from this channel..thank you..😍

@marekszkandera5755 Жыл бұрын

Super. Thanks👍

@CitiZenFree-pz8ts 6 ай бұрын

The DJI Osmo 6 mobile gimbal makes most of those shots much easier. It's a game changer for taking phone video.

@GS_Outing_Dairy Жыл бұрын

Very helpfull much appreciate.

@RajivBedi Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, Thanks for sharing

@robbit4butterfly Жыл бұрын

Very good (and beautiful located) video to compare shooting with and without a gimbal OF THE USUAL TYPE. 👍🏼Regrettably there doesn't seem to be a single product that elimitates the only image shaking that built in OIS isn't capable of eliminate: vertical (as occur while walking). That could be reduced with a gimbal where the compensation axises are near your hand (like a flipped regular gimbal). Your video shows it perfectly: what needs most to be taken care of is not affected to the clips no matter of any gimbal.

@balivanjava1165 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos brother

@user-hf1ge8jt1g Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on reaching 1 million followers Steve, you deserve more my friend🌹

@albertopamies2386 Жыл бұрын

i really need your videos. Thanks and congratulations for all.😀

@MasboyRC Жыл бұрын

Impressive 👌thank you for sharing

@motovlog-Bangka2022 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@SuperViral1 Жыл бұрын

Very nice

@Mulder7 Жыл бұрын

Apart from the sliding shot from behind the tree, you couldn't really tell all that much. Interesting video as I have been eyeing a gimbal for a while now but may still purchase one just to save my back and phone from damage

@JOSEIGNACIOPaseos Жыл бұрын

Really in your report the practice you have is noticeable and the shots by hand turn out very well. I normally use a gimbal, because I record walks and it is more comfortable for me, and I also like to keep the horizon level. For those who may think it is an excessive expense, they can always spend a quarter buying a DJI Osmo mobile 4, now if they have been able to spend their money on an iPhone, they will not mind, here among us, the OPPO The Fain X3 has better cameras (despite the iPhone's hype), especially when compared to the poor wide-angle iPhones, and it now costs very little. Greetings, very good channel.

@warriorsgreatness6182 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate all your extraordinary professional videography instructional hands on videos. Learn very much. Best on KZfaq. Mucho Gracias

@Joems25 Жыл бұрын

Very amazing and inspiring thank you for sharing this i will study how to vlog now :)

@lukasliber5538 Жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, thanks for all the awesome videos. What is currently the best gimbal option on the market? Thanks

@eftyevanrana2752 Жыл бұрын

Mind blowing presentation ❤️

@asieozhale123 Жыл бұрын

Love it.. ❣️🙏

@stevedaszko1649 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining the pros and cons on a Gimbal vs heldheld.

@LearnOnlineVideo Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome my friend

@janemac12 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job. Love Zhiyun products .

@DILFIREyt Жыл бұрын

I don't have an iPhone, OIS camera phone or gimbal. but i love to watch your videos 🔥❤️

@amirahmadi3639 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@E-VisionTraveler Жыл бұрын

Hi, Good review😍

@vibhz Жыл бұрын

These tricks are amazing....Made a beautiful video at a hillstation few days before.....

@soloexplorer2343 Жыл бұрын

Wow... You are truly very good.

@travelingtoknow Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@user-hf1ge8jt1g Жыл бұрын

I really like you , man You always do good

@SuperViral1 Жыл бұрын

Very nice 👍

@MiMetaverso Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, amazing locations! Could I ask you if you always use the native camera app in your videos? And do you apply any color correction or color grading in post? Hughs! 👍

@jacksonluren8560 Жыл бұрын

awesome.. good idea 👍👍👍

@meghdadbasiri3628 Жыл бұрын

hey Steve Meghdad here from southwest of Iran and gonna say thank you and using your videos for improve English because i love your accent. your videos very useful from whole aspects. big old thumbs up👍

@venusstudionaini Жыл бұрын

It is really very nice way to take few footages. 👌 Sir you. make really nice tutorial. Very helpful in carving ones creativity. I really admire your work ✌️

@spivmod5040 Жыл бұрын

I learned a lot from you. TKS LOOT !!!

@iChefsix Жыл бұрын

I wish I can do this.... Fantastic 👍👍

@JangThaiNguyen103 Жыл бұрын

Quite helpful

@tacrewgirl Жыл бұрын

Welcome back Steve!

@patcostello3882 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see the iphone 14 Pro Max put to the test soon.... Great video 🤩

@Masakanelni Жыл бұрын

Wow tha is Amazing.... Really I need Gombal

@robinsonvlogs5303 Жыл бұрын

Thanks u so much

@themarksmanABP Жыл бұрын

Just curios, did you manually focus? The reveal style shots, the focus was on the distant subject without focus jumping to the foreground element. Great vid, one of my fave channels mate

@alzaim786 Жыл бұрын

Great job

@khotijahvloger Жыл бұрын

thank's

@khamphabian76 Жыл бұрын

Thanks you my friend

@KurtPapke Жыл бұрын

There is a 3rd alternative. I do a lot of trekking videos, and I simply mount my iPhone to the end of my trekking pole. This allows me to get good close to the ground shots without bending over. You should cover this less expensive (and less to carry) possibility.

@hedley.bradstone-unbridled Жыл бұрын

Yes, I use a monopod to the same effect.

@MochiMochiMy Жыл бұрын

thankyou for this wonderful tips!! another idea for my content!epidemic sound is great!!

@Nature.is.Art. Жыл бұрын

Bro you can make an actual documentary or a big film!!! You’re the best man!!! I learnt a lot from you! Thank you very very much to make such good videos. I alway found to do some free class or videos and here you are for me! Thanks again😊😊😊😊

@HeyFLORIN Жыл бұрын

Hallo Steve sehr schön 🔝 danke für Info 👏👋

@harmanhamiltonadventures3788 8 ай бұрын

I'd like to add another tool possibility to compromise between handheld and gimbal. The ShiftCam ProGrip has really helped me get better handheld footage with the Samsung Ultra S22 because it feels like holding a camera instead of the precarious fingertip handling of the phone. Better high shots and low shots are facilitated because the phone can be rotated. Vortex is not really possible, but then I hardly ever use that anyway. With the camera mounted, I can still slip it into my pocket ready for action. Also, it's not as obtrusive as a gimbal. I have to admit that keeping levels while moving is still much more difficult than with a gimbal.

@jayrchoya5008 10 ай бұрын

Love this Dude in sharing all ideas and techniques..i am a fresh digital creator and using all his advice soo thankful with bro.

@ImranKhanOfficiall Жыл бұрын

Zabar10 vlog ❣️

@dilshangamage8091 Жыл бұрын

Best teacher...😍😍😍

@Braveclean 5 ай бұрын

This is sick

@young2bdblog 8 ай бұрын

Very impressive, always love 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

@ablemarine9072 6 ай бұрын

Great Tutorial! Thank You. QUESTION????? What type of Phone were you using

@evdabbler Жыл бұрын

If you do a part 2, can I suggest you test with older phones. Even on a S10+ I find the stabilisation is nowhere near as good as what you are showing here. Excellent reference videos as always. Thank you.