I bought this power station and based on a recommendation bought two SmallRig V Mount Battery VB99 Pro, 6700mAh 99Wh 14.8V. I am wondering what I am doing wrong. When I plug both these batteries into the APUTURE Power Station, the batteries shut off and will not turn on. Therefore I am not getting the green light lit on the power station. I tested both batteries on other products and they seem to be working normally as intended. It’s just using them on this power station. Would these just be incompatible, too low a wattage? On the Q&A on the B&H website page, the staff of B&H stated these batteries will work fine with the Aputure battery station providing the load is a match. Any ideas? I would appreciate anyone’s suggestion. Thank you.
@definitelyfamousbutyoudont18108 күн бұрын
WHAT ARE THE CHANCES YOUR FROM DETROIT THANK YOU FOR THE GAME !
@DaveDonaldsonLive7 күн бұрын
GO LIONS!
@andyp778712 күн бұрын
I really like both Amaran and Aputure stuff - I use products from both. I do have n interest in the charge station, but that handle looks awful. It appears cheap quality and looks like it wouldn’t last. Most brands have molded plastic for the handle. I don’t know which is the better option. I’m just surprised Aputure designed it this way.
@roofriderofficial20 күн бұрын
Baking soda and water solution sprayed back on will restore the flame retardant. If it washes out easily that's all it is
@TvvinkleToes22 күн бұрын
Not the plug I was looking for 😂
@karmalineАй бұрын
Great thank you. Any surveillance recommendations for the best quality?
@DaveDonaldsonLiveАй бұрын
“On set headsets” and “ten four”. Pricey but are pretty standard
@ChoicesHabitsAttitudeLuckАй бұрын
Can you use this on a lightstand instead of a C Stand?
@GripTipsАй бұрын
Absolutely 100%
@xixixixi5470Ай бұрын
This video has been included in the MPIO course for BC, Canada lol. It's useful
@scillyautomatic2 ай бұрын
We were Matthews Studio Equipment dealers in the early/mid 1980s. The prevailing story at that time was that, in the Matthews Catalog, the clothespins had an item number of C-47. I never bothered to look it up myself. Anyone with an early 80's Matthews catalog could verify/dispel that story. BTW, some of the grips we worked with regularly only referred to the converted clothespins as C-47s. Otherwise the were just called clothespins.
@GripTips2 ай бұрын
Hm, I actually personally know the Matthews company pretty well. Maybe I can get Tyler to pull an old catalog
@CaitlinBurt2 ай бұрын
i loved every minute of this also it made me hungry
@GripTips2 ай бұрын
You should have seen how hungry I was making it
@charleswyllie4262 ай бұрын
I'm commenting on a 6 year old video to say I thought Dave looked suspiciously deadpan during the intro, so I played it again and noticed that he produced the adaptor from behind his back, fun end pointing up (Greenhorns, please use caution when using your adaptors in this manner, as they lack a flared base.) Subtle details like these are what set Grip Tips apart from countless lesser grippage tutorials on youtube.
@GripTips2 ай бұрын
Hahahaha
@justtere2 ай бұрын
Actually, I am planning something similar. However, for aesthetic reasons, I will be using chipboard on the outside, attaching hinges a a door knob on each. I hadn't thought about using plywood between the crates, so thanks for that. I don't have room for a dresser in my bedroom, but I do have room for two of these side by side. I plan on at least three tall, attaching them to the wall. The chipboard will go on inside and outside, unless I decide to use several layers of cardboard put together. Great video, thanks for the plywood idea.
@GripTips2 ай бұрын
No problem! Glad I could help!
@billycrowe45013 ай бұрын
Any updates on what you would recommend these days since there seems to be a plethora of options now
@108u93 ай бұрын
Hi Dave, hope you can do a review of the new Matthews Grip Rail vs the regular speed pipe you’ve done tutorials here on the channel. Curious if they are functionally any better or worse. If they’re worth a purchase if starting to assemble a working set vs regular speed pipe (Matthews markets it as saving on cutting and destroying speed pipes). Thank you!
@GripTips3 ай бұрын
Hey bud! Rn I’m currently moving, along with some other complications but I saw my buddy Martin in their promo. From a far I absolutely love the design. Super sleek and looks great. Per usual with any of Matthew’s stuff, just looks designer grip. Functionally I love that there’s a stop for the Grip rail as I’ve pulled apart a lot of wall spreaders when setting up. And while I’ve cut my share of rail, it would be nice to have a preset couple of rails dedicated to just wall spreading. I personally have had some wall spreaders pre-cut and loaded on the truck many times. So being able to just slap the flanges on those seems great in comparison to pre-building. I also dig that the shaft is not hallow vs speed rail. I think my only thing would be if they had some sort of quick connect wall spreader system in tandem with it. But I also see where they could be handy for car rigging. Idk, just my two Pennie’s. Maybe once I get over this hump I’m currently in, maybe I can give them a call and give it a run myself. Hope this helps! Stay frosty 💪💪
@sadiqkhan86913 ай бұрын
Thaaankyouu so much for this page. I am learning cinematography without school & I honestly find The Grips team work really really interesting. And I really wanted to learn what goes around & how to figure it out, since we cannot experiment on set.. thankyou.
@samuelsanabria49693 ай бұрын
great video, Dave!
@bonsaipiper37733 ай бұрын
short and to the point. Thank you.
@Tanoaproductionsfiji3 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you
@eyesonly44514 ай бұрын
Helpful! Thanks. And now that I have LEDs in my house, nothing matches.
@GripTips4 ай бұрын
Well, when I shot this it was fluorescents so, atleast you don’t have THAT pain hahaha
@bonsaipiper37734 ай бұрын
9:11
@user-iv9qr1yb3w4 ай бұрын
В чём разница с Sekonic c800?
@jabbarthomas58554 ай бұрын
Hi Folks! I’ve been teaching my film production students using Grip Tips for years! Thanks for the great content! Question: if there an electrician/gaffer version of Grip Tips? I’m looking for something as extensive and professional as Grip Tips. channels! Shane Hurlbut is GREAT, but to get to the real content, you have to pay for a subscription (which my school won’t do). Aputure is wonderful too, but I’m looking for something that covers generators and electrical distribution, as you would see on a medium to high-budget production. Thanks in advance!
@eriksonderlon4 ай бұрын
Thank you, great video!
@davisfan4 ай бұрын
Hi Dave! I just bought a 12x12 frame, and my first couple rags (silk and black duvetine). I'd love to see you make a video about big frames - I've gotten some advice some a couple gaffers, and I've helped in a few big shoots, but I feel I have a lot to learn. Great video, as usual
@benhuff95924 ай бұрын
I wasn’t able to get all of the green sticky residue off. I thought it would be best to just paint that side white, would you recommend a Matte white or a Semi-Gloss or something?
@GripTips4 ай бұрын
Interesting idea, I’d say go matte and lmk how it works out. You could probably sand it too I suppose but I haven’t tried either. Just my thoughts
@benhuff95924 ай бұрын
@@GripTips Sanding it worked great, thank you for the tip!!
@GripTips4 ай бұрын
@@benhuff9592 awesome, glad I could help
@benhuff95924 ай бұрын
What gauge is speed rail? The size, material and thickness?
@GripTips4 ай бұрын
Hey bud! Check out this episode I made a while back talking about speed rail in general. It’s got all the info kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m6t8qtKZtLGbZIk.htmlsi=6dy1Krk3FVR9AIBT
@benhuff95924 ай бұрын
Bro is a LIONS Fan? LFG 🎉
@GripTips4 ай бұрын
Yep, my whole life LFG!
@benhuff95924 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@StrandDoctor5 ай бұрын
I found this video to help test for shorts in conjunction with the tester you have. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ncihedViuNathKc.html It's taking me a few more tries than I anticipated. I must've tightened the female end too tight; I can't get the tester in all the way.
@garryr5 ай бұрын
Not sure what we are talking about but am mildly aroused, I mean interested.
@mykyta.kutepov5 ай бұрын
Keep going!
@quietpersona5 ай бұрын
Welcome back!!! I love your channel!!!!
@ActorPhillip5 ай бұрын
The boxes dont come coated with polyurethane?
@GripTips5 ай бұрын
Nope! None of them do
@sophieboisvert5 ай бұрын
Does the Aputure 2-Bay Battery Power Station sold separately work with the 150c Amaran light ?
@dymonmein5 ай бұрын
Whoa first time seeing that Star Wars-ian intro! 👏🏼
@juandenmarkdenmark11565 ай бұрын
Good Video thank You ...
@yoson295 ай бұрын
Welcome back.
@CalebResponds5 ай бұрын
Everybody gets all excited about lights, cameras, lenses, and software but then neglects organization, functionality, and ergonomics.
@TheKingInTheNorthASOIAF6 ай бұрын
What kind of clamp would you use to rig a camera or a light to this rig? Preferably something with a 3/8 inch thread. It can be heard to search for what you need if you don't know the exact terminology for it. Thanks!
@GripTips6 ай бұрын
So for a light you’d use either a “grid clamp” with a junior reciever or a baby pin depending on the light. For a camera? You’d use a “cheese plate” with 3/8” grid clamps. Then bolt the clamps to the cheese plate. Done ☺️. Whichever you use, always add a safety chain just in case. And in the case of camera, safety chain or use webbing daisy chain the camera to the plate. And then regular safety chain the plate to the speed rail.
@steveworonko53076 ай бұрын
Some of this applies to California only, especially non-union and things like meal penalties, because of the labor laws there. Whereas other states don't have as strong laws, so you might not get meal penalties unless you tell production when negotiating. As far as Grace, technically, by contract, they're supposed to ask the keys if they can go into grace, not just we're going into grace. Also depending on where you are, once they call grace, if the slate changes, grace is over and they have to buy the penalty. In other areas of the country, they're not as strict. Technically a meal is 30min sit down, not just grabbing a breakfast burrito or a slice of pizza and going back to work, doesn't reset the meal penalty clock.
@GripTips6 ай бұрын
Actually, come to find out. No where in the contracts does it say grace must be asked for. Which is weird cause that’s what I was taught and I didn’t find out until this episode that they don’t have to ask for it, through my union hall
@stevestussey19286 ай бұрын
@@GripTips You are correct in that aspect about nothing in the contract. But spinning the dial isn't accepted as 'notifying' since not everyone is on walkie. As the phrase 'past practice' gets used a lot. And I know different parts of the country does things differently.
@Tylerjstratton6 ай бұрын
Hey Dave, great Videos. I've been a DGA AD for 8 years, and now teaching Set safety at college level. I've been using some of your videos for my students! Maybe I can shed some light on your NDB Questions of why ADs ask for that (near the end of the video). In my experience it comes from a back and forth between a request to start earlier, vs the UPM (unit production manager) not not wanting to pay the meal penalty. A good example: The day isn't scheduled to be a 12 day overall, so the UPM has no problem with Grips coming in 30 mins early to get setup and do what they need. Doesn't cost them anything over their budget EXCEPT if they hit Meal Pens now. So they basically say, yes you can come in early as long as you NDB. Even though practically speaking you don't really ever have time to take 30 minutes exactly as you expressed. But the Key Grip or the Best boys usually agree to it because in the long run, sneaking in a burrito after you're set up (say 70 minutes after call) is more effective and less stressful then having to come in at call and bust your tail to get ready in time. The ADs are the ones asking for this sure, but it's almost always comes from a mandate from above. (Again in my personal experience). Hopefully that helps. Cheers!
@MaxHernandez-qz5tp6 ай бұрын
Dave! I'm in film school now and we mostly work with Kinos, Arri tungten (100w-1k) and some LED from ARRI and Apurture. One thing we don't talk about is electrical safety, especially with the tungsten lights. I was hoping despite your busy schedule, could you do a video on indie gaffing and safe practices using common house outlets and all things concerning breakers!! Thanks! hope your doing well!
@MaxHernandez-qz5tp6 ай бұрын
@@GripTips appreciate all the work you do!!
@Chris90.6 ай бұрын
is it bad if a bit of the copper from the ground makes contact with the hot or neutral at all?
@GripTips6 ай бұрын
Yes, you’ll likely be popping fuses or breakers once the stinger is plugged in. In fact. A method I’ve seen is someone taking the cord and deliberately connecting the hot and negative together, just to find which breaker is which so that they can label them. Not recommended because if a breaker doesn’t trip, that’s a fast way to electrocuting yourself or starting a fire.
@PancakeLighting6 ай бұрын
Question about Grace- Doesnt production need to ASK for grace, not CALL grace? In other words, the crew has the power to grant or veto grace. I’ve never seen it happen but my understanding was that they’re asking crews permission to go :12 more.
@rumorscameras6 ай бұрын
when the 20 year patent is over anyone has rights to inventions and manufacturing and sales without paying anybody
@rumorscameras6 ай бұрын
here in europe our nomenclature is a little bit more clear and understandable, it makes sense. what s a low boy, low girl, is it fat how much weight does it take, how high? thats why avenger exists...clear naming standard
@rumorscameras6 ай бұрын
u re fat, i also got fat, man 70 pounds i put on,,,cannot believe me
@ernestonavedo52396 ай бұрын
Great video. Just got one. What board are you using? Thanks