It was never It’s easier to produce your own videos, short films or even series than it is now. While video production isn’t a cheap hobby to get into, you don’t need a studio budget to get studio-grade shots. No device will automatically make you skilled with a camera, but if your skills are struggling against the limitations of your hardware, these tools can open up some possibilities for you.
A good tripod
Peak Design Travel Tripod
Photo: Peak DesignMore than anything, you’ll need a good tripod to hold your camera, whatever camera you’re using. Search right The tripod can be a trap, because it’s easy to find one cheap tripod — you can go right into Target and get one for under $20 — and when you’re just getting started, you should probably do the same. But as your needs grow, you’ll find that not all tripods are created equal.
For starters, some very basic photographic tripods are designed with still photography in mind, but when it comes to video, you may want more motion possibilities. A good tripod for video should be able to rotate freely and smoothly without sticking. You may also want to look for a tripod with an interchangeable head, so you can buy the right head for the shots you need, rather than trying to adjust your shots to suit your equipment. friend.
Brackets, Stands C and Clamps of all kinds
Making sure all your gear is in place – and keeping it there – is a complex and important task. a whole profession in Hollywood. Don’t worry, if you’re working on a small scale (or one person) you should still be able to do the basic setup, but it’s a good idea to learn about the different types of equipment you can use. to position your lights and microphones.
Tripod Holder very useful for locating things like lights and they are extremely cheap. They are usually sturdy enough to hold LED light consoles, GoPros, microphones, or other small devices. You probably won’t want to use one as your camera’s main tripod, as they usually only have one screw at the top that doesn’t provide much movement for the camera. Plus, they’re pretty easy to hit, so you don’t want your expensive camera to rest precariously on top of it. But for the many other devices on your set, they can be really helpful.
Letter C is a step up if you need something sturdier, and especially if you want to hang gears overhead. In addition to extending upwards, you can attach extension arms to them to allow you to reach horizontally (or at an angle) towards your subject. This is especially useful for mounting directional microphones that work better when they are placed above the subject, as it focuses on the sound of the subject it is pointing at while not picking up much of the noise from the environment. . Notably, this is also the reason you see a guy on set holding a giant stick in the air over objects. It’s a portable boom microphone and if you’re planning to do location shots, especially with moving subjects, it might be worth it. a boom microphone pole with the built-in XLR cable, instead of the fixed C stand for your microphone.
