by hannah
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When it came to finding the best way to film weddings, I had a bit of a goldilocks journey.
I tried the tripod first.
It produced lovely stable footage… but for a wedding it looked a bit too clinical. You need some movement to bring the video to life.
Plus, it was a bit too bulky when rushing around to get the perfect shot.
So I tried handheld footage instead.
The level of movement on the shots looked lovely, but it was way too heavy for a whole day wedding shoot. My back was killing me by the end of the night!
Then I found the monopod – and it is just right.
A little bit of movement on the shots – but not so much it’s unnerving.
It takes all the weight of the camera, so I can shoot for the whole day without getting tired.
And it’s really portable, meaning I can keep up with the fast pace of the day, and never miss a shot.
It was one of those kit investments which made me think ‘how did I ever manage without this.’
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