# 13 Essential Tips for Using Your Boring Ol’ Tripod

Published 2019-07-29 · Updated 2026-06-09 · Education Technology on MarketScale
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> Tripods are the stodgiest of all camera equipment, but they’re also one of the most important. Yeah, back in the days of old, the tripod was the bee’s knees, mobilizing those ginormous cameras to the delight of all. But, as cinematic technology continues to advance, it has garnered a reputation for being, well, kind of boring. I…

Tripods are the stodgiest of all camera equipment, but they’re also one of the most important.

Yeah, back in the days of old, the [tripod ](https://www.adorama.com/l/Tripods-and-Supports?searchinfo=tripod&kbid=913702)was the bee’s knees, mobilizing those ginormous cameras to the delight of all. But, as cinematic technology continues to advance, it has garnered a reputation for being, well, kind of boring. I mean, I get it. A tripod holds your camera in one place while a drone takes it through trees and over friggin’ majestic mountains.

However, there are a lot of ways to not only utilize this seemingly uninteresting and straightforward piece of gear but also a lot of ways to do so correctly and incorrectly. In this video, [Jordy Vandeput of Cinecom](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLfM1_MIcIQ3jweRT19LVw) goes over 13 helpful tips that will get you using your tripod like a pro.

Read more at [No Film School](https://nofilmschool.com/2018/07/13-essential-tips-your-boring-ol-tripod)

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