Film Grip Equipment Brands: Who Makes What, and Where
The manufacturers behind the stands, clamps and rigging rental houses stock: Matthews, Modern Studio, American Grip, Avenger, Kupo, Cardellini and the import brands.
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Film Grip Equipment Brands: Who Makes What, and Where
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Grip Head (Gobo Head) Explained: How the 2.5" Head Works and Why Serration Matters
The grip head is the knuckle that makes a C-stand a C-stand. Anatomy, 5/8 and 3/8 holes, 2.5 vs 4.5 inch, and how to use one so it never slips.
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How Much Weight Can a C-Stand Hold? Matthews Load Ratings by Model
A standard Matthews C-stand is rated 22 lb. Full table of C-stand and combo stand ratings, what the rating means, and when to move up to a combo stand.
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Which C-Stand Base Should You Buy? Sliding Leg, Spring-Loaded, Turtle, Hollywood Pro and Pocket
Matthews makes five C-stand bases. Same riser, same head, same rating. Here is what each base is for and which one to pick.
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C-Stand vs Light Stand vs Combo Stand: Which One Do You Need?
Light stands hold lights, C-stands hold modifiers, combo stands hold heavy fixtures. Mounts, capacities, reach and when to use each.
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How to Set Up a C-Stand Safely: The Right-Hand Rule, Sandbags and Wrap
Step by step: point the tall leg at the load, raise the top riser first, apply the right-hand rule on the grip head, and sandbag the tall leg.
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What Is a C-Stand? Parts, Uses and Sizes Explained
A C-stand is the three-legged grip stand with a grip head and arm that holds flags, scrims and modifiers on set. What it is, what the parts do, and which...
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