Video Gear: Support & Grip

Learn how to use video gear like gimbals, tripods, dollies, sliders, and rails to get smoother shots with more controlled motion and capture more unusual angles.

Introduction

• Welcome

1. How Can I Stabilize the Shot Using a Gimbal?

• How can I stabilize the shot using a gimbal?
• Major benefits of a gimbal
• Using a gimbal for a smartphone or GoPro
• Using a professional gimbal
• Lessons learned

2. Using a Dolly

• Using a dolly
• Skatewheel and skateboard dollies
• Setting up a dolly
• Setting up a professional dolly

3. Using a Parabolic Slider

• What is a parabolic slider?
• Building the slider
• Setting focus
• Adjusting the speed of movement
• Evaluating the results

4. How Can I Attach Cameras in Unusual Places?

• How can I attach a camera in unusual places?
• Mounting to poles
• Mounting to poles for heavy duty mounting
• Mounting to the ceiling and doors
• Mounting with magnets
• Mounting with clamps
• Gear overview

5. Micro Tripods

• What is a micro tripod?
• Mounting a phone to a micro tripod
• Mounting a GoPro to a micro tripod
• Mounting a DSLR to a micro tripod
• Evaluating the results

6. Using a Camera Rail

• What are camera rails?
• Adapting a tripod to hold multiple cameras
• Shooting strategies
• Using a micro rail
• Evaluating the shots

7. Controlling a Video Camera Remotely

• Remotely controlling cameras
• Setting up the CamRanger
• Panning with the CamRanger PT Hub
• Evaluating the results

8. Using a Tripod Top Slider

• What is a tripod top slider?
• Attaching the slider
• Mounting and balancing the camera
• Shoot strategies
• Evaluating the footage

9. Keep Your Gear Safe

• Keeping your Gear Safe
• Keeping gear dry
• Using camera wraps
• Using lens wraps

10. Using a Portable Backdrop

• Using a portable backdrop
• Using a pop-up system
• Using a Flexfill

11. Getting a Camera Higher

• Getting high camera angles
• What is a jib?
• Building a jib and when to use it
• Flying a GoPro HERO4 with a quadcopter
• Evaluating the footage

12. Why Shoot with a Shoulder Rig?

• Why use a shoulder rig?
• Using rigs by Redrock Micro
• Using rigs by ikan
• Using rigs by Zacuto
• Final thoughts on choosing a rig

13. Creating Slider Shots and Motion Control

• When to use a slider
• Choosing sliders and rails
• Attaching a motor to your slider
• Using the eMotimo TB3 to control your camera

14. Using Motion Control Slider for a Time Lapse Shoot

• Powering the eMotimo TB3
• Operating the eMotimo TB3 during a time-lapse shoot
• Final thoughts on using sliders for motion

15. Using a Motion Control Head for Turntable Shots

• What is motion control?
• Shooting turntable shots with the eMotimo TB3
• Final advice on using a motion control assembly

16. Using a Gimbal

• Using a gimbal
• Advantages of a gimbal
• Using a monitor
• Controlling the camera
• Evaluating the footage

17. How Can I Shoot in and Around a Moving Car?

• Shooting in and around a moving car
• Preparing the car for shooting
• Increasing the available light in the car
• Mounting a camera to the rearview mirror
• Toss to next week
• Gear overview

18. How Can I Shoot in and Around a Moving Car?

• Shooting in and around a moving car
• Mounting camera to windows
• Mounting cameras to the dashboard
• Mounting cameras to the outside of a car
• Mounting with magnets
• Lessons learned
• Gear overview

19. How Can I Get a Low Angle Shot?

• How can I get a low angle shot?
• Cradling the camera
• Using a micro tripod
• Using a mini tripod
• Using a low profile tripod
• Gear overview