How to Set Up a Light Stand - Quick Tip
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Hi this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we're gonna talk about light stands. How to set 'em up and how to use them. I'm demonstrating today with Kupo (www.kupogrip.com), my favorite brand of stands. There's a lot more here than you realize. Leave me questions and comments below.
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-Jay P.
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I have never seen anyone so equally passionate about and frustrated at the improper use of a light stand. And I'm loving every second of it.
Every time I have newbies putting away stands they ALWAYS ALWAYS mess with that bottom knob. What is it about that bottom knob that people are so attracted to???
+Filmmaker IQ I don't know it attracts newbies like moths to a flame.
That was fun, well done.
+Dave Dugdale Thanks Dave! Glad you enjoyed it.
Sometimes it's the simple things that can make a world of difference. Thanks @ Slanted Lens.
+Michael Hodge Thanks Michael! Glad it helped.
When I spread the legs on a light stand I extend them to the point that the leg supports are parallel with the floor or ground. That maximizes the spread of the legs, making it a bit less likely to tip over. Sand bags or other weight is recommended too, of course.
Very true! Thanks for your comment!
I can't stand seeing the leg supports not parallel!! To me it's always been obvious that physics alone should tell someone that having them horizontal gives the stand the most support, as it's the widest the feet can be.
I really appreciated your energy in this.....lol... "Noooo Noooo"... great quote..
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Great info about these stands, and it's interesting to see you orient two legs aligned with the angle of view. Can you contrast this kind of set up with how C-stands are typically oriented with one leg pointed toward the subject, and the back legs sand-bagged so that there is no chance that the light will fall on the talent? Thanks JP. Great channel, and hugely entertaining. And also great to see Dave from Learning DSLR Video commenting!
Almost didn't watch this one. Glad I did! This is going to be required watching for all my assistants.
+KevTCC I am glad to hear that. I wanted this to be a help to those that are new on set. Thanks
Awesome. For someone who has literally never done this in his life, this stupidely easy explanation is just what I needed.
Especially from a person who apparently has lots of experience and knows all the annoying peculiarities :D
Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!
The best teacher
Thanks for the compliment! Appreciate your support!
Excellent video, thank you so much for the clear explanation. You've got a great personality!
You're very welcome! Glad you found it helpful!
This just happened to me with taking the stand back down. That pesky bottom screw. Thank you for this.
You are very welcome. Thanks for your comment!
After a hard day I just fid it refreshing to see just how entertaining your videos are. As alas great video. Keeping with the clicking. Thank you.
+Felix Cardona Thanks Felix!
Wow...this was easy and helpful 🤦♀️💃
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
I loved this video. Your humor is perfect for this. Great info in a compact little video.
+Jason Patz I'm trying to do short format on Tuesdays. Simple helpful items that can be taught in a few minutes. Glad you liked it.
Ok but how do you attach the lights or softboxes or umbrellas to the top? That’s what I was trying to figure out. I keep thinking I need an adapter or something?
You need something like this Manfrotto Swivel Umbrella Adapter: bhpho.to/3diPNsL
Thankyou so much. I was about to break my light stand.... you helped me fix the mess:))
I am so glad to help.
Love this guy!
If i pull one of the layers out too far and it wont tighten, how do i fix that?
Very good but 1 important point with stands, especially stands with heavy lights. Never grab the vertical post when raising or lowering. If you've ever caught your skin (the part between the thumb and first finger) in hurts like crazy. You may do it once but you'll never do it again.
you alway bring a bit of fun even in those simple videos, great work!
+Stephan Wahlen Thanks its worth having a good time.
Love this video. The things he are saying are obvious but I defiantly can relate to when I first started. Kinda funny
your always in good standing with me :)"
+elfaroproductions Nice!!!
this guy rocks
Literally! Hope you learned a thing or two. Thanks for watching!
does the top of that Stan have a 1/4-20 threaded bolt
Some have 1/4 20 and some have 3/8 and some have a way to change back and forth.
BAM! That's how it's done! Like a boss!
+greysuit17 Your the best!
Amazing video guys! loved it :)
Nice quick tip Jay
+beradstudio Thanks for watching!
This was really helpful thanks lol I almost break mine because I didn’t know how to shut it down
Glad you found it helpful!
Awesome
+leotownsend Thanks!
hilarious! learn with fun! thats key! bravo!
love it!!! thank you for sharing!!!
+Steve Steve Thanks for watching Steve.
Great video, and I think I just found my next new set of stands. One question, though: Air-cushioned or not? I very rarely have anyone but myself working with the stands so the whole, "Dangerous-to-gear-not-theirs Newbie" thing isn't much of an issue.
Thanks!
+Robert Campbell I think you're fine without. I don't normally use air-cushioned stands because when I started they didn't have them and it's just what I'm used to. It's really just personal preference.
+The Slanted Lens Much appreciated!
can we use condenser mic in light stand..???
Well done!
dope!
Simple but effective. I always roll my eyes at people who lift from the bottom first lol.
+TalesOfWar I guess we all have to learn.
The Slanted Lens Yep. Some people take longer than others though haha.
Excellent. Thanks
+Sameir Ali Thanks for watching, Sameir.
I need this stand.where to buy this
Kupo Stands:
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This is the blurriest 1080p video I've ever seen.
I just want to know what the plastic bit on top is
That is a little cap to protect the threads on the end of the light stand.
Best video ever!!! hehehe
Thanks! I appreciate your enthusiasm!!
Looks like a great stand. Thanks for the usage tips! Do you ever use a heavy duty boom with these?
+pscully1969 I use c-stands for those. I'll have a review of those soon.
Cool, thanks!
Your videos are so professionally done it's very odd to be on CZcams lol
+David Salazar Where else should we be? We do production here so its hard to not do it right.
+The Slanted Lens I'm just teasing u. It's just shocking how great your channel is.
+David Salazar Thanks!
Just subscribed. Very nice and well done too. BTW, what camera & lens did you shoot this on?
+bottlebrusher We use Canon's Mark III and Tamron 24-70.
I don't think I have the half turn down quite yet. Can you demonstrate that again? lol!!
+jobanski Alright, one more time. Just for you.
Not air cushioned? Has saved
+Jenny FTOL I got used to the ones that weren't air cushioned because they didn't have them when I first started, so I've just never used them.
+The Slanted Lens safer for gear and for customers :)
Not air cushioned?
+Jenny FTOL Air Cushion are great. I just bought most of mine before they were even around.
I searched for one handed, can you open the legs one handed?
I have used one handed light stands before, they work fine. But there are a lot of moving parts and generally not as sturdy as the ones I like to use.
@@TheSlantedLens I have many old stands when2 handed was asking if you could open the stand in your video one handed? I'm not replacing old stands anger& stubbornness will get me through? Sorry iff topic ninsense
Haha funny teacher this guy.
Thanks for the compliment. Hope you learned something too!
Sorry but I have to disagree,manfroto for me are the best stands,just looking at how that one closes and not being air cushioned makes me think about my gear just crashing down...
+CR Photo events They do have air cushioned. I've just always used non because when I first started working they didn't have them. It's what I'm used to.
What do you use the bottom knob for? And how do you use it properly?
+Louis Giaquinto It's for if you're in a situation if you need the stand a little higher if you're over uneven ground, or if you need to get the stand as low as possible you can lower that middle part.
+The Slanted Lens Thank you!
Its sad that a video on this had to be made.
+Zendail Every body starts somewhere.
"Air-Damped"
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Please speak slower
Thanks for the advise. I will do my best.
Muhahahaha
Explains how to use a light stand. Never puts a light on it.
Believe it or not, some people really struggle with setting up the stands.
@@TheSlantedLens ha. I am that people! lol
I actually came in here to see if I was mounting the light correctly. Im that minty green heh