Tripods and Camera Supports

Nothing screams

Ugrip, We Dig It

The stars of video production equipment are not tripods, dollies or jibs. That's not their role. They are meant to blend into the background, be sturdy and dependable and never have tantrums on set. Of course, they may be typecast into supporting roles, but replace that sturdy, fluid and dependable friend with a loose lackey, and all of a sudden, everything else doesn't seem to matter.

hot off the presses

Look, Ma, no hands! Taking your shooting to extreme levels has never been easier, with tinier cameras and easy-to-rig support gear - get ready to launch!

Renaissance Shooting (in Hi-Def)

Getting Off the Tripod and into the Action with Camera Car Mounts.

My 'Pod

When you want to follow your super hero flying across the planet, you need more than a tripod to get that great action shot

Indie-Dolly Systems Universal Dolly with Curved Track Kit

At best, a person is a very unstable bipod with two legs and too many moving parts. A decent tripod will cost you a bit of money, but this tripod buyer's guide will show you how to save your shot.

Manfrotto 745B/701RC Tripod Kit

The best consumer video production products of 2005, selected by the editors of Videomaker.