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Stingers | How to wrap, and everything else you need to know
Dapper Gaffer 006 - how to wrap stingers on a film set. Over-over or over-under? There's one right way to do it! And everything else you need to know.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:17 Why do we call them Stingers?
01:53 Common lengths and storage
03:21 The right way to wrap a Stinger
06:26 Tying the knot
08:05 Crating
09:03 Stingers vs extension cords / shop cords
11:03 Where to buy?
12:14 Amperage and line loss
13:58 Why over-over vs over-under?
16:28 What cables do you over-under?
17:28 How to over-under (just not Stingers!)
18:39 Conclusion
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Sound Blankets - how to burrito, uses, and tips
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Dapper Gaffer 005 - Sound Blanket Burritos and general information on using furni-pads / moving blankets on a film sets. Chapters 00:00 Intro 0:24 Uses 0:54 What to look for 3:44 Why should I care about burritos? 4:15 How to wrap a sound blanket burrito 6:33 Alternate quick way 8:54 Bonus way to kill two birds with one stone 10:39 Conclusion
C-Stands | How to use them properly
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Dapper Gaffer 004 - C-Stand crash course. Best practices, what to buy, what to avoid. There are a lot of ways to use a C-stand - there are also a lot of ways to use them incorrectly. Follow along to feel more confident walking on to your next film set. Chapters 00:00 Intro 0:29 Quality vs cheap C-Stands 4:22 Types of C-Stands and their strengths 9:07 Staging 10:19 Chrome vs Black 11:58 How to p...
John Roche | Film Lighting NAB 2024
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Dapper Gaffer Podcast - Ep 002 A conversation with NYC gaffer John Roche of @GaffersSalon on the state of lighting in 2024 and some of the new fixtures announced at NAB 2024
Nanlite PavoTube II 30XR | LumenRadio CRMX Overview
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Dapper Gaffer 003 - Nanlite PavoTube II 30XR A gaffer's review of Nanlite's new LumenRadio CRMX version of their PavoTube fixtures. We also go over the basics of wireless DMX and why it's different than app control. Purchase Link: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1779332-REG/nanlite_pt30xr_pavotube_ii_30xr_led.html
Nanlite PavoSlim 120c Unboxing & Review
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Dapper Gaffer 002 - Nanlite PavoSlim 120c A working gaffer's honest review of NanLite's new full color lightweight panel fixture. josiahsjostrom Purchase Link: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1794464-REG/nanlite_ps120c_pavloslim_120c_with_eggcrate.html
Skypanel X - the Arri Vortex? Or something else?
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Dapper Gaffer Podcast - Ep 001 Initial thoughts on the newly announced Arri Skypanel X. Comparisons to the Creamsource Vortex 8 and guesses on how it might fit into the film lighting market
Gemini 2x1 Hard Vs. Vortex 8
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Dapper Gaffer - 001 Comparing the Litepanels Gemini 2x1 Hard to Creamsource's Vortex 8. Two lights in a similar form factor - let's see how they stack up against each other. We also throw in the Gemini 2x1 Soft for comparison Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:03 Intensity / Spread at 40' 03:22 Intensity / Spread at 60' 04:46 Color Inconsistency 06:42 Color Readings 09:10 Green / Magenta Shift without dif...

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  • @dymonmein
    @dymonmein วันที่ผ่านมา

    7:18 new gaffer here. I disagreed re: apps, especially with the development of Sidus Link… until I needed more than a couple lights. That’s the top of the line manufacturers app, and it cant seem to handle 4 lights. 100xS, 60xS, and a PT4c worked fine. But once I added the 200xS, it started doing all your typical app BS (controlling the wrong head, or multiple heads, etc.) Any tips until I can afford a DMX setup?

  • @132medianetwork
    @132medianetwork 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If it is Spectrum C stand you're referring to at 2:40 in this clip then i must say it's not cheap as described. For most people, it works great and does exactly what it should but like you mentioned...your preference for other brands...

  • @michaelfrymus
    @michaelfrymus 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wish the 240 version had that pop up softbox

  • @matoflynn
    @matoflynn 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Glad I found this channel

  • @JamonSerranoFilms
    @JamonSerranoFilms 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you, Josiah! I recognized you from the many on set workshops from Shane’s site. Great stuff! Very valuable and humorous too. What I noticed is that you are very quick with changing the set-ups, which is super important on set. So wondering if you could share your knowledge how to quickly adjust c-stands (for instance more detail on where to place which hand when mounting a floppy or what to do with the knuckle so the flag slides into the hole right away, from which angle to insert the floppy, etc.) Basically how to get up to speed when setting up grip equipment. Thanks again, Matze

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hey @@JamonSerranoFilms, yes guilty as charged! That is me in Shane’s stuff. Filmmaker Academy is the best content for aspiring cinematographers you can get. Practice and familiarity certainly help with speed. Thanks for the feedback, we’ll consider C-stands part two 😁

  • @marctoya
    @marctoya 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome video thank you so much. I like the sense of humor.😂

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@marctoya thank you sir

  • @FilmStuff04
    @FilmStuff04 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing video, thank you 🙌🏽 Subscribed

  • @parveensood2885
    @parveensood2885 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The information is very valuable, thanks.

  • @leafsnomore
    @leafsnomore หลายเดือนก่อน

    we need the updated beefy baby and mombo combos etc. video! Please tell me its coming

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@leafsnomore next video we’re working on is a light review - but thanks for the feedback, we’ll move it up the priority list! It’s been a busy summer

  • @setlam2
    @setlam2 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The video starts, and I think, "Oh look, he's got my C-stand there." A second later, "Don't buy this; this is bad". At least now I know how to use it properly hahaha.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@setlam2 😆 sorry bro

  • @gregzarkodimos9711
    @gregzarkodimos9711 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    'I 'm not gonna AndrewLocke this' 😂 The Aussie gets a reputation fir being thorough! What if you removed the factory diffusion and put a 4x or 2x3 like the studio setup?

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gregzarkodimos9711 😂 I’m very glad he’s thorough. I think it’s certainly bright enough to diffuse with larger frames in some scenarios. But it is pretty directional without the diffuser, so I might be tempted to double break it. Put the half diffuser on the fixture itself maybe, and then push it through a larger frame

  • @amathma
    @amathma 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this video. I wonder if it is possible to use Sirus Pro for Nanlite DMX control ? The LumenRadio CRMX is interesting. Can you get an user friendly iPad app for and control different light manufactures ?

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@amathma Sidus Link pro uses LumenRadio to control other manufacturers’ lights. Same with Blackout and Luminaire

    • @amathma
      @amathma 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dappergaffer awesome. Thanks for the reply.

  • @يومياتمصورعراقي
    @يومياتمصورعراقي 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is the difference between x class and xr class?

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@يومياتمصورعراقي really the only difference is the addition of Lumen Radio. It is also the latest and current version. Also has a small engraving noting the center of gravity

  • @xx1simon1xx
    @xx1simon1xx 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If the orbiter had been three times the brightness it would still be relevant.

  • @xx1simon1xx
    @xx1simon1xx 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I tried out the skypanel X at arri on a test shoot for a feature, heres what i can say: -Its heavy. -The hyperoptics are impressive, i hate using the vortex naked, the shadows are just disgusting, the X i would absolutely use as a hard light, it also has crazy minimal spill coming of the lenses. However. It is NOT "as good as a fresnel fixture" but its close. -when using it as a soft light its not all that different from the vortex or even the old skypanel. -the new lightengine is great, amazing color -the crmx is very well done, even just the fact that it has legacy skypanel crmx profiles from the get go is awesome -its heavy.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@xx1simon1xx great feedback, thanks for sharing

  • @itamareyal9356
    @itamareyal9356 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great deep dive!

  •  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Muy útil. Gracias.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gracias amigo

  •  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    well...I bought the wrong stand and the cheap brand you showed. Thanks for the quick course.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bummer, we’ve all made bad buys at one point or another 😉

  • @12yfilms
    @12yfilms 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just discovered your channel. I'm heavily invested in the Creamsource ecosystem and YT suggested your Gemini vs Creamsource video. I love your content!

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@12yfilms thanks for the feedback! Creamsource makes some great units

  • @wangkevin6258
    @wangkevin6258 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi great review I have a question it is about 120C vs F22c which one you think is better Thx

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@wangkevin6258 thanks. I prefer the rigid form factor and incorporated Lumenradio of the PavoSlim line. Although the 240C is a more similar size to the F22c than the 120 is

  • @createtechreviews4282
    @createtechreviews4282 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Seriously the best c-stand tutorial on TH-cam. So many of the other videos are teaching people to use c-stands the wrong way or are leaving out key information. Your video cleared up so many questions for me! One question I do have is that in the video you mentioned that while c-stands often carry heavier loads than a light, they are not light stands. I'm curious about the other uses of c-stands beyond what you covered here.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the feedback! Primarily, they're used for holding flags, diffusion, and scrims. But I find them to be extremely versatile - possibly my most-used item on set. You can help other departments too. Holding set pieces or props for art dept, a makeshift clothing rack for wardrobe, rigging things for cam dept or even cameras themselves, holding sound blankets for sound dept, etc.. A real beauty about C-stands is the ability to hold something in just about any position in space - which is infinitely useful.

  • @koncreate8744
    @koncreate8744 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don't stop doing theses plzzz

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! What would you like to see more of?

    • @tylerfukuda
      @tylerfukuda 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I for one would LOVE to see more comparison videos, especially in the LED range. Fiilex vs Aputure vs Nanlux and etc etc. these are great for us DP’s that are now having to deal with so many manufacturers and infinite choices

  • @AlfredoReyesEsparza
    @AlfredoReyesEsparza 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic explanation on C stands.

  • @worldbfr3e263
    @worldbfr3e263 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I believe it's called a Stinger after it's creator, Alfred R. Stinger. Pronounced stin-jer.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      For realz?

  • @dymonmein
    @dymonmein 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In jail, you make a “stinger” by cutting the cord off an appliance. Then you can cook with the ends by contacting them to a metal surface. You get shocked a lot during all this, hence the term “stinger.” Jodi is another jail word, which the military share. It’s not uncommon for jail words to cross reference into other lexicons, or vice versa.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dymonmein this seems like a plausible origin 😁

  • @cobralyoner
    @cobralyoner 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Josiah. I do think theres definitely a point where really big cables get wrapped over-under again and that is when they get to big to hold in one hand while wrapping them. having them lay on the floor and just putting loops over-under on top of it is much easier and faster then trying to wrap them over-over with a cable you can't easily just untangle with a little flick.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment. In my experience - heavier cables are always over-over in the film industry. However, you are correct that they would be wrapped laying on the ground. All the way up to 2/0

  • @108u9
    @108u9 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    IMO it does make sense to bag the second leg facing away from the load to counter balance as a secondary measure after placing the first big leg under the load (provided the bag doesn’t touch the ground). It also serves a secondary function to counter any force pushing over the stand at a diagonal 45 between the leg orientations. Curious if you’ve found the above to be less effective than bagging the first big leg?

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It would be interesting to do some quantifiable foot-pound measurements to see if that secondary leg is any more helpful the a second bag on the long leg. Physics can be surprising

  • @maddrummer900
    @maddrummer900 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was entertaining and informative. Please keep em coming.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you stayed till the end - you get a gold star

    • @maddrummer900
      @maddrummer900 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dappergaffer I couldn't resist. Also, 37:05 was hilarious and relatable. Glad you kept that in there. 😆

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@maddrummer900 😆

  • @samvalentine9243
    @samvalentine9243 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, Josiah! It was a nice surprise to learn you had a channel. Will be tuning in more often for sure 😁

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks bro!

  • @jokoholic
    @jokoholic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Now Neewer C-stand from China is the leading in the world.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂

    • @ahajonathan
      @ahajonathan 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dappergaffer😂😂😂 I see what you did there

  • @Someguy1357
    @Someguy1357 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where can I get these?

    • @Someguy1357
      @Someguy1357 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nvm, I read the comments!

  • @gabrielnelson
    @gabrielnelson 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't work on a film set, and never anticipate having to use one of these. However, I found myself watching to the end.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Also applicable for household blankets 😁

  • @olindamedia
    @olindamedia 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great content!

  • @RobertJohnPhotography
    @RobertJohnPhotography 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was great. Can you provide a link for these particular sound blankets please.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      www.uscargocontrol.com/products/Moving-Blankets-SUPREME-MOVER-Blanket-100-Cotton-95-100-Lbs-DZ

  • @FranciscoCorales-x6v
    @FranciscoCorales-x6v 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your burrito rolling skills are impressive, honorary Mexican card approved.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Achievement unlocked! 🌯

  • @joshrech6804
    @joshrech6804 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Now I don’t have to worry about embarrassing myself in front of the grips. This is awesome Josiah (and team). Such great communication, and dapper as ever.

  • @WriteFilmEdit
    @WriteFilmEdit 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a great video. Felt like I was watching the Ron Swanson of Gaffing.

  • @sethdeming403
    @sethdeming403 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved this! Great job guys

  • @bertcano
    @bertcano 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude this was dope, thanks for sharing your knowledge! 😁

  • @NJRIII
    @NJRIII 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a few matthews with a little skinny knob above the base. Super easy to deploy. Don't see them often.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know what you’re talking about, I’ve used them a few times. But don’t have any in my inventory

    • @NJRIII
      @NJRIII 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @dappergaffer loved your content for awhile, I'm on board. Keep up the good work. I'm certain you'll help me in my forays into video. Rented my Nanlites out today on set. Continuing to build

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NJRIII Keep at it bro!

  • @martintorner
    @martintorner 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A good look indeed! Highly informational and entertaining! Great Content, looks awesome as well!

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you sir! That means a lot coming from a man of your caliber

  • @kazyBarbarian
    @kazyBarbarian 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your video now I just need to figure out how to use crmx

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Let me know if you have any questions about CRMX

    • @SpirosAbatis
      @SpirosAbatis 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great video! Are gaffers and theatres not using CRMX with a PC program for a preprogrammed show? I can see this as being useful for pixel mapping, sequences, fades...everything tablet and phone apps lack.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SpirosAbatis yes, Lumenair and Blackout are the primary I’ve seen. Although usually on an iPad. Grand MA probably more in live environments or episodic stage shows? As an owner op gaffer - a PC system would be pretty clunky for the type of work a lot of us do

  • @KeithEmmerichDOTcom
    @KeithEmmerichDOTcom 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m going to assume it’s flicker free?

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes sir, although I did not do any high speed testing

  • @djLovelyTime
    @djLovelyTime 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Battery life on these is truly underwhelming.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve found them to be about average. But I think where some of the confusion comes from is how you think about it and how the manufacturer sets up the controls for it. For instance, Titan tubes allow you to select how long you want them to run and they simply throttle the brightness to accommodate that runtime. If you set them at maximum brightness (which requires the minimum runtime) they don’t last all that long. With the Pavos, you set the brightness and it tells you how long they will run at that power draw. They will run a very long time for instance if you run them at 1%.

    • @djLovelyTime
      @djLovelyTime 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @dappergaffer Astera Tubes last 20 hours and have been around for years now. Let's be honest Nanlite just cut corners on the costs.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@djLovelyTime did you read my comment above? They last 20hrs if you significantly throttle the output. At full intensity Titans do not last very long.

  • @Jmontemayor
    @Jmontemayor 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great stuff here!

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks broski

  • @joelland5269
    @joelland5269 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watched. Took notes. Great presentation and coverage of the topic. I've had to learn some of these lessons the hard way, and I really appreciated you taking the time to go over the basics. BTW, sarcasm is my first language too. 37:01

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Joel, and glad to hear we are brothers of a native tongue ;-)

  • @FranciscoCorales-x6v
    @FranciscoCorales-x6v 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excelente trabajo, muy informativo, gracias por compartir.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gracias a usted, señor

  • @kiranraval
    @kiranraval 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you, please show how to hang backdrops for talking heads.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you have a roll of seamless, you can use a pair of C-stands for this - simply place an arm in each end of the roll. Still, be sure the long leg is in the direction of the load and knuckles are on the right

  • @nicktalan
    @nicktalan 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it 🙌🏼

  • @danielkullman8701
    @danielkullman8701 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nicely done. Great content for beginners and even DPs that sometimes need a little refresh on what everyone else is doing while they are sitting on a comfortable cushioned dolly seat sipping tea. I think I have that same couch.

    • @dappergaffer
      @dappergaffer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you sir! Oh to be a DP sitting on a cushioned dolly seat sipping tea 😉