Best Tripods for Stop Motion
One of the most common questions we get at Life Lapse is what tripod we should use for stop motion animations. I’ve tried a LOT of tripods in my career as a former in-house video marketer and product photographer, with all sorts of tripods ranging from $5 to $500. So far, there is one that I landed on that I use most for our stop motions and it’s this Elitehood Tripod from Amazon when it comes to price, stability and quality.
Elitehood 2023 Newest Ultra-Stable Overhead Tripod for iPhone Review
Here’s what I love about it:
This is an awesome sturdy tripod for anybody who is starting out with stop motion. I recommend this one because it also has the option to act as an overhead tripod if you're shooting any flatlay videos / shooting from above! Not to mention it comes with a Bluetooth remote too.
TONEOF 60" Cell Phone Selfie Stick Tripod
This tripod is the perfect compact solution for anybody who plans to shoot stop motions while they're travelling or on the go and also comes with a blue tooth remote.
Accessories & Add-Ons
If you already have a tripod, but need a mount for your phone or a Bluetooth remote for hands-free shooting and filming here are my recommendations!
Mobile Phone Mount
Bluetooth Remote
A stable phone is key to making your stop motions look professional so a having a tripod is NECESSARY when creating stop motion animations. If you don’t want to invest in equipment yet, check out our tripod hacks using household items.
This blog post is part of our Lighting, Tripod and Backdrop series which you can find on our YouTube.
