Matthews August Newsletter

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THEN...there I was pulling cable, 4 degrees to be exact, all over the back lot of Universal.  The year was 1966 and the

Matthews' president Ed Phillips and Bob Kulesh, VP of Sales, had the opportunity of meeting with many of our clients and distributors during this 5 day Exposition.  Based on the positive

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Functional, Adjustable and Moveable Components to support all our Fixturing Concepts.

Matthews Studio Equipment, Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of grip equipment serving the motion picture, television and still photographic industry for over thirty years.  Our

Simple, clean lined modular components with maximum merchandising possibilities...

Sleek, sculptural, moveable elements with the boldly modern force of simplicity...

Spare, repetitive elements. Interchangeable and adjustable to suit any retail situation.

An infinitely expandable merchandising system to create unique shop environments...

Minimal elements to create maximum graphic compositions in unlimited combinations...

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Matthews Studio Equipment recently supplied custom, industry themed furniture to Grips Union Local 80 as part of their new office renovation.

Matthews looks back at our experience at Cine Gear 2009

Forty-year industry veteran Ed Phillips, President/CEO of Matthews Studio Equipment, Inc. received the Cine Gear Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's V.I.P. event.

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"Key grips are often asked to put equipment in virtually inaccessible places.  Such was the case of a

Pictures of MAX in Action!

From a Gaffer's Perspective

Matthews Studio Equipmnet has begun deliveries of the new family of heavy duty, cranking stands; the "VATOR II's"

by Tom Zimberoff

"Matthews Studio Equipment has been selected by SALON FILMS of Hong Kong to supply a wide range of products to the production of Mission Impossible III which begins shooting the Chinese

Matthews has long known that our products are used for reasons other than supporting light fixtures. Here is another example: Medical Videographers in Hannover, Germany needed to get a video

The November 13, 2005 issue of The New York Times Magazine featured a cover image of a Matthews Super Crank O Vator in a photograph by Los Angeles based photographer Dan Winters.  The image

MINI MAX featured in the Tips & Tools article by Pauline Rogers in this month's ICG magazine. "Small feature or television, documentary or photo shoots with hard to reach access are now easier to light, thanks to MINI MAX."

Lighting with Paint

Lighting in Tight Places

Technology that complements your Imagination

A new portable lighting modification system

How the C-stand got its name...

Ian shows us a slightly unconventional way to use the conventional C-stand.

A new mechanical device that allows the ability to position almost any light - almost anywhere on the set or on location.

An introduction to Matthews - 35 years of excellence in grip and lighting equipment manufacturing.

Matthews is pleased to introduce a new family of VATOR Stands -- the HOLLYWOOD VATOR Stands.

Matthews Studio Equipment has just released the first production quantities of the new MINI MAX lighting support system to rental houses and dealer / distributors in Europe, Asia and the

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The Die Hard films are renowned for their non-stop action and complex sets.  That's why, for the newest installment of the Bruce Willis action feature, gaffer Jeff Murrell relies on

35 years - Then and Now

Given to us by the US Department of Commerce, published in Commercial News USA

Monitor Mount, Maxine, merf, Intel-A-Jib and RED Dolly come out to play

Lighting the Obamas and preventing the gypsy look...

Commercial News USA and the United States Department of Commerce give Matthews a thumbs up for outstanding exporting and international transactions!

This is what's under the Big Red Box!

Matthews' newest innovative design!

Burbank, CA, August 2007. Matthews Grip's mighty MAX has just returned home, from an intensive work schedule on Marvel Studios / Paramount Pictures action drama Iron Man.

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MAX is used extensively for hard to reach angles.

Half the success of a sale is getting the customer to look ? really look ? at the product. And,

Director and Producer Dan Brockett from Big Little Films

Dollies take center stage at J.L. Fisher Open House and NAB 2008

THEN...there I was pulling cable, 4 degrees to be exact, all over the back lot of

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Cinegear heats up with Matthews' Monitor Bracket

Monitor Mount and RED Dolly at LDI 2008 and Monitor Mount a hit with VER

Created by Brian & Janet Stoppee, with multiple citations of Matthews' stellar products and a quote from our very own Ed Phillips

FABRIC SPECIFICATIONS

Below you can find fabric specifications for the majority of Matthews Studio Equipment, Inc. textiles, including definitions as to their use. For

See our latest 'Elephant' and visit us at IBC and Cinec

Once again, technology that complements your imagination.

Images from Mexico!

The Ed Dolly: Accessories

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Featuring our popular RED Dolly and the Matthews Blue/Green Screen

July, 2008. Burbank California.

Matthews Studio Grip recently shipped the hot Roundy-Round Doorway Dolly, Blue/Green Screen, Quick

by Pauline Rogers, distinguished writer for film and television magazines among others; accomplished photographer

MT1 tested in the most grueling environment; Matthews: functional and educational

Holiday greetings from us to you, and a poem to send you on your way.

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On location on a major TV production

Matthews' newest leveling device in action.

NEW ACCOUNTS
Credit approval is required before a new account can be opened. Please send 3 credit references and bank information. A deposit may be required on initial

courtesy of Fresh DV

with Harry Rez, noted Key Grip, and Rick Hansen demonstrating

We went everywhere this month as Linda, Bob and Rick traveled the world answering your questions.

Follow this step-by-step instruction video on how to perform maintenance on your Vator.

Alveria Studios is up and running; Kino Flo takes our little girl

Watch Ed's speech about his last almost 40 years in the business of making and selling grip equipment. Be sure to watch all the way to the End!

Filmtools features Matthews service and innovation while MAX hangs out in Pittsburgh

MAX shines when used to hold lights below the grade.

Our newest, latest and greatest...miniature grip and mounting products designed for table top photography and miniature work.

Matthews' newest innovative product is a lighter alternative to our High Temperature Metal Flag product line.

Matthews outfits TURNKEY HD

Matthews introduces our latest and greatest: MICROgrip

Burbank, CA. February 2010. Matthews Studio Equipment, recent

Congratulations to this award-winning cast and crew.

Extra long grip for larger applications

A cost-effective way to mount small monitors on cameras and for table top product imaging - the new MICROgrip

Available in three different sizes.

HOTFlags: watch the video too!

Matthews introduces 4 news products at this year's NAB

Held on June 6, 2010 in Marina Del Rey, CA