Get better handheld footage with CinePillow (Low Budget CineSaddle Alternative)

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I really wanted a CineSaddle but couldn't justify the price.
Heres my alternative that I've been using for a few months and ABSOLUTELY LOVE!
I've used it on a bunch of client work and also had a few friends try it out. Definitely worth the investment!
Please leave a comment on how you stabilise your footage or any feedback on this video itself, I'd love to improve!
Link to the bag I used:
amzn.asia/d/3AEVPAJ
(not affiliated..... yet!)
Link to the real thing:
www.cinekinetic.com/
Shoutout to Your Story Studios who introduced me to CineSaddle:
/ yourstorystudios
'Dodgy Amazon Alternative' inspired by:
• HOW TO GET BETTER HAND...
SHOT ON:
Atkins Health shots on Fujifilm X-T4 and 16-55mm F2.8
Rest is shot on Sony FX3 (full frame) with 35mm, 85mm, 24-105mm and Sirui anamorphic lenses
Used Dehancer in some shots (see my dehancer video)

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13 июн 2022

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Комментарии : 78

@joshuamaynard5102 2 года назад

Never thought I’d be soo keen to take my pillow out on adventures with me, but I am now! Great vid! Thanks for the great idea! Excellently presented

@Isaac_Insoll 2 года назад

Thanks man, really appreciate it 🔥

@MattQuattro 2 года назад

So good man! I didn't know about the CinePillow but it's such a great idea. And amazing work on the video - that opening sequence was literally me always on the fence about buying a CineSaddle haha

@Isaac_Insoll 2 года назад

Literally Daniel and I have looked at buying them about 10 times over the last 2 years and it’s always a last minute “naaaah”, then the cycle repeats 😬

@MattQuattro 2 года назад

@@Isaac_Insoll Legit, I keep telling myself I've got no room in the kit for it but then hate when I'm doing handheld all day 😂

@KingDarius266 2 года назад

Very useful video. Can't wait to try it out!

@Isaac_Insoll Год назад

This is a very late response but did you ever end up making one, and if so, how did it go?

@Sam-em1ic Год назад

Genius thanks. Was looking at so many things... Ergorig (I'm tall so dont only want to be shoulder mounted for lower perspectives etc), easyrig (big, bulky, complicated, awkward to walk around in tight spaces, bend over etc) and then thankfully came across this. I'm thinking to use something like a football shoulder pad on right shoulder so with this I'll have best of both worlds!

@Isaac_Insoll Год назад

Yep, agree on the shoulder rig not being a good option for tall people and the easy rig being too bulky and limiting even though they are both good options in certain situations. I’m still using the cube pillow a year later so it’s definitely not a gimmick 😀

@davidsmith5829 2 года назад

Fabulous alternative with a $500 saving - I'll give it a shot - thanks mate.

@YourStoryStudios 2 года назад

Love your resourcefulness!

@Isaac_Insoll 2 года назад

Thanks man. Seeing your IG is what started this whole journey 🔥

@YourStoryStudios 2 года назад

@@Isaac_Insoll Glad to be some inspiration ;)

@robertpastorella Месяц назад

Just made one with an old tote bag I cut & sewed together. I used some of those plastic pellets used for filling beanbags and stuff animals, along with a mini pillow form and fill. Works awesome and was about $15 max.

@Danielnilon 2 года назад

Great idea and will make sure to try this myself.

@Isaac_Insoll 2 года назад

Thanks Daniel 🔥

@ElijahTichborne 6 месяцев назад

Awesome stuff

@thepuffish 2 месяца назад

Just dug out my old crumpler bag and was going to look for bean bag refill. I think pillow works better, during abd especially after shoot... to sleep on. 😅

@vanraz 2 года назад

this is actually amazing lol I never heard of this thing, thanks, will definetly try to recreate it here in Italy haha

@Isaac_Insoll Год назад

Super late response but did you ever get around to making one? I'm from Gold Coast, Australia and definitely have Italy on the list of places I need to visit one day

@roadrunna. 2 месяца назад

Good stuff man! I'll make one with my old pillow's innards

@ODHunte 2 года назад

Great video, very funny + upbeat. Now that Blackmagic pocket cameras will have built-in stabilisation I’m thinking to try shooting with this technique so continuing my search for cinesadle alternatives. Thanks for creating and posting.

@Isaac_Insoll Год назад

This is a very late response but did you ever end up making one, and if so, how did it go?

@ODHunte Год назад

@@Isaac_Insoll hi not yet but funny I was thinking about it yesterday so prob make one soon . 👍🏿

@ODHunte Год назад

@@Isaac_Insoll actually I tried it yesterday with a bag and said pillows. Yes it does work well. I love the gimbal steadiness too much though I think 😆..

@Financegirl12345 2 года назад

Great video!

@Isaac_Insoll 2 года назад

Thank you, If you want to bring all the parts up with you next time you fly up them I’m happy to assemble it for you at a cheap price

@danielirvine7468 4 месяца назад

love it man the sakk camera saddle is good just got one today and i think its an oz brand ?

@JirehTorres 8 месяцев назад

What on camera monitor were you using? Amazing video! Keep it up! Thank you!

@Isaac_Insoll 7 месяцев назад

My "main" monitor is the SmallHD 702 touch. I love it. Super expensive but totally worth it. I'm almost 40 years old and wear glasses so I much prefer a 7" over a 5" monitor. If you are looking for a size down from that I'd suggest the Hollyland M1 as it can be the start of your wireless transmission system

@JirehTorres 7 месяцев назад

@@Isaac_Insoll Thanks for the response! I see the intro scene is shot with an anamorphic lens? What camera and lens was used? Looks amazing!

@marchioro Год назад

Awesome, congrats man. I will create here in Brazil.

@Isaac_Insoll Год назад

Thanks man! I’m a tiny channel so it’s still exciting to me whenever I get a comment from someone overseas 🔥

@marchioro Год назад

@@Isaac_Insoll But you are in way to be great. keep with the videos. 🙌

@taunohill6710 2 года назад

Was this full frame or aps-c, I have mft was just wonder about focal length conversions. So like 16-17 and 42-45 Ish, in mft?

@Isaac_Insoll 2 года назад

This is full frame on an FX3 so your numbers sound right for MFT :)

@Mraz75 2 месяца назад

Thank you

@ChoicesHabitsAttitudeLuck 3 месяца назад

i have tons of messenger bag lying around and some old pillows or foam from Pelican cases that I don't use

@wholesome.footage3923 Год назад

Saw an old commercial for the original cinesaddle today, thinking it was a joke. It still is to me. I took my gym bag, put some random poofy flannels in it - done. And they want around 400+ bucks for that thing. Pfegh!

@Isaac_Insoll Год назад

How did it go for you? Did you feel like the footage was more stable? Did it take strain off your arms?

@wholesome.footage3923 Год назад

@@Isaac_Insoll Yes it was and yes it did. And it cost me nothing :D That was my point. I saved a couple of hundred bucks by not buying the product you endorsed ;)

@robertdouble559 Год назад

@@wholesome.footage3923 I would say he did the opposite of endorsing the CineSaddle!

@vanraz 2 года назад

do you think a bag dimension of 11.8 x 17.7 would be big enough for a comfortable support?

@Isaac_Insoll 2 года назад

I’m guessing that is inches? That sounds a little small but I’d honestly just try it and see if it helps. If it works for you then you know you just need a tiny bag for it to get it “strapped”. I’ve heard of other people using pillows without the strap but that sounds less convenient to me

@Joel-ge6ht 9 месяцев назад

Does this also work for tracking shots? For example, when you want to follow somebody who's walking to a different location. Thank you

@Isaac_Insoll 8 месяцев назад

It’s better than walking without a cinepillow if you are moving slow, but it’s no match for a “following” gimbal shot.

@nordfilmcompany 4 месяца назад

The content is great but the humour made me subscribe 😅👊

@danielirvine7468 4 месяца назад

you are like me i need my wife to do the pillows too apparently i dont do it good enough even though im the one sleeping on it haha

@ish_vids Месяц назад

I wonder, do you think it would work well with an inflatable pillow?

@Isaac_Insoll Месяц назад

I feel like it might work if it’s not fully inflated so you still have a bit of “cushion” to it

@ish_vids Месяц назад

@@Isaac_Insoll yeah, that makes sense, I waa thinking to figure out a super portable version of it

@edwardatwellfilms Год назад

What were the laundry bag dimensions?

@Isaac_Insoll Год назад

I linked it in the description, it's listed as 22x28" which is roughly 55x70cm in metric, which is clearly the superior measurement unit 😂

@TheKjlongtine 2 года назад

What if you used bean bag filler instead of a pillow? Might be lighter but maybe too light?

@Isaac_Insoll 2 года назад

You could try it if you had a bean bag around but I think the pillow holding its shape is most of what makes this work. You get shape and also “cushioning”

@St0nice Год назад

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@mackcity 2 года назад

Does that Charles guy even lift?

@Isaac_Insoll 2 года назад

Look, I can’t say for sure, I can only say I’ve never seen him lift 😀

@joeumali7375 4 месяца назад

i just took a gym bag that i never used, stuck a pillow in it....voila!

@Isaac_Insoll 4 месяца назад

Did you actually test it out? I’m keen to hear if it works well or if I’m full of BS 😂

@joeumali7375 25 дней назад

@@Isaac_Insoll ok, so i never did get to test out the gym bag. with that said, i'm shooting a basketball tournament this weekend, in which i wanted some cam movements/handheld look, but i didn't want a lot of shake. so i dug up an old camera slingbag and gonna give that a shot. but there's still no way in hell i'm paying $200-400 for the bean bags. 😂😂

@robertdouble559 Год назад

400 bucks AUD for the real thing isn't exactly the end of the world for a serious operator.

@Isaac_Insoll Год назад

Agreed 100%, and it’s something that would last forever (unlike a camera you are upgrading every few years). I’m still super happy using this for now though 😀

@literallykevin 2 месяца назад

They look extremely similar and do the same thing. My question is why pay 40x more?

@literallykevin 2 месяца назад

Plus... Add a sewing machine and the proper pillow in the mix and you have the same exact product

@dwpix 2 года назад

Dude- are you hyper caffeinated?

@Isaac_Insoll 2 года назад

Is this about the super fast talking or some other over-caffeinated behaviour?

@dwpix 2 года назад

@@Isaac_Insoll Please forgive me. I fear my comment might have been too personal, too critical. Your mannerism just impressed me as being a little anxious, a little pushed….

@Isaac_Insoll 2 года назад

Nah, not at all. Appreciate it, it’s something I’m working on 😀

@dwpix 2 года назад

@@Isaac_Insoll Thank you for not getting defensive. Just remember to breath.

@PeterLinyov Год назад

The idea is not new, in the days of hand-cams (SONY Z1) we used cases from video cameras! But, a monopod is more practical and more convenient!

@Isaac_Insoll Год назад

I love my monopod and use it all the time. It’s great for stationary talking heads where you want slight movement but I don’t agree that it’s more convenient. If I’m running around a gym or sporting event then this allows me to get more shots from more locations in a shorter period of time in my experience. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I’m sure half of our “discoveries” aren’t new at all 😀

@robertdouble559 Год назад

Gut the pillow and fill it full of bean bag beads

@Isaac_Insoll Год назад

I think that's a good idea, I'm currently happy enough with the 'traditional pillow' setup. If i ever switch to the bean bag beads I'll leave another comment :)

@Dmitriy.0 2 года назад

Crap... I just bought a gimbal.

@Isaac_Insoll 2 года назад

Haha, they are both so different, I love both but definitely prefer handheld/cinepillow

@robertdouble559 Год назад

@@Isaac_Insoll Me too, Cinesaddle style support is much more natural and organic. Nothing worse than BADLY used gimbals. Robotic pans, shot bobbing up and down when people don't realize they need to walk like a Steadicam operator. Gimbal is far from a silver bullet when used by am amateur.

@Isaac_Insoll Год назад

Yea, 100% that but also in a run and gun “get lots of different looking shots quickly” I can get a lot more different looking shots quickly with a cinepillow handheld than I can with a gimbal