Press Release
Matthews Panel Stand Cranks up Lights, Monitors, & More
Posted by Valerie Taylor on
December 6, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Effective: December 6, 2019 Burbank, California – Matthews Studio Equipment, offers yet another smart solution that makes life on set a bit more convenient. New Panel Stand https://vimeo.com/348274238 answers the need for a quick set-up stand that aptly supports today’s panel and balloon-style lighting fixtures, LED monitors, screens, overhead frames and backdrops. What’s more, convenient wheels add on-set mobility especially combined with the low profile legs to maximize leeway and maneuverability, even with low hanging equipment. This heavy-duty wheeled crank support offers a maximum height of 11’ and a minimum of just 55”. With...
Grip Industry Mourns Death of Matthews Studio Equipment Co-Founder and President Ed Phillips
Posted by Valerie Taylor on
Burbank, CA-Film Industry pioneer and gentleman Ed Phillips, who helped kick start Matthews Studio Equipment in 1969 and presided as President for nearly 50 years, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 22. He was 72 years old. Ed enjoyed an active career defining grip standards, developing revolutionary new products, and fostering life-long relationships. Ed began his film industry career on the backlot of Universal Studios, transitioning from drumming in the surf-rock band The Vulcanes to pulling cable and operating machines. He built Matthews Studio Equipment alongside original founder, Roy Isaia, before teaming up with Carlos DeMattos in 1974 to form Matthews Studio...