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Pancake Grip & Electric
Добавлен 20 ноя 2014
Grip Truck, Freelance Gaffer and Owner / Operator located in the Pacific Northwest.
Sharing Lighting Breakdowns and Equipment reviews from the perspective of a working gaffer. Commercials, Music Videos, Short Films and Feature Films
Sharing Lighting Breakdowns and Equipment reviews from the perspective of a working gaffer. Commercials, Music Videos, Short Films and Feature Films
2 Ton Grip Van Tour- Pancake Grip & Electric
What's inside of a 2-Ton Grip truck ?! I've had this rig for almost 2 years now, It's gone through 3-4 "remodels" in that time. Plus, there's constant tweaking and reloading to meet needs of different jobs.
I recently set out to make some big improvements and I'm really happy with how everything is working. There's still a couple more projects to go before I'm completely satisfied. It's half way about the journey of getting there. Thanks for watching :)
I recently set out to make some big improvements and I'm really happy with how everything is working. There's still a couple more projects to go before I'm completely satisfied. It's half way about the journey of getting there. Thanks for watching :)
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Four things I like about the NanLite PavoSlim // 240C & 60CL
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I look at the NanLite PavoSlim lineup and where I see them working on set. I'm specifically drawing my comparisons from the PavoSlim 240C and 60CL because those are the models NanLite sent for review.
Control your lights wirelessly w/ Wireless DMX CRMX
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Pancake Grip & Electric, Seattle WA Portland OR www.PancakeLighting.com
Behind the scenes of a Music Video Gaffer - Logic Fear
Просмотров 3908 месяцев назад
Logic - "Fear" : ruclips.net/video/KMZ-JbvRzFs/видео.htmlsi=E-DRq9DPkvANomXY Pancake Grip & Electric : www.pancakelighting.com The DP left it to my discretion on what lights I wanted to use to light this music video Equipment used: NanLux 1200B NanLux 900C CreamSource Vortex8 LiteGear LiteMat Plus 4 Astera Titan Tubes 750W Leko Arri 1K Gaffer: Logan Reynolds , Pancake Grip & Electric Best Elect...
2024 Ellipsoidal Shootout - Aputure Spotlight Max, 1200D, 600X, 600D, Nanlux 900C, Leko, JoLeko 800
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We have long been in the quest for the LED Jo-Leko replacement. We tested some of the best options available the market and we are still nearly only 1/3 the output of a Jo-Leko. Instead, We need to curb our expectations and realize that the Jo-Leko may still be the brightest option for years to come. Let's look at the new generation of LED Ellipsoidal optics as a quest for the cleanest optics, ...
NanLux 900C - A 3 month review from a commercial Gaffer
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The NanLux 900C has been a part of my van package for the last 3 months. I've taken the time to learn the strengths and weaknesses of the lights and learned how to get the most out of it on set. hungryanimallighting
Freelance Gaffer Year End Review - 2023
Просмотров 53710 месяцев назад
Freelance Gaffer Year End Review - 2023
Behind the Scenes with a Commercial Gaffer- Vlog 5
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Behind the Scenes with a Commercial Gaffer- Vlog 5
Vlog 003 - How to light a podcast & other unconventional jobs
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Vlog 003 - How to light a podcast & other unconventional jobs
Feature Film Pickups & Grip Truck Organization
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Feature Film Pickups & Grip Truck Organization
Grip Tip of the Day - Endless Loop Ratchet Strap
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Grip Tip of the Day - Endless Loop Ratchet Strap
New Grip Van & Subfloor Install - 2022 Ford Transit Medium Roof 148 Wheel Base
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.2 года назад
New Grip Van & Subfloor Install - 2022 Ford Transit Medium Roof 148 Wheel Base
Gaffer & Set Lighting Technician 2021 Year End Review
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Gaffer & Set Lighting Technician 2021 Year End Review
3 Things I Bring Traveling for Work - Film Crew Set Lighting Technician
Просмотров 3722 года назад
3 Things I Bring Traveling for Work - Film Crew Set Lighting Technician
Film set EDC - Everyday Carry for Set Lighting Technicians
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
Film set EDC - Everyday Carry for Set Lighting Technicians
Grip & Electric - How I prep for a (Telly Award Winning) project
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Grip & Electric - How I prep for a (Telly Award Winning) project
It's a lot of work! - Owning Film Equipment
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It's a lot of work! - Owning Film Equipment
Repurposing old soft boxes- 600X 600D 300D 300X
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Repurposing old soft boxes- 600X 600D 300D 300X
The Unsung Hero - Grip Equipment to Stabilize Stands Outdoors
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The Unsung Hero - Grip Equipment to Stabilize Stands Outdoors
Every Freelance Creative needs to ask this Question.
Просмотров 3793 года назад
Every Freelance Creative needs to ask this Question.
How to wrap stingers (And what is a stinger?)
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How to wrap stingers (And what is a stinger?)
How to gel a hot light (And what not to do)
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How to gel a hot light (And what not to do)
Norms C Stands - Product and Customer Service Impressions
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Norms C Stands - Product and Customer Service Impressions
Hey love your content. Do a video on how to find work? Made videos, discovered I love lighting, now I own dozens of lights and all this grip. Do you apply? Is there a site where they post job listings? Thanks!
So if the breaker has 20 where are you getting the 15amps from?
Not sure I understand the question. If the breaker is 20A, that is the max you can put on everything tied to that breaker. LMK if that doesn’t answer your question
That is insanely smart
Such a great tip!!!
Hi how do you mix brands in terms of controlling them? Are there any catches mixing brands vs using the same brand in terms of controls? Are there any issues you’ve found working with different brands of lights? E.g. matching, mixing them seamlessly, or having different modifier mounts? Va to just sticking with one brand? Looking to hear from your experience and perspective if mixing brands works the same as staying in one brand outside of maybe losing the use of a brand specific app to control all lights. Thank you!
Great question! I use wireless CRMX to control all lights from different brands on an iPad. I have a video about it- just check my recent uploads for the Wireless DMX CRMX video.
I like your build out a lot! I think you have a smart selection of lights for your van size. I almost never see Arri 650s except on student films these days? Almost everyone else has gone LED for their low power fixtures, what's your thinking for using those today?
Thanks for watching! The 650s are there for a couple reasons- two fit nicely in a milk crate 🤩 but also, it’s added value that costs me virtually NOTHING. Nobody ever asks for it but I actually find quite a few places to use them. On certain low budget jobs they really appreciate having additional sources without having to add another fixture to the invoice.
Awesome build! Do you have a link to the roof rack and the cylinder tube containers that holds your rails/pipes? Thanks!
My rack was a custom build by a shop in Portland Oregon. It’s all welded 1-piece and needed to be installed with a forklift. The tubes are 6” pvc with caps from a plumbing supply store. Tubes are mounted to the rack with ratchet straps. Thanks for watching!
Cool little truck with everything you need for your type of work, cooool!
Thanks! 🤩
That is a smart truck. Lots of good solutions and thoughtful organization. 10/10 would work out of this truck on a job with you. That gap of a top shelf on the left is missing a few more pocket lights to use for accenting sets. Either a Rosco Dash 8-light kit or an MC Pro 8-light kit.
Thanks homie. That would be so cool to do a job together! I’ve been thinking the same about that little space up top. A pack of dashs, mc pros, or Luna bulbs. Perhaps a custom kit of 2-4 of all of the above would be cool too.
@@PancakeLighting ooooohhhh. A mixed kit of some Luna Bulbs, some Nxy Bulbs, some MC Pros, and some DMG Dash lights that all charge from one plug, in one pelican case would be amazing. That’s a really interesting idea.
@@shadowshapersooh. I hadn’t even thought about a charging case lol. On my typical job I rarely need 8 bulbs or 8 pocket lights. I just need a smattering of options. A charging case would be cool. I found out tho that for Luna bulbs you still need an Astera box (which I would have to purchase) 4 Lunas plus an art 7 would take me close to the price of the 8 Luna kit. I may just have to go for it.
@@PancakeLighting Oh ouch, that sucks. Would you need the art7 box if you have that Luna bulb config box for them? The one that comes in the pelican case for them?
I have the 120c. Love it because of that pop up soft box. I'm guessing the 2x2 doesn't have that same feature?
Update; guess i didn't watch long enough yet lol
Apparently that’s the only one in the line without the pop up softbox. I’ve got my eyes on that eventual 2x4’.
Very smartly done!
Appreciate you!
absolutely love it my dude
Thanks Walker!
What about output and light quality?
This was a first look. I’m going to put em through their paces and share more detailed info.
Light quality on all these name brand lights is not even worth going over anymore, they're all more than accurate enough
Amazing video and well paced thank you! Would you be willing to do a walk through of setting up the Astera titan tubes with pixel control? I'd love to see how it works with fades, smooths, flag runs etc.
Great first impressions breakdown, thank you! Do you find the 2x1 model to be more versatile in more situations over the 2x0.5 model? I was interested in the 2x1 but the 2x0.5 looks quite useful for certain situations, however I’d only be able to grab one at this time.
Glad you find it helpful :). Honestly, I see the 240C becoming a work horse in my van. If you can only get one PavoSlim, I’d recommend that. If you’re choosing between the 120C and the 60CL, go for the 120. I think the output would be better than being small for those rare occasions. My two cents!
Thanks for this Logan!!!! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Very informative, thanks Logan! I’m gonna look into these lights more
I worked with the 120c last week. Pretty happy with what Nanlite is offering.
Neat. Thanks for being transparent with your tracking and congrats on the biz! Hope to work together again, soon!
Cool hack! Thanks for sharing and keep it coming
Does this type of system work with or is compatible with led neon/led pixel tape?
It could be. Depends if the fixture supports DMX.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the feedback. I love your lights!
how do you like it? would you recommend it to add to my 2ton?
I love it. I don't know your needs or what gap you're trying to fill in your 2-ton but I added a 1200B to my 900C in my sprinter. I think the build quality and customer service is top notch!
Thanks for the vid! Are there any lights or system that are works this way but through Wi Fi?
Not that I know of
Great result! Which soft box do you use?
Thank you! Aputure Lantern 90
peak content
Thank you!
Hey man, I like that you keep it real. Not all showy like every other RUclips poser out there. Appreciate the content!
I appreciate that Connor. That's the goal of the channel- Real info from real sets. Glad to see that being noticed :)
Great overview of all the moving pieces for CRMX. Thank you! Hearing your experience in making the tough choices(that work) when managing a single Universe would be interesting in a deeper dive.
Thank you for the feedback- I think that’s a great idea for a future vid. Thanks!
😊 "promosm"
I don’t understand what this means
Whoa! This is a great tip!!
Thanks! Hope it helps you 😎
Hello, thank you for your video. Luminar is nice but StageLight is inexpensive and really powerful and it's a one-time payment. As for an antenna I use Easynode Plus Pknight wifi 2.4 Ghz dmx 90$ on Amazon and works just fine. I'm interested in ROXX fixtures and integrating CRMX transceivers, so I'm looking for a budget-friendly CRMX transceiver and that's how I found your video. Do you think I could control the ROXX fixture with Ratpac Satellite or something else as the LumenRadio Aurora is way too expensive for me.
I would recommend the Ratpac Satellite as a transmitter. If you want to find a budget friendly CRMX transceiver, look at the Godox stuff
@@PancakeLighting Thank you it's helps me a lot.
DMX is from Yonkers
I do declare i don’t know what this means
I'd love to see a video on setting up larger lights (60A etc.) on gennies etc.
That’s a good idea! Are you referring to tow plants or specifically Honda 6500s for running new 2400/2600 LEDs?
@@PancakeLighting Well, on second thought it might not be the most popular video topic for your channel, what I need as far as tutorial info. So I've assembled a bunch of classic HMI arc lights, 3x Arrisun 12+ and most recently a Desisti 2340 (and also a mixture of par/fresnel 400's, 8 I think... or 10). The Arrisuns are at the limit of plug-and-play for a 20A house circuit (which has been suitable so far) but the 2340 is a 4000 watt fixture with a bates plug and it's totally going to need a genny... AFAIK at least. I'd love to have some insights on how to go about this for an indy guy, from renting to buying, what to look out for, I'm kinda new to exploring the G/E side. I've been shooting 35mm b/w on 90's era MovieCams through old anamorphic glass since 2011 so I'm something of a unicorn here. I need the punch and point-source of HMI's also because I tend to go for that chiaroscuro hard-key look. A tut on genny selection and laying electrical pipe to and from would be super helpful to me at least... Will a 6500 put out enough juice for a 4000 watt lamp? Thanks for considering my questions!
The deeper you get into power distro, the more variables arise that can effect your decisions. For example, do you want to run your lights at 120v or 240v (if capable). How far do you need to keep your generator from set? Does your location have access to a dryer plug? There’s lots Involved, feel free to send me an email (pancakelighting@gmail.com) that’s likely a more streamlined communication. To answer your question directly, yes you can run a 4k off a Honda 6500. You could either build a twist lock to bates adapter or change the bates on your ballast to twist lock. Same difference. You will have to choose if you’re working it to 120V (hot, neutral, ground) or 240v (hot, hot, ground). Personally I would go 240 just to keep the generator balanced and amperage lower.
Hey Man, thanks for. the Video, do you have any idea where I can find this Carhart Tool Bag? can't seem to find it online anywhere :S
CARHARTT GEAR 482728B WORK POCKET I ordered mine a while ago from Amazon. I just tried to find it again it looks like it’s harder to track down now but there’s a few places online.
Hi@@PancakeLighting thanks for getting back to me so quick, its not being sold in Europe anymore :S
Thank you for the concise description of this industry expectation! Are you aware of any compact and quiet wireless tools available to integrate smaller tungsten loads into this kind of workflow for small sets?
Hey Corey! Yes and I actually plan to talk about this in a future video. Basically, I purchased some 4 channel dimmers cheap off eBay. These are old DJ dimmers from the 80s that are not very sought after. Add a wireless CRMX receiver and you can dim tungsten fixtures wirelessly.
@@PancakeLighting Thanks! I’ve read about the heavy loud dimmer packs that are used on big kid sets and knew that wasn’t going to be an option for me. Looking forward to that video!
Superb work dear
Thanks I appreciate you 🙏🙏
Clear and concise explanation, thank you! A deeper dive would be great, maybe even mentioning prices one can expect for a beginner set up.
Thank you! I would definitely like to do a follow-up video. I’ll consider mentioning prices- the problem with that as I see is that there will eventually be new and likely less expensive options released as the video ages.
Personally I would love to see a more in depth breakdown guide using CRMX like you mentioned at the end of your video. This guide is already really helpful as I'm very inexperienced with CRMX and another more in depth guide would be incredible to learn. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback! I’m on set this week that’s going to have a couple cues of 750w Lekos that I’m doing through Luminair. That’s going to be my next DMX video and I can go into detail about how I’m doing it!
@@PancakeLighting Thanks so much really looking forward to it!
me too.
@@PancakeLighting Thank you Zen Master of lighting
If I still worked for RatPac I would be trying to make the management sponsor you with free gear like they did for Tyler Kaschke to make more tutorial videos like this featuring their products. This is a great short explainer video. Well done!
You’re too kind! I really appreciate the feedback. Hope to see you soon 😎
Great vid! Thanks for the clear explanation. I've only got a small lighting van, but with each manufacturer having their own apps it gets very cumbersome. I've been looking at the same setup with the AKS Satellite & Luminair for some time, this could be the push I needed to commit. The little Godox Timo Link seems ok to fill in the lights that havent got CRMX built in. Have you used those?
Thanks so much! Glad you found it motivating. I don’t have the Godox receiver but my buddy does. We’ve used it on set before with Cinelex and RatPac receivers. We were in a studio but it worked flawlessly.
Does Nanlux offer a wired remote? (Something similar to the wired remote used on the Skypanel 60?
They do! It was actually just released and I haven’t gotten my hands on it yet. Works with all of the Evokes and I believe the Dyno panels as well.
Excellent tutorial for beginners!
Thank you! I spent a lot of time to make this complete and through but also easy to understand.
I started with luminair but it wasn’t fast enough for me unfortunately. I normally Gaff but since getting into data I get a lot of dimmer Op jobs so it has to be as quick as possible lol
I hear that. For me on small corporate jobs it is rarely a request from the DP. Often it’s just out of my own convenience. Have you played with any of the other systems? Onyx, Hog, Grand MA? Curious how the new blackout with MIDI control can stack up to those options.
@@PancakeLighting yea you’re doing the right thing. Luminair is much more stable than Blackout. As far as the midi goes, it’s pretty great. I use the GrandMA as well and it’s not close yet but they’re definitely on their way!
liking and describing as we speak
Thank you for describing 😂
I've been using the Satellite to MC Pros as receivers this past month. Been loving the results. Luminare has been a good system, but I'll probably end up going to Blackout again. I really enjoyed using it a couple years ago, just need to refresh myself on it.
I worry about using USBc as a connection to the light since there’s no way to lock it in. I’m concerned it comes loose while it’s out of reach. Have you had any problems with that?
@@PancakeLighting I've mainly been doing interview set ups with slight adjustments. For those, it's worked like a dream. I am trying to find a good solution to mounting the receivers. For now, I just use their magnets to the stand. It's definitely a work in progress.
Velcro to the ballast?
@@PancakeLighting if it were my fixtures, maybe. I mainly use rentals
Great walkthrough. Gaffers need trigger warnings before they hear the words "small bathroom" uttered. 😅
LOL! There have been way too many times for me