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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.

Tripods, stabilizers, dollies and booms deliver the jiggle-free shots that professionals demand.

Practice makes perfect. Try these simple exercises that all videographers can use to improve their shooting skills.

Practical advice to help you shoot smooth, steady footage with or without a stabilizing device.

Good composition requires more than just a high-quality camcorder and some nice scenery. There are rules.

An in-depth look at seven suspect shots you should avoid when shooting your footage.

Pivots, pans, tilts and zooms--learn to generate camera moves that work for you.

Shoot and edit your own transition effects.

Avoid these 10 mistakes to shoot like a pro.