Quick demo of the Ravelli AVTP Professional tripod and fluid drag head - robust, all-metal legs; dual handles; smooth pan & tilt plus a convenient quick release for less than $160
Technical:
Shot on the Panasonic GH3 at 1080/60p with an Olympus 11-22mm f2.8-3.5 lens and Panasonic DMW-MA1 adapter.
Sound recorded directly to camera with an Azden or Audio Technica (I've lost track of which) consumer lavalier removed from a VHF transmitter.
Lit with a Stellar Diva Ring Light, back lit with an F&V R-300 ring light.
Shown in this video:
Ravelli AVTP Professional: http://amzn.to/1TS8C65
Panasonic GH4: http://amzn.to/1nf9eIK
Konica AR 40mm f1.8 lens: http://amzn.to/1nf9l70
Konica AR to MFT adapter: http://amzn.to/22XiLEE
52mm-58mm step up ring: http://amzn.to/22Xj0zM
58-77mm step up ring: http://amzn.to/22Xj824
Indie Matte aIR-matte 77mm matte box: http://amzn.to/22Xj6XW
Audio Technica AT-835b mic: http://amzn.to/22Xjeqw
Campro deluxe shock mount: http://amzn.to/1Pph8pm
Hosa MIT-156 XLR to 3.5mm xfmr/adapter: http://amzn.to/1Pphcpe
Panasonic TM900 camcorder: http://amzn.to/22XjBS0
Azden SMX-10 mic: http://amzn.to/22XjGoJ
Giottos MH601 quick release plate: http://amzn.to/2dAlOk3