{"id":92712,"date":"2017-07-17T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=92712"},"modified":"2020-04-02T09:13:09","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T14:13:09","slug":"many-ways-use-c-stands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/many-ways-use-c-stands\/","title":{"rendered":"The Many Ways You Can Use C-Stands"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"the-c-stand-is-one-of-the-most-versatile-tools-you-can-have-on-set-heres-how-you-can-use-it-for-lighting-audio-and-backdrops\">The C-stand is one of the most versatile tools you can have on set.\u00a0Here&#8217;s how you can use it for lighting, audio, and backdrops.<\/h2>\n<p><em>Top image via Cinecom.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In the past, we&#8217;ve talked about the <strong>basics of a C-stand<\/strong>\u00a0and all its components and attachments. (Check out &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/get-grip-lighting-c-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Get a Grip on Lighting With a C-Stand<\/a>&#8221; for a refresher.) There is also a great semi-advanced <strong>tutorial from DP Shane Hurlbut<\/strong> that <strong>covers attachments and some professional techniques<\/strong>. The article itself discusses the C-stand parts \u2014 base, risers, grip heads, and extension arms. First, lets take a look at Shutterstock Tutorials&#8217; recent explanation into what C-stands are, and how you can use them.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6dzVr5Ovevk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>It also has a few suggestions on dependable C-stand manufacturers like the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Matthews Studio Equipment\" href=\"http:\/\/www.msegrip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Matthews Studio Equipment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Avenger\" href=\"http:\/\/www.avenger-grip.us\/product_list\/71931.1094037.0.0.0\/century\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Avenger<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Impact\" href=\"http:\/\/www.impactstudiolighting.com\/listing?category=12720\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Impact<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"American Grip\" href=\"http:\/\/www.americangrip.com\/century.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">American Grip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kupogrip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Kupo Grip<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For another quick refresher, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCUbAIlQq6qdOCW7nURh9Qog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Slanted Lens<\/a> tutorial will show you the <strong>proper way to set up and break down a C-stand<\/strong>. The tutorial\u00a0offers some helpful tips, like half turns to easily adjust your stand, <strong>adjusting from the top down<\/strong> so you don&#8217;t have to get a ladder to make adjustments, and using C-stands with adjustable rocky mountain legs.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4Q4-rKRlarI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In this video from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCpLfM1_MIcIQ3jweRT19LVw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Cinecom.net<\/a>, you&#8217;ll learn<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCpLfM1_MIcIQ3jweRT19LVw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\u00a0five ways you can use a C-stand<\/a>. Again, you&#8217;ll hear about the basics of proper setup, making sure your grip arms are positioned correctly, using sandbags, and using attachments. These are all crucial steps to make sure you are <strong>properly and safely using C-stands on set<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The tutorial also goes\u00a0into the following <strong>five examples of using a C-stand<\/strong> in your next video:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Overhead lighting<\/li>\n<li>Blocking light with flags<\/li>\n<li>Positioning reflectors<\/li>\n<li>Green screen and backdrop frame<\/li>\n<li>Boom pole audio recording<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rvjCHhuiP2Q?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Do you know creative ways to get the most out of C-stands?<\/strong> Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The C-stand is one of the most versatile tools you can have on set. 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