Let the Good Shots Roll!
Tripods, stabilizers, dollies and booms deliver the jiggle-free shots that professionals demand.The first step on the path from amateur to professional is to put the camera down! Weekend warriors use camera supports only when forced to, whereas the pros are exactly the opposite, going hand-held only when no better camera support will work. The reason is that old devil frame: that rigid border around the picture exaggerates image wiggles and jiggles, reminding viewers that they're not looking at real life, but only at a succession of pictures.
By now, most everybody knows that camera support means tripods, stabilizers, dollies and booms. Each type has its pros and cons and all of them cost enough that small producers probably won't want to spring for all of them. Understanding these camera caryatids will, however, help you pick the right one for th…
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