Camera shake while vlogging

[grogvlog]

Hey folks,

I got a new camera (70D with the STM kit lens) and decided to head out for a walk yesterday and do a wee bit of vlogging. I was using the "camera on a GorillaPod" technique that so many vloggers use these days, but when I got home and imported the video, I noticed an awful lot of camera shake every time I stepped. As far as I can tell, I'm doing basically the same thing with the same gear that loads of vloggers use, and they don't generally have these issues.

Any tips or tricks for vlogging while walking?

 

[KyaImatai]

I find that whenever I use a tripod my videos are really shaky. The best thing to do is to hold your camera in your hand and lock your arm either that or get someone to record you while you talk into it

 

[Painter]

You mean Casy Neistat's setup? Same camera, same tripod. He's really the only famous vlogger who consistently uses that setup. It's probably too heavy for your arm at the moment. Get a dslr camera stabilizer.

 

[grogvlog]

I find that whenever I use a tripod my videos are really shaky. The best thing to do is to hold your camera in your hand and lock your arm either that or get someone to record you while you talk into it

Thank you! I'll give that a bash today. I tried handheld on my small handycam a while back and it looked like I was filming during an earthquake. Might be better with the 70D.

You mean Casy Neistat's setup? Same camera, same tripod. He's really the only famous vlogger who consistently uses that setup. It's probably too heavy for your arm at the moment. Get a dslr camera stabilizer.

Hey Painter, I believe WheezyWaiter and The VlogBrothers use a similar setup while out and about, but I may be mis-remembering. It seemed to be the general recommendation going around when I was researching. But maybe that's just because everyone copies Caset Neistat

I've got a stabilizer that I've not been using actually. I'll try that out too although the extra weight probably won't be much fun. Thanks!

 

[George Chen]

Casey's setup don't generally look shaky because he's either on the go, on his boosted board which acts as a stabilizer, or he sets stills of establishing shots. so essentially if you want to stop camera shake you'll need a glide cam...it'll make it smoother. other than that i guess you could use wrap stabilizer in adobe premiere or adobe after effects. OR lock your arms while holding though you'll still see shake

 

[TheBatteryChicken]

Film on manual, set the shutter speed to double the fps. So if you are filming 1080 @ 25 frames per second, change the shutter speed to 50. This will reduce some shake and blur and make the end product look smoother and cleaner.

Otherwise use a stabiliser or practice handling a camera and moving it in a smoother motion.

 

[ChrisLegend]

I've also vlogged before and found this to a pretty big issue. I don't know how much the camera stabilizer will help you though in terms of practicality as it will be heavier to hold and be mobile with in your every day life. Don't know how Casey does it so well. He looks like he sets up his shots so he's hardly ever actually walking with the camera but instead has it planted somewhere, that with quick cuts gives the illusion of a lot of movement. Goddamn he's good.

 

[grogvlog]

Film on manual, set the shutter speed to double the fps. So if you are filming 1080 @ 25 frames per second, change the shutter speed to 50. This will reduce some shake and blur and make the end product look smoother and cleaner.

Otherwise use a stabiliser or practice handling a camera and moving it in a smoother motion.

Yeah, I've been shooting on 25. I'll try this next time I'm out. Thank you![DOUBLEPOST=1462946274,1462946064][/DOUBLEPOST]

Casey's setup don't generally look shaky because he's either on the go, on his boosted board which acts as a stabilizer, or he sets stills of establishing shots. so essentially if you want to stop camera shake you'll need a glide cam...it'll make it smoother. other than that i guess you could use wrap stabilizer in adobe premiere or adobe after effects. OR lock your arms while holding though you'll still see shake

Hey George, thanks for the tips. I'll see if I can get adobe premier to help me out a little. Or I might just have to start carrying my stabiliser around with me [DOUBLEPOST=1462946493][/DOUBLEPOST]

I've also vlogged before and found this to a pretty big issue. I don't know how much the camera stabilizer will help you though in terms of practicality as it will be heavier to hold and be mobile with in your every day life. Don't know how Casey does it so well. He looks like he sets up his shots so he's hardly ever actually walking with the camera but instead has it planted somewhere, that with quick cuts gives the illusion of a lot of movement. Goddamn he's good.

Yeah, maybe this whole making videos thing actually requires talent and practice... Maybe that's what I'm missing Ah well, I'll keep watching and learning and I'll try to make a point of stopping to get shots.

Thanks Chris!