Adorama Glow Products Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- A review of these products:
12x12 Butterfly Collapsible Kit: www.adorama.co...
8x8 Butterfly Collapsible Kit: www.adorama.co...
55"x79" Reflector Panel: www.adorama.co...
C-Stands: www.adorama.co... - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
Your assistant is not observing righty-tighty with the grip heads. Your sandbags are dangerously in the wrong place (the center of gravity is too high), they should be on the c-stand base and you need at least twice to three times the weight. That said, thank you for the useful demo of the units, but please use safe industry techniques when demoing.
Right, I thought it was strange to see a sandbag on the grip head, I've never seen anyone do that haha. But hopefully they see this and learn
yes to all of this, and you also need to have the large leg pointing towards the core of the weight
@@8ktravelfilms527 most of the time, there are instances where you don’t have to though
I had to stop watching the second I saw these issues! Thank you for pointing this out! Safety should always be the FIRST thing you consider when setting up equipment.
Useful video, thanks! With your sandbags it might be best to place them on the legs of the stand instead, to keep the center of gravity low.
Nice lawn man!
you should be using combo stand my man. super dangerous to use c stands for a frame that large
Yep combo with a lolli
What's a combo stand?
...especially when the c-stand is not rigged properly...
What about for the 8x8?
Wow, these are really affordable. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing...looking to get the 8x8
Sure thing. It's a solid product! Great price too!
Good job team
Rule #1 of rags. NEVER PUT THEM ON THE FLOOR. #2 ...Let alone on the dirty grass. Put the frame on the stand horizontal. Actually less work and clean rags. I Won't even get into about a dozen safety hazards. Somwbody can get hurt in that back yard. Sheesh.
Excellent info (available nowhere else btw). Wish you'd also had links to the stands you used--looks like at least 2 different kinds (and as a newbie I'm a bit confused by best C-stands for which tasks. Thx
Just updated my description with the C-stands. The other stands were Manfrotto Combo stands. Honestly, combo stands are a bit more sturdy as they have a wide base. How did you find out about this video?
Hey there! I'd just like to chime in to say that I would HIGHLY recommend staying away from any C stand that isn't made by Matthews Grip or American Grip. Impact/Flashpoint/Kupo are substantially heavier and their grip heads blow and will frequently jam and/or loosen when you don't want them to. Matthews C stands aren't much more expensive than those and they're industry standard and will last a lifetime. There are a couple types of C stands you'll see. The two basic types are "Rocky Mountain" and "Turtle Base" style C stands. Rocky Mountain stands allow you to slid the largest leg up and down to level the stand on uneven terrain at the expense of having a non-removable base, which makes it slightly less compact. The turtle base style (called the C+ stand by Matthews) has a removable base, but no rocky mountain leg. These are heavier and more expensive, but break down more compactly which might be a factor if you're transporting in a small car and the base can be used on its own as a really low stand. Both types are useful in different situations so ideally you'd want to have a mix of both. Most grip truck rental packages I've seen have mostly rocky mountain versions with 1 or 2 turtle base versions.
With all of that said...c stands really are not meant for holding big frames, ESPECIALLY outside when there are a ton of forces being exerted laterally on the stands due to the wind.They're really meant for small items like flags, nets, and occasionally small lights. Combo stands are a much better choice for frames due to their beefier columns, wider foot print, and built in junior receiver which is about twice as thick as a baby pin. Again I would go Matthews or American over anything from the cheapo brands.If you want to learn more about grip and electric I HIGHLY recommend Luke Seerveld's "Meet the Gaffer" channel as well as Dave Donaldson's "Grip Tips". I've linked both below.
th-cam.com/channels/t7_XcAZ6vyc0j55qWDrjZQ.html
th-cam.com/channels/6xliqRXcbqk6vU_GxaITQQ.html
@@jefffitzgerald5396 thanks for sharing!
@@jefffitzgerald5396 I would also add the spring-leg type c-stand to your rundown of common c-stand designs. Not as versatile as rocky-mountain leg or turtle versions, but the design has its fans...
Frames look great, but I'm more interested in those iMac lookalike monitors behind you :)
What do you mean by Artificial silk?
Hello, I just ordered the 55” x 78” reflector panel and sun scrim. I’m going to use it to block out any harsh sun for Pop Warner football player and cheerleader portraits. I hope this will do the job!
How'd it go?
@@iKeto_gal Honestly, I didn’t even use it! It was very very windy the day of the portrait shoots and I decided to leave it in the car. I can say at this point I own it, but I’ve never really used it! 😂🤣😂👍🏼
@@Darthbishop lol, thanks for replying. At least you have it just in case :D Plus you can use it as a scrim for indoor shots or put it up to window to diffuse light coming in to get a softer look.
Thank you!
I need this video suggested with TH-cam
very nice
How sturdy is the 8x8? I was considering the Scrim Jim just because it looked a bit beefier. But it is significantly more expensive. Do you think the aluminum 8x8 frame has any risk of being bent, either through heavy use or a sudden, unexpected burst of wind?
How did you get the sun scrim to fit the frame. Mine doesn't go all the way
If I saw this on set I'd shut the production down. This is how people get hurt. Do not use the information in this video as setup advise.
Thanks for sharing! Can you link the light you used?
That was a Joker 1600 HMI
Humph... all of those modifiers should be mounted on medium rollers or combo stands. Seriously! Do not mess around with the safety of the talent under those things. You never want any of those coming down on anyone’s head. Outside, medium roller minimum, 3-35lb sandbags for each stand. And safety rope to tie them off in wind . Yes you can fly it on a c stand but frankly you are endangering everyone around it by doing so.
Worse yet, righty-tighty not being observed, not NEARLY enough sandbags, and what the hell are they doing up on the grip head instead of low, where they might actually do some good?
I'm looking at the 6x4 scrimjim made by wescott. I need something to help soften the harsh sunlight. Would the 55x79 glow kit do the trick? And what exactly is needed to make it stand on it's own? Sometimes it's just me and the subject. Is there another piece connecting the C stand to the panel itself?
I do own the scrim Jim 4x4. It’s fast setup. I’m pretty much a small operation so I get the need for speed.
You just need a grip head. I will say that you can’t really use the glow 4x6 if you have a bit of wind. It can bend and break. Best for indoors.
@@24FramesInc I picked up one. I won't use it a ton, but def need it for outdoors. Just hope it's not super windy that day. I did pick up 2 25lb sandbags also. So hopefully they help.
ShotbyRon I would actually recommend (6) 25lbs sandbags. That will be safe in any wind.
How many stops is the diffusion on the 12’x12’?
1 1/4 stops I believe.
This is just a drop ship product: $400 for a frame and a piece of cloth, yeah this is why people hate the photo/video industry. The same exact one pictures and all is on alibaba and if your on that site you can look left notice the same company make others with stands for like $100.
Also, sand bags on the c-stand grip, clearly you guys are dangerously in need of some one showing you how to use these products.
@@luisa9628 no i mean alibaba. clearly you didn't look hard enough, i see them with the same ad images and all. Yes I know what drop shipping is
@@adamtemple9417 thanks captain obvious... dumbass