Beginner VS PRO Gimbal Moves with DJI POCKET 3

Here's 10 tips for Cinematic B Roll with Your DJI Pocket 3.

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00:00 - Beginner vs Pro Gimbal Moves
00:32 - Use Intentional Motion
00:59 - Find a Variety of Shots
01:48 - Get Reaction Shots
02:14 - Use Foreground Elements
02:52 - Plant Your Feet
04:17 - Control The Z Axis
05:16 - Change Your Height
05:48 - Use Filters
06:43 - Wait for the Perfect Moment
07:14 - Wait for the Perfect Moment
07:53 - Results

[qidiwang]

I'm more impressed by your acting skills. When u show us what a beginner will do, u do look like a beginner by showing that confused expressiion and unskillful movement. When u show us what a pro will do, u look like a pro by showing skillful movement and confident, getting everything undercontrol expression

[paulasimson]

Man, I learned more in 10 minutes, than I have in the past several years. Thank you, you're an awesome educator.

[xinyueou]

Different shot sizes 1:35
- 2 extreme wide shots
- 2 wide shots
- 2 medium shots
- 2 closeup shots
- 1 unique angle

[Thelegendaryskunk]

Man I’ve never felt so called out in my life.


I’m such a pro.

[denniszenanywhere]

This is what I've been waiting for what seems like forever -- a beginner vs pro tutorial. Great thinking and tips!

[shawnpreston]

You have a natural gift for teaching this stuff! You go straight to the point without a lot of fluff talk and everything you do or say has a reason behind it. Thank you! I’m a super green rookie with a short attention span and my camera is literally still in the box because I feel overwhelmed and way over my head. But, you’re a great teacher. I subscribed! 👍🏾

[darrylpraill]

Wow. I’m such a “beginner”. LOL. This is exactly what I needed to see. I’ve saved this specific video to visit over and over again. I am loving your Pocket 3 content. Thank you so much for sharing. Your examples truly demonstrate the power of the gear in the hands of a “professional”.

[davidleighsparks]

I really enjoy your videos. After over 5 decades of still photography, I am trying my hand at video. While many aspects are the same - framing, lighting, etc., the dynamic world of video is a big change and your videos have provided a good steppingstone for me. Great work!

[davidthegood]

That took some serious work to put together. Very impressive - thank you.

[RWAquariumPages]

Love this video, but honestly, the first beginner video is better than anything I've produced. 😂😂😂

[jrcardosotravel]

One of your best ! Applicable to any camera, anywhere, anytime. Thanks man !!!!

[JackieDElia]

Thanks, Jeven. This was so helpful even when using something like my Fujifilm X-S20 on a mini tripod.

[PhotowalksTV]

I know you grind out these DJI how-to videos, but I think this was the best one yet, and I especially like San Juan Capistrano as backdrop. Have you done one specific video on nothing more than your Gimbel walk? I'd be up for watching.

[MJGRAVITON]

Awesome! Well explained and made me realized I am in the beginner category. I was thinking to my self "that is me!" and laughed. Learned a lot and will take on board and think more about the shot and the story.

[annarborandbeyond]

Jevon, you’re the best! I get so much value from your videos.

[Icelandlover]

What a wonderful video. Thanks so much. Ordered my OP3 this week in preperation to my upcoming trip in Japan. I have saved and downladed your video to view it again on the plane. Came back from Thailand last March and I am struggling with my editing because of the lack of knowledge this video taught me. Thanks again.

[Vinceventuring]

My dad has this camera and absolutely loves it, pretty cool for something so small!

[FadGadget]

That last shot with the tail end of the train was fabulous. Now checking out your beginners guide.

[thedeparturebrief]

Absolutely loved this video, so easy to watch and informative. Just changed from GoPro to DJI Pocket 3 - keen to try these advanced moves ;)

[macfawlty]

How timely. I just received my Pocket 3 from UPS like 15 minutes ago. I used the heck out of my Pocket 2. I was really hoping for a dual lens on the Pocket 3 as that’s always been my biggest issue. The 9 shot rule, so true. A variety of shots, more to work with in post. Z-axis is definitely an issue. I’ve used the ScottyMakesStuff z-axis handle, which helps a bit. Keep in mind that things in the near foreground are much more noticeable and can’t really be stabilized adequately in post. I try to keep the walking shots higher to keep the ground plane elements out of frame. You can also shoot in 60p, walk slow and speed up in post if there are no people or moving elements.