Tripods for Every Part of Your Videography Journey

You’re doing it. You’ve decided to go for it and become a videographer. It’s daunting, because you’re an amateur, but, hey, everyone was at one point. A couple of shoots down and you’re craving some stability. Camera stability. You’re tired of leaving 6-hour shoots with your arms feeling like spaghetti because you never thought to steady the camera! You don’t always have to hold the camera!

Anyways, you’re in the market for a tripod. A tripod that can survive a monsoon. A tripod that will hit the ground and not get a scratch. A tripod that can be hit, bumped, stomped, or kicked... Only kidding! You just need a tripod that will hold your camera. Budget is big for amateurs, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have options.

The Sirui T-004SK Tripod with VA-5 Video Head is a great start. It’s strong enough and light enough to get the job done. Multiple leg angles allow for dynamic shooting in a variety of original positions. The center column drops for shooting from low positions, and the legs fold up for easy portability. This tripod is a great option to carry while you build your skills. Use it until you have some experience, and some cash, under your belt.

You're in the next phrase of your videography career. Now that you’ve got a bit of money to spend it's time to step your game up. You want a tripod that can that won’t break on you. Your shoots are more frequent and intense now so your tripod legs are hitting the ground harder and more often. Your tripod is taking a beating, struggling right along with you. You need a loyal companion, to be there when you need it, that won't crumble under pressure.

The Benro Bat Tripod is perfect for you. Five preset leg angles make it suitable for any shooting location. The carbon fiber build offers strength and with a lightweight feel. At just under two pounds, fold it up and take it with you to every shoot without feeling weighed down. This is the tripod to take you from advanced videographer to pro. It just might become the tripod you create the most memories with and speak of lovingly when you’re famous, reminiscing about the struggle. Maybe not, but it is the one you want for this stage of your progression.

Welcome to the pros! You've arrived. After working so hard for so long, you’re finally making a living from your video work. While planning your first pro shoot, you realize you’re still using your old tripod. The reliable one that brought this far, that gave you so many memories you get flashbacks just looking at. You want to keep it, but, sadly, it won’t take you to the professional heights you’re destined for. You need a new one. Well, we have it.

The Manfrotto 608 Nitrotech tripod is the tripod to cement your status as a professional videographer. Manage up to 17lbs of camera setup for constant, effortless control. Attach accessories to the tripod to make video enhancements easier to film. Use the tripod's precision handling for great stability and pro-level panning shots.This is a true pro tripod. Nothing less will do for you now. The skills that pay the bills require pro tools, and this is it. Any job, anywhere, this tripod will get you through. No more wishing and hoping for the future. Now you can create it!

Your journey as a videographer has reached its culmination in professional status. The tripod may not be the only tool you need as pro videographer, but it is a very important one. For all your other gear, check out the video section of our website to find whatever you need. Until next time.