I do long exposure photography almost exclusively, so I look for specific qualities in tripods. If I photograph a series of photos for stacking for Milky Way photos or two-hour long star trails, I really need a tripod to do its job. So what qualities do I look for? Juggling
As a photographer, there’s no doubt you understand good composition and what it takes to create a beautiful image. But when moving to videography, master these four things to ensure a smooth transition to high-quality video acquisition. Stability Now that you are shooting video, you’re capturing multiple frames per second
A lot of you have likely invested in a tripod … that’s the good news. Now let’s make sure you’re getting the most benefit from using it. Here are a few practical tips to get the results you want. Find a level space When you set your tripod up, look
I like big, beefy, sturdy tripods — ones that don’t blow over with a strong gust of wind. I need them to stay rock solid on uneven surfaces for hours at a time during long exposure photographs. This is typical of a night photographer. However, different tripods fit different needs.
Nearly every photographer has a need for a good tripod. But how do you know which one to go with? Should you go lightweight or heavy-duty? Should you get a custom ballhead? What about a gimbal? In the video above from The Slanted Lens, Jay P. Morgan takes a look
