Stablizer Gear (Mono Pod) - DSLR Filmmaking - QUICK FX

[StarVlogger]

If you cut the PVC in half and drill a hole about an inch and a half from the opening. Then take a slittly smaller PVC and slide it inside. Take a screw and tighten it in you can make it adjustable only carrying on piece.

[Daluprime]

I'm gonna go get one, when I get some cash lol

[TheTeksone]

I was wondering if you can use connectors in the middle of your example with some elastic type string/rope so it can be pulled apart and folded into thirds like a tent pole?

[Knoptop]

@TheTeksone yes, that could work!



[TirehtooriOfficial]

I was intrigued after I saw this video, but I had problems finding a cheap and light enough monopod. That was until I found Vanguard MP-2 from a local mall. My friend, whose project I'm producing at the time, had never even heard of monopods, but when he saw it he got really exited.

[raanan111]

You crack me up so much. You remind me of my little brother when we were in high school. Oh, & the information is very, very useful, too.

[revcrystaldb]

i just got one a weeks back it is a good thing to have

[dofilms88]

Did anybody else like this because of the awesome slow motion "hwa-pshhh" sound effect?

[musicmanjusino]

I've been using a monopod for my projects for quite some time now. I love it. I use a monfrotto monopod, but here's a little trick I've been keeping to myself for a while: There's these sand bags called Baby boa sand bags. They wrap around the bottom of the monopod, and shazam...you've got a weighted ghetto steadycam....the sandbags are a bit pricey for a stupid sand bag, (like 30-40 bucks) however, it's a heck of a lot cheaper than buying a glidecam...and you can figure out many many other uses

[BlueHouseBurning]

Great video!! Just wanted to report that I recently had this same idea about 2 months ago and videoed a wedding with the monopod.. Worked really great!

[Starky3000]

Thanks to this video i just figured out that I could use a mono-pod as a boom pole for my external mic.

Cheers Dave

From Ryan

[MasterCharlz]

I used to use monopods all the time when i was in a film class and all the equipment was supplied, but now that I have no budget, i find ways to work around needing one

[Trampathon]

I've used them before :D

[imdiyu]

plz suggest me a cheap mic for sound recording in my videos

[ElectricKoolaidAcid]

Hey just found your channel, love your vids. Did I see you on IndyMogul once? lol

I was wondering what mic setup do you use? You seem to be getting pretty good audio even at far distances from the camera. Do you have something portable that you sync up later? Or some kind of boom/shotgun mic? Thanks, I'd love to know! :)

[MrDrumitup]

Okay great video from all aspects, from the step by step on how to use the monopod.

I like how you incorporated the monopod mini video segment as well.

Dude it's always great to see the humour your hilarious, great job.

[Phasefirefilms]

Wow great video, I shoot a web-series on the t2i and I may just take a mono-pod out this weekend when we're shooting one of the final episodes.

[Knoptop]

@Phasefirefilms I haven't stopped using mine since I've gotten it! Best piece of gear I never about!

[FrugalPhotog]

i use a painters pole, they are able to extend real far real cheap. making it 1/4-20 is tough, you gotta but a paint roller, cut it halfway up, then run a longish 1/4-20 and some washers and a nut through there.then you can add a Sima quick release plate (which i discovered first!! Hura!)

-Josh

Frugalphotog.blogpot

[Knoptop]

@FrugalPhotog Cool idea!

[poprocz]

Dead cat wind sock on a Zi8, smart move.

[reactionart]

I might start using that as a crane

[MeccaVideoPro]

I've got one of the Targus monpods from Wallyworld. works great with the HV30, would be nice thought to have a gimbled head. really need to add one of those Sima quick release plates to it as well. I used it for a high angle shot for a video on a craft fair. Can't beat it for $15. Ketchup helps with the bugs.

[JordanCrowderFilms]

I use one all the time! I use it for stabilization on the go and as a steadicam.

[tpss123]

I use these a lot for filming in clubs. Some clubs will not let you use a tripod, but the mono has a very slim profile and does not get in the way of the crowd having fun. Nice video!

[AccuracyFilms]

Cool! I was actually about to pick up a monopod at wally world the other day, but it was $30

[JordanCrowderFilms]

@AccuracyFilms You can get a Targus brand for $14.99 and Walmart or Target. Perfect counterweight for DSLRs.

[reactionart]

@AccuracyFilms At my job I get that for $8-$10

[ImagineNowEntertnmnt]

For your test films, you should shoot with the DSLR and use the Zi8 to shoot the behind the scenes footage. Just a suggestion. BTW, the monopod was a great "crane" alternative. :)

[Knoptop]

@ImagineNowEntertnmnt Right!? Figures, I never use my DSLR for the QFX series, and the one time I do, I realize (after everything was shot) that I should have used the zi8 like usual, so I could show the DSLR on the pod. I'll be using the monopod with the dslr in future episodes.

[TheTiedyeproductions]

For the "over the crowd" -shot you could attach a 35mm film can to a wire and hang it from your neck. Now you could just let one end of the monopod sit on the can. This helps if you are shooting for a long time.

[lwj033]

what kind of Lavalier mic do you use?

[Knoptop]

@lwj033 Audio-Technica ATR-35S Lavalier Microphone - I usually post all the tech info in the video description too!

[talkout]

I use a monopod with my small camcorder and it helps in stabilizing. But this one looks even better.

[TheFudgesiclefilms]

I just use my tripod unraped as like a mono pod sometime. Great video!

[TheShockingPepper]

As soon as i save for a flip hd ill think about a monopod, cayse rite now i can only yse my ipid tuch

[TheGasconMan]

how many bugs were eaten in the making of this?! and I love the slow mo holster shot and the ending! lulz!!!

[janirudh2005]

hey offtopic comment .... but u do look a lot like Leonardo DiCaprio ! .... lol ..... love ur videos man :) , they r awesome

[badlydubbedkungfu]

I learned about monopod use through Bear Down Boogie's post. Search "Beat Down Boogie monopod" for some ideas. Very handy tool.

[mp4podcastDOTcom]

Philip Bloom uses monopod when he needs to work fast on the go on documentaries.

[drumat5280]

Dave where do you live? Lots of bugs already.

[Knoptop]

@drumat5280 O hi o

[Nacholatte]

ive used monopods before, its pretty handy for filming :D

[nawdlezous]

I was wondering if you could make a Iphone/itouch pod?

[shuktuki]

yeah we use a monopod for video its great for certain shots

[marthanyc]

Are those your children? Are you six feet tall?

[effectsportal]

great, never would have thought of using a monopod in that way, will buy one soon!

[ryaninflorida1]

my friends tripod broke so he got a monpod and we always use it for our videos!

[myrage156]

I usually use my monopod as a boom pool for my external mic..Love the crane shot idea though, never thought of that

[RedSpectrumPictures]

this was a great idea, someone actually made a video with this idea a couple weeks back, i'll send you a pm, however his version is much bigger than yours, and less portable, this is something that i may have to try and make one day.

[Want2burn]

umm,, second ?

[samwatson120]

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