What is a Tripod

1
What is a Tripod?

• A three-legged stand for mounting equipment such
  as a camera, etc.

2
Video Camera Tripods

• Anyone serious about good quality camera work
  must understand the importance of the tripod.
  Almost all types of video work require a tripod
  at some stage and you need to know how to use
  one.

3
Tripod Parts

• A tripod consists of a head and a set of legs.
  Usually these are separate components although
  consumer-level tripods are normally shipped with
  the head and legs already attached together.

4
The Head

• Cheap heads may have limited or no control over
  the drag. Good heads have finer control and allow
  you to set the drag for tilting (up down )and
  panning (left and right) separately. The more
  control you have the better.

5
The Legs

• Legs come in many varieties, the main differences
  being in their height, weight and general
  sturdiness.