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- Learn how to put together and use a Kupo C-Stand.
What is a C-Stand?
A C stand (or Century stand) is an industry standard light stand used in the photo and video industry to hold up lights, scrims, flags and other items during a photo or video shoot. The advantages of a C-stand compared to other light stand is that they are generally quite sturdy and easy to use, while having a low base. The articulated C stand ‘arm’ and ‘column’ combination enables a large range of positions for whatever you’re trying to mount.
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bit.ly/tlsfelix - it is for any photographer who wants to start taking studio light seriously but doesn't want to learn ratios and maths. Lighting is simple, let me show you how. bit.ly/tlsfelix
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You are right! "Lefty loosey, righty tighty" has an oddly American sound - not sure why! Well, this American really appreciates your posting this. I only recently started using C-stands and they do take some getting used to. A bit pricey, but the investment is worth having less worry about things getting knocked over, as well as having expanded possibilities for microphones, flags, and other things. I still need reminders like this on how to set up properly. Very nice, clear presentation. - Dave
Clear, concise, and helpful. Seth Miranda (through Adorama or his LastXWitness channel) did a similar video covering many of the same points. However, I always watch good educators explain things for additional information. I see this is 1/2 parts, so if I have a comment question, I'll leave it for that video.
Very good presentation. This is the best one that I had a choice from in the CZcams drop downs under “setting up C stand”. 👍
Very well done. I appreciated how you reinforce your points with clear, visual examples. Nice! Thank you
This was great and gave me EXACTLY what I needed. My C-Stand is up and operable. Thank you, Felix! 😊
BEST CIDEO EVER ON A BASIC C STAND SETUP. THANK YOU SO MUCH 😊 10 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was extremely helpful. Thank you !🙏🏾
Great tips! I appreciate the safety emphasis.
Finally a great video on how to use this stand. Thank you!
Excellent demo, will be getting one shortly, thank you.
Thank you for this video. I know it's common sense, but I never realized why the rod I was using the umbrella on kept coming loose. But then, I don't have common sense. My Mom used to feel sorry for me because of that. Great tip. Goes to show, even the simplest things don't occur to some people. They're not dumb, they just over think things.
I feel the same way when I’m looking to learn something. The good answers are usually very simple and I just hadn’t thought of them!
@@felixkunze yep. Thanks again.
EXCELLENT TUTORIAL 👍 THANKS
thank you so much! great explanation!
Thank you this was a great video!!
Very helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Great and very informative video. Thanks.
Very valuable video! Thanks!
You are the best instructor Felix! Thank you for yet another super helpful instructional video :)
Thank you!!!
This came at the perfect time!! I needed this!! I am hoping for my first C stand for Christmas. ☺️
I remember when getting a new outfit or jewelry for Christmas would be exciting - now, it's a C stand. I love it and agree!!
Just remember, a C stand is for life.
New skill learned. Thank you!
Excellent video thank you
Thankyou you for your videos!!
Wow that quality is top 🔝
Excellent teacher
Love the design of those c-stands.
Love the features of this c-stand…
Great video thank you!
Thanks Felix!
Many thanks for this , love my C stands just confirming am doing right many thanks
thank you!
Thank you!
Very useful video, thank you very much. Cheers, take care.
Glad it was helpful!
good video～
A simple tip to add if you don't have the hex end on your c-stand (yours has a rounded end), is to take a dremel, file or other tool and work down a small flatter spot for the modifier screw to tighten onto.
Excellent idea!
@@goboss thank you!
Or just purchase a $10 baby pin to use in the grip knuckle…. My light or modifier never spins on the baby pin and no fear of it sliding off the rod…
What lavalier do you use?
Nice video, thanks for making it.
However, I don't understand why you don't put the clamp/knuckle on the riser the other way around.
If you would clamp that thing on the riser with the big knuckle and hold the arm on the other side of it (with the hole and small knuckle), that could make it easier, quicker, and more precise to adjust the angle of the modifier on the arm since you would be able to control only one axis at the time.
I’m having troubling picturing it. But generally you’d want to take advantage of ‘righty tighty, lefty loosey.
@@felixkunze Thanks for the quick reply. You could still take advantage of ‘righty tighty, lefty loosey.
Sorry, I failed to be descriptive enough. Just made a video to demonstrate my question, you can see it here czcams.com/video/PhqKGWpe6PQ/video.html
Great Video Felix. Thanks. What size of C-stands would you recommend for a small home studio? (they come in 20,30,40MK models)
I use the 40 inch versions
I love Kupo's stuff. Felix, do you have a preference of silver or black and a standard turtle base vs a sliding leg base? Thank you.
I have usually preferred the black (for purely vanity reasons) and the standard base (for simplicity)
A baby pin on the knuckle side makes adjusting the light/softbox position much easier with less pressure on your mount and tightening screw. czcams.com/video/iYCAy0p_R5g/video.html (disregard the poor sandbag placement) Light can be hung like in the video or on top.
Hi, Felix, I am learning your lightting course, i am going to have a photography studio,but the floor is kind of yellow, do you think i need to change it to another color? Thanks a million.
Yes, you'll definitely want to look out for the effect the yellow floor could have. For more detailed answers, please feel free to join my Facebook group 'lighting with Felix Kunze'. It's free.
Hi Felix. I've put a wide rolling base onto my c-stands, which required removing the turtle base. Will this impact where I put the sand bags? The base is pretty low to the ground.
I’d try get the sand bag as much around the central column as possible and NOT touching the ground.
Where do you purchase the Hex sided spigot?
It came with my Kupo C Stands :)
can s-type bracket work on the c-stand
Yep, the bottom of a S Type (I just looked it up) has a standard 5/8ths mount, so you’re all good.
What do I do if i already mess up my screw
if it's broken, a replacement might be your best bet
the legs of my c stand are just as yours but there is no release so i have the legs out all of the time which is horrible, please help me fix that
you might get a better result posting your question in my FB group 'lighting with Felix Kunze' we'll be better able to help you there.
Kupo Grid Kit Link doesn’t work
thanks for letting me know
This is from whitch brand
I use Kupo :)
I think I disagree with the sandbag placement. The sandbags should be placed on the back feet opposite of where the weight is tipping. Just think about it. If the stand is tipping, you want something to hold the back feet down.
I know what you mean, it feels like it should be that way, intuitively. But it doesn't work. C-stands are great, but this is one of their design faults. It almost should have a tall leg on the close side and on the far side. But if you place a sand bag over the far side (short leg), it will contact the ground, thereby not really hanging on the leg, and reducing its efficacy.
@@felixkunze oh interesting, wouldn’t have considered that. Thanks for posting this to explain. 🙏
5:34 That does not look right. The sand bag would be more effective on the side opposite the boom extension. Look at the pivot points as you pull it over. If the stand falls in the direction of the sandbag, it doesn't lift much of its weight.
I know it seems counter-intuitive. However, there's two reasons: the tallest leg should be bracing against where gravity is trying to pull the stand. Given the choice of the three legs, the tallest is the one that makes sense, so if you place the a sand bag on the opposite side, the shorter leg, you end up with the sand bag not acting on the c stand until it starts to tip, whereas if you have it on the tallest of the legs, it will already be weighing it down. It's not perfect, but it's the best scenario, all factors considered.
@@felixkunze I agree the sandbag should be on the tallest leg. I'm unconvinced the tallest leg should be beneath the boom when it has the sandbag.
@@oneeyedphotographer my experience with this leads me to disagree but if you think it should be another way? That’s totally fine.