Use A Monopod To Film Super Smooth Video On Your HDSLR

The guys from StillMotion have been featured on Fstoppers a few times for their incredible wedding videography. What many people don’t know is that most of the really complicated looking shots that they get were filmed with a Manfrotto 561 Monopod. Sometimes the most expensive option isn’t always the best.

July 26, 2011

Lee Morris

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http://twitter.com/theom3ga José T.
That’s a really cool looking monopod, and the head was actually included in the price! Do you know if the head can be detached?
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000756461171 Jc Dalman
cool portable tool
http://twitter.com/P_Houston_Photo Paul Houston
at least the super hot chick doesn’t do more than necessary. I love this monopod
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=786299794 Mordechai Hanover
the head can be detached, just bought one last week and love it!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=786299794 Mordechai Hanover
its funny as heck cuz i was looking for just such a video!
Anonymous
GREAT post FS guys. These guys are VERY good at what they do. 1up!
Anonymous
Seriously, awesome post. I think I just might be getting one of these soon hahaha
Anonymous
Awesome, so much versatility with one inexpensive tool. Brilliant :)
Sim Leiner
Its almost like finding a Bashert!
http://www.patrickhallphotography.com Patrick Hall
I wish all my assistants who film video for me would watch this. These guys are really smart in the way they shoot…lots to practice
http://www.facebook.com/people/Julius-Ise/1076875585 Julius Ise
just got this monopod last week and l already love it!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Julius-Ise/1076875585 Julius Ise
just got this monopod last week and l already love it!
Anonymous
Fantastic post! Love it!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=715417631 Erica Milsom
Love this monopod. Hate the gratuitous hot chick. Please can you just find a woman who can do something and put her in your video?
http://twitter.com/TIBoine Tor Ivan Boine
cool. only $609 for the monopod :s
Anonymous
i use a $50 monopod for video, which is fine for me. if i’m doing a
monopod shot, i don’t need the legs this model has (if your going to be
doing static shots, a tripod is way better). a head would be nice, but
not absolutely necessary. one has to be careful not to overuse a monopod in video, as a good tripod is way better for most things.. good video though
Anonymous
i use a $50 monopod for video, which is fine for me. if i’m doing a
monopod shot, i don’t need the legs this model has (if your going to be
doing static shots, a tripod is way better). a head would be nice, but
not absolutely necessary. one has to be careful not to overuse a monopod in video, as a good tripod is way better for most things.. good video though
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=116203890 Kenward Ng
stillmotion is awesome, I’ve learnt ALOT from these guys just by watching their SDE’s. You should check out their vimeo channel or blog at http://www.stillmotionblog.com
Gus Munoz
Sorry dude, Iv’e watched this video 3 times and still can’t hear a word you said.
So could you please do another take without Kelly so I can concentrate.
Jay Rimmer
YO KELLY… How you doin?
Merwen BA
Hi Kelly,
I went to the stillmotion Workshop in paris, It was the same explanations they gave us. They shoot 80% with this ! We have to of this to make our weddings, it is even mandatory for pro wedding photographer to get creative static or non static plan. For 289$ is a good way to go.
Merwen BA
Hi Kelly,
I went to the stillmotion Workshop in paris, It was the same explanations they gave us. They shoot 80% with this ! We have to of this to make our weddings, it is even mandatory for pro wedding photographer to get creative static or non static plan. For 289$ is a good way to go.
Derek Enero
Wow this was one of my favorite articles. I’m glad that you guys posted this today because I’m filming my cousin and her fiancée at the fair today for a mini wedding video. These tips are going to help me out!
http://twitter.com/Paulfga Paul Abrahams
Great tutorial on using a monopod for simple cinematic shots. I’m buying a monopod!

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