Chapter 12. Great Support

Putting the Camera into Motion

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It’s exciting to record action with a video-enabled digital SLR. You no longer have to freeze the moment, but you still may need to follow the action if you want to capture it. In the previous chapter you learned about basic camera support techniques like using tripods and monopods, but those are just the basics.

As you advance your career, you’ll start to attract projects that will require higher-end production values. Great lighting and locations will be essential, but so will your camera handling abilities. Images will need greater polish. You’ll quickly need to move beyond simple camera ...

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