8 Tripod Tricks You Can Try Out While Creating Video

Posted by joemartin01 on June 11th, 2019

For a camera, a tripod is one of the most important accessories that one can purchase. This three-legged tool can be used in many different ways, allowing you to create some stunning camera shots. Most importantly, a tripod along with the best tripod head accessories, becomes the best camera stabilizer.

In this article let’s look at some of the most interesting tripod tricks that you can try out with you video production. Let us begin.

#1 The fundamentals

Let’s start with the basics. A tripod allows you to do three basics movements- tilt, pan and pedestal.

Tilt: Move your camera lens up and down while keeping its horizontal rotation constant.

Pan: Move the camera lens from one side to the other without changing its vertical rotation.

Pedestal: Move your camera up and down without changing its horizontal or vertical rotation.

#2 The dolly side

Retract one of the legs and use the remaining two legs as pivot points to move your camera back and forth. Remember to tilt your camera accordingly as you move forward and back.

#3 The rubber-band pan

Place a rubber band on the handle of your tripod and start pulling. This can help smooth out your jumpy panning shots.

#4 The upside-down tracking shot

Turn your tripod upside down and carry it for low angle shot. Then flip the video 180° in post-production so that your scene is no longer upside down.

#5 The improvised monopod

This one is very simple– raise two legs and extend the other one to make a monopod. This is great when you need a steady shot but have to visit a lot of location for the video production.

#6 The top-down shot

Secure your tripod at the top of a ladder and use some rope and sandbags to secure it. Point the camera down for a unique perspective on your subject.

#7 The improvised crane

First, extend one of the legs to its maximum length and retract the remaining two legs. Proceed by getting a towel and put it below your shirt roughly around your belly button. The towel will help you have a more stable shot and will provide some extra comfort. Now position the extended leg of your tripod at around your belly button, resting on the towel. Once in position, grab the other two legs with both your hands.

#8 An inside view

This trick comes handy for small tripods, action cameras and smart phones. Since they are so small, you can put them anywhere (such as fridge and washing machine) to get some unique perspectives.

There is no doubt that a tripod has plenty of useful features. Whether you are using an old tripod or any of the latest models, you will always be able to perform a variety of shots if you are creative and know the importance of time. There are a lot of online stores where you can buy tripods and other camera accessories such as gimbal head at reasonable prices.

Author: The author is a blogger and the article is about tripod tricks.

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