Djemini Knightwatch | Cinematic Camera

The real game changer for my rig design was when I got my hands on the Gimbal Brace Mount and Counterweights from Proaim, by trading some video gear BTS footage for the set. By employing this G-axis yoke with the Flycam Galaxy arm, I can mount the gimbal assembly for the v3 and have super clean, smooth motions and 360* pan movement.

The counterweights offer a wonderful balance to the small rig, ensuring a lower amount of stress on the assembly. By adding this piece of equipment to the Knightwatch,we have completed the "skeleton" on the rig, and now just have to finish building the media producing guts like ataching the Audio Deck, and running the audio cables along the inside of the gimbal extention pole I have the Brace Mount atached to.

Djemini Studios is also happy to announce that the Official Proaim Global YouTube Channel has opted to feature the video we made to showcase this piece of equipment. Make sure to give them a visit to see the other great gear they produce!

When I first got my hands on the Flycam Galaxy Vest & Arm, I matched it with the gimbal using a variety or clamps and shoe camps, but it didn't work out so well for the kind of motion I wanted.... prompting the design of the Djemini Knightwatch v3.

This video also features the first low end 4k camera I originally purchased, combined with some UHF microphone transmitters for audio. This video is also some of the very first footage I ever shot using a gimbal, back in late 2020, and represents the first major investment Djemini Studio made into upgrading our cinematic video production capacities.

The Zhiyun Tech Crane v2, 3 Axis Motorized Stabilizer (aka "Gimbal") is the first hand held stabilizer I've used, and so far, its taken my video capturing to a whole new and exciting level of awesome. The built in gyro counteracts any shake you have have in your hands while in motion recording, and allows fluid, dynamic thumbstick control for panning, tilting and other camera control options.

I just eecently purchased a seperately sold Bluetooth Remote Control that can be used to go with the Crane v2, to go completely hand free on the camera. The remote includes a thumbstick for assisted panning and tilt control, and a mode button for selecting which mode the gimbal is operating on. 

This custom handle I built for the Knightwatch can be modified to meet a variety of different configurations. From holding a cell phone as a mini monitor, mounting a microphone and wireless audio transmitter, or attaching an extra backlight for the camera, this assembly is simple, compact, and dynamic.

The vertical handle includes a faux leather grip attended with 2 cold shoe mounting sites. One is designated for the Zhiyun Tech Bluetooth Remote for more intimate framing control of the gimbal. Resting under the vetical handle is a horizontal handle that doubles down as a counterweight for the swinging action of the stabilization arm.

Both the vertical and horizontal handles are secured to the Gimbal Brace Mount Pin Coupling using a generic pressure clamp that features a variety of 1/4 inch mounting screw sites.

By combining this TASCAM Audio Recording unit with the motorized gimbal when it is mounted on the FlyCam Galaxy stablizer system, this camera rig would be able to compete with some high industry standards in video production and audio management on the fly.

To help me get this gear, I can receive donations to my Patreon, e-transfers to djemini.studios@gmail.com, or by sending your donation to my PayPal.me - Be sure to leave a note with your donation to indicate which item you would like to help us acquire to increase our production quality!

This amazing wireless mic combo is going to make our audio capturing experience so much easier! While recording conversations between 2 of the characters, we can attatch these wireless mics under the costumes, and have them transmit a fully mixed audio to the camera for when we call "ACTION"! 

With the 3.5mm jack built into each of the 2 transmitters, we can also use this unit to plug anything else in through the jack, and transmit it the board, or camera.

This audio support system would allow a boom mic operator to wirelessly transmit a full quality XLR output to the Tascam audio module on the Djemini KnightWatch rig. 

To help me get this gear, I can receive donations to my Patreon, e-transfers to djemini.studios@gmail.com, or by sending your donation to my PayPal.me - Be sure to leave a note with your donation to indicate which item you would like to help us acquire to increase our production quality!