B&H Video Tripod Buying Guide:
Tripods, also known sticks in film lingo, are a different beast when it comes to video vs. photography. Don't make the mistake of assuming a tripod built for photography will also work for video. This guide explains a few things to look for when purchasing a tripod for video.
You can also watch "Gear Pt 2" (day 1, session 4) in Vincent Floret's HDDSLR Cinema Workshop. He explains several of the same principles discussed in B&H's buying guide.
Published on June 10, 2010 11:27