As someone trying to establish a video business, it's pretty easy to tell who the working professionals are (like you, and a small group of other youtubers) and who the unboxers/gear-reviewers/system-switchers are. Thank you for content like this. It's so much more useful than the click-bait crap most are putting out there. Keep it up man.

@mribi

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t have said it better myself!

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Yo Joshua! Dude thank you! These words are most encouraging, really appreciate it :) I feel inspired to create a lot more of these next year!

@PVMMAC

Жыл бұрын

💯🎯esp the constant system switchers on YT… one month canon, then Sony, then black magic , and on and on LOL

Bro! You have literally become my favourite filmmaking channel on KZread. 💯 Honestly, so much much value and the BTS shots you gathered over the last projects are beautiful. It was a pleasure to meet you a few weeks ago and I can't wait to start another adventure together! 🙌🏽

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Broo! That means the world to me! Thanks man, really looking forward to another mission, so stoked we have you here in South Africa!!!

Pro tip: buy the biggest matte box you can find. You’ll instantly get clients and make thousands of dollars.

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, just like that!

@brandonwillis2397

Жыл бұрын

No cap though, I’ve seen that the gear people associate with high quality gets you clients. Example is a 70-200… typically they’re white and you see it on expensive big telephoto lenses and it’s instantly more “professional”

@martindeleon9863

Жыл бұрын

@@brandonwillis2397 I literally do that to clients who have no idea about video production. (I don’t price gouge) but I show up with a fancy kit just to get the gig. Come shoot day I take all that crap off and shoot bare lol.

@fredefilms9475

Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to buy 15inch rails and the tallest mounted top handle you can find

@TySmoothie

8 ай бұрын

HAHAHA it really makes you look the part for cheap lol

This is the best rig vs no rig video I've seen. You covered so much and you showed a bunch of footage too.

@jacques_crafford

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! That's a huge compliment. Glad you found the video useful! 🙏

You're already up there with the best on this platform. Gaining so much value from this channel ❤

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Bro! Thanks man, that means so much to me! Really happy to hear that you find value in my work :) Appreciate your support!

There is 100’s of KZreadrs saying the same stuff, reviewing the sane stuff and then there is you, showing us how a real professional shoots. Massive value can’t believe you shot the A7S3 launch video hand held I do long that video, my god your shot so many cameras for Sony with that video it was fantastic. 🙌

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt, that means a lot to me! I hope to share more videos where you feel like this!

Great video, man and awesome shots! Cheers from Italy

Awesome tips. One reason my SmallRig cage never leaves the camera is for protection. It’s small enough to stay on the Siii without being too intrusive. Love SmallRig products, affordable and great quality. Keep up the great content! Hope to see you soon in the new year

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Yaas, just like that bru! Thanks man, likewise!

Very seldom I hit Like, Subscribe and then Comment after watching anyone's video for the first time, but this is one of those rare cases where the professionalism, experience and good taste comes through in a well crafted product. Great job, great value. Thank you.

Very good points, that’s why I built my rig so I can quickly switch between full rig and base rig on gimbal. I keep a half-cage + Nucleus Nano motor + baseplate + mattebox on even on the gimbal. I just remove the nato top handle complete with monitor, nato side handle, battery plate from the back.

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds pretty great, maybe I should try that! Thanks man!!!

Such quality content and i gotta instant sub man. i am going to watch all yoru Videos. SO MUCH VALUE!!! thanks for sharing your knowledge man. you totally won one more supporter

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Yeeew thanks man, that means so much to me! Really appreciate the love, hope you enjoy my future videos!

Special thanks to Niklas Christl for the epic BTS from our Penguin Shoot. Niklas is one of the most inspirational individuals I've ever met and I look forward to making more missions with him! kzread.info

@NiklasChristl

2 жыл бұрын

Likewise dude! We'll hopefully see each other soon. :)

Great video! Lots of practical pieces of advice! Thank you!✌️

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maxim, really grateful for your feedback!

Your channel is awesome and helps a lot to learn about videography. Thanks so much Jacques !

@jacques_crafford

Жыл бұрын

I am so happy to hear that you think that. Thanks so much, dude!

1st time song your content bro. WOW 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I love your style and everything else inbetween. Your work is soooo clean

The best video I've seen on the subject, practical and hands-on. Happily subscribed.

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Woaaah that's awesome to hear, thanks Arnis!

Great video and even better, with amazing images! Instantly subscribed

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

So grateful for all your kind words! Thanks Fernando!

Excellent points. One more tip about the Rig, is that though many people have great ideas about rig building, everyone who puts some time into this will notice that they have their own particular needs and will build their Rig according to this.

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that's true for sure! Thanks so much for your contribution!

Thanks for the Info, just found out about your channel, Can't wait to go through your other videos.

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Only a pleasure Michael, hope you can learn lots from me!

Great stuff legend 👏

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Yeeeew yeew, from the master himself! Thanks bro, appreciate you!

Thank you!!!! One of the best quality content in the KZread! 🇧🇷

@jacques_crafford

Жыл бұрын

Wow, such a nice comment, thank you! 🙏 Really appreciate that! 🙏 Really appreciate your support on the channel!

Love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing all the valuable information and showcasing how you actually apply yourself all the knowledge. A quick question: I am really hesitating about purchasing a monitor (for wedding and family shooting, so I need to be quick and adjust to the changing environment). My main concerns would be: - controlling the exposure on the s-log3 - seing better (not on a small back screen of the camera) - probably helping the stabilization by adding the weight How would you suggest taking a decision? Do you think for this type of shooting the screen is really needed?

Thanks for the info! Very useful and well put together.

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment, grateful for your feedback!

Seconds in I recognized the accent and felt safe and at home 😂 loved the information on this as I'm deciding between a rig and gimbal. Definitely checking out the rest of your page. There's a very helpful nature about this video, hopefully there's more questions you answer for me in the others 🙏🏼

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Haha awesome, always grateful for local support! Glad to hear you find the channel helpful :)

Incredible informative! I learned so much just watching u work! Thanks so much!

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Yay thanks for your kind words, really appreciate it!

Excellent content! Would LOVE to see a video on how you set up your rig and what components you used.

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I'll try do one like that in the new year!

Another great movie! Thank you :) Do You use active or standard stabilization in hand-held shots taken on the Sony a7IV?

SMALLRIG: www.smallrig.com?afmc=3s9 CAMERA RIG: amzn.to/3tlJ5gv FOLLOW FOCUS: amzn.to/3FkpnnU

As always super informative and qualitative video, Thanks Jacques! :)

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Niklas, really grateful for your support! I'm excited about next year, planning a lot more!

Thank you for all the info, have been binge watching your videos as I am considering media production as my main source of income. Have been an avid hobbyist with some paid gigs here n there over the past 12 years. But now I'm doing a lot of research to really get the best quality possible for future clients. Subscribed, thank you kindly.

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome, thanks for taking the time to write this! Hope you can learn lots more from me :)

Only recently found out about your channel and your content is really superb. Thank you 🙌🏼

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Yeew thanks Jonathan, that is much appreciated! Hope you enjoy the content to come. Cheers

Finally, more channels that give tips and show that they actually use their cameras for actual work. 🤘🏼🙌🏼 New sub. Thank you for the free info!

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear that, thanks for the kind words and support! I hope to bring out many more videos like this one :)

@f0t0b0y

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacques_crafford I predict your channel blowing up here in the States. Your content is so unique compared to so many channels.

Stunning video as usual Jacques!

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mark!

been using a monitor + mic rig for years, but recently it just nice to pop a mic on the hot shoe and keep things simple

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Simple is king!

Just discovered this channel :D I love it so much!!!

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Aaaah that is great news, thanks Abel! Excited about all the new videos to come!

Nice video! But in debating both sides I think there's a third option, which bears mentioning, which is to have two camera bodies. I was at Orms yesterday debating this very choice, is it worth it or just more gear which needs looking after? Like having a 16-35 on the gimbal for B-roll and handheld in a "A" rig with Mic etc. One can always remove the camera from the gimbal fairly quickly if needed. Yes budget is the "stopper" for most people. And security. Like where does the gimbal go when not being used? An assistant is almost mandatory. In Cape Town we have major issues with guys stealing our gear on site, like with the recent Nelson M Day crime spree. Tough to decide between "pro" and heavy and obvious, or light and fast...and safer! Hmmm

Great content as always, Jacques! 👏🏻

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex, you are an encouragement!

Great content. I really like the way you explain and share your knowledge. Subscribed. 💪

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate it!

Thanks, some good points to help a newbie like me so I just subscribed. I can see many pros/cons. Perhaps using a QR clamp to assist switching between rig and gimbal may help. But when travelling or not wishing to attract undue attention I can see how a basic body without rig helps - esp if just using a small prime too. Maybe there is merit in using a monopod to add a degree of fast working stability along with a gimbal?

This is so true !! Thank you for sharing!!

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Yeeew thanks Eric, only a pleasure!

You are a very reasonable guy. Love the way you explain everything.

@jacques_crafford

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice compliment!

Straight to the point. Love it! Subbed!

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that, I'd like to keep it that way. Thanks for supporting my channel!

By using for example arca swiss plates you can switch fron rig to gimbal very fast but yeah it depends in entire rig structure.

Best Video for why and when using a Rig. Thank you!

@jacques_crafford

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you think so. Thank you very much for the support! 🙏🏼

Found this gems 💎 just in time. Looking for a nicer setup. Thanks Jacques!

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Yay so glad to hear, thanks a ton for taking the time to comment!

now that was an AWSOME intro!

Really helpfull information and approach, thank you - subscriped. How do you manage to get the grip far enough form the cage to focus via touchscreen at 3:28?

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

@jacques_crafford

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for taking the time to comment!

Man, i love your channel !! Im subscribing!!

@jacques_crafford

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Marvin, I'm grateful to have your support!

thank you so much!! this info helps a lot!!

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear, thanks Carlos!

Another great video. I've subscribed! Could you tell me what the left hand side handle you have here with the extension arm. Can't find it anywhere! Thx.

great real world info thankyou

@jacques_crafford

Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU🔥

Love your Channel and advices 🔥🔥🔥

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Yay so glad to hear, thanks for taking the time to comment!

Bro i have one word: Inspired

Thanks for sharing these good AND the bad! I think I'll just get a top handle, it should suit me best as I like lightweight for landscape videography 👍

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Only a pleasure, thanks for taking the time to comment, I think you'll love the top handle!!!

@vivreennz7867

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacques_crafford It will be my own christmas gift 😁

loving the vids!

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Yay thank you Kendra

Really very apt and good value added to me for my workflow! ✅

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear, thanks Abhishek!

@AbhishekIyerPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacques_crafford can you also pls make a video on the overheating issues faced in A7IV at outside warm temperatures and how to handle it at different settings like 4k 30fps, 24fps, 60fps etc? Would be really great to have this in your style.

Favorite filmmaker. 👍❤️❤️

@jacques_crafford

Жыл бұрын

I feel honoured, thanks for your kind words!

A good solution for a Cage and Gimbal setup is the following (at least to me): I use the EOS R6 with a SmallRig Cage that has NATO Rails. It's super fast to detach the handle and the R6 with cage and a 24-105mm fits onto an DJI RSC2. 👌🏼 Initial balancing needs a bit of patience but that's okay.

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great man! I'll give it a bash!

your video is so goooood!!! so I will like your video before watching

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Whoooohoooo that's what I want to hear! Thank you

Your content is super amzing, thank you!

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Akil, appreciate the kind words!

Love it Jacques!

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Lekke bru, thanks for your amazing support!

Thank you for the information that deserved a SUBSCRIBE button. However, whats the name of the round thingy so you can focus from your RIG again?

Wonderful channel!! So informative and gorgeous footage! Thanks a lot for the info!

@jacques_crafford

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! And thank you for the nice compliment! 🙏

@PrudhviMitra

11 ай бұрын

@@jacques_craffordas7iii or fx3 😢

Great video Jaques.

@jacques_crafford

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it🔥

Hey I seen you switching sides on the camera where you attach the side handle...Do you find stabilization better working with the handle on the left or the right of the camera?

Tht was lovely n crisp on pros & cons!

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I think it's important for people to make an informed decision.

Hey Jac there is video for best cinematic moves for hiking/mountain walking/nature?

Thanks for the video. It would be very interesting to know where I can find such an extended hand grip.

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

It's the CINEVATE CIFFAS22 but I don't think they make them anymore

this is helpful...i am happy to find this kind of video..

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Whooohooo so glad to hear! Thanks for taking the time to comment

Great Video. Good reasoning. Amazing footage.

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Yeeew most grateful! Thank you!

Bro, i just love your Content

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Really appreciate it!

太好了，希望多出这样作品

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

谢谢你肯定会做更多这样的

Your videos are unreal man. Are you using the Atomos Ninja V as a recorder as well or just a monitor?

@jacques_crafford

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I only use it as a monitor, never really as a recorder :)

Awesome video!! Would you also please share which left side handle set up is it on 3:42 ? I think it could be the only way to flip and rotate the monitor on A7Siii. Other handle settings just keep blocking the monitor 🥲 Thank you!

@jacques_crafford

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin! Unfortunately they don't' make those handles anymore :(

Super insightful video! Thanks~

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear thanks for your support!

i haft to get on your level your content is next level!!!

@jacques_crafford

Жыл бұрын

Thanks you are most kind!

@KBFilms2

Жыл бұрын

@@jacques_crafford no thank you, you are most inspiring. I actually did one of your gimbal tricks this weekend for a short film and was very pleased with the results only took me like 20+ trys 😂😂

thx u so much bro! 💯

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Only a pleasure bro, glad you like it!

Amazing video as always! 💪

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Imran, so grateful for your comments, makes me smile every time!

@imranmohammed3138

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacques_crafford No worries, hope we can work together one day! And keep posting these awesome videos!

Just friggin awesome!!!

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Pierre!

@Pfagnan

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacques_crafford The MASTER - I am humbled and inspired by you all at the same time!! 👏👏👏👏👏

Very informative 🙏🏾 I still rely on gimbals since I shoot using a6300 and sigma 16mm lens😭

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, hope you get to play with the new ones soon :)

Hi! Amazing video as always. What is the handle you used in 3:27 please? Many thanks

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. That is a CINEVATE articulating grip but they don't make them anymore.

i love how it sits well against the chest for more stability

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Yeeew, those rigs are comfy!

do you have a link for the cinevate side arm? seems very useful of the Open Display screen to use spot focus

Nice one Jacques!

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Lekke bru, hope you're well!

great mate

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support!

Is there anywhere you have settings or setup to ninja v? Have a fx30 picked up after coming from a7s2 bodies. Got a ninja v , trying to get my settings right. Appreciate any advice or help

Great Video! Great Value!

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Yay thank you!

Great job 👍🏾👍🏾

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Amazing video, great work. Please let me know what is the handle part called, the one that extends over the screen, so autofocus can be done by touching the camera display. A link would be great as I would like to buy one such handle. Thank you. I loved also the other video relative to focus, wonderful work. I wish you all the best. Kind Regards, Beatrice

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Beatrice so glad to hear you like the tutorials. Sadly they don't make that handle anymore, it's an old Cinevate Articulating Arm.

I love your Channel

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I hope to make many more exciting videos!

Can you tell me the two parts you use for the left handle when you're doing the autofocus scenes with the model outside, it looks like a horizontal piece which then connects a handle?

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Aaaah yes, that's a CINEVATE Articulating Arm, sadly they don't make them anymore. I'm busy looking for alternatives

Great.

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil!

Are you finding yourself recording much of your footage on the Atomos Ninja V? Or an Atomos Shinobi should work just fine for monitoring?

Nice and Very Helpfull

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Arghya! Glad you find it helpful!

Bro awesome videographer , thanks brother for your information 🙏🏻🤗

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words bro!

@psychox4271

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacques_crafford omg bro you reply me thank you 🙏🏻 brother🥺

Love your work and content. Could you share some informations when you turn IBIS off when shooting Handheld?

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fabian, I never turn IBIS off, never :) The only time I make a change with IBIS is when I switch Active Steady ON or OFF for example, Active Steady is not on when I'm on the Gimbal but for normal handheld I prefer it ON with IBIS.

@fabianbetto

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacques_crafford Thanks alot Jacques. So on the Gimbal you just choose Steady/Shot Standard and not OFF. I think this also works for Tripod work with a Fluid Head. No need to turn the IBIS off.

Do you have any tips on stablility using a rig? Like best position to hold it

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

I'll do a video about it next month because it depends on the rig but in general just locking your arms and using your body to move

Bro where can I get that black handle you use that is close to the screen so you can use af for focus pulls?

@jacques_crafford

2 жыл бұрын

Hey bro, that specific one they don't make anymore, it's an old CINEVATE handle I used with my Cyclops.

I agreed. Technology is to aid you, not to cripple you. I am one of those who need a monitor big enough for me to better judge my shots.

@jacques_crafford

Жыл бұрын

Exactly my friend!