My Formula for Smooth RS3 PRO Footage

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0:00 Intro
0:47 SuperSmooth Mode
2:22 Other Settings
3:35 Stabilized Lenses
4:20 Shakes & Bounces
5:10 Walking Tests
6:00 My Formula

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[vatosgym]

I still use Ronin S and non-IS 24mm EF lens on 5DIV. The footage I get is in the 90% range that you mention, for 1 basic reason: the gimbal walk. I have practiced it to the point where people living in my street started just shrugging shoulders when they see me with the gimbal (oh, well, it's the local harmless lunatic). There is a simple test to check if you've mastered it - fill 2 glasses of water 0.5cm from the top, start doing the ninja walk on the pavement while carrying them, increase the speed to a level you normally do with the camera and there you go! The amount of spilled water will tell you how good you are. I know many people will dismiss this advice as they want to rely on the latest and greatest hype they've spent money on, but the truth is that if you master your own abilities, you will be less reliant on tech and will be amazed how many gimbal shots will be replaced by handheld movement. You will simply nail it every time.

Great videos, don't stop and wish you all the best! 👊🏼

[OhanaFilms]

The other factor to consider is subject matter. When you film something like a person walking the viewer's eye goes to that and doesn't notice the bounces as much. With no moving objects in the frame it's much easier to see any bumps.

[gowthamv]

This video was super informative, other YouTubers just make a basic video "how to get super smooth videos with gimbal" and state the obvious tips and never go in-depth. Literally, nobody talks about the information you provided. I was struggling with my RS3, I thought I had some problem with my gimbal but this video made sooo much sense. This really helped me a lot! Thank you man ♥

[ixography]

I know this is an old video so not sure if you will read this but I agree that ibis and lens IS helps a lot but what helps even more is a dual handle setup for your gimbal and using underslung mode and the handles the same like the Ronin M, for some reason it is much more smooth and less jittery, even when you dont use the underslung mode it is perfect using the gimbal on top but with the handles

[rameramaproductions]

If you are looking to eliminate the Z axis issue, I would suggest adding a vest and arm to your gimbal setup. Best Boy Adam has a great tutorial on this, building your own Arri Trinity. It’s the best option I’ve found, don’t hold yourself back with entry level glass!

[christhompsonphotography]

I know that having a control ring helps, it helped me smooth out footage and moves, it was less balancing with my arms in a weird position in front of me, to a more relaxed and natural position on either side of the camera. For me the ring setup was well worth it.

[HikingWithCooper]

Grab a glidecam and a vest and viola, perfect footage. I have a junk Moza Air 2 and when it works it actually works well in this setup.

[Liam]

To fix that Z access bounce you need an Easyrig STABIL Light.

[BampFilm]

Hey man, I'm a Ronin 2 op, I also have the RS3 Pro as a mini gimbal setup and have the same issues, believe me, there is something up with this Gimbal, it's twitchy and that is not your operating. The ninja walk simply helps with the Y Axis up and down movemetns (walking), on the high end we have support vests for this. I have both the Ready Rig and ArmorMan 2.0. The Ronin 2 is the big boy, I've had Alexa Mini, Red DSMC 1 and 2 (Dragon/Helium), Ursa Mini Pro, Red Komodo etc and have never had the issues I am having with the RS3 Pro. I would delve a lot deeper on this issue

[trentos_freshmaker]

Woo made the feature! Hypersmooth for the win!
So pleased you made this test. Seriously underrated YT channel.
The Canon RF 24-70L IS lens is supposed to be good for video work on a gimbal. I'm yet to try it but would love to see which high quality IS lenses you choose to test next. Nice work!

[bajerle]

No worries - i use ibis + ois + rs3 and i get the steps on z axis anyway ;)) walking/running style makes a difference

[avdcam]

One thing to review is style of IS in the lens. Not all RF and EF lenses have the same type of IS. For example, I found the 24-105 v3 EF lens with the hybrid IS from the 100mm Macro, was. a big jump in video IS vs the 24-105 vII. Sure that lens if F4, , but the hybrid IS was a noticeable difference. Since the hybrid IS has more sensors, it was a a clear winner vs the older IS. I also found, that fine tuning the balance was a major factor, with my C70, as the motors are swinging a lot of weight, since it's not only taller than a mirrorless camera I am also usually using heavier glass. Being even slightly off the balance can really impact the motor judder.

[brandinojam]

I've heard contradicting things about camera IBIS when using a gimbal. Some people say camera IBIS interferes with the gimbal's stabilization while others say it helps.

[scotey]

Eric, your content is fantastic. Thoughtful, thorough and lively. 10, 000 is just a matter of time. Keep doing you.

[HoustonBass]

We use the RS2 and C70 and when we build our cam set up on the Tilta Ring, we notice a lot more shake on the camera even with our IS lenses and Supersmooth turned on. Compared to my Sony A7S3 with IBIS and a Stabilized lens, it's no comparison which is better: the Sony. I hate that Canon forces creators to compromise so many things with their cameras. IBIS or ND's. Full frame with big body or Super35 with the C70. MicroHDMI or Full HDMI. CLOG2 or stuck with RAW or CLOG3.

[BenEricson]

I would try the 35mm F2 EF IS and use the speed booster. This will give you a wider FOV and IS.

[davemetzger]

Try the SmallRig dual handle setup? Works great.

[MP-kdpm]

hey I just got a RS3.. after selling my ronin M, Helix jr, Helix Pro and returning my RS2.. and found myself here realizing the footage from motorized gimbals to truly replace a Steadicam is NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN... and yet again going back to my very natural fluid non-motorized Steadicam :) Just saying incase some of you don't realize there was a solution before motorized gizmos.

[SeaToSkyImages]

Thanks for letting me know I'm not the only one suffering with shaky footage. I'm using a heavy Nikon D850 with a heavy 14-24mm lens, and it's been a lot of trial and error. I've had some great results, and some straight up awful ones. I'm trying to work on consistency.
Great video.

[mowenurbano]

Ain't using the IS in camera gives more shake than turning it off? Base on my experience it doesn't have help the stabilization but only jitters more when panning is introduced