![How to rig your Sony A7 V like a cinema camera [SmallRig Hawklock Cage & Tribex Tripod] @BrandonLiUnscripted](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I2HqtJgyhA8/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
See how I rigged up my new Sony A7 V step-by-step. I used SmallRigβs Hawklock Advanced Cage Kit & Tribex Tripod. In-depth gear breakdown and filmmaking tips!
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β Recommended Playlists:
π Brandon's Film School
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π Short Films
youtube.com/watch?v=D_xBHxRpQDY&list=PL4HCvXRptWNk-esVFXU8NPfedqNvb6P3d
π Cinematic Vlog
youtube.com/watch?v=U1VGIA2mdhg&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnMonL-zrqyuebC7SLzyMBf
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0:00 Intro
0:38 Building the SmallRig Cage Kit
2:48 Low angle shots
4:30 Tribex tripod shots
7:11 Frame within a frame
8:13 Through the window - rack focus
9:00 Framing with bokeh
9:33 Cleaning up the frame
#smallrig #sony #a7v #hawklock #tribextripod
See how I rigged up my new Sony A7 V step-by-step. I used SmallRigβs Hawklock Advanced Cage Kit & Tribex Tripod. In-depth gear breakdown and filmmaking tips!
SmallRig Spring Sales: 18-31 March, up to 40% off!
Amazon Link: geni.us/springsales
Website LinkοΌgeni.us/springsaleswebsite
B&HοΌgeni.us/bhspringsales2026
Thailand SmallRig distributor:
wedunk.com
Crew:
@mrdivine
@louisjkellner
@_kobelee
Location:
@olio.homemade
Puppy club every Sunday afternoon!
Get my co-designed Freewell VND CPL filter kit:
49-82mm
freewellgear.com/collections/brandonli-freewell-vnd-cpl-series/products/brandonli-freewell-vnd-cpl-82-mm
86-95mm
freewellgear.com/collections/brandonli-freewell-vnd-cpl-series/products/brandonli-freewell-86mm-vnd-cpl
10% discount with code BRANDON10
π₯ Learn how I make films at https://myfilm.school/2024-invite
π΄ Checkout my Gimbal Course: gimbalmasterclass.com
My Portfolio Page: vimeo.com/rungunshoot
β Subscribe: youtube.com/@BrandonLiUnscripted
π Filmmaking FAQ: unscripted.com/faq
π All Gear: unscripted.com/gear
π My Portfolio: vimeo.com/rungunshoot
π Instagram: instagram.com/brandon_l_li
β For Business Inquiries only: business@unscripted.com
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β Recommended Playlists:
π Brandon's Film School
youtube.com/watch?v=v72ZCEmO_bM&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnezWYDj5isoZ_iJU1nhjKv
π Short Films
youtube.com/watch?v=D_xBHxRpQDY&list=PL4HCvXRptWNk-esVFXU8NPfedqNvb6P3d
π Cinematic Vlog
youtube.com/watch?v=U1VGIA2mdhg&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnMonL-zrqyuebC7SLzyMBf
===========================
0:00 Intro
0:38 Building the SmallRig Cage Kit
2:48 Low angle shots
4:30 Tribex tripod shots
7:11 Frame within a frame
8:13 Through the window - rack focus
9:00 Framing with bokeh
9:33 Cleaning up the frame
#smallrig #sony #a7v #hawklock #tribextripod
![How to rig your Sony A7 V like a cinema camera [SmallRig Hawklock Cage & Tribex Tripod]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I2HqtJgyhA8/mqdefault.jpg "How to rig your Sony A7 V like a cinema camera [SmallRig Hawklock Cage & Tribex Tripod]
See how I rigged up my new Sony A7 V step-by-step. I used SmallRigβs Hawklock Advanced Cage Kit & Tribex Tripod. In-depth gear breakdown and filmmaking tips!
SmallRig Spring Sales: 18-31 March, up to 40% off!
Amazon Link: https://geni.us/springsales
Website LinkοΌhttps://geni.us/springsaleswebsite
B&HοΌhttps://geni.us/bhspringsales2026
Thailand SmallRig distributor:
https://wedunk.com/
Crew:
@mrdivine
@louisjkellner
@_kobelee
Location:
@olio.homemade
Puppy club every Sunday afternoon!
Get my co-designed Freewell VND CPL filter kit:
49-82mm
https://freewellgear.com/collections/brandonli-freewell-vnd-cpl-series/products/brandonli-freewell-vnd-cpl-82-mm
86-95mm
https://freewellgear.com/collections/brandonli-freewell-vnd-cpl-series/products/brandonli-freewell-86mm-vnd-cpl
10% discount with code BRANDON10
π₯ Learn how I make films at https://myfilm.school/2024-invite
π΄ Checkout my Gimbal Course: https://gimbalmasterclass.com/
My Portfolio Page: https://vimeo.com/rungunshoot
β
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonLiUnscripted
π Filmmaking FAQ: https://unscripted.com/faq
π All Gear: https://unscripted.com/gear
π My Portfolio: http://www.vimeo.com/rungunshoot
π Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandon_l_li/
β
For Business Inquiries only: business@unscripted.com
β
Recommended Playlists:
π Brandons Film School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v72ZCEmO_bM&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnezWYDj5isoZ_iJU1nhjKv
π Short Films
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_xBHxRpQDY&list=PL4HCvXRptWNk-esVFXU8NPfedqNvb6P3d
π Cinematic Vlog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1VGIA2mdhg&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnMonL-zrqyuebC7SLzyMBf
0:00 Intro
0:38 Building the SmallRig Cage Kit
2:48 Low angle shots
4:30 Tribex tripod shots
7:11 Frame within a frame
8:13 Through the window - rack focus
9:00 Framing with bokeh
9:33 Cleaning up the frame
#smallrig #sony #a7v #hawklock #tribextripod")
![Monitor+ App for Sony Filmmakers - Real World Results [A7s III]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IBxFZVLMkYI/mqdefault.jpg "Monitor+ App for Sony Filmmakers - Real World Results [A7s III]
Ive been using Montor+ app (iPhone/Android) on my Sony A7s III when I shoot on a gimbal. Heres the good and bad after real-world shooting. My Complete Film School: https://filmschool.us/brandon-li-2024
Not a sponsored video.
FYI the black thing taped to my camera is an Airtag.
#filmmaking #gimbal #a7siii #unscriptedstudio
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![Sony a6700 camera, FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II lens, ECM-M1 mic [Vlog + Honest Review]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ITOBILBPi70/mqdefault.jpg "Sony a6700 camera, FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II lens, ECM-M1 mic [Vlog + Honest Review]
My honest first look at Sonyβs a6700 camera, FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II lens, and ECM-M1 microphone for filmmakers. Tested on a gimbal & handheld. Join my film school to learn more from me: π΄ https://filmschool.us/brandon-li-2024
π₯ Checkout my Gimbal Course: https://gimbalmasterclass.com/
Sony a6700 camera: https://geni.us/sonya6700camera
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II lens: https://geni.us/sonyfe70200mm
Sony ECM-M1 microphone: https://geni.us/sonyecmm1mic
My Portfolio Page: https://vimeo.com/rungunshoot
β
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonLiUnscripted
π΄ Jumping from photography to video? https://filmmakingforphotographers.com/
π Filmmaking FAQ: https://learn.unscripted.com/faq
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π My Portfolio: http://www.vimeo.com/rungunshoot
π Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandon_l_li/
β
For Business Inquiries only: business@unscripted.com
β
Recommended Playlists:
π Brandons Film School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v72ZCEmO_bM&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnezWYDj5isoZ_iJU1nhjKv
π Short Films
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_xBHxRpQDY&list=PL4HCvXRptWNk-esVFXU8NPfedqNvb6P3d
π Cinematic Vlog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1VGIA2mdhg&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnMonL-zrqyuebC7SLzyMBf
β
Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:
π Sony Full Frame Lenses for Video https://youtu.be/9zkXnn-Be6U
π Sony A7sIII ZV-1 AMAZING Stabilization: No More Gimbals? https://youtu.be/jpkKfk-pOFE
π Sony A7sIII - My Extended Review https://youtu.be/dFGwi6II3i8
0:00 Intro
0:34 San Francisco Vlog (a6700 + 70-200mm)
2:48 Sony Alpha Community Event (a6700 + 10-20mm + ECM-M1)
4:55 Unscripted Studio - My online film school
6:18 a6700: Review
10:22 70-200mm lens: Review
11:15 ECM-M1 Mic: Review
#filmmaking #sony #a6700 #70-200mm #ecm-m1")
![Morocco: Filmmakers Vlog Part 1 [Marrekech, Essaouira, Ouarzazarte, Todra Gorge]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L6CGb51OCDk/mqdefault.jpg "Morocco: Filmmakers Vlog Part 1 [Marrekech, Essaouira, Ouarzazarte, Todra Gorge]
Behind-the-scenes vlog about the making of my short film Morocco Arise. Marrekech, Essaouira, Ouarzazarte, and the Todra Gorge. Watch Morocco Arise: https://youtu.be/R9cqyRek8nQ
Join my online film school: https://myfilm.school/morocco-invite
My filmmaking portfolio: https://vimeo.com/rungunshoot
β
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonLiUnscripted
π₯ The Ultimate Gimbal User Guide: https://gimbalmasterclass.com/
π΄ Jumping from photography to video? https://filmmakingforphotographers.com/
π Filmmaking FAQ: https://learn.unscripted.com/faq
π All Gear: https://learn.unscripted.com/gear
π My Portfolio: http://www.vimeo.com/rungunshoot
π Instagram (behind the scenes): https://www.instagram.com/brandon_l_li/
π Instagram (filmmaking portfolio): https://www.instagram.com/brandonlivisuals/
β
For Business Inquiries only: business@unscripted.com
Featured:
Riad Elegancia @riadelegancia7757 @riadelegancia
Riad Cle DOr @riadlacledor
Palais Gharnata @restaurantpalaisgharnatama2106 @palaisgharnata
Yassine Cavalier @yassinecavalier
Auberge Le Festival @aubergelefestival
Gear used:
Sony A7S III Camera: https://geni.us/sonya7siiicamera
Insta360 One RS: https://geni.us/insta360oneinch36
Zhiyun Weebill 3 Gimbal: https://geni.us/weebill3
Zhiyun Crane M3 Gimbal: https://geni.us/zhiyun-crane-m3
DJI RS 3 Mini Gimbal: https://click.dji.com/ACWnwDcoguKkTGYzRG091A?ch=launch-rs3mini-brandonli&pm=custom
β
Recommended Playlists:
π Brandons Film School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v72ZCEmO_bM&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnezWYDj5isoZ_iJU1nhjKv
π Short Films
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_xBHxRpQDY&list=PL4HCvXRptWNk-esVFXU8NPfedqNvb6P3d
π Cinematic Vlog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1VGIA2mdhg&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnMonL-zrqyuebC7SLzyMBf
β
Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:
π Morocco: Filmmakers Vlog Part 2 https://youtu.be/ZFEtfrVFd5c
π Morocco: Filmmakers Vlog Part 3 https://youtu.be/saWfK1YEcdo
π Morocco Arise: Directors Commentary https://youtu.be/pcALD9psiLY
π Hong Kong Strong: Ultimate Chinese New Year ζ°εΉ΄εΏ«ζ¨ https://youtu.be/k9vuyLcIxs4")
![Creative 360 Vacation Shot Ideas - Insta360 X3 + Invisible Dive Case [Snorkeling, Biking, Food]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LLHuXQhHn5E/mqdefault.jpg "Creative 360 Vacation Shot Ideas - Insta360 X3 + Invisible Dive Case [Snorkeling, Biking, Food]
Ideas for filming your vacay on the Insta360 X3! The new Invisible Dive Case lets you shoot seamless 360 underwater selfies. Plus tips for biking, food, & more. Get the X3 + Invisible Dive Case: https://geni.us/insta360invisibledive
Learn how I blend my 360, smartphone, action cam and mirrorless footage together seamlessly:
https://myfilm.school/360-fusion
My complete film school: https://filmschool.us/brandon-li-2024
π₯ Checkout my Gimbal Course: https://gimbalmasterclass.com/
My Portfolio Page: https://vimeo.com/rungunshoot
β
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonLiUnscripted
π΄ Jumping from photography to video? https://filmmakingforphotographers.com/
π Filmmaking FAQ: https://learn.unscripted.com/faq
π All Gear: https://learn.unscripted.com/gear
π My Portfolio: http://www.vimeo.com/rungunshoot
π Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandon_l_li/
β
For Business Inquiries only: business@unscripted.com
β
Recommended Playlists:
π Brandons Film School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v72ZCEmO_bM&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnezWYDj5isoZ_iJU1nhjKv
π Short Films
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_xBHxRpQDY&list=PL4HCvXRptWNk-esVFXU8NPfedqNvb6P3d
π Cinematic Vlog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1VGIA2mdhg&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnMonL-zrqyuebC7SLzyMBf
β
Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:
π 20+ Creative Smartphone Gimbal Shot Ideas [Insta360 Flow] https://youtu.be/OXxuEaoqlwM
π Kyoto + Osaka Weekend Adventure [Shot on Insta360 One RS 1-Inch 360 Edition] https://youtu.be/oV8DbIam9_o
π Insta360 Reframing + Transitions Tutorial [Davinci Resolve] https://youtu.be/SxVtypow85I
0:00 Intro
0:38 Invisible Selfie Sticks
1:05 Bike Shots
2:33 Invisible Dive Case
3:40 Underwater Shots
5:09 Food Shots
6:13 Other Shots Around Town
#insta360 #invisibledivecase #x3 #filmmaking #travelvideo
This video is sponsored by Insta360 and I am an affiliate.")
![Cinematic Vlog - Exploring Venice and Murano with Locals [Sony A7S III, FX30, DJI Pocket 3]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MF9C0ZW8iZA/mqdefault.jpg "Cinematic Vlog - Exploring Venice and Murano with Locals [Sony A7S III, FX30, DJI Pocket 3]
We go to Venice and Murano, where we meet some new friends - Devis and Alessandro. They give us a private tour by boat and talk about what life in Venice is like for a local. With filmmaking tips and advice.
Friends
@_kobelee
@db.frames
@@alessandro_boscolo_murano
π₯ Learn how I make films at https://myfilm.school/2025-invite
π΄ Checkout my Gimbal Course: https://gimbalmasterclass.com/
My Portfolio Page: https://vimeo.com/rungunshoot
β
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonLiUnscripted
π Filmmaking FAQ: https://unscripted.com/faq
π All Gear: https://unscripted.com/gear
π My Portfolio: http://www.vimeo.com/rungunshoot
π Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandon_l_li/
β
For Business Inquiries only: business@unscripted.com
β
Recommended Playlists:
π Brandons Film School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v72ZCEmO_bM&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnezWYDj5isoZ_iJU1nhjKv
π Short Films
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_xBHxRpQDY&list=PL4HCvXRptWNk-esVFXU8NPfedqNvb6P3d
π Cinematic Vlog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1VGIA2mdhg&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnMonL-zrqyuebC7SLzyMBf
β
Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:
π Filming in Paris with my weird handheld rig https://youtu.be/trFHBmPzKIg
π Macau: Our Weekend Mini-Vlog [Jan 2024] https://youtu.be/RZCqeht19mE
π Morocco Filmmakerβs Vlog https://youtu.be/L6CGb51OCDk
#cinematicvlog #venice #italy #filmmaking")
