Tips for smooth video?

[Gershy13]

Hey Guys!

 

Can someone help me?

I have the Canon 650d (Rebel t4i)

And i would like to record some video, kinda like b-roll of a product but its very shaky!

how do people like Linus, Austin, Jayztwocents, Marques do it?

i dont have a slider... but i have seen people doing it without a slider!

I do have a tripod tho...

also i have AfterEffects and Premiere (maybe some plugins?)

The lens is the EFS 18-55mm normal lens.

 

Can someone help?

 

Thanks

Gershy13

 

EDIT: If this is in the wrong section, please tell me or change it...

[AnnoyedShelf]

Hey Guys!

 

Can someone help me?

I have the Canon 650d (Rebel t4i)

And i would like to record some video, kinda like b-roll of a product but its very shaky!

how do people like Linus, Austin, Jayztwocents, Marques do it?

i dont have a slider... but i have seen people doing it without a slider!

I do have a tripod tho...

also i have AfterEffects and Premiere (maybe some plugins?)

The lens is the EFS 18-55mm normal lens.

 

Can someone help?

 

Thanks

Gershy13

 

EDIT: If this is in the wrong section, please tell me or change it...

Use the tripod, change the angle very slowly and carefully.

[ShadowCaptain]

SNIP

 

For smooth video you generally need equipment that can help keep things steady

 

For panning/tilting - a fluid head

for sliding shots - a slider or dolly (or crane)

for walking around video - at least a stabilized lens, but preferable a rig, stabilizer or gimbal

 

If you only have a basic tripod and a kit lens, getting smooth moving video will be extremely difficult, try and keep shots static or be extremely slow and careful with the tripid (if its not a fluid head)

[JeffreyEagan]

Sliders are your friend.

[Gershy13]

Guys, i want to do it like this!

 

 

0:19

 

i want to do stuff like that!

 

My lens apparently has Canon IS 2, but its not like the OIS i see on phones and some cameras!

 

I really want a slider! i might save up for one....

but that will still take a long time!

[GlassBomb]

Yeah, you need a slider to get those kinds of shots.

You could always look into doing one yourself with some PVC piping.

[Gershy13]

Yeah, you need a slider to get those kinds of shots.

You could always look into doing one yourself with some PVC piping.

really? how?

is there a video on it? please link it?

[Robi_g]

If you want smoother panning, you could tie something long onto your tripod to reduce the sensitivity to movement. ie you'd have to move the thing a greater distance for the same change in angle.

[pastafingers]

really? how?

is there a video on it? please link it?

[Gershy13]

thanks guys! ill try this... maybe just for fun i might try and do this

http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-motorized-moving-timelapse-camera-dolly-with-A/

 

Thanks

[LAwLz]

I have seen people do decent sliding shots using only their regular tripods. It will be harder to do than with a real slider, but it might be good enough for the time being.

 

(Tips number 2 - 1 minute and 10 seconds in)

 

and here is another video showing it:

[Gershy13]

I have seen people do decent sliding shots using only their regular tripods. It will be harder to do than with a real slider, but it might be good enough for the time being.

 

(Tips number 2 - 1 minute and 10 seconds in)

 

and here is another video showing it:

 

 

will try that thanks!

[Dredgy]

@Gershy13

 

Get a skate dolly (or just stick the camera on something like a skateboard).

 

Something like this: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SALE-25-mini-ball-head-plus-Table-Dolly-Skate-slider-DSLR-Camera-video-tripod-/111466608709?pt=AU_Cameras_Photographic_Accessories&hash=item19f3ed7845

 

Is very cheap, and you can attach articulating arms or just the camera.  And the wheels move independently so you can get sweet 360 degree shot. 

[TroubleKlef]

Both Linus and Marques use video rigs worth tens of thousands of dollars.

 

To get the smooth pans you'll need a fluid head tripod.

*warning* do not be fooled by products that say "fluid-like head". 

 

To get that left to right movement, you'll want a slider.

 

Budget equipment starts at around $150. You can make DIY kits yourself if you'd like as others have already posted. 

[vembutech]

 Here check this Camera slider or Tripod.

[Gershy13]

Thanks guys! will try some of these!

[Technic77]

A good trick is to film in 60fps and slow it down, utilizing slow motion for b-roll type shots. It really helps smooth out the shakiness.

[Gershy13]

A good trick is to film in 60fps and slow it down, utilizing slow motion for b-roll type shots. It really helps smooth out the shakiness.

yeah i do that!

[Victorious Secret]

You will need to get a fluid head (and a heavy tripod that can provide its own balance and avoid being "tugged" when you pan for a shot). 

Barring that, you can get one of these. Handheld 3 axis stabilization for a lot of cameras, it can fit a A7S it can withstand a Canon 650D as well. 

[pastafingers]

You will need to get a fluid head (and a heavy tripod that can provide its own balance and avoid being "tugged" when you pan for a shot). 

Barring that, you can get one of these. Handheld 3 axis stabilization for a lot of cameras, it can fit a A7S it can withstand a Canon 650D as well. 

Something like Nebula 4000?

[Williamchan87]

you can get a video panning head for tripod, get cine lens, and pure practice in panning