Tripod
Tripods are used in media production to shoot video and film something while the camera is on a stable base that allows it to capture the shot without camera shaking.
Tripods can come in many forms and sizes, some are used for webcams and others are used for filming.
Here are some examples of various tripods
Using a tripod for filming is very useful if you wish to achieve maximum sharpness for your video and film, this equipment is also essentially needed if you trying to achieve precise framing for your shot.
The tripods three legged, triangular stance is designed to have perfect stability and to give it better leverage against tipping over.