Should you buy a jib/crane? [iFootage Minicrane M1-III]

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Why do you need a jib or a crane for video? Let’s figure it out in this video!

The jib we are testing is called iFootage Minicrane M1-III. It’s easy to take apart, and it get’s quite small. In addition it’s light weighted and solid due to the carbon fiber. The 2,17m long jib will make your camera move from 3 metres heights (depending on the tripod you are using) and it got several features to do creative shots. The price is $499 which is a great price compared to other similar equipment.

In addition you would need a really strong tripod. In this video we are testing the iFootage Wild Bull Tripod T7 which is very strong/solid and light weighted. It costs $539.

The only thing you don’t get with the jib is counterweights. iFootage sells a water bag you can use as a counterweight, but since I already had some weight laying, I added a couple of 2,5kilo weights which is enough to carry my GH4 and Sigma 18-35mm lens.

So, is this something you should buy? I think it depends on your budget. After testing it out for a couple of weeks, this was my conclusion: You don’t need a jib/crane to make great movies, but it really gives you those unique and good looking shots that is almost impossible to make with other types of gear. The iFootage Minicrane M1 mark iii is great compared to it’s relatively low price. You would need some practice to operate it because it’s quite sensitive to movements, even though you tighten the resistance. You need to be steady, and if you are panning and tilting manually, be sure to buy a really good tripod head.

As a conclusion, if your dream is to become a cinematographer one day, save some money and buy this thing. Because you would definitely learn new and professional ways of operating the camera.

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And thanks for helping out Fredrik Winge, Tor-Andre Stuland, Nils Eilif Bremdal, Daniel Wetherell, Kim Groustra and Håvard Halden Sethre.
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Just now learning about jibs (out here in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California), and this is one of the most thorough reviews of a piece of equipment I have ever seen on YouTube. Very watchable because it combines demonstration with such joie de vivre. So grateful you have left this posted - practical for people like me and a celebration of your friend Eskild. His energy is permanent.

teacherofteachers
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The Jib vs. Drone comparison is priceless. Well done!

Gichanasa
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Your guys's shots look great. You've got great taste. And a great sense of humor to boot!

IAmNumber
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I like the comedy in your videos. Nice balance of humor and education.

MyLifeJapanTV
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I come back to this video from time to time. RIP Eskild

bnnett
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Good concept, entertaining and fun to watch as usual. Good job guys. Keep it up!

SymonSaysTV
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I have to say that this video was so fun, and besides all the cool shots you guys created to showcase the jib, I really want so bad to own all that stuff: Aputure LensRegain, Metabones Speedbooster, Sigma 18-35 f/1.8, jib, wireless transmitter, etc....lots of money!

freddyrodriguez
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Andyax, excellent review. I like the way you broke things down into
separate elements. If there's one thing you have done well on this
YouTube channel, it is that you have built a community. And by
incorporating your friends (Thomas, Eskild, Morten, and others) into the
production, it reinforces the communal aspects of video production and
creativity in general. Please let Thomas know that his music always
adds a lot to the videos.

rickallenphoto
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the final footage of eskild painting is awesome

atraps
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5:37 Talk spanish: "Tienes que hablar más despacio, por favor"
"You must to talk more slowly, please"
hahha

redplanetdunes
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You guys did a great job! This video was informative, entertaining and very inspirational! I watched it several times! I will be ordering the gear you used and will try to have as much fun as you guys did! Thanks so much for taking the time to create this excellent video!

kencrisp
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i'm no expert. i'm just a movie fan who happened to be suggested by youtube to watch this video, and i find it extremely interesting! the effort u have put is impressing and how easy yet professional all the content seems is really amazing...thanks

parniyankarimi
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Great video! I'm always inspired with the way you present film gear. Thanks for the mention as well :-)

CinecomCrew
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>"Let's go out and shoot some videos"
>Leaves the camera on the table.

glacio
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Making the actor move the jib is absolutly brilliant! :O

filmsbymatt
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LOVE your videos. They are so professional looking, informative, and inspiring. And they also make me want to move to your country. A jib is one thing one thing I actually don't have but seeing the kind of shots you were getting reinvigorated my gear acquisition syndrome. My wife is gonna kill me. Thanks again for the hard work you put into making these videos!

kylefarris
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Hey 2:28 you forgot your camera bro...

JustinBradford
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This was awesome as hell. Wish I had the money for all that equipment! Just got my first camera so... on my way!

firee
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It is actually pretty affordable considering the cool shots that you can get. Great video again guys, and thanks for making me want to buy something again!

nwmstudios
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I fall in love with yr video and you. cause you are so different than other youtuber that not willing to teaching. you really show people show to do it in every step.

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