The TRIPOD - as a video stabilizer - How to!

We talked about the basics of using a tripod for your photos for real estate. 

I told you I was going to show you how to stabilize your video, so it looks a little less seasickness inducing... I think you know what I am talking about. 

To see what is up with the tripod, check this post out: What's up with the tripod?

Now, there are a couple of solutions to this - if you have a few grand laying around, a steadycam and a broadcast quality camcorder is probably in order - but then you would have to give up your day job and become a vidographer... Nah...

The other version is to get a Smoothee - especially if you have an iPhone 4, since it will record HD video. The Smoothee is a stabilizer on the same principle as a stadycam (Go figure - same company too) and runs you about $200. 
You can also opt for a Merlin version - it's a bit more nigh end, and so is the price of $800...

Now, if you are anything like me, you are wondering how to do this cheaper...

So - back to that TRIPOD you just bought?!?! Right?!?! 

Instructions:

• Find the center balance point.
• Hold the tripod with 2 fingers if possible and move as you wish...
• Note that camera does not bob as much as wehn you just carry it.  

There you have it - see the video for a visual.