This is an apparatus called a tripod. This device supports the camera and helps to achieve a stable, still shot. I will defiantly be using a tripod during the filming of my music video to make shots steady instead of having a shaky movement through the duration of filming.
By watching a variety of clips on youtube and reading the manual, I have learnt how to work a tripod including how to raise it, attach the camera and tilt/pan the camera.
Here are some pictures of me practising with the tripod:
This is a dolly, a device which enables you to track forwards/backwards without generating a shaky movement. This would be useful at preventing any unwanted shudders.
To explore whether a dolly would or would not be effective, I tested one out by attaching a tripod to it. I decided to film it so afterwards I could evaluate whether the dolly was actually effective.
Here are some pictures of me testing out the Dolly:
Compared to a handheld camera, the dolly did help however it created a prolonged shake due to the texture of the carpet. This causes a problem as a dolly would only be potent in a location where the flooring was smooth and even. I don't think that I will use a dolly whilst filming as all of my locations are either outside, where the ground is irregular, or inside where the floor is covered in a textured carpet.
I believe that this will be more effective of generating a still shot when compared to the dolly because, unlike said dolly, the steadicam isn't reliant on the texture of the ground.
Here are pictures of me using a steadicam:
With the steadicam I was able to achieve a steady, smooth shot ideal for movement shots such as tracking. I will use a steadicam in my music video to accomplish steady shots.
For my film opening, I have decided to record with a Canon eos 100D. In order to experiment with focus pulls, zooming and different shots and movements, I practised with the camera.