Man, I love when people man these awesome, informative videos for free! God Bless!

Anyone watching this needs to know the examples in this video are not safe. The large leg should be placed in the same direction as the load and sandbags should always be used.

I appreciate how you showed the different ways of using the C-stand!

In just 8 minutes I got the answers for the most of my questions I couldn't resolve for several weeks.

Probably a good idea for you guys to learn how to actually use basic equipment before putting out an educational video attempting to teach others about that equipment. If anybody watching this video actually takes note and copies the way, for example, you get the grip head mounting backwards (you've put the grip arm inside the baby pin receiver that's supposed to be on the baby pin on the top riser, and somehow managed to make it even worse by loading it so the load will rotate left and loosen) or don't load the weight over the longest leg (dangerous) then they're going to have to unlearn what you've shown them. There are quite a few decent videos where you can learn the basics... Grip Tips and Vistek are two channels that come to mind.

Finally I know what C-Stand stands for. Thanks mate!

I think there are a couple ideas missing here. First is that your boom pole must be aligned with the longer leg to avoid it from tilting and falling. The second one is that the “thightning knob “ that holds the boom arm must go to the right side. This way if the setup is too heavy it will auto tight with the weight instead of loosening up. TBH This vid felt more like “fun things that you can do with your expensive tube “

Great video!! Well explained

It’s unfortunate that videos such as this continue to demonstrate unsafe set practices with standard gear. Please learn how to properly use a Cstand for ease of use and a safe set. 🍻

Just received the Godox 14.8 heavy duty roller. It’s incredible. Wish their stuff came with instructions. There’s some parts of it I don’t understand.

Thank you for such an informative presentation on the uses of C-Stands.

Thank you, guys! Brilliant!😁👌

This is so helpful I'm amazed by the many uses of thee C Stand now! Specially when you added the audio boom stand to it. I have a question at @4:31 The backroad you added in post is amazing so did you capture the background by yourself or you downloaded that texturized background from a website it yes please share it with us. Tanks in advance!❤🙏

You have a video for just about anything photography ! 😎

Excellent video .. learned a lot !

This was super useful. You helped me realise that I need a c stand! Thanks very much.

VERY HELPFUL

Is there a reason your grip heads are backward from standard use? Typically the baby pin on the light stand would go into the straight receiver side of the grip head and the extension/book arm would go into the circular part of the head. Doing it your way, the weight would be pulling it in the loosening direction (unless you had the tightening knob on the left), which isn't safe.

Lights and large modifiers should not be mounted directly to the grip arm but instead should be mounted to a baby pin which is held by the knuckle attachment at the end of the grip arm. All the weight should be on the tallest leg on the turtle stand and the grip arm should be attached on the right side in order for the weight to tighten the knuckle instead of loosen it. Sandbags over the largest leg should always be used if you are booming the grip arm outside of the center of gravity of the stand itself.

Never mount a light on the end of the stand without a head and a pin if you do it the way you show the light will always spin no amount of tightening is going to keep it from spinning. One solution I've done in the past is to get a grinder and grind a flat spot at the end of the pole and screw your light on that flat spot it will keep it in place better, but ideally you want a 4-6 in pin

great thanks

Thanks king

Thanks Rob and Hypop! Hope you do a video of your favorite photo studio items. Esp ones that arent commonly known or used. Planning to open my own photo studio soon, so any tips will be helpful!

Dude, this is the definitive video on c-stands. So helpful.

Never get a c-stand lesson from a still photographer. Ask a grip to teach you. I don't have time to teach you but don't let this be the video you wrap your head around.

only hear for the camera tripod part lol what is the fluid head you guys use with the c stand? to make that over head shot.

Solid video bro!

Thanks!

Thank you!

Just ordered the Neewer C-Stand

thanks!

nice video great stuff keep it up!

Thank you so much

Thanks for the information. You didnt talk about the C stand with the rollers ?

Just wondering if you guys plan on stocking Avenger C-Stands? I tend to purchase my C-Stands from bigger companies or from B&H because I dont mess around with cheap stands. If not, do you have anything you have that comes close to stainless steel chrome Avenger C-Stands?

Is possible to have the link for to buy the C-stands?

Does a c stand exist that has a load capacity greater than 22 pounds or 10 kg. I'm asking because the weight of the Aputure 3oo x + light dome 2 is 21.7 pounds ... So, any sand bags or counter weights would exceed the stands load capacity.

YOUR VIDEO IS AWESOME

Where to buy light stand boom arm😊

nice video! which kind of Diffuser Sheet is this and where can I buy one?

What about the rollers?

How about Edelkrone's JIBONE v2? Can this hold this unit?

Second question, at 4:35, you mount the light on the end of the boom arm - it's a little small, but does the boom arm have a built-in baby pin?

Question: Do you need a extra camera-foot piece for mounting the camera on the boom arm 3:48 ? I think I'm seeing some interlink piece there.

What's the u shaped bracket for the light in the right hand side of video beginning? Can that mount on ad 600?

The only stand I wanted to hear about that was in the photo was not talked about

Great video. So many comments about unsafe usage from pros. Intent is good, but anyone who does NOT know HOW to use a c stand would be/should be watching a different video-much slower paced with detailed instructions on operation. I understand this video was meant to be a quick walkthrough on the versatility of c stands, the different usages, and reasons to invest in one (or more) and you did a great job doing just that.

Hi friend, what brand are the C-stands you are using?

I know this is off topic from your video. If I were to get an 86" seamless backdrop would I need to do post production to add the sides in for full body shots or would it be just right?

One of the best videos on C-stands which covers all of its various uses, thank you! Can you also provide links on where we can buy the accessories (boom pole, how you attach the external recorder to the boom pole, etc)? Just trying to decide whether it's worth paying extra for the C-stand if it can do all those things, as opposed to for the same price getting 3 stainless steel heavy-duty light stands.

Great explanation! We love this review. New suscriber from Ecuador 🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨

what's your tripod from the second 4:25 ?

link the c stand !!!!

I love this channel!!

Very well thanks for this video and thoughts 👍🏾 👏🏾

What kind of bag is that at 1:28?

I want c stands but they’re too heavy for me to move around. When I get a studio or a car I’ll invest

this loks liike only studios. What about outdoors?

Literally none of the uses are exclusive to c stands, just buy a grip head and boom arm and you can do all of these with a sturdy traditional collapsable lightstand

I think they’re called C stands because they were made by Century Film & Grip…. Someone fact check that before I leave the video and forget to do so myself lol

What is up with that background?

Good. I wait for love from you 💝💖

I was here for the heavy duty c stand with wheels and you didn't even touched on it :(

Thank you !