How To Make a Tripod With a Piece Of String, a Beanbag, or Your Body
- January 5, 2009
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Writer
Rosemarie_Lennon
Voice Over Artist
Katrina Art
Music
Jiri Janis
Ok, shutterbug, you need to keep your camera from shaking, but there’s no tripod in sight. Relax—you can still get the perfect shot.
You Will Need
- A piece of string as tall as you
- A beanbag
- A quarter-inch bolt
- A washer
Step 1: Tie string to your camera
Take a strong piece of string that is a little longer than you are tall and tie it to the part underneath the camera where it attaches to a tripod.
If you can’t tie the string directly to your camera, tie it to a quarter-inch bolt and screw the bolt into the camera’s tripod attachment.
Step 2: Step on it
Step on the other end of the string and lift the camera until it is at the correct level and the string is taut.
Some people like to tie a small, heavy weight, like a washer, to the bottom of the string to make it easier to stand on.
Step 3: Shoot
Keep pressure on the string so that it stays taut while you shoot. This will stabilize the camera and eliminate any vertical shake.
Step 4: Carry a beanbag
Another trick is to carry a small beanbag around for times you want to steady your camera on an uneven or sloped surface. The beanbag easily can be manipulated to get the camera at just the right angle.
Step 5: Lean
If there is a tall object like a tree or a pole, lean the camera against it to help steady your shot.
Step 6: Use your body
If you have nothing to lean on, use your body. Bend your arms so they are tucked in close to your chest, and place the camera in the palms of your hands.
Step 7: Sit
If you’re on the ground, try sitting with your knees pulled up to your chest, and your camera resting on your knees.
Step 8: Show off
Show off your crisp, clear photographs.
The 1999 horror movie The Blair Witch Project made many filmgoers sick—literally—because of the shaky handheld camera work.
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Comments (1)
I like this guide. I am getting into taking photos and I want to learn all I can of how to use the camara in a good way. That way my photos will turn out great. Good post.
over 3 years ago by ladybug49
this is the most messed up how to make a tripod vedio
11 months ago by Haris_Bala
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