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One thing that sets professional event videographers apart from the swarms of home video enthusiasts is steady shooting. Trendy "Shakycam" styles aside, a so]id, steady shot is still the professional norm, and is invariably--if often unconsciously--what our clients expect.

But steady shooting takes more than a steady hand. So in this inaugural edition of GEAR AND NOW we'll discuss camera support: what your options are, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and how much you can expect to pay.

Three Legs are Better than Two

A fluid-head tripod