If you shoot — especially for documentary production — you know just how unnatural it is to support your video camera for hours on end. During a recent documentary shoot, I also worked as the handheld "B" camera operator to get an extra angle during a day-long production. While we all captured some amazing footage, for days afterwards I walked around like the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Even if you’re used to shooting every day, you will reach a point where your back, arms and shoulders will wish that you’d get a nice desk job. Fortunately, there are a number of camera support systems available right now that can fit both your style and budget. While each support product has specific uses, if you’re creative, you’ll find out that each one can be used in multiple ways to increase your production stamina.
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