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What to look for when buying a tripod
From the course: Pro Video Tips
What to look for when buying a tripod
Shaky, jittery video is the hallmark of an amateur shooter. So, a good, steady tripod is an absolute must. It's one of the first things that I would invest in after getting a camera. And a basic shotgun mic, the very next thing would be a solid tripod. Now, photo, or cheap consumer tripods, aren't going to cut it for the type of work that we need to do. We need a tripod that smoothly pans and tilts, and has a long handle, just like these, to help us pull off those moves. So, right away you'll know if you have a video tripod, by whether or not it has one of these long handles on here, which are designed for doing smooth camera moves like this. So, key features that we're looking for in a good tripod. Biggest one for video, a fluid head. Now, a fluid head, just like the title sounds, actually has fluid in the head. But the bottom is line is that you get fluid movement from that tripod. So these do really smooth moves, much smoother than if you didn't have a fluid head tripod. Another…
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Tips on boosting your production value1m 46s
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Shooting with a shallow depth of field1m 36s
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Great audio and sound design2m 44s
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Keep your shots steady2m 32s
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Keep your camera moving2m 29s
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Location, location, location2m 15s
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Adding appropriate titles and FX1m 56s
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Hiring a colorist3m 38s
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Introduction to shooting discreetly1m 1s
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Scouting locations for a stealth shoot1m 47s
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Traveling and shooting low profile1m 25s
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Recording audio discreetly1m 25s
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Using discreet cameras and camerawork2m 22s
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Running interference1m 24s
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Adding production value with local resources1m 13s
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Always have a plan B55s
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Seven tips for better managing your crew3m 13s
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Get it all on paper first2m 6s
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Hiring is half the work2m 53s
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Understand how each person likes to work1m 34s
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