How Do You Use A C-Stand? What Is A C-Stand? | Film Lighting Techniques

▶︎▶︎ Shop C-Stands on Amazon (affiliated): Avenger 40” C-Stand (standard): https://amzn.to/30MTBBR Avenger 40” C-Stand (detachable leg): https://amzn.to/3sofra0 Matthews 40” C-Stand (sliding leg): https://amzn.to/3eslvq5 Matthews 20” C-Stand (sliding leg): https://amzn.to/3mmPaF8 What is a c stand and how do you use one?!? C-Stands are one of the most versatile and common medium duty stands in the film industry. Almost every major gripping manufacturer makes their own version. There are C Stands from Matthews, C stands from Avenger and C Stands from Kupo, even Neewer are making their own version! Although common, when people lay eyes on a c-stand for the first time, they are often left confused at the complexity of the metal contraption standing before them. So, to address this problem, in todays video I will be introducing you to two brands of C-stand, Avenger and Matthews, showing you the differences between them, how they work, how to use a c stand properly, as well as some of the most common configurations you'll find on sets. We'll also look at the different c stand base options (turtle and sliding leg) as well as the differences between different grip or gobo heads. Checkout Part 2 "C-Stand Safety" here: https://youtu.be/GilqxFykrXU CONTENTS: 00:00 - Introduction to c-stands 00:23 - What is a c stand? 00:36 - Avenger C Stands and Matthews C Stands 00:52 - Intro to how to setup and use a c stand 01:35 - Accessories you can rig to a c stand 01:53 - How to pack a c stand 03:51 - How to stack c stands 04:51 - C stand base options 06:21 - Grip heads 09:58 - How to raise and lower c stands 10:42 - How to hand over a c stand 11:08 - How to load a c stand - the big leg 11:50 - The right hand rule 12:53 - Common setups - rigging a flag 13:35 - Common setups - using a c stand as a light stand 14:03 - Adding additional gripping gear onto the c stand 15:14 - Outro 15:43 - Bloopers Make sure to checkout our other videos on film lighting basics in our film lighting techniques and filmmaking tutorials playlists! Film Lighting Techniques Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSjOMxP8YB1uOqaGA2-8zaBYW-6g-4nR4 Filmmaking Tutorials Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSjOMxP8YB1v-fcO0gjVgM6DD_BiOZVCb Gear Reviews Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSjOMxP8YB1uHAzR45Y1JSi8B3J3pjd2b The Equipment we use: https://kit.co/CreativePathFilms/our-studio-production-kit Affiliate Notice: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using any of these links, we may receive a small commission (at no cost to you) which helps to support the channel. This video has not been sponsored by a third party in any way. Follow us on Instagram: @creativepathfilms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativepathfilms/ Website: www.creativepathfilms.com #creativepath #creativepathfilms #filmmakingtutorial