You are covering a parade, a festival, something, some kind of event where you need to keep moving around. You have brought one camera, perhaps digital, perhaps some film and a regular SLR, and that heavy, out-of-date, cumbersome tripod. Don't you wish that you could just ditch that old dinosaur piece of equipment? You could if you really wanted to. I know. I know. All the rules of photography say, bring a tripod, use a tripod. But the people that wrote that rule did never try to follow a parade with a tripod, nor did they cover a parade with only one camera and one single photographer. Try running with the tripod and catching all the action, all the great shots with a big, old, tripod. Ditch the dinosaur!
What are your options if you ditch the dinosaur? You have so very many options and I will tell you about some of them, and after that, you need to decide which option best fits your lifestyle. Here are some options that are open for you when you are doing a field show of parades, festivals and other moving subjects:
- First plan ahead and find out what other equipment is available to you. Take the lightest camera that you can find and then take the lightest newer, more modern tripod that is available.
- (Better choice, for parades): Weeks ahead of time, go to the store and find the most compact, lightest, yet most steady monopod that is available and make that an investment in your future in television production. You have a choice of a regular monopod with the screw top.
- Or, another choice you have is the monopod that has the swivel-ball type connection at the top. (Some call it a swivel head or something like that).
- (Not the best option): Just take the camera, and find permanent, solid places where you can lean your entire body on while you focus for your videos. If you take this option, take the camera in hand, find your leaning place, brace your entire body against it. Remember to take three short breaths, then take one long breath in and as you let your breath out slowly and evenly, that is the time you press the shutter button (if you are taking still photography).
Those are your options. Of course, the rules say, take that horrible, old, dinosaur of a tripod. But if you want to actually enjoy shooting this film and you still want to do your best, you can try these other options. The best way to begin like this --minus the tripod, is to practice, practice and do more practice. With all that practice, you will be surprised how still you can keep your camera even without a tripod.
(If you must use the larger and heavier zoom lenses, you might need a tripod if you are working for someone else who is paying you. But if the show is for you, and it is all your choice, opt for packing and traveling light. That means leave the tripod at home!
You might still have some jumpy shots, but sometimes those jumpy shots are due to people jumping in front of you, or due to some vehicle motion. Just be sure to practice, practice and practice and you will master the process of using a monopod rather than bringing a small tree (tripod) with you.
Linda A. Perry, aublished author, creator of genuine, unique television shows that air on Time Warner and on Cablevision in New York City. A warm-hearted individual who gives a voice to those who have been silent all along. This author produces television shows about almost all topics that help people in their lives. Many of the shows are entertainment; some are information and resources and still others are festivals, fiestas, and community events that bring all people together in one place in the city or in the country.
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