SHOOT BETTER HANDHELD: Tips other than “shoot 60fps" 

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.

Finally someone on RU-vid that doesn’t just recommend 60fps.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 !

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.

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

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!

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

Great tips here. Thanks for sharing Mark.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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 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!

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

Premium presentation and information. Thank you very much.

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!

Most helpful content Ive ever seen. Thank you!

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

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

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.

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

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!

Super great video Mark!

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!

Fantastic tutorial - thanks Mark

Always great stuff Mark!

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

Great work mate! stoked I found your channel!

Awesome Mark, thank you!

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

I really need this thank you so much.

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

Very helpful video thank you very much

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

Great instructional video Mark and cool neighborhood!

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

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

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

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

Great video! Thank you, Mark!

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

So many helpful tips that I subscribed!!!

Great video mate, well done !

Dude, best advice ever ! Dig the light.

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

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

Really useful Info, thanks Mark

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

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

This is such a good video! Thanks for the tips!!

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

Great tips Mark! Cheers from Canada.

great info based on experience. just subbed 👌🏼

Doing good, thanks for asking! Nice vid! Thanks for the tips.

Thank you rockstar so helpful!

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

I'm doing good. Thank you. I hope your are fine! Great vids sir!

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..

Great great tips, as usual!!! Thx a lot!

Bro 😂 I felt you with the no lights. Last video I made I had no key light so I put a white background on my tv and boom. It worked perfectly 😂

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

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

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

I'm doing good! Thank you for making all these videos.

omg finally a video thats actually very helpful thank you sm

Now this is value! Thank you 🙏🏽

This is so great! Thank you! :D

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

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

This is helpful information. I need to start working on more hand held recording.

Very good tips. Thank you, for the video.

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

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

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

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

Great video thanks for those tipps!

Great Video, again, so inspiring, ThanXXX.

thank you, this is really helpful..

thanks for the tips sir, that really helped!

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

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

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

Great tips Mark! Loving the channel!

Thanks mate, super helpful!

Awesome content bro! Subscribed!

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

Beauty video @Mark Bone. I agree I'm all about getting some weight on that thing