Learn about Tripods & Supports

Find the best tripods and supports for your video work. Learn how to stabilize your shots, control camera movement, and get the best results.

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  1. Camera stabilization techniques: From tripods to gimbals and drones

    Camera stabilization techniques: From tripods to gimbals and drones

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this guide, we'll explore everything from basic tripods to advanced gimbals and drones. No matter your level of experience or the type of camera you use,...

  2. How to Use a Gimbal with the BMPCC

    How to Use a Gimbal with the BMPCC

    Tutorial Beginner

    Gimbals are an essential tool for many everyday filmmakers, let's take a look at what they are, how to choose one, and how to use them with the Blackmagic...

  3. How to Stabilize Video in Final Cut Pro X

    How to Stabilize Video in Final Cut Pro X

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn how to take your shaky footage and stabilize it, right inside of Apple's Final Cut Pro X.

  4. How to Use a Gimbal in Your Documentary Video Production

    How to Use a Gimbal in Your Documentary Video Production

    Tutorial Advanced

    Gimbals can take a lot of time to setup, balance and use, so can you use one on a fast paced documentary?

  5. How To Use External Monitors With a Gimbal

    How To Use External Monitors With a Gimbal

    Tutorial Beginner

    When using a gimbal, an external monitor can help you see what you're shooting, but is it more trouble than it's worth?

  6. How To Use a Gimbal: Finesse the Follow Mode

    How To Use a Gimbal: Finesse the Follow Mode

    Tutorial Beginner

    A gimbal can electronically pan or tilt along with you as you turn your body or move inside a vehicle, but the responsiveness or speed of the follow can...

  7. How To Use a Gimbal: Balancing Your Camera

    How To Use a Gimbal: Balancing Your Camera

    Tutorial Beginner

    Before you can use a gimbal, you have to balance your camera on it. While balancing can be very frustrating at first, it doesn't have to be perfect for your...

  8. Building Your Own DIY Camera Stabilizing Rig

    Building Your Own DIY Camera Stabilizing Rig

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial, we are going to create a cheap and effective steadying rig for shooting video. It is quick and easy to build. I'll cover all the parts and...

  9. Video for Photographers Part 1: Shot Types and Moving the Camera

    Video for Photographers Part 1: Shot Types and Moving the Camera

    Tutorial Beginner

    With the growing number of DSLRs that shoot video, we are launching a three-part series to help you adapt your photography skills to video production. Today,...

  10. How to Build Your Own Digital SLR Video Dolly for Under $20

    How to Build Your Own Digital SLR Video Dolly for Under $20

    Tutorial Advanced

    With video capability in Digital SLRs becoming ever-more pervasive, there's an increasing demand for accessories and gadgets to help produce fantastic video...