I’m trying to recreate this CRT photo/video setup.
White CRT TV in front of a fake blue sky backdrop, with a glossy fake water reflection underneath.
What materials would work best for the sky backdrop and the bottom reflective water effect?
I attached a rough AI generated mockup of the look I’m going for.
It looks awful but it works, haha.
I’m willing to spend up to $300 on a good tripod, potentially more if needed.
I DON'T care about portability, travel use, or it being lightweight. Honestly, those features usually make me less interested because I only plan to use it indoors on a flat floor surface. I specifically want something heavy, sturdy, and reliable.
For years, I’ve been using a cheap Amazon Basics tripod, and it is extremely flimsy and wobbly. It can barely hold my phone, and it has even fallen over a few times.
Another issue I constantly run into is getting the camera centered and level. No matter how many times I adjust the tripod, the shot still ends up looking slightly crooked. Because of that, I would especially appreciate advice from people who know video tripods, leveling bases, fluid heads, 75mm or 100mm bowls, and similar features.
Right now, I’m only filming with my Samsung Galaxy phone, but I do not want to base the entire purchase around my current phone setup. I want something that leaves room for upgrading later to an actual video camera, camcorder, mirrorless camera, or small cinema style setup.
Before posting this, I did look through other posts and recommendations, but a lot of the advice feels conflicting. Some people say not to buy one brand and recommend another, while other people say the exact opposite. I’ll see one tripod highly praised, then find someone else saying they had a terrible experience with it. Since this is a decent amount of money, that makes me hesitant.
I understand that a good tripod is an investment, and I do not want to cut corners or cheap out. I just want a confident recommendation for a sturdy indoor video tripod that fits my needs.
I’m looking forward to reading everyone’s advice.
Thank you!
I’m willing to spend up to $300 on a good tripod, potentially more if needed.
I DON'T care about portability, travel use, or it being lightweight. Honestly, those features usually make me less interested because I only plan to use it indoors on a flat floor surface. I specifically want something heavy, sturdy, and reliable.
For years, I’ve been using a cheap Amazon Basics tripod, and it is extremely flimsy and wobbly. It can barely hold my phone, and it has even fallen over a few times.
Another issue I constantly run into is getting the camera centered and level. No matter how many times I adjust the tripod, the shot still ends up looking slightly crooked. Because of that, I would especially appreciate advice from people who know video tripods, leveling bases, fluid heads, 75mm or 100mm bowls, and similar features.
Right now, I’m only filming with my Samsung Galaxy phone, but I do not want to base the entire purchase around my current phone setup. I want something that leaves room for upgrading later to an actual video camera, camcorder, mirrorless camera, or small cinema style setup.
Before posting this, I did look through other posts and recommendations, but a lot of the advice feels conflicting. Some people say not to buy one brand and recommend another, while other people say the exact opposite. I’ll see one tripod highly praised, then find someone else saying they had a terrible experience with it. Since this is a decent amount of money, that makes me hesitant.
I understand that a good tripod is an investment, and I do not want to cut corners or cheap out. I just want a confident recommendation for a sturdy indoor video tripod that fits my needs.
I’m looking forward to reading everyone’s advice.
Thank you!
I’m willing to spend up to $300 on a good tripod, potentially more if needed.
I DON'T care about portability, travel use, or it being lightweight. Honestly, those features usually make me less interested because I only plan to use it indoors on a flat floor surface. I specifically want something heavy, sturdy, and reliable.
For years, I’ve been using a cheap Amazon Basics tripod, and it is extremely flimsy and wobbly. It can barely hold my phone, and it has even fallen over a few times.
Another issue I constantly run into is getting the camera centered and level. No matter how many times I adjust the tripod, the shot still ends up looking slightly crooked. Because of that, I would especially appreciate advice from people who know video tripods, leveling bases, fluid heads, 75mm or 100mm bowls, and similar features.
Right now, I’m only filming with my Samsung Galaxy phone, but I do not want to base the entire purchase around my current phone setup. I want something that leaves room for upgrading later to an actual video camera, camcorder, mirrorless camera, or small cinema style setup.
Before posting this, I did look through other posts and recommendations, but a lot of the advice feels conflicting. Some people say not to buy one brand and recommend another, while other people say the exact opposite. I’ll see one tripod highly praised, then find someone else saying they had a terrible experience with it. Since this is a decent amount of money, that makes me hesitant.
I understand that a good tripod is an investment, and I do not want to cut corners or cheap out. I just want a confident recommendation for a sturdy indoor video tripod that fits my needs.
I’m looking forward to reading everyone’s advice.
Thank you!