using tripods during parades

[hockeymom]

Has anyone tried to take pictures during any of the parades using a tripod (and during a busy season)? I'm just wondering if people are generally respectful and don't crowd & bump you (and your camera equipment) if you set one up, or if you're better off to forget it.

 

[Erika]

I haven't tried with a tripod- we ususally stand in the back and John hoists me up on his shoulders. He's a manly-man :lol:

Anyway, it's just a guess but I would think you would be very lucky if someone DIDN'T bump your tripod, not out of disrespect, but because there are so many small children everywhere.

 

[DisneyCP2000]

A tripod would so helpful for night parades. Taking long exposures needs a steady hand or all the pictures come out wavy. If you can't work with one cause everyone's knocking it over...find a lamp post and butt the camera to the lamp post. That way there won't be any shaking. I did that for Spectomagic and my photos came out CLEAR! I'm so happy I mangaged to get those shots! :sohappy:

Click here for the images...

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[hockeymom]

Originally posted by DisneyCP2000
A tripod would so helpful for night parades. Taking long exposures needs a steady hand or all the pictures come out wavy. If you can't work with one cause everyone's knocking it over...find a lamp post and butt the camera to the lamp post. That way there won't be any shaking. I did that for Spectomagic and my photos came out CLEAR! I'm so happy I mangaged to get those shots! :sohappy:

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wow! those Spectromagic shots are really good. That is a good tip for using the lamp post, steady hands are a definite problem (for me anyway!)

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

Use a monopod. It doesn't take up extra floor space, can't be bumped, jostled or fallen over (as its right in front of you) and it gives the camera the support for those long exposure night shots.
Oh yeah, and its light and easily carried. I'd be lost without mine.

 

[hockeymom]

I don't think I've ever seen one being used, I will definitely have to check into one of those, sure sounds like it would do the trick.
thanks!!

 

[mikebrakes]

While I was at Epcot in May, I tried to use a tripod to tape the Turtles. A castmember told me I couldn't use it. She said Disney policy is - "it can only be this big" (holding her fingers about twelve inches apart). Then she said something about having to wrap your leg around it, or something stupid like that. I guess they feel it is a tripping hazard. (Even though nobody was anywhere NEAR me. I was sitting near the back and the nearest person to me was three rows in front of me and about ten feet to the right!)

I did manage to use it during SpectroMagic though. I had it on the lowest height and sat directly behind it. (I just happened to be in front for this parade. How often does that happen?):lol:

A tabletop model might work, but where are you going to set it? In other words - GOOD LUCK!

By the way, the Spectro video came out great!

 

[RobFL]

A thought...

For a good Tapestry shot, you can always sit in the outdoor seating at the American Adventure. At night, the umbrellas make a nice photo frame cuz they come out just as black forms.

-Rob

 

[wdwcrazy]

I bought a little mini tripod for my last trip. It extends from 4 inches to 11 inches long. It was perfect for standing on a trashcan during parades and shows. The video turned out great, I would recommend buying a mini tripod. Only $10 at Best Buy.

 

[hockeymom]

Originally posted by mikebrakes
While I was at Epcot in May, I tried to use a tripod to tape the Turtles. A castmember told me I couldn't use it. She said Disney policy is - "it can only be this big" (holding her fingers about twelve inches apart). Then she said something about having to wrap your leg around it, or something stupid like that. I guess they feel it is a tripping hazard. (Even though nobody was anywhere NEAR me. I was sitting near the back and the nearest person to me was three rows in front of me and about ten feet to the right!)

I wouldn't have even thought there would be a rule for that?! but I guess if it's a safety concern?

QUOTE]Originally posted by wdwcrazy
I bought a little mini tripod for my last trip. It extends from 4 inches to 11 inches long. It was perfect for standing on a trashcan during parades and shows. The video turned out great, I would recommend buying a mini tripod. Only $10 at Best Buy. [/QUOTE]

that is also a good tip about the trashcans and a mini tripod, definitely another thought to keep in mind.

 

[mikebrakes]

At the Beauty and the Beast show, I sat in the row right behind the sound booth (if you could call it a booth). I placed my camcorder right on top of the concrete wall and got a great video! Had to place a pad of paper under the front of the camera to get a good angle on the video, but it worked great.