Seriously the best c-stand tutorial on RUclips. So many of the other videos are teaching people to use c-stands the wrong way or are leaving out key information. Your video cleared up so many questions for me! One question I do have is that in the video you mentioned that while c-stands often carry heavier loads than a light, they are not light stands. I'm curious about the other uses of c-stands beyond what you covered here.
Thanks for the feedback! Primarily, they're used for holding flags, diffusion, and scrims. But I find them to be extremely versatile - possibly my most-used item on set. You can help other departments too. Holding set pieces or props for art dept, a makeshift clothing rack for wardrobe, rigging things for cam dept or even cameras themselves, holding sound blankets for sound dept, etc.. A real beauty about C-stands is the ability to hold something in just about any position in space - which is infinitely useful.
This was good. Second time watching already. So glad someone finally says it: they’re not light stands! I’m a home studio guy, and we’re the BIGGEST perpetrators here. Also, just discovered Norm’s, when I can afford pro C-stands I think I’m goin with them. Thanks! Anywho, love the content, keep it up! *SUB*
The video starts, and I think, "Oh look, he's got my C-stand there." A second later, "Don't buy this; this is bad". At least now I know how to use it properly hahaha.
Thank you, Josiah! I recognized you from the many on set workshops from Shane’s site. Great stuff! Very valuable and humorous too. What I noticed is that you are very quick with changing the set-ups, which is super important on set. So wondering if you could share your knowledge how to quickly adjust c-stands (for instance more detail on where to place which hand when mounting a floppy or what to do with the knuckle so the flag slides into the hole right away, from which angle to insert the floppy, etc.) Basically how to get up to speed when setting up grip equipment. Thanks again, Matze
Now I don’t have to worry about embarrassing myself in front of the grips. This is awesome Josiah (and team). Such great communication, and dapper as ever.
Nicely done. Great content for beginners and even DPs that sometimes need a little refresh on what everyone else is doing while they are sitting on a comfortable cushioned dolly seat sipping tea. I think I have that same couch.
Watched. Took notes. Great presentation and coverage of the topic. I've had to learn some of these lessons the hard way, and I really appreciated you taking the time to go over the basics. BTW, sarcasm is my first language too. 37:01
@dappergaffer loved your content for awhile, I'm on board. Keep up the good work. I'm certain you'll help me in my forays into video. Rented my Nanlites out today on set. Continuing to build
IMO it does make sense to bag the second leg facing away from the load to counter balance as a secondary measure after placing the first big leg under the load (provided the bag doesn’t touch the ground). It also serves a secondary function to counter any force pushing over the stand at a diagonal 45 between the leg orientations. Curious if you’ve found the above to be less effective than bagging the first big leg?
It would be interesting to do some quantifiable foot-pound measurements to see if that secondary leg is any more helpful the a second bag on the long leg. Physics can be surprising
If you have a roll of seamless, you can use a pair of C-stands for this - simply place an arm in each end of the roll. Still, be sure the long leg is in the direction of the load and knuckles are on the right
Seriously the best c-stand tutorial on RUclips. So many of the other videos are teaching people to use c-stands the wrong way or are leaving out key information. Your video cleared up so many questions for me! One question I do have is that in the video you mentioned that while c-stands often carry heavier loads than a light, they are not light stands. I'm curious about the other uses of c-stands beyond what you covered here.
Thanks for the feedback! Primarily, they're used for holding flags, diffusion, and scrims. But I find them to be extremely versatile - possibly my most-used item on set. You can help other departments too. Holding set pieces or props for art dept, a makeshift clothing rack for wardrobe, rigging things for cam dept or even cameras themselves, holding sound blankets for sound dept, etc.. A real beauty about C-stands is the ability to hold something in just about any position in space - which is infinitely useful.
The information is very valuable, thanks.
Glad I found this channel
This was good. Second time watching already. So glad someone finally says it: they’re not light stands! I’m a home studio guy, and we’re the BIGGEST perpetrators here.
Also, just discovered Norm’s, when I can afford pro C-stands I think I’m goin with them. Thanks!
Anywho, love the content, keep it up!
*SUB*
Thanks for the encouragement bro 😎
The video starts, and I think, "Oh look, he's got my C-stand there." A second later, "Don't buy this; this is bad". At least now I know how to use it properly hahaha.
@@setlam2 😆 sorry bro
Thank you, Josiah! I recognized you from the many on set workshops from Shane’s site. Great stuff! Very valuable and humorous too.
What I noticed is that you are very quick with changing the set-ups, which is super important on set.
So wondering if you could share your knowledge how to quickly adjust c-stands (for instance more detail on where to place which hand when mounting a floppy or what to do with the knuckle so the flag slides into the hole right away, from which angle to insert the floppy, etc.)
Basically how to get up to speed when setting up grip equipment.
Thanks again,
Matze
Such a great video. Felt like I was watching the Ron Swanson of Gaffing.
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Now I don’t have to worry about embarrassing myself in front of the grips. This is awesome Josiah (and team). Such great communication, and dapper as ever.
Amazing video, thank you 🙌🏽 Subscribed
Awesome video thank you so much. I like the sense of humor.😂
@@marctoya thank you sir
Fantastic explanation on C stands.
Nicely done. Great content for beginners and even DPs that sometimes need a little refresh on what everyone else is doing while they are sitting on a comfortable cushioned dolly seat sipping tea. I think I have that same couch.
Thank you sir! Oh to be a DP sitting on a cushioned dolly seat sipping tea 😉
Dude this was dope, thanks for sharing your knowledge! 😁
A good look indeed! Highly informational and entertaining! Great Content, looks awesome as well!
Thank you sir! That means a lot coming from a man of your caliber
Loved this! Great job guys
Watched. Took notes. Great presentation and coverage of the topic. I've had to learn some of these lessons the hard way, and I really appreciated you taking the time to go over the basics. BTW, sarcasm is my first language too. 37:01
Thanks Joel, and glad to hear we are brothers of a native tongue ;-)
Great deep dive!
My 3.5 year old son saw me watching this and said "its Jim Dear from Lady and the Tramp!"
😆 excellent reference
This was entertaining and informative. Please keep em coming.
If you stayed till the end - you get a gold star
@@dappergaffer I couldn't resist. Also, 37:05 was hilarious and relatable. Glad you kept that in there. 😆
@@maddrummer900 😆
Excelente trabajo, muy informativo, gracias por compartir.
Gracias a usted, señor
Great stuff here!
Thanks broski
For the algorithm brother
well...I bought the wrong stand and the cheap brand you showed. Thanks for the quick course.
Bummer, we’ve all made bad buys at one point or another 😉
Beefy Baby was my wrestling name in the 80's
I would be intimidated 😂
Love it 🙌🏼
Very good! Keep it up!
Thanks!
we need the updated beefy baby and mombo combos etc. video! Please tell me its coming
@@leafsnomore next video we’re working on is a light review - but thanks for the feedback, we’ll move it up the priority list!
It’s been a busy summer
I have a few matthews with a little skinny knob above the base. Super easy to deploy. Don't see them often.
I know what you’re talking about, I’ve used them a few times. But don’t have any in my inventory
@dappergaffer loved your content for awhile, I'm on board. Keep up the good work. I'm certain you'll help me in my forays into video. Rented my Nanlites out today on set. Continuing to build
@@NJRIII Keep at it bro!
Excellent.
IMO it does make sense to bag the second leg facing away from the load to counter balance as a secondary measure after placing the first big leg under the load (provided the bag doesn’t touch the ground).
It also serves a secondary function to counter any force pushing over the stand at a diagonal 45 between the leg orientations.
Curious if you’ve found the above to be less effective than bagging the first big leg?
It would be interesting to do some quantifiable foot-pound measurements to see if that secondary leg is any more helpful the a second bag on the long leg. Physics can be surprising
thank you, please show how to hang backdrops for talking heads.
If you have a roll of seamless, you can use a pair of C-stands for this - simply place an arm in each end of the roll. Still, be sure the long leg is in the direction of the load and knuckles are on the right
Now Neewer C-stand from China is the leading in the world.
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@@dappergaffer😂😂😂 I see what you did there