A C-stand is an invaluable tool on set. Here’s how to set one up so you can use it safely and efficiently. Whenever you walk onto a set, you will always find a C-stand (or Century stand). Unless you’re working with a very tight budget, that is. How they got the name is up for debate, but there are two popular theories. The first is they were named after Century Lighting, one of the first companies to manufacture them. The second theory is that they were named after wooden easel-type non-telescopic stands which held light modifiers. They came in several sizes, with 100-inch being a popular choice. One hundred years, a century, century stand, bam. The latter story comes in different flavors, but you get the picture. But the name is not important. The stand is here to stay. We’re here to teach you how to use one. So let’s begin. Be warned, there will be a ton of slang. The Basic C-Stand Setup Modern C-stands come in four pieces—a base, the column, a grip head, and a grip arm. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 12 December, 2022