Technology and Innovation

Crane shots add a whole new level of sophistication to your shoots. They can cost thousands of dollars, but there are also low cost alternatives. Cranes like the Cobra Crane (www.cobracrane. com) start at just a few hundred dollars and use your existing tripod as a fulcrum. You could also use a camera strapped tightly to a monopod. or try making your own crane out of a sling securely fastened to the end of a long pole.