From the course: Time-Lapse Video: Shooting with the Camera in Motion

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Tripod

Tripod

When you're ready to shoot time lapse, you absolutely, positively, need a solid platform. And with the introduction of motion, the chances of having lots of extra weight really go up. Let's talk about a couple of things that you want to look for when choosing the tripod. First up, you want a tripod that's really, really solid. Now, this particular one here is a BV tripod. Not a mini tripod, not a light weight travel tripod, a full sized tripod. I like this particular one because it's really easy to make sure that everything is locked down. I can really twist these down tight, and know that it's solid. I want to be able to put my weight on that tripod and not see movement. Now, it might mean that you have to do a little extra tightening, and that's really a good test, because when you start putting all of that equipment on here, particularly as the camera slides from one end to the other, the last thing you want to have happen is the tripod falling over or slipping. Or the gear as it…

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