Ok – I get pretty excited about gadgets.
Especially those kinds that help me be more productive and pump out content better than I have been able to before!
So, in today’s video, I show my latest setup for the gear and equipment I use for creating my videos.
Inside the video, I mention the following great tools I’ve discovered (and tested!)…
The New Microphone I Use
The Lead You Need For This Microphone
The iStabilizer Tripod That’s Featured Inside My Video
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Gideon Shalwick
Transcript Of Today’s Video
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Inside this video, I want to share with you my actual new tools that I am using for creating videos just like this. Keep watching to find out more.
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Hi there! My name is Gideon Shalwick. Welcome to this video where I’ll share with you my latest tools that I use for creating videos like this.
As you can see I am walking here on the Marina; not quite the beach but the place where the boats go. I wanted to record this video for you to share with you how I do this. I think this is the new revolution in video and video marketing.
Apologies for the wind. I might actually start walking the other way and I will just stand here for a bit with the wind behind my back. Otherwise the wind would be a bit of a problem on the microphone. As always, that’s something you’ve got to look out for.
The Microphone
First of all, let’s talk about the microphone.
I’m just back at the office here and I’m showing you the microphone – tada! It’s this little one here that actually comes in two or three parts, depending on your viewpoint. There’s the actual microphone that has a wind sock as well. And the extension cord which is about 1.2 meters long, something like that.
Let me just give you the names of this microphone and this cord; also the link for them are right below, in the description area, if you want to get your own.
This microphone is called the i-Microphone EIM-003. It’s a fantastic little microphone for the iPhone. Trust me, I have looked long and hard to find one that works with the iPhone.
The trick here is that it has this 4-pole connection here. This metal bits here; three plastic bits. That’s very important for the iPhone if you want to get a microphone to work with that. Super important. That’s the microphone — the i-Microphone EIM-003. This one here.
The Extension Cable
The cord is this one here called the Smartline ESL-001. You see that it’s a 4-pole microphone extension cable. I’m not sure if it says how long is this one here. I wish they made it a little bit longer but it’s long enough for these general purpose videos.
What you do is basically plug it in over there. You can put your wind sock on as well if you want to. And then plug the other end of the cable into your iPhone and it works like gangbusters.
A couple of things that’s really cool about this is it doesn’t actually have a battery so you don’t have to worry about your battery going flat with this microphone. You just plug it straight into your iPhone. So that’s a big bonus.
It does come with this volume control thing. To me it’s a little bit pointless. Some people might like using it. And you can also plug in some earphones if you want to.
Anyway, that’s it. Links for these products are below, in the description area, if you want to get one for yourself.
The Monopod
The next thing that you probably wondering is what am I actually using for holding the camera up. I don’t actually have a camera man with me. I’m holding this thing all by myself.
Here’s the tripod that I’m using. It’s called the iStabilizer. What’s fantastic about this is that you can actually extend it to be quite long. I don’t always fully extend it. The video that you’re watching right now I’m actually just only extending one part of it. It’s pretty cool.
It’s a bit hard to do with one hand ’cause I’m holding the camera with my other hand. But anyway, you can see how you can easily extend this and hold this in front of you with the camera sitting there at the top.
Pretty cool! I love this little accessory. And it’s very affordable too actually if you think about what you are getting in return. This basically means you don’t need a camera man. You can just be your own camera man with your mobile phone as well. Very very cool!
The Camera Holder
And now for the best part, the little thing that actually holds the camera. Of course I’m recording on my nifty iPhone 5, but with this holder you can actually put any kind of mobile phone on there. It’s really cool. Let me tell you a bit more about it right now.
Finally the actual holder for the camera. This is also from iStabilizer. In fact, when you buy the iStabilizer Monopod, they come together. You don’t have to buy it separately. But I just wanted to talk about them separately.
What’s really cool here is that this works with most mobile phones. There’s also a bigger one for really fat phones that you can buy. It basically just screws on to your tripod over there; so you can put it on to any tripod, that’s really cool.
Your camera just goes here in the middle. Of course, I can’t show you ’cause I’m actually holding the camera on my hand. But the camera just goes in here. You can see here it’s spring loaded so it can fit most size cameras. And it doesn’t have a specific width there so it doesn’t matter what size your phone really is, it will work. Once again, the link for this is also down in the description area. Very very cool!
I’ve just found a “beachie” kind of a spot right here by the Marina. Let me show you. There’s actually some sand here… So how did you like that video? Hopefully, it has given you a bit more of an insight of the tools that I use for creating my videos now.
I’m absolutely loving this kind of revolution that’s taking place online right now and I just wanted to share it with you. Tell me what you think in the comments area below. Make sure you leave a comment below this video.
Also, share this video with your friends. If you’ve liked it, anybody else you think might find this useful?
And also, if you haven’t downloaded my Rapid Video Blogging Report yet, it’s packed full with really cool information. 92 pages, full of video marketing information. Make sure you go and check it out. There’s also a link down below this video, in the description area.
Thanks for watching! I look forward to seeing you inside my next video. Bye!
Afterthought
Just de-briefing a little bit. That was fully windy. I’m in a slightly less windy area now but still walking with the camera. I actually wanted to show you something that I thought was quite cool. I’m going to start running with this thing to show you the stability that you can get.
So I’m running now… It’s not bad, right?
I was fully jogging there. This is a great little tool for recording your videos. Anyway, just wanted to show you that as an afterthought. Bye!
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Have you heard about the smart lav from Røde… That might be another good solution.
The Rode smartLav looks pretty cool, but it is more of an audio recorder, not a mic input from what i understand. Here’s a first look.
http://www.webvideochefs.com/rode-smartlav-review/
Nice new tools list Gideon! I’ve been using a universal spring loaded camera mount for about three years due to having androids that I use extensively.
Are you placing the base end of the stabilizer against your abs/hip to achieve the stabilization or are you holding it at arms length which seems like it would actually be less stable.
How are you keeping the picture framed properly around your face? Is that practice, or are you using the front facing camera with the preview window, and thus getting a lower quality picture?
Yes that is my question too! How do you know if you are properly framed up? Great video tips!
camera software looks like it’s doing a lot of anti-shake stabilizing…
I really love your videos. I use your white background tips and a new microphone in my last video ^^ Thanks man
Good stuff Gideon, there will be certain presentations that will hugely benefit from this shooting mode. Have you tried GoPro yet?
Have you seen the SWIVL? check it out at swivl dot com they are coming out with a new version later this year!
I m your fan
Great stuff, Gideon! Can you also recommend a couple of wireless mic options for the IPhone? Thanks.
Sure thing – the Sony wireless one I mention on this page: http://gideonshalwick.com/minicourse/lesson-2-901/ will do the trick too. Although, it’s a more clunky solution.
Great video but next time use a tripod so u can demo with both hands
Great! Thanks for the awesome tool tips Gideon!
Good stuff. By the way, I occasionally use your free splasheo outros. I usually do my editing in Linux. Thanks.
Would love a photo of the whole setup with you holding it. The “in-situ” shot. Kind of felt that was missing from your video. You can add it to the blog post though. You almost gave it to us when you were on the beach – with your shadow.
Can this mic also be used with a video or dSLR camera, or just for the iPhone?
Hey Gideon, I just added these nifty devices to my Amazon Wish List. I’ll be getting an iPhone really soon too so this is going to come in very handy.
I’m just wondering if the iStabilizer also holds regular hand-held cameras just like a Kodak Zi8 or a Flipcam and also, do you recommend getting several mics or are they sturdy enough?
Cheers man and great view at the marina there!
Sergio
Brilliant, Gideon! I particularly love the monopod – I’ve been looking at the bigger ones, and this one is so much better.
This equipment instantly appeals to me – so simple!
Thanks!
Hi Gideon,
great to see you out and about. it definitely makes the video more fun. Love the gear, especially the phone holder so it can be clipped in a tripod.
Might just have to get my sticky paws on one of those.
Thnaks for sharing
Great timing and info! Thanks, Gideon. I was just researching this for a client and had come up with no reasonably priced mic solution analogous to the AudioTechnica cheapie I use with an old Kodak Zi8 And the stability monopod was a bonus.
Which side of the iphone 5 did you use to shoot the video. Did you use the front side so you could see how the the camera is set up to shoot you in the frame? I have an iphone 4s and I’m thinking it would be nice to upgrade to an iphone 5 since I think you can shoot HD video from both sides of the phone . On the 4s I believe you can only shoot from the back so it would be harder to see how you are framed in the shot. By the way, Great video! I may have to buy a few of those items.
Hey Gideon,
Good stuff as usual. Quick question you may be able to solve… When I try to check out in amazon it keeps saying that goods cannot be shipped to address. It’s not the first time I’ve had the message. It’s quite frustrating and is probably the only reason I don’t use amazon at all.
Cheers
Eden
Thanks for such a great tip to simplify as well as get me out of my “video room” into the world. I’ve also got a 4S, so the front facing video is just VGA, but good enough for most internet and I’ll upgrade to the 5s in the Fall.
I’ve never used the iphone for video, so just wondering if there’s a way to turn off the phone so it doesn’t ring in the middle of recording?
Thanks,
Adam
Go to Settings>Flight Mode>On
This will basically cut off all outside interference with other devices and signals.
Great video Gideon, I was amazed at how stable it is, especially with you jogging.
Well done.
You can shoot from both sides on the 4S and 5, but you don’t want to. Always shoot from the back-facing camera because it’s the highest quality on both phones.
Have you checked out the Rode SmartLav? $60 and plugs into your iPhone. Add the $6 iPhone app and it would seem to be the perfect comment to a system like yours.
Just checking now… Do you know how long the cable is?
I use the glif tripod adapter with a gorilla pod for a similar effect on my iPhone 4S. I’ve found the microphone to be good enough. Only issue is my front camera is VGA and not HD like the 5. Vlogging outside takes guts but it’s easy to get over when you do it often.
Nice gadgets! Very useful for recording video.
I own the entire collection of iStabilizer products and have been using them for some time. A year ago I purchased a a mic from I believe Audio Tech something like that and had to buy a seperate connector from KV connections. It is actually the same mic Jules mentions in the iPhone Video Hero course. I will be ordering this microphone as well. Thanks Gideon!
Check out the bluetooth remote they have on iStabilizer site. You can start and stop recording and snap photos using a remote! So cool and cuts down on editing!
That is some high tech equipment, kudos. Nice setup.
Ah cool! I remember seeing that! Yeah that would definitely be a great addition – will order it today!
Yeah the “Audio Technical Mic + KV connection” combo does work. But I found the KV connection a bit of a pain cos it’s quite big and heavy… and it’s one extra thing to have. Whereas with my latest solution, it’s nice and lite and simple.
Yeah – that is a bit of an issue with the front camera on the “non-iphone 5″ phones. I guess you have one of three options there. 1) Get a cameraman. 2) Use a mirror or something to show the back camera on your phone. 3) Just wing it with the back camera until you get a feel for being in the right spot.
I used the front side yes. I am on iphone 5 so that allows me to still record in HD (720p), which is “good enough”. Of course 1080p would be even better. But yeah, if you’re on iphone 4, the front camera is not so great – see my comment with Gabe Johansson…
Awesome to hear about you using the Splasheo outros! There are some cool products coming up soon! Keep watching…
It would have been so awesome if they made both cameras full HD! I guess we’ll have to wait till the next release!
No worries – you’re welcome! Great to see you’re still here Laura!
I did use a little tripod when I showed the mic. But for the iStabilizer, it was a little hard cos I had to stand back and fit it all in. But thanks for the tip – you are right!
Oh awesome!
Yeah – they sent me a review copy a few months ago, but I did not get a chance to properly use it. Their new version looks really cool! Cant wait for it to come out!
Ah yeah for sure – my GoPro is on it’s way. Will be playing with it soon. You got one?
Ah how awesome is that!!! Great stuff!
Yeah I think so… the iStabilizer *does* have a nice stabilizing effect compared to just my hand too…
I use the front facing camera (the 720p one) on my iPhone 5. So, I can actually see myself while I record…
Yeah I am using the front facing camera on my iPhone 5. It’s still in 720p, which is a lower form of HD. Of course I would prefer 1080p full HD, but this is good enough for YouTube… for now!
Hey G, great stuff mate! Always brilliant insights. You’re a great inspiration. Keep up the good work and the great content. All the best!
Just holding the iStabilizer in my hand, kinda close to my body, but not touching my body. I think holding it on my hip would make it worse, as every bump on the road would be transferred through my legs, through my hip, through my arm and right onto the camera hehehe! But to be honest, I have not tested that. Might give it a try…
Will check it out thanks! I do have a Rode lapel mic somewhere, but I could not get it to work with my iPhone…
I appreciated the brief shot of your shadow on the beach, to see what someone looks like walking around with the setup.
Hah! Yeah – that’s why I recorded at the marina where there are no people lol! Once I have been able to get rid of my ego, I will go to the beach where there are a lot of people, and I won’t mind looking slightly geeky!
The front camera quality is high enough if I export in HD, and it’s better to sacrifice the quality to keep my face in the frame until I get a new camera lol
I’m liking this style of video though! Looking forward to the next one!
Hi Gideon,
I was on your web page where you have this video embedded.
I noticed you have the video playing with a custom player.
What software did you use to do that?
Thanks,
Larry T
LeadPlayer – I’ll be doing a review on that soon… it’s pretty cool.
Gideon, is your FREE Video Marketing Report updated or the same as the report you issued some 12(?) months ago?
Great great great!!!! Thanks thanks thanks!!!
Still the same one. So no need to sign up again if you already have it… there are some small updates, but nothing major. Might do a major rehaul of it this year…
Offen wondered how people made their videos without having others helping. Great info, thanks.
Great video as always Gideon the stuff is quite affordable which is really nice thanks again
I have three GoPros, so that I can shoot three angles at once, they have a huge selection of settings to choose from. I’ll send you a video that I shot with them, you’ll see that the stability is good in movement. Edited with Screenflow.
Great! And thanks for all the info you provide.
I just send you a video via email shot with GoPro
Ok will check it out – thanks Paul!
Well you can vlog and get fit. Looks like a nice place to be. I have just gone in the opposite direction to you. I am building my studio with a pro fluid head tripod and dolly and lights. I am making films as well as vlogging. Looks good for run and gun stuff tho.
Gideon, on the iphone, do you use the standard camera or did you upload one of the better versions via apps? Did you change any settings on the camera for stability or did the iphone do it automatically? Also, have you seen the Swivl tool? They are coming out with an updated version this summer.
What’s the swivel tool, Bob?
Thank you for this one ! don’t hesitate to go in the mobility i will be your first fan !
Did you already tested some Teradek transmiters or others ?
have fun
Great looking video Gideon. Can’t wait to see the next one. I have the mic you mentioned and loved it.
Thanks, Gideon. You are the best!
Hey Gideon – cool set up! I was wondering how you were keeping yourself in the frame all of the time. Are you using the front camera on the iPhone?
Ha…just saw that you answered this question much earlier on the comments. Thanks and never mind!
Hi, Gideon
I am really surprised. A few days ago, I think you.I want to know that what you do.Now, I know.Happy Valentine’s Day.
Good luck
Hi Gideon thank you for always being on the edge with such great info.
Purchased all three! Thanks!
Interesting video clip can we know the important things like how big is the file that you up loaded,,Was it filmed in 720p or 1080?,was it rendered before up loading if so what settings ?
Thanks
Pete
Thankyou so much Gideon for keeping me informed…I’m going to place an order for the istabilizer equipment and mic this week. Any affiliate link to use for you?
Is there much difference between the iphone 4s and iphone 5 in regards to video quality?
This is great, I have been looking for something like this.
please can u make a video about how to use iphone 5 to make white background inside.
it was great video i bought the mic and i ll get the i stabilizer hehe
Very shakey, unpleasant, and hard on the eyes.
For professionalism, I’ll continue using a tripod.
how did u record urself? are u using the face camera or rear camera?
how do u see ur self if u are aiming ok
What is the best or fastest way to get a video off your iphone onto YouTube?
Gideon as always another great video. Unfortunately I keep missing a lot of your videos as YT is not showing me when you upload a new video
Hey Gideon, love the new gear! Quick question: What do you use/How do you make the backgrounds and title text on your video preview thumbnails? For example, on this video it says “LATEST GEAR RECORDING AMAZING VIDEOS FAST” to the left of you head. Is this something that can be done inside ScreenFlow?
Peter, the nice thing about Iphone is that you can edit it in IMovie and you don’t have to worry about settings. Don’t ask me how as I’ve worked with Elements 9 and all they as for are settings all over and everytime you make a change you have to render it. I was bright but since a head injury I can’t remember all those settings anymore-with IMovie, it renders as you save it or up load to YouTube for you and in a few seconds. Also, 4 shoots in 720 and 4s and 5 shoot very similar: 1080p
There are a few other rigs out there for the Iphone or smartphone, but I think this fellow found the simplests and inexpensive way to do it all. You might want a $20 tripod but that’s about enough to most all. Some other over $150 dollar solutions have different lenses etc. but this does the trick and his choice of the EIM-003 is right on.
If you are happy with your video, it should end up on your camera roll. Select it and hit the icon “over or to” and 3 choices pop up: message, email, and YouTube. Hit YouTube and say goodbye as it’s on it’s way.
Get a $20 tripod too. Set up a white cloth background and go. You can buy fancier Iphone video holders and cases where you can hook up shot gun mics and lights, but he’s right: This is a inexpensive and great way to do it all.
Not significan’t. Difference is in Iphone 4 as it shoots 720p. The 4s and 5 are similar and you probably won’t notice the difference except they improved the HDR still shots and they might have made some small changes in quality but I doubt you’ll notice the difference between the two models you mentioned.
This monopod I could have used it a few weeks ago at a wedding,where a tripod was in the way at best. There are places where you can do just fine with the iphone instead of the camera,tripod and lights if you just want to make a small video. I think this is the point here, so you really don’t need all the equipment.
I know for myself there have been times when I could have used my iphone but my arm wasn’t long enough.
Amazon doesn’t ship two of the three to NZ.
Very useful. Will be purchasing these this weekend!
Wonderful Gideon!
You always come with useful gadgets/toys that would make our videos much fun and professional!
Thanks
Wow, seriously can’t believe how stable it is and the sound is amazing! I’m trying to buy these from Amazon right now and it’s saying they don’t ship these items to Australia =( was wondering how you managed to get them sent over?
Another well done, informative video, Gideon, but the most important question is – where in Florida is this?!?! One of my main inspirations to build my ‘Internet Empire’ is to be able to live par of each year in sunny Florida (and away from the cold winters up north). Consider yourself fortunate to live there, my friend. . .
Sunshine Coast, Australia
Hey Justin – check the equivalent post on my blog – others from Australia asked the same question, so I posted special links their in response to their questions…
Hmmm that’s a little weird! Not sure why it’s doing that. You’re subscribed right?
iPhoto.
Wow. Very nice scenery! Reminiscent of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. . . Makes for nice backgrounds to your videos. Just saying
Just wondering about this pole and how self conscious you feel say when you walk into an establishment, walking down the street, and cycling.
Thanks for this Gideon. I just got a HD iPhone and I started gearing up. There are plenty of tools that allow you to record good audio and use accessories like a tripod, or monopod.
This is what I’m using.
http://www.webvideochefs.com/create-iphone-videos/
Nice Video, good information
This is great for newbies to the video marketing world like me. I’m using my iPhone 4 to record videos but I’m using the front camera because my hand shakes too much and can’t see my image to control it.
im curious too gideon
Hi Gideon. Based on your recommendation, I followed your (affiliate???) link, and picked up the mic. I went out and recorded 11 scenes yesterday and I’m actually shocked at how well the raw audio came out. Thanks a bunch.
Oh how AWESOME to hear! Yeah I really LOVE the new mic too! It’s fantastic!
Cheers from the other side of the world and thank you for all the fantastic and inspirational tips!
As soon as my blog is ready to rock I’ m gonna start implementing videos, so I think I really need those devices, thanks for sharing!
Chris
Gideon,
What is the I-Phone configuration to receive these videos and audio? This was very helpful Thank you
Great to see you outdoors! Cool gear helped a lot! Aloha and
Totally love this mic! Got it after your recommendation. Unfortunately couldn’t go through you link because amazon doesn’t ship to my location!!! I now have a complete “mobile micro-production rig”…. Cheers Gids.
Excellent tutorial, thanks for sharing. I’m also hooked on gadgets, always seem to need more.
Thanks for the awesome review of the mic, Gideon! Edutige will soon have it’s own English website up and running for people to buy directly if Amazon doesn’t ship to their location. I only know because after my review of the EIM-003, Edutige became my client
Ironically, there is a guy in England that makes lapel mics that work with the iPhone. They are really good. No adapters, looks like a regular mic
Ah man – I think the guy in the office right next to me got one this week! Gonna test it later on…
He sells them pretty cheap, too.
Cool recommendation, I’ll have to test it out based on everyone’s positive comments about it!
Can you help me.
With a Nexus 4 – is what you use in this blog compatible with that? Especially the microphone.
Any help would be appreciated
Very good video
nice video. Just bought that iStabilizer ISTMP01 Smartphone Monopod. Prise is really good. wondering if I can plug my nikon d90 there lol have u tried to plug DSL GS?
Is there a mic for an Android phone? I don’t have an iPhone, but want to start videoblogging. Have not been able to find a digital camera that will allow an external mic yet. Any tips?