I’m 70 years old and have been a ranch and farm broker in Central Oregon for 20 years. During that time I have shot all my own stills and video for each of my listings. When I started in the business we had to rent a helicopter for aerial shots. Some of these ranches are large - 20K to 40K acres. So I had to get aerial shots. The DJI drone changed all that. I started with the Nikon D90 then went with Lumix starting with the G3. My work was only seen online when video came into play, and we usually used 720p. Now that I am getting ready to retire I plan on using all my gear to document the lives of farmers and ranchers I’ve met through the years. I still use Lumix and by necessity I keep it simple. I also picked up Parkinson’s Disease about 10 years ago so stability can be hard for me, although holding cameras has a really positive effect on my brain and also calms my hand tremors. Sorry to write War and Peace. I just wanted you to know that I find your content to be extremely helpful as I start this new phase of my life. You are a great teacher and I appreciate the time you take to pass along your knowledge. Many thanks - Jim in Oregon

Using a blank doc on your computer as a softbox: BEST tip EVER.

@kevinmcroberts8527

4 жыл бұрын

Also works with many TVs that will show a picture from a USB drive

@dam1433

4 жыл бұрын

Also means you could use TVs and monitors as colorful lighting... 🤔👌

@andreitelenkov5775

4 жыл бұрын

It is also good when wiping the screen. You can see all the dirt very easily.

When doing the shoulder strap thing, running it diagonally across your back is actually much more comfortable for long periods than your neck. Plus you can drop your camera to your side if you need to get it out of your way temporarily. I've been shooting that way for years and it's great.

@derekhuber

4 жыл бұрын

I do this as well. 🙂

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Rad. I’ll try this out!

@DeliciousBrain12

Жыл бұрын

Like the "Sun-Sniper"-Strap you mean? Good point tho!

@RustyShackleford9000

Жыл бұрын

@@markbone I just bought a top handle but honestly the footage I’m getting is shakier than what I get from just using the camera strap diagonally around my shoulder and using the camera body grip itself. What am I doing wrong?

@focus_rat

5 ай бұрын

Try a steady bag. 🎥🔥

Finally someone on KZread that doesn’t just recommend 60fps.

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Grigg 😂😂

@kahiri78mohdidris53

4 жыл бұрын

Let me rephrase a bit...”Finally someone on KZread that doesn’t just recommend 60fps then slow it down as typical as it should be making your video look as boring as others

@walkertongdee

4 жыл бұрын

uh he does other than, it is less susceptible to shake

@vodoo5553

4 жыл бұрын

@@kahiri78mohdidris53 sorry why would you shoot on 60 then slow it down.Is just smoother because you shot twice as many frames ?

@ocphotography9136

4 жыл бұрын

@@vodoo5553 slow motion makes footage look smoother, sudden camera shakes are the most noticeable so slowing the cottage down makes it less noticeable.

"get a top handle, you can use it for many things in your life" Mark Bone 2019

Such a "natural" look that really engages the viewer. Really enjoyed your insight on this one Mark!

Also, a tip for horizontal movements (i'm italian, bear with me xD), get the camera as close as you, "lock" your torso and put your legs where your camera movement will end: that way the motion is more natural and predictable since you start from an awkard position and end up in a more normal and relaxed position.

@LoudlabsNYC

18 күн бұрын

Textbook move 😎 learned this is journalism class

Hey Mark, loved your film Rescate and was so stoked to find your channel! As a fellow Sony user it would be awesome to see your take on picture profiles, exposing, and some coloring in a future video. Your colors always look amazing in your work and I think I could learn a ton from your workflow. Keep up the awesome work and I'm excited to watch this channel grow!

Hey, Mark again a very good video thank you. It's nice to learn how to make stable shots or how to make nice gimbal movements or slider shots. The bigger problem especially for me is the story and to know which shot, which angel, which location to choose. It's not easy to learn this.. It's more a feeling which needs to be developed.

I have to start using these tips. The swaying movement is also something I saw people doing but was unsure when I need to use it. It now makes more sense . Thanks Mark

I have seen independent filmakers with heavy equipment that pans and slides and etc and your handheld stuff looks 1000x better, smoother and more professional. You are awesome.

mark, i absolutely love all your tutorials. so informative and helpful without fluff and garbage filler. ALSO weird note, i just ordered those same color way janoskis hahaha

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

frankmittenz they’re so sick! I can’t believe how comfy they are

Loving the content, glad to see more quality filmmaking channels on the rise!

Love the practical tips! It’s great to see the footage you’ve used these techniques with

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Davey Lieske 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Dude your channel is amazing. You’re gonna blow up soon I’m calling it right now

I just have discovered your channel. I'm trying to get started in photography and cinematic videos and i just wanted to say thank you for the tips, i will use them and now you have a new sub from spain!

Very early stages of looking at branching into video from solely photography and really enjoying your content dude; very helpful, very nicely explained and set out, great attitude; nailing it.

The scenes in that light just upped production quality 10 fold.

Got a top handle a couple weeks ago because gimbal and glide cam prices are way too much. Shooting a short film in the next few weeks and this video was just what I needed! Keep making great content.

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Go crush that short film

@KingNidus

Жыл бұрын

Sooo. How did it go?

My favourite method... gorillapod with two legs wrapped around my right wrist (as I'm holding the camera) and one leg is extended to the left and bent into a handle shape for me to hold with my left hand. REALLY stable.

@jerrengrimes3708

4 жыл бұрын

Haydn Rushworth - Filmmaker I might try this...

@gregbarbosa0

4 жыл бұрын

That's an awesome tip! I'm struggling to get mine wrapped just right. Have any example videos/images on how to do it?

@HaydnRushworth-Filmmaker

4 жыл бұрын

That would be a handy little video wouldn't it. Bear with me, I'll see if I can oblige :-)@@gregbarbosa0

@AlumarsX

4 жыл бұрын

That's how I broke my gorillapod with a 6D and a 44-3 Helios

@JamesLavish

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

Just found your channel all of 10 minutes ago and needless to say I'm tuning into every video from here on out. Great video man!

Love watching your videos, and seeing your channel grow. Keep up the great work!

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Von! Appreciate the support! Excited to see this channel grow alongside you all

Mark, I watched this video and shortly after purchased the handle. Thank you! I'm loving it!

I've seen tons of videos on shooting better handheld and I still learned more than one new thing from this. Thanks Mark!

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex!! Happy Handheld shooting!!

how have I never come across your channel?! Top handle is EVERYTHING! i don't shoot much video but when I do it's always on!

It’s finally here and as amazing as I’d anticipated! Amazing work! 🥰👍🏾

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Rana Napier yeah man!!

coming back to this channel every day at the moment. Best creator youtube channel going around my man! Love it and love watching your subs increase everyday!

This was a very solid video concerning better handheld shooting. I appreciate you adding value to our KZread niche!

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!!

This was a terrific video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge Mark!

Killer tips man! I'm glad the algorithm pushed this video to me!

Awesome. Thanks for the tips! I’ve been looking into building a camera rig, so yeah, the handle is part of it, and now I know how important it is. Thank man!

Good tips. I went to your reel. As you already know, your work is very high quality. I really enjoyed watching your reel.

Sheesh!! I've been waiting for this handheld tips! great video as always. thank you for sharing these tips!

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Jodee Ancayan you’re welcome :)

This is gold! Thank you for this video! I will definitely be utilizing these tips for my videos

Great tips Mark, loving your valuable info -- not technical, more philosophical and storytelling oriented. Thanks and keep on!✌

You have the most useful and simple tips I've heard on YT in a long time!

Mark, thanks for the really good advice. I've been dabbling with handheld and just haven't had much success. Meaning I really want smooth footage. I bought a top handle and after watching this a second time have started putting these tips into practice and I'm getting footage that I really like.

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Ken Sherman top handles are game changing! Keep crushing it man

Glorious content man! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with such fresh vibes!

For smaller mirrorless, adding a cage with a top handle, monitor and microphone helps weighting down and thus stabilize 👌👌

@heatmakerairsoft

4 жыл бұрын

LKFX Quality Media I’m gonna add Lead weights for even more stability

@bruhdabones

4 жыл бұрын

Peter Nyiri I’m gonna add dumbbells for extra 💪

@giovanicamara869

4 жыл бұрын

Which cage, you got a link?

@JamesLavish

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. The weight is super helpful!

@lkfxfotografiavideo177

4 жыл бұрын

@@giovanicamara869 check smallrig cage for your specific camera, every camera has a custom made cage

Awesome video man, super informative and I like the bit about weighing the cam down. I've always been told to optimize for light setups in a run and gun loadout but the weight makes a lot of sense. Currently shooting on a Rebel SL2 with a heavy-ish Sigma 10-20. Keep it up man!

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Keep it heavy!!

Nice man, really enjoyed this and learned a few things. This video felt 'fresh' compared to many other video's that I watch. Subbed!

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!

I picked up on this from one of your last videos, copped a handle & shot last two videos with it! Changed my life!

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

KOZYKEV so good!!

Dude I enjoy your content, its super helpful and doesn't feel forced. Butter smooth! Would love to see some of your favorite lenses.

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!!

I really needed these excellent basic tips. Beautifully explained and jam packed with tips

Super great video Mark!

Have been searching for video like this for months... THANK GOD YOU DID IT!!!

Great work mate! stoked I found your channel!

Always great stuff Mark!

Thanks dude. Gonna get the top handle! So excited already. Great tips. Very fresh approach to film making, nice to see.

Thank you for these useful tips! With practice, these tips will become second nature. I can't wait to try it out.

That light scene mode is pretty awesome! Things like that make you think about better ways to be creative with lighting 👍

@markbone

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s a pretty fun/crazy little tool

Awesome video! Thanks for the tips, I like that handle, and the light, definitely adding them to my camera bag. Cheers,

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Most helpful content Ive ever seen. Thank you!

Sweet tips man - I subbed. That 'white document as a softbox' tip is dope!

3rd time watching this. I love refreshing my mind. I am just starting as videographer.

Brilliant Tips! thanks so much. I've been doing the strap thing for ages along with finding a post and resting the camera on it as i swivel it, using it as a makeshift tripod. Subscribed +1

Whatever gear doesn't interest you, you can totally send my way haha! Thank you again for the great tips as always Mark!

The documentary was shot in my country ❤️ much love brother

Title of the video is a win in itself. Too much content today is being relied on with the use of 60p. Thanks for the content Mark!

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Right?? "Shoot wide open and shoot 60fps and everything will change for the better in your life"

60fps is great if you want to slow down your footage in post to 24fps, however only use this when you want to slow down footage, blah blah blah, Thanks mark this is something different and I am actually gonna use it !

Ey Mark, well done! Precise, super useful and funny.. Many thanks to share your experience, you helped me a lot!..

Doing great man! Another video full of great tips! thanks for that !

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jakub!!

1:12 into the video and I'm sold. You got a new fan.

GH5 with IBIS + Camera strap + Elbows locked on the ribs + Ninja foot steps = Awesome smooth footage. Another great content man ! clapclap

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

You sound like a ninja! That's a solid setup

@loanlibert3197

4 жыл бұрын

@@markbone Sure thing I am

Like your improvisation skills - that's what makes a great cinematographer! Subscribed! :)

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!!

Mark, this video is treasure of helpful thing! Thanks utterly much.

Im doing well Mark! Hope you are good as well!

As I am a self-taught with regards to photo/video, and like most things the education is forever. With that said, I quickly wanted a "cage" or as MB says top-handle, as to me, it felt more natural and smooth. But I didnt see many "pros" talking about it, so of course I thought I reinvented the wheel and I was gonna get a noble prize. We all know how that ends. But I fully agree on the top-handle, although I like using it from the side, like a steering wheel sometimes.. I like it close, :) Thanks MB

Now THAT was some useful information. Especially the top handle. It never occurred to me that you could mount a handle to the shoe. Thank you.

Awesome Vid! Simple tips that I'll definitely take to account next time I go shoot thanks 😁

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Keep crushing it man!

Great instructional video Mark and cool neighborhood!

Great tips here. Thanks for sharing Mark.

Great tips Mark! Loving the channel!

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Ashton Obadiah thank you!!

Dude, best advice ever ! Dig the light.

man, you are clever. i like your style. keep doing what you do! I enjoy your content.

Amazing tips thanx Mark , really love the computer screen idea

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Garth Ensley haha! It works great

Great video mate, well done !

great info based on experience. just subbed 👌🏼

Hey Mark, I am good, have returned to Finland from US, and I am happy than ever after, even thou weather is miserable. Good video, cheers!

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Enjoy Finland

Bro you are one of the most under-rated channels on KZread. cant wait to see you blow up!

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Really appreciate the love!

great video...I have been trying to explain this about how to shoot in the street with heavy DSLRs and mostly any camera with some weight.Yes,you can stabilize gear with elbows in and resting things on your body.Boxers train this way to protect their bodies from blows..

You are the channel I've been searching for. Subbed.

Dude i just found your channel and i just have to say that your videos are amazing!

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Glad you like it!!

i recently started doing alot more handheld shooting and i use a mixture of a small cage and camera strap, lock my elbows on my hips and it tends to provide a really nice shot without alot of bad camera shake

i just got that pocketlite in the mail...also I think i got the helios 44-2 a while back because of you ...and Mark....thanx and thanx

thanks tdk next level off hande hela.. love you bro

Literally got my F7 last week! Works wonderfully!!!!!!!!

Great tips! I have a heavier camera that I use for vlogging. Looking forward to trying these.

Doing amazing, thanks man! You are awesome! Great job! Great video!

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Great stuff, will apply that at my shoot today right away!

Fantastic tutorial - thanks Mark

You the man Mark it's Deen again 💯❤️

I would also recommend the Cam Caddie Scorpion EX handle, great for DSLR's and can be expandable. Thank you. I stumbled upon this video at the right time. I have my first paid shoot next week with a lot of action.

I've been a DP for 20 years and this is great advice.

Great tips Mark, I actually just bought a handle and cage for my Sony a6500 to give it more weight and to get better at hand held shooting. Thx!

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!! The cage is always super helpful for adding accessories/weight/protection

I really need this thank you so much.

Great tips Mark! Cheers from Canada.

My Top handle is on its way. I have a battery grip on my mirrorless Camera and often leave a monopod attached but I can totally see how adding a Top Handle would improve the handling still.

omg finally a video thats actually very helpful thank you sm

I have actually decided to sell my gimbal, mostly because I almost never use it, but also because how you have been talking about the importance of just using your hands/body. I’m going to order a tophandle though and start practicing with that!

@markbone

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I only like gimbals for very specific situations

@davidmier1

Жыл бұрын

Sold my gimbal and rig my camera, best decision ever.