There are SO many choices when it comes to building your cheese plate - and there's really no right or wrong way to do it! I'll outline my basic guidelines below (including how many varieties from each category to include) and some ingredient lists for inspiration, but don't be afraid to make it your own! Cheese (CHOOSE 3-5) Prep your cheese plate ahead of time.You can assemble a cheese plate in 10-20 minutes (easy peasy!) but if you'd like to do some prep in advance, try these ideas: Goat cheese (I love a basic log or every single one of the aged goat cheeses from Vermont Creamery).

Roasted red peppers (no need to prep these yourself if you're short on time - I tend to just grab a jar from DeLallo!)Set out your cutting board/plate and arrange any small bowls the night before. You can also set out any containers of nuts, salt, or honey you're planning to use so they're ready to go. For thinner meats like prosciutto, simply hold each piece vertically above the cheese tray, then gently lower it down, twisting your hand a little bit as you go to help it develop some folds and stay in a small space. This is the technique we used for the prosciutto, slightly right of center on this cheese plate. With its slim design and solid structure, Smallrig’s Mounting Cheese Plate 1598 provides reliable support for your equipment while still remaining lightweight enough to take it anywhere you need! Camvate Cheese Plate A cheese plate is a great way to impress your guests at any gathering. Whether you want to serve an appetizer or even make it the star of the show, putting together a delicious cheese plate requires just a few simple steps. Start by selecting 3-4 different types of cheeses that have various textures and flavors. Additionally, the Smallrig Mounting Cheese Plate 1598 includes anti-slip rubber pads for added stability when mounted on surfaces such as tripods. Camvate Cheese Plate

A cheese plate in film is a type of shot that allows the audience to focus on one or more characters while still providing context. This is accomplished by having the camera pan or tilt away from the main action, allowing for a wide view of the scene and its surroundings. The cheese plate typically provides enough space for multiple characters to be included without cutting off any important elements.Variety is your friend when it comes to cheese! Choose a mix of soft and hard cheeses, flavors, and milk types (cow, goat, or sheep's milk cheese). But enough about cheese! (JK we all know we can never talk enough about cheese) Let's talk accompaniments! This is a short(ish) list, because this post is getting loooooooong - refer to the how-to instructions and the seasonal cheese plate lists for more ideas and suggestions! Fruit & Vegetables (Choose 1-3)

Pare down the number of items on the plate.It's definitely FUN to have five different cheeses on a plate, but it's not NECESSARY. If you're on a budget, choose just one or two cheeses. Cut them into pieces and put each cheese in multiple places on the board so that it still looks full and delicious! The new breed of baseplates-that-double-as-shoulder-rigs are incredibly versatile and comfortable to use, but not very easy on your wallet. The last generation of shoulder rigs placed the weight of the camera over your arms and often required adding counterweights to balance things out. Moving the camera over the shoulder takes the strain off your arms and gets rids of the superfluous counterweights, allowing you to shoot comfortably for longer periods of time.When it comes to serving cheese for a party, the possibilities are endless! Start with a classic cheese board by choosing three to four different types of cheeses such as hard and soft varieties. Arrange them on a wooden board or platter with accompaniments like nuts, dried fruit, olives, and jams. If you're making a cheese plate for dinner (*raises own hand*) plan for 4-5 oz. of cheese per person and load that plate up with plenty of fruits and veggies (because, y'know, BALANCE). Since we're working on an ambitious documentary film called App: The Human Story, with a crowdfunded budget, we have to find ways to stretch every dollar. That's why we built our own shoulder rig and put together this DIY guide so you can build your own at a fraction of what you might pay online for a pre-assembled rig. You can also make an easy yet elegant appetizer by wrapping small cubes of cheese in prosciutto slices or puff pastry dough. For something unique, you can create individual grilled cheese bites using mini-sandwich makers or griddles. Lastly, consider adding an unexpected twist by serving savory goat’s milk ice cream topped with caramelized onions and crumbled blue cheese! What Garnish for Cheese? For this cheese plate, I opted to fold our charcuterie pieces to help them take up less space since we had a lot to get onto the board.

Smallrig Cheese Plate is a great way to mount accessories like monitors, microphones and lights onto your camera or rig. It features two standard 1/4”-20 mounting holes on top, as well as several 3/8”-16 and 1/4”-20 threaded holes for even more versatility. The plate also comes with an adjustable safety rail so you can securely attach additional gear without fear of it slipping off.

Those distinctions can be useful, but in the case of cheese plate building, I find it's easier to think about cheeses in just two groups: HARD (cheeses that you need a sharp knife to cut easily & that you'll likely cut before putting them on the cheese plate) and SOFT (cheeses that are often somewhat spread-able and easy to cut with a butter knife or cheese spreader). It also gives an opportunity for dialogue between two actors if needed, as well as showing off props and set pieces. At its core, it’s about creating atmosphere; establishing time, place and mood with minimal effort. How Far Apart are Camera Cheese Plate Holes? A camera mounting plate is an essential accessory for any photographer. It provides a secure, stable platform to mount cameras onto tripods and other support structures, allowing them to be adjusted in a variety of ways and ensuring that they remain steady while capturing the perfect shot. The plate can also be used with different types of cameras thanks to its universal design and compatibility with many brands.