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Buying C Stands For Your Kit

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C stands are a staple of the film and video business because they're awesome. We'll show you the different types and suggest which c stands to buy for your kit.

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00;00;00 Intro
00;00;11 What size grip stand should I buy?
00;01;23 Black vs. Chrome?
00;02;25 What type of grip stand legs do I need?
00;05;04 What brand of grip stand should I buy?
00;06;22 Outtro

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7 Comments

@gafferngrip5407 3 years ago

My first several I brought c-stand was on Amazon. I didn't know better when I brought them and I didn't have enough money to get the brand name c-stand. Great video, keep on making them.

@valiskuk 1 year ago

My first venture into C Stands was buying an Avenger stand in parts from 3 different places, all slotted together beautifully and is quite simply rock solid equipment. I've seen some of the cheaper ones now, and its possible some may be good, though what I saw suggests lesser build quality, I'm happy enough knowing this stuff I have is solid and built to outlast me.

One tip on price, look also at Music grip providers, sometimes you'll find a big discount in cost for the very same part numbers.

@iward940 3 years ago

Get a grip. sage advice.

@Ranger7Studios 3 years ago

If you have a c-stand that has hard to open legs, like the Neewer stands, open the legs first and put the base on the floor. then add the pole.

@amarachiokiche445 1 year ago

What's the size of the mini stand ?

@kurtnelle 3 years ago

Hold on. You said that all the sets you were on had chrome stands but if it's problem then you should black the stand out with tape or cloth? Therefore shouldn't people buy the black stands then?

@rmbeavers 2 years ago (edited)

If I want to mount a large softbox onto a c-stand,, can I put it right on the top mount of the stand (without using the grip head) or what would you recommend? I have an Avenger and don't want to mess it up.