Hello Gene! I’m a mexican student of Cinematography, and i was going to quit my dream of become a DP until i saw your “Hardest part of freelance” & “Finding work as filmmaker” videos and that’s when i gave it a second thought and right now i’m getting my first jobs on filmmaking. I would really like the gimball because of that jobs, but i didn’t came here for that, just came to thank you for inspire a hopeless mexicano. Ps: mi casa es tu casa if you ever want to come and do some videos in Mexico City :)

I would use the gimbal to save turtles. I work with an association that protect the turtles in the Mexican coast, and usually we make videos in order to search for sponsors of this labor, since our budget usually is low. When it comes to film these beautiful animals, the low angle shot from this gimbal seems appropriated.

Potato Jet! Thanks for the opportunity of winning this particular gimbal. I will be moving to japan for the next few years and my goal is to capture as much footage as possible. I’m planning to create my own KZfaq channel about my experience living in japan. Good luck to everyone!

I'm a cinema student who is trying to live with essential tremor. Crane 3 would definitely help me a lot to gain my self-confidence back!

if i win the gimbal i'll put it on eBay and proceeds will be for your medical bill... 11:43 ouch!!!

OUCH ! Did a playback at 25% and seen a dislocated elbow if not worse. Hope you recover easy from that.

after spending a decade in the gutter as a drunk, i got sober and my new addiction is making videos of my 2, 3, 4, 14, and 17 year old. this would make capturing memories a lot smoother!!

Hey Gene! I’m a 14 filmmaker from Williston Vermont. In a cold desolate area like this having some smooth creamy B roll would be a massive help. Me and my friends create skate and ski films all the time and this would step UP the game so much for us. Everyday I binge watch your stuff, it’s really motivational for me to learn from one of the best. If I were to win this gimbal I would really try harder to make more films, try harder and increase my quality in them. I have a Nikon D5100 that has no stabilization in it at all whatsoever, when I try to get good b roll I really struggle and get sad. Right now my current setup for “smooth” b roll is to use my skateboard. But this still produces shaky images and can only be used on concrete. If I had this gimbal I could go anywhere I wanted and produce beautiful b roll all because of your kindness. I really struggle in school and all the teachers and kids say that I won’t ever make it in the film industry and that I’m wasting my life away, but I’m here to prove them wrong and be a successful filmmaker. After school for 5 days a week I will film and edit a video to get better, BEFORE I do my homework. Filmmaking means the world to me and I’m glad I can share my passion with the community that your channel provides. Maybe one day I’ll get a gimbal after I can save up enough money. I have an allowance that gets me $5 a week. At that rate it would take me 180 weeks just to be able to afford this. I want to get a job but I need to study for school and become a better filmmaker. It will always be my number one priority. No matter what goes on in my life this is the one thing I look forward to every day. I have depression from the constant stress of parents and teachers wanting me to score perfect on all the test. I tell them that I would rather watch and learn from your videos that ever study for English. If anyone is still reading this comment I would just like to thank you for going this far. Potato Jet I kindly ask you to award me this priceless device to me. Thank you so much for inspiring me everyday and getting me though some really hard times. Reply with a 👋 emoji if your still here. Sincerely, Will Devereux. 🙏🏼

I love you potato jet all the way from Kenya in Africa❤️❤️❤️

im broke and i handhold old vintage lenses on a non ibis body. Stable shots only exist in my dreams. A gimbal would be really cool mr potato man

This is the exact gimbal I want. I havent pulled the trigger on one due to cost but this would be a dream tool for wedding videos, school projects, and real estate.

If you’ve used a two handed gimbal you know how uncomfortable the pistol style grip ones can be so having that handle on the back is a genius way of keeping it compact and still having a two handed grip. Winning this gimbal would just be killer because my work doesn’t have a big budget for their filmmaking so anything I can bring of my own for them to improve the quality of work is a huge help!

YOUR ARM!!! :( 13:43 Hope you heal fast!!

I'd like to win the competition, because I want to make amazing cinematic shots of living in the moment, and to create memorable clips of my daughter growing up. That way I can have something that she can look back at. Love the content 😊 keep it up

Ever since the local music school that I teach at learned I'm into making videos video and photography they've been hiring me to take pictures of there events for the kids. With a gimbal like this I might be able to get some video work from them to and make some promos for our programs and cover the concerts we put on for the kids. They love getting to see themselves "looking like rock stars," so its been really fulfilling to put smiles on their faces and cover their shows. So, I've accidentally gotten my first paid gigs from them and I hope to keep stepping up my game for them.

I would love this gimbal! The reason why I need it: I work full time at a trucking company and I'm picking up video projects on the side so my wife doesn't have to work anymore and can stay home with my son and future children :)

I’d love to get that gimbal to create a rly smooth video for Mother’s Day n I’ve got a non ibis body n no Stabilizers

Total respect for breaking an arm for the video, ouch.

Why do I want it? I wanna get super cine-y when I walk my pup... since he is a corgi the easy low shots are super helpful.

Hey potato! I like your energy! I'm a brand new french filmmaker, so WINNING this gimbal (Zhiyun Crane 3) will definitively help me to level up my videos with this crazy low angle shot ability!!! Wow!

Bro, you're using the Crane 3 like flying a potato jet. 三✈ Looks smooth and tasty. And the remote monitor looks really dope 😮 I want to have Zhiyun Crane 3 to shoot some music videos or short films. Watched and enjoy all your videos, and they are so creative and entertaining Can't stop watching when doing work😂😂😂

I want that gimbal so I can film you inside the UP house when there is a storm without shaking at all!

Getting a gimbal such as this one would help me out in many ways. I am new to videography and I am creating videos for Barbershop choruses to use for promoting themselves. I love singing barbershop which is why I have been singing it for over 10 years. Its an art form that many are unaware about so creating videos to showcase what it is about is a big thing I want to achieve. From gaining to new singing, to enriching music education to the youth, there is so much that can be done to make this hobby of mine even greater.

As I just ordered my EOS R this would be the PERFECT upgrade for my KZfaq film making!!!! I finally broke down and am moving up from my M50. Not getting rid of the M50 though, just going to use it as my studio camera for when I am filming my work flow. And also as a backup when traveling. Yes, I am a 62 year old KZfaqr. But still having fun!!

In 22 days i will be graduated architect, despite that, i'm going to continue spend all my efforts into film making. My parents will kill me unless I would soon set up strong handle of life, i mean zhiyun :/

3:36 That would not be a very secure question anyways. Everybody knows Gene's first Crush was Ellie, it just makes him too UPset to talk about it. I would love this gimbal so I can finally focus on buying something responsible like a house rather than other than camera equipment... or a one wheel... hmmm.

He protecc He attacc But most importantly... The lighter gimbal saves my bacc

Recently rented out a gimbal for the first time and it made my work so much easier. This gimbal looks like anyone who can be a pro with it. Would love to have it.

The top handle mode on the gimbal would definitely come in handy for different shots. I mean, of course you love shooting UP while the handle it also UP! but srsly would love to win the gimbal and use it for events and some travel stuff!

Would love a gimble for all of my film projects and to grow as a filmmaker!

Recently saw this gimbal being used at a wedding and thought it was super cool! Just bought a Canon 5d and learning how to get the most out of it. Don’t break a leg!

I bought one and I got it today. I use a Sony FDR AX700 and it's awesome. I zoomed in max and it's totally stable. It's much better than I thought it would be. If you zoom in max on free hand it's almost impossible to get a good shot.

I'd love to win that gimbal, then sell it, then buy an S9+ and with the leftover money, I'd get the FeiyuTech a1000 ☺. I'm into mobile filmmaking and don't own a camera. Hope your arm is better mate 👍

I want this to "UP" my cinematic filming.

Having this gimbal would give me the ability to put a whole new spin to the travel videos im shooting. I long for the buttery smooth broll and this would make that happen!

I would cry you a river out of joy if I got the gimbal! I'm just getting out of school and trying to launch a business dealing with both stills and video. This would be a game changer!

Nice to see you managed to avoid mentioning inches and sizes in this one haha great video as always, that gimbal would help me sooo much in my production work, all the best p.s. get well soon 🖤

Pretty much so I can run around and obnoxiously say "ZHIYUUUUN" in place for "ZOOOM" every time I film something low to the ground 😂

Winning that gimbal would change my budget videography game forever. Also good luck with those kick flips.

DUDE! The Crane 3 Lab and the OneWheel - PERFECT COMBO!!! Great video brother :)

dont think u will read this but i really would love tht crane 3 to shoot some cool car shots trying to shoot tht handheld is a real pain btw u better stop trying to do a kickflip coz u need both of your arms to use a camera

Dude, did you break your arm on the last shot??? also, pleasssseee gimbal

I would love this crane as I’ve been looking for more equipment as an inspiring film student

The grip seems really cool. and pretty impressive specs. 4,5kg payload! damn. I would love to have a hands on. love your videos

I want that gimbal so I can use the lock mode with last pass

I really want this Gimbal because my old one, the Feyutech a1000 broke a couple weeks ago.. The warranty is sadly expired and i also dont have enough money to buy me an new one. Im now in High-School and i simply dont have the time anymore to go work for things that i want. I filmed with my Sony a6500 together with the old Gimbal CMVs (ConventionMusicVideos) and my shots looked much better with a gimbal. I also was with the old Gimbal on my trip in Japan. In a couple weeks i will go on a school trip to france and it would be cool if i could film there with this awesome Gimbal! Also its simply better than my old one. I also would want it if my old one would still work haha. Nice Video, i would really appreciate it if i would win ^^

Got a couple reasons why I want it: music video shoot and military short film coming up, I often film skateboarding, and I’m headed to Europe this summer and want to get some awesome shots!

Winning this gimble would really work with my BMPCC 4K a great deal, and you can do the kickflip we have faith in you.

I want to use that Zhiyun Crane 3 to film my harmless petty crimes. Then I'll be a smooth criminal 😎👍

Get well soon ❤️

I'm sure I would've broken a bone on that kick flip fall! I would love the gimbal for traveling, videos of live bands and occasional weddings

I'm planning for a sport documentary for both a big school project and a personal project. A gimbal would help me a lot ;) btw: still in secundairy school and have limited financial resources

when you thought that making youtube videos is safe and easy... 11:42... OUCHH.. I saw the insta story.... Hope you recover fast.

winning that gimbal would be cool as you landing that kickflip.

Starting the process of trying out wedding filmmaking. Would love to have this gimbal as a tool for that!

Dude, love your down to earth content and delivery, keep it up :)

Hoping to film a few videos around New Zealand, this gimbal would take them to another level!

That gimbal really makes that camera easy to pick UP (hope you heal up quick from your accident, homie!)

We would really appreciate the gimbal! As an underground band we make all our own video content, and a gimbal would up our game to the next level Keep up the good work! 🤘

Why do I want the gimbal? 1 - who doesn't love free stuff? 2 - I'm loving the side handle, the ease of super low angle stuff would be sick 3 - Ive got some mates that do mad parkour, and there is only so much you can do on a tripod...

hello there potato!!!! international student here, defiantly could use this Gimbel :) love your channel!

I would love to get that gimbal man. Your channel has inspired me to get into filmaking and winning that gimbal would really help.

Winning this gimbal would be exactly what I need for the short films I am working on, as my current gimbal is starting to fail just as I am trying to begin new projects! It would be a life saver! Awesome vid as always!

Is it too late to try to win ? If not I have my petition 27 years old, finally decided to jump from the corporate world and follow up my dreams of content creator/photographer/videographer. Spent months researching cameras and finally purchased a Sony a7III. Now everywhere I go the first question people ask me is "Do you have a gimbal?" Now I'm researching and this is the best fit to get my career underway ! VOTE FOR ME ! Thank you !

Winning the gimbal would be insane, my hands are way too shakey to get smooth handheld shots lol, definitely need to work on that!

Would love to win this gimbal! I'm only 16 and just getting into filmmaking, spent all of my money from work on getting an 80d, so don't have any left for a gimbal haha! Your videos are super helpful in upping my game.

I've been running a flag football league here in New Orleans now for the past 8 years. I've put up videos on Facebook & Instagram to try and make the league more popular but I've still struggled to get a good amount of teams. I love the game so much that s why I never quit, but I've ALWAYS wanted to start a KZfaq channel for the league, thinking it would help the league grow but I've always put it off saying to myself "next season". Now that I think about it 🤔 I think I was just to scared to put in the work to learn how to record, edit and pick up a new skill. You know scared to fail, but this idea of doing this KZfaq channel and learning a new skill won't go away. I've been watching alot of KZfaq videos about filming, cameras, equipment & editing and every time your videos would pop up 😂😂😂 I watched almost all your videos, I even subscribe to your channel (something I never done before, subscribe to a channel). You and your channel gave me the motivation and courage to go for it! I've went out and got me a Canon M50 (because of you) and a tripod just to start out. I'm super excited to shoot my 1st game on May 18th . Even though I'm not an expert or have any experience in this field, I would LOVE to win this gimbal. Just imagine all the cool shots I could get with that gimbal!!! To go inside the huddle, and to be able to move around with the play would be amazing instead of sitting still with a tripod 😣😂😂. Hopefully you'll pick me and I could learn on the fly (watch move of your videos to learn) how to create cool content with that great looking gimbal and expand my league. Thanks for taking time out to read this and I hope you have a speeding recovery so next time you can kick ass on the skateboard and do a perfect fire 🔥🔥🔥 kick flip while moving THANKS

That gimbal would be awesome for me, then all my videos would stop looking like they were filmed in a jello factory during an earthquake

I'm in a long distance reltionship and I'm trying to make a living as a creative. I really need some sort of stabilization in my life... gimbal would help :D

Potatoes can’t fly 😂 .....I think you should start doing stunt videos lol (stunt man potato) btw that last fall ouch! Hope you ok buddy 💪🏼😅

Such a neat design, can't wait to get my hands on one!

Ive been dreaming about the crane, the ability to transition from low to standard shooting is incredible. As well as being able to pull off something like a vortex shot like nothing is so amazing. As a visual storyteller having these types of shots being available would greatly expand the capabilities in this one man team!

4:06 Sooo was Gene going to tell us he was Snow White too? Or just keep that to himself? PS. I want the gimbal because I have been waiting for him to make a sponsored video on it so I could win it and not have to dump my wallet out at the pay counter and have the lady get annoyed while I count all the quarters.

I don't wanna gimbal, please don't give it to me! I wanna be your hype man;-)

This summer I will try to only work with filming and photography, a Crane 3 would be SWEEEEET! :D

1. Get well soon, Gene 2. I am not a Robot (Hello Lastpass!) 3. 0:55 amazing shot man. Karrie's hair texture says everything about the phenomenal color grading in that sequence. 4. I am broke - please give me that bad boy :)

I was going to comment about wanting the gimbal but I'm more worried about your wrist after that last shot.... 😳

Aouchhhhh . Now you know how lefty feels🐕🐩GET WELL SOON MAN👍

If I won the Gimbal I would use it as much as I can. Since I am in the Navy I would use it for cool shots not everyone gets to film such as the F35s or the Marines I get to see out at sea. Traveling is part of my job and being able to film different places would be great for my family to see since I rarely go home. A tip for landing a kickflip is don't try to flick the board. Just try to get a single or a few rotations in so you can land on the board easier. Love the videos! Your youtube inspired me to get some B roll while I was in Osaka. Thank you for your videos.

I definitely could use that gimbal. im getting ready to do a documentary on homeless people, hearing their stories. that gimbal would make it more cinematic!

Can you get a Ridgemont sponsorship with some of this footy? Also I want this gimbal.

Take those stabilizers off that gimbal and pop them on your board. Could use that gimbal so I can afford to get this cone off my head.

Been into photography for a year now and just started getting into videography now that I've graduated school and have more time on my hands. The Crane 3 would be an amazing tool to help up the production value of my footage!

Photographer that got into a big video project and now I'm so stranded cause I ran out of money while getting all the necessary gear and still don't have gimbal. Keep on working those kickflips, you'll get it eventually :)

Winning that gimbal would make my decade. Keep working on those kick flips. After you get that you need to land a kick flip on a one wheel.

jonathan went from being a hype man to being a bully lmao 11:38 i want to UP my film creativity if i win this gimbal.

I´m starting my vlogging YT Channel in August and THE CRANE WOULD BE JUST INSANE for the Broll and the videoclips I do!! Fantastic content PotetoJet, as always!!

Winning the gimbal would make me very happy. I'm starting to shoot video more and this gimbal is legit. Thank you!

Oh! That looked hurt when you broke your arm. But anyway, would you make a comparison of Crane 3 Lab, Weebill Lab & Ronin S.

id love to have the Crane 3 because itd be a masssssiivvveeeee upgrade over my current gimbal, which is my wrists and knees.

Your videos have become therapy for me 😂 you're personality makes me happy so thanks for being you bro!! Also I'd use the gimbal to film creative dance videos all over the world! Always wanted one but the price is steep for my budget so fingers crossed! 😊 🤞

‘Ain’t nobody got time for a gimbal these days, I remember when I was given one by a man named Potato’ - quote future me talking to an autonomous, silent drone. But right now, I definitely got time for a gimbal and the opportunities they encompass as an extra outlet of creative expression. Much love Gene xoxoxo (at least you still have one hand to pat all your puppies ***no matter how old they are, they’ll always be puppies)

I have nothing, no gimbal, no car, no self esteem. This gimbal will gain me my self respect again... I'll take this gimbal into clubs and be like " you know what they say about the size of a man's gimbal...😉"

I would love to win the gimball for my animal adventure channel. We are looking for some things small-ish and versatile for going out into the wild and filming. As a fellow Wilderness Explorer I know you understand what we are UP too!

That gimbal would help soooo much while filming festivals! 😮 Keep up the great work!

I was sick, super sick during these last few shoots. Filming with a slider is the worst when you feel like crap, fatigued and no time. A gimbal would totally help me during many of my 1 person run-and-gun shoots.

Did you login to my Amazon account and see this in my cart for later purchase? hehe..No seriously, that Gimbal would be super amazing to film cinematic dance videos with. And as a bonus, you would be helping me get a higher end lens since the money wouldn't have to go towards a gimbal. See, you are a double problem solver! Great video sir. ~ Gabriel

That lake is beautiful. Where dat be?!!

I'm a freelance filmmaker and I would use the Zhiyun Crane to support my filmmaking as we all know how tough it is to make money. Winning this would help tremendously.

hands down my favourite youtube camera vlog. never gets dull. ever