10 Essential Film Tools You Should Know About

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    Today, Ted Sim and Martin Torner, union grip on Hollywood films and TV shows such as Iron Man 2, Thor, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, talks to us about the filmmaking hardware that you should rent out for every film set. We cover everything from cardellinis to chain vice grips to cheeseboros.
    You can find the film tools we talked about here:
    Spud Adapter - adorama.rfvk.net/O3vOA
    Nail on a Plate - adorama.rfvk.net/qXLOn
    Scissor Clip - adorama.rfvk.net/7k9DO
    Mafer Clamp - adorama.rfvk.net/x6aZk
    Cardellini Clamp - adorama.rfvk.net/BoVR9
    Duckbill - adorama.rfvk.net/3rqmv
    Chain Vice Grip - adorama.rfvk.net/yQP4D
    Grid Clamp - adorama.rfvk.net/Q3v0Y
    Cheeseboro - adorama.rfvk.net/roqRB
    C-Clamp - adorama.rfvk.net/gkeJ0
    Apple Box - adorama.rfvk.net/BoVB4
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  • @zoanyway
    @zoanyway 4 ปีที่แล้ว +339

    I love this guy. He's unbelievably down to earth and just plain legit.

    • @SidewaysUpJoe
      @SidewaysUpJoe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No doubt, the world needs a few more people like this guy..

    • @dictionaryofwords1108
      @dictionaryofwords1108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just don't take his apple box, that's clearly a no-no

    • @grandproductionfilms9190
      @grandproductionfilms9190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I feel like most grips and gaffers are chill like that. At least most of the ones I've met.

  • @rodrigoherzog4412
    @rodrigoherzog4412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    I learned more in this 20 min then a lot a classes in my actual film school... thanks a lot

    • @indymogul
      @indymogul  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      thanks for tuning in!

    • @jas_bataille
      @jas_bataille 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They never gonna teach that in film school tho

    • @pilsplease7561
      @pilsplease7561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Film schools are a waste of time, im a photographer, filmmaker and winemaker and never went to school for any of it and guess what i know more than a lot of so called pros. You can do better on your own.

    • @willmannering
      @willmannering 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pilsplease7561 I totally agree. The only thing you can't replace is onset industry experience. If it's big films you're getting into you don't need film school, but you do need a way of getting onset big productions and learning from others experience. That's almost always the quickest and best ways to learn.

    • @pilsplease7561
      @pilsplease7561 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willmannering Yeah, I also am a film photographer try as I might I can't get into mirrorless and or new digital it looks really bad no matter how you edit photos lifeless and dull and downright boring. Film always renders things more realistically to what you saw. I will shoot film as long as it exists. Im going to go out tomorrow and shoot some of my cameras. Got a freezer full of about 40-50 rolls of 35mm film that I need to shoot badly.

  • @SunDevilThor
    @SunDevilThor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    These are my favorite types of videos from you guys. I would love to see more grip stuff in the future. Incorporating DIY with the grip gear would be cool too, such as making your own flags or floppies with pipe or aluminum channels.

    • @laidbaqq
      @laidbaqq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Already borrowing ideas from my dads carpentry and these guys knowledge. Well, a few of those tools are directly used in daily construction.

  • @DavidKudellMusic
    @DavidKudellMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    These videos are so well done - the abundance of B-roll shots and editing/pacing is fantastic. Props to the editor, Ted, and the rest of the Indy Mogul team!

    • @indymogul
      @indymogul  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      thanks! We've got an awesome team and have a lot of fun making these.

  • @JDenim88
    @JDenim88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm a Photographer and I really want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your videos are useful AF. You provide solutions to problems we didn't realize we have. Thank you guys.

  • @flmbyz
    @flmbyz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Martin, as a fellow union grip, this was inspiring. I'd love to work on a crew with you, you definitely reminded me of all the sets I've gripped on over the years. "Your apple box privileges have been revoked!" Hell yeah!

  • @FULLofJOHN
    @FULLofJOHN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Ted, I'm literally planning on buying a bunch of grip gear in like 2 day and I was about to do so much research to figure out what to get. Your timing is impeccable.

    • @aleksreba
      @aleksreba 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      We need more episodes like this. There is no way I would have gotten this much high quality information in such a short time by doing all of this research myself. Next up: stands

    • @adambobroy7682
      @adambobroy7682 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      such a vibe

    • @indymogul
      @indymogul  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      glad it was helpful dude! We had a blast hanging out with Martin. The guy honestly has some of the best on-set stories that I've ever heard. -T

    • @indymogul
      @indymogul  4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@aleksreba will make sure we keep this in mind. We're planning on bringing Lighting Technician on pretty soon so keep an eye out for that as well.

  • @anthonypc1
    @anthonypc1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The visual demonstrations make this such a useful and efficient review!
    just wish I was watching this like a 7 years ago before I started crewing on indie films, having to space out my basic questions on the go...
    It also could get confusing for a noob when your key grips or gaffers would use different slang on different projects. lol I remember wondering where I was supposed to find some dirt to throw on a set piece... until I got a clue and realized they needed me to throw some sand on it... as in SANDBAGS. (that extra syllable coulda saved a minute, and some stress)
    Also helps to know that a Duckbill, Quacker, Platypus, Lips and Onky Bonk all are just one animal.

  • @grad-dd9zj
    @grad-dd9zj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    usefulness rating of this video: 6 out of 5!

  • @sjmheron
    @sjmheron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This was a great video. You really get the feeling that he loves what he does.

  • @ricekings
    @ricekings 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Me: *watches Indy Mogul video*
    Wallet: Ah sh*t, here we go again.

  • @CraigHoward
    @CraigHoward 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The relevancy of this channel is just mind blowing. I feel like I’ve grown as a creator WITH the show. I was doing fun little squib shots as a kid in the garden with my camera with what I learnt on this channel. Here I am a million years later learning about big rigging equipment with industry professionals. Madness. Blown away the direction of this channel and it’s content. Hats off

    • @indymogul
      @indymogul  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      we feel the same way making content for it. It's gone through so many ages of filmmaking with so many incredible hosts. Thanks for the kind words!

  • @stuartcrofts8860
    @stuartcrofts8860 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Here's a thing, here's how it is used, also you could use it like this, here's how much it is and if you had to chose out of all these things these are the most helpful. Here's some useful knowledge about all of the aforementioned things. Oh and here's some b roll of it in action... This is a masterclass in how to put a useful, well lit video together and edit it into something watchable and interesting. Essentially it's a film about clamps🦀😂 but there's so much crammed into this, its well paced, with just the right banter to knowledge ratio. Well done, I'm sure people that know, appreciate the work that has gone into this🙏👍🏻🦀

  • @SatanicJamnic
    @SatanicJamnic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I NEED MORE OF THIS GUY ON TH-cam

  • @KeepitOneHunnedGrand
    @KeepitOneHunnedGrand 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Martin is the MAN. Extremely cool dude and knowledgeable AF.

  • @CinemaTeacher
    @CinemaTeacher 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WE NEED MORE MARTIN! He's awesome 👏🏼

  • @losangelesnative1586
    @losangelesnative1586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I didn’t attend film school, but several friends have mentioned they learned more from this vid than 4 years of film school

  • @mitchmedmedia5386
    @mitchmedmedia5386 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this so much. I’ve referred back to this when I want to add to my kit. Plus the energy is so positive and infectious that it makes it really enjoyable to watch.

  • @eshackproductions
    @eshackproductions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just met Martin at Pinewood Studios Atlanta for Cine Gear Expo, super awesome guy!

  • @BasicFilmmaker
    @BasicFilmmaker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love these videos which use experienced people who are super knowledgeable. Thanks!!

  • @Ben-id1tc
    @Ben-id1tc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Out of everything I've been waiting for, this is one of those videos I've wanted to see for ages.

  • @AustinHo
    @AustinHo 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love this video, just one small nitpick-a combo stand is named that because it has the retractable baby pin just to the left of the adapter pin shown at 2:12. Just loosen the small knob on the left and it’ll pop up.

  • @Iceking007
    @Iceking007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Apple Box - YES!
    But what abut C- stands lol
    I'm a proud supporter of Matthews, thank you for bringing in a Rep!

  • @shkspear52
    @shkspear52 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great interview....I wanna follow this guy for LIFE!!!

  • @elliotthyppolite
    @elliotthyppolite 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You guys are doing gods work lol seriously though. Ive had to learn most of this on site mostly through experience and watching others. That is a great way to learn, dont get me wrong. But videos like these are so helpful especially with the difference names people have for specific pieces of grip (and electric). I wish i had this video as soon as a year ago and as far back as atleast 7 years ago. Thank you for making this and i hope this is the first of a long series. Please make more of these. Many, many more.

  • @phantomsoil
    @phantomsoil 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top notch video! Great information here and in the podcast. I can't imagine not having a great time working with someone like Martin.

  • @MediaKitchenPro
    @MediaKitchenPro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so glad Ted has joined Indy mogul team. Brings so much value to the platform. I know the channel used to be different, more diy oriented. But indie filmmaking has changed as well. This channel is really helping low budget filmmakers step their game up as well. So much appreciation, guys!

  • @jonathanfurtado6880
    @jonathanfurtado6880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great suggestions Martin! We need more of him in future episodes! I'd love to see a grip series like your DP series with him giving little training sessions on how to setup common grip situations!

  • @NOMADCINEMATICS1
    @NOMADCINEMATICS1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve worked on 2 production sets and have used literally every single one of these! Great tools 🛠

  • @troyphillips1077
    @troyphillips1077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DUDE! Phenomenal video! Perfect information for the Indy guys and you brought in the perfect person.
    I’m loving this channel, thanks for all you do

  • @pascaldeshayes5459
    @pascaldeshayes5459 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info density+look+vibe here! Thanks for producing these.

  • @Brian-Hansen
    @Brian-Hansen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much great content coming from you, Ted. Keep up all the awesome videos!

  • @eugeivashchenko758
    @eugeivashchenko758 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stoked to see the reference to the Grip Tips channel. Seriously one of THE most underrated channels out there for a filmmaker. It was super valuable as I was trying to climb up the ladder of traditional productions and then just as useful when I started doing more one-man-band and skeleton crew shoots where you have to wear a lot of hats

  • @davetinoco
    @davetinoco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have watched this video so many times. Over the months I have been buying these items...

  • @Writtenmirror
    @Writtenmirror 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful stuff as always useful AF!!!

  • @VisionaryArtGroup
    @VisionaryArtGroup 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this channel. Learn so much about the industry through you guys. Love that your products are from actual industry folk who are in touch with the culture of independent film work. I Wish he would’ve explained how most of these tools got their names. I literally just found out what an Apple box was and just had to ask why is was called that lol.

  • @Iliasschneider
    @Iliasschneider 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great insight, thank you Martin and Ted!!

  • @AllThingsFilm1
    @AllThingsFilm1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great. Love these tools. Thanks so much.

  • @jholowka
    @jholowka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Martin is so cool and real!!! if you work onset you get it. 👍🏾

  • @Pierorocks
    @Pierorocks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a grip, I very much appreciate this video! It's cool seeing some of the lesser-known grip equipment gettig some recognition!

  • @PedroHofmann
    @PedroHofmann 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sooo many useful tips! Thanks Indy Mogul and Ted!

  • @robertdouble559
    @robertdouble559 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it. Great vid guys.

  • @2MinuteTech
    @2MinuteTech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grip gear is such a mystery when you’re first starting out. This was hugely helpful! 🙌

  • @vidpic8311
    @vidpic8311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would have liked to have seen a recap of all the gadgets used and their uses at the end, thanks for sharing the knowledge fantastic!

  • @lukago677
    @lukago677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    once again great video ,advice, and commentary

  • @xavpil2
    @xavpil2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These super specific videos are awesome

  • @TerenceKearns
    @TerenceKearns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this show and I think this is my favourite episode
    That dude is great.
    A lot of great info.
    This has inspired me to make some of my own stuff - like the apple box.

  • @clangsison
    @clangsison 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    insanely useful, thank you

  • @funk4ever
    @funk4ever ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. You just flipped it for me. Thank you. Scissor clips!!!

  • @sleightlyimpossible
    @sleightlyimpossible 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Yeah and then you gotta backlight for days." Favorite line I've heard in a while.

  • @SpencerPhotography
    @SpencerPhotography 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FAVE new channel. So good. Thanks

  • @sowza1
    @sowza1 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Go get the one you borrowed yesterday" So good!

  • @dslrdave
    @dslrdave 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    martin should have his channel... i could watch/listen him all day !

  • @dutchvideoshooter
    @dutchvideoshooter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OHW MY! I just ordered some basic grip equipment today! And now you are uploading this video 1 hour later :D
    I bought: 1 Wall bracket and 2 grip head and 1 meter bar and 2 spigots :D

  • @Holtenstein
    @Holtenstein 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! Fantastic episode.

  • @fajumosamuel2616
    @fajumosamuel2616 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a grip guy, I fond this pieces of information fascinating and helpful...thank you Indymogul for always churning out useful and vital contents for film makers

  • @253emiliano
    @253emiliano 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I shoot in a office environment so the drop ceiling scissor clamps are a godsend. I just ordered 2 of them. Thanks!

  • @bobhuynh1974
    @bobhuynh1974 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very educational stuff here! Excellent video!

  • @dkirk335
    @dkirk335 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Learned a ton! great show

  • @stefanburianyk7193
    @stefanburianyk7193 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant use of a b******g (11/8-5/8) adapter right next to the retractable 5/8 pin that gives the combination stand it's name.

  • @harryharper3958
    @harryharper3958 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video, so helpful and informative

  • @CraigHollabaugh
    @CraigHollabaugh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful, put a bunch of stuff in my adorama cart from your links. Thanks.

  • @IanPriven
    @IanPriven 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such a good video thank you

  • @MyJeanf
    @MyJeanf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ted loving these new episodes

  • @alexsawyer7313
    @alexsawyer7313 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    SUCH a fantastic video

  • @phillip2446
    @phillip2446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i needed to see this. thanks

  • @just.do.something
    @just.do.something 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys were too hard on the mafer clamp! LOL! Thanks for another great one.

  • @cinema-q
    @cinema-q 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was crucial.👌🏾 & Loooove Martin!

  • @IanHavens
    @IanHavens 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great use for Matthellini clamps is to clamp an LED ballast to the stand if the cable isn't long enough for it to reach the ground!

  • @skooterbob
    @skooterbob 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME video!

  • @jeremiahlyleseditor437
    @jeremiahlyleseditor437 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very useful ted.
    Thanks

  • @MrBowmanMakes
    @MrBowmanMakes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very enlightening! Thanks for sharing :)

  • @recipetodelicious5791
    @recipetodelicious5791 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really super episode. Knew a lot of them, but several I didn't and if I had, would have helped me in the past!

  • @jhonchetiyar
    @jhonchetiyar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much 😊for this

  • @TheNappyboy40
    @TheNappyboy40 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was great. much respect to the guys who focus on these things, where most filmmakers rarely talk about. 11 out of 5!

    • @indymogul
      @indymogul  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      b-but but you can't do that!

  • @maxsaltin1001
    @maxsaltin1001 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice thank you, listening to the pod

  • @Viewfinderfx
    @Viewfinderfx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great insight!! just the kinda of video I was looking for bc I was to mount things to other things lol :)

  • @PeaLoop
    @PeaLoop 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thx guys.

  • @vertusmatjaz
    @vertusmatjaz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the coolest guy ever. I guess it's great to work with him. Also tons of great advices.

  • @Musiquedecor
    @Musiquedecor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grip work is HARD. I've put myself thru that just to learn and it's an amazing craft. I have THE most respect for Grips and Gaffing people. Thank you for this video. Great education and refresh!

  • @SkullyReacts
    @SkullyReacts 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of those videos you don't realize you need but once you watch it you wonder where it's been your entire life! THANKS, TED AND MARTIN!

  • @jas_bataille
    @jas_bataille 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a drummer and DP, I wanna mention that drum clamps are amazing to hold lights. Some have a 360 degrees swiveling ball, and fancy spring assisted system. A drum rack is actually very close to what we use for rigging on the set. Of course you will need adapters with them but I can’t live without the nylon-ball powered 360 swivelling clamp for my LEDs. Just amazing.

  • @KinemaReviews
    @KinemaReviews 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I don't even have a C-stand hahaha

    • @matoflynn
      @matoflynn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Won't regret it!

  • @flaviopresutti
    @flaviopresutti 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really good episode! You elevate Indy Mogul to the top!

  • @John_Lilley
    @John_Lilley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good lord, coolest vid I've watched in a long time, and I'm not even into making films. Yet.

  • @konstantinlapshin5010
    @konstantinlapshin5010 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    For the life of me, why am I watching this and why is it so captivating and joyful to watch. It's a video about damn clamps lmao. Well done. This was amazing. One of my all time favorite episodes, for sure. Definitely bookmarking this video for future ideas and applications, as I think it definitely has a tremendous value even for a non-filmmaker like me.

  • @flutechannel
    @flutechannel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Small grip package setup video please!

  • @NealJohnson
    @NealJohnson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So freaking helpful! This stuff is way too underrated - grip rules!

  • @richardedens9472
    @richardedens9472 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this guy

  • @MrBlowncat
    @MrBlowncat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent!

  • @Stone1108
    @Stone1108 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info good fun, make like this.

  • @ingolfurarnar697
    @ingolfurarnar697 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great guy, would LOVE to work with him on set :)

  • @joshmillerdp
    @joshmillerdp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I didn't do more DP stuff I would 100% be a grip! Figuring out how to rig stuff and using these different things is so much fun!

  • @laneeric
    @laneeric 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Junior to Baby pin adapter" aka "buttplug" is great to use in turtle base C-stands for a very low mounting point if more stability is needed over the plate screwed to a board solution. Completely ignored the gaffer tape roll setup and T handle allen key sets sitting on the desk the whole time. If you can find them, use the short style. More torque to tighten set clamps on overheads and larger stands.

  • @JaronMarquisTV
    @JaronMarquisTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty useful video for budgeting for those small ancillary production costs

  • @BillStreeter
    @BillStreeter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this guy, he should have his own channel!

    • @indymogul
      @indymogul  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's actually starting his own podcast! soundcloud.com/user-516560610/slaying-the-dragon-with-kenny-davis-crew-stories-episode-1

  • @TyboAudio
    @TyboAudio 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learned a lot on this one!! 💯💎

  • @Photographicelements
    @Photographicelements 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! You should do a video specifically on "Griptionary."

  • @robertryde4938
    @robertryde4938 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    such a helpful video for indy filmmakers that aren't exposed to these types of tools on a daily basis. Hopefully, when I get to the biggers sets I'll be able to talk the language now. Thanks guys

  • @vibebreaker
    @vibebreaker 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta love that dude!