Dude, I must admit most Adorama videos didn't teach me much, but your content is on another level! You run this shit.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Very Flattered Doctor Neg. Really appreciate the feedback being amongst such great creators on the Adorama channel.

Can't get more comprehensive than that! Thanks, Ab!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nina.

I watched your entire video and it was extremely helpful for me as I don’t know much about light stands and need one now. After watching this I feel I have a better understanding of the fundamentals, so I can at least recognize that which I do not need. Than you so very much for doing this sir!

@AbSesayPhoto

18 күн бұрын

Than you so much. Glad you found this video helpful.

Ab, I really appreciate how you explain things with out dumbing it down. As a person that has been shooting for a long time but didnt have as much access to grip I find it refreshing and informational

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Core Elements. I truly appreciate the feedback.

I have been loving all the videos being put out by this channel. So much good information and well edited!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael. There are definitely some great creators on this channel. I'm grateful to be one of them.

Thanks Mr. Sesay for another to the point and useful video. Technology in modern cameras and lights seem to change daily but Grip is Forever! Buy it right once and it will outlive you.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree Jim, and you are very welcome.

Ab, you are the GOLD standard!

@AbSesayPhoto

5 ай бұрын

Appreciate you.

Excellent video describing and clarifying the broad field of light stands. Well done!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nelson.

Here it is...thank you for doing all this work! Good overview. Helps a lot!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

You very welcome Lumos

What an excellent video! The rundown is awesome. There is too much here in this seventeen minutes to take in, in just one pass. I will watch this one again for sure. Thank you Mr. Sesay, and Adroama.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

If you have any questions Alias please feel free to reach out. I check the comments often.

Really comprehensive guide, thank you!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thak you Andrew.

This was terrific, thank you, Ab.

@AbSesayPhoto

10 ай бұрын

You are very welcome Cheryl, thank you for the great feedback.

Wow! What a comprehensive summary. A lot of this stuff is far beyond what I will ever use, but really helpful to know what's out there. Thanks for sharing your expertise, Ab!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome Alun B

@user-rb8md2ld5t

Жыл бұрын

我也在通过他的视频在学习 我在中国 哈哈 很给力 就是看字幕有点慢不懂外国语言

Always amazing!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Atogwe.

Great video! I've been shooting photography for 13 years and definitely learned a few things!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it was Helpful DioBurto. Appreciate the feedback.

There is so much useful information in here. It is well worth the second viewing. A lot of this information would not be available unless they are working on an actual set.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Fung Hoi Fung Jason. I'm really glad you found it useful.

this was very helpful .. wonderful to learn this

@AbSesayPhoto

5 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Thanks for the tip about the mini max stand at the end.

@AbSesayPhoto

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome. I learned a few things by creating this video. Glad there was a take away for you.

Great Video Ab.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you J Beitz.

Incredible useful. Thanks a lot.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nils

Great video I learned a lot.

@AbSesayPhoto

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Kareem.

Thank You for doing this video !

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Joelh. Thank you for the feedback.

thank you for this video!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome Johnny

Amazing!!! Thank you.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome Huie. Thank you for the feedback.

Another home run by Ab. This would still be the best photography channel even if Gavin and Ab were the only two people making content for it.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

I'm flattered Stewart and honored to make content with all the great creators on Adorama.

Amazing video and info!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Fernando

Thank you! I learn a lot.

@AbSesayPhoto

11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome, I'm glad this was helpful.

love this

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris.

You are the man

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Charles.

Great and informative video 😊📷👍🏽

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lloyd.

Great coverage of the main style stands. You left out my favorite in-studio (only) stand for lights and lightweight cameras: column stands like Manfrotto's 231 or Studio Titan's Sidekick. They're not very portable (6-8 feet for the column), but they make it very easy to move the light from floor to ceiling just by squeezing a trigger-no separate risers. They're not as popular as the others, but they're a huge convenience.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

That would have definitely been a good addition and they are great for cameras as well. Also thanks for leaving the model number so people can go check it out.

Awesome info

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you Pan Choi

Being from California, have to use Matthews LOL! Although I will admit Kupo threaded baby nail pin is the bomb. Just ordered my 5th C+stand, I prefer the Turtle Base stands, There more versatile being able to pack them down on the road and change risers to match your needs.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! I do love C-Stands. I probably have 20. But when my back tells me I'm only taking one heavier-duty stand on location if I find the Steel Baby Kit stands more trustworthy in the wind. But I agree I couldn't live without the C-Stands. Also, check our Kupo Grip arms, I think they make the best grip arms in the business. they have texture to grip better and the stud at the end is hex so things won't spin. Thank you for leaving a comment.

Who knew? Thanks so much.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Steven.

Always excellent and informative information. Should be required training.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dbclick.

Would love to see a video going over options for overhead rigging such as Menace arms and such

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

I think this could be a great video. Ill put it on my list of videos to propose. Thank you for the input.

ABsolutely amazing - love the content you make 🫶🏻

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you much.

Auto stands (ex. CheetahStand, Flashpoint, etc.) are a bit niche, so I'm not surprised that they aren't covered in this video. For my particular use case though (cosplay conventions), they're amazingly convenient for indoor shooting. The legs automatically fold up as soon as the stand is lifted, so it's easier to reposition the lights or move to other locations without tripping up people in crowded spaces.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about expanding the kit stand section, but wanted to base the overall categories about what is most commonly used on larger production and in rental houses. There are definitely many specialty stands that I left out.

Fabulous presentation as always. Did you forget about the mighty Junior Boom Stands ? (Kupo 546M or Avenger A4050CS).... They are great options too; and can be fitted with casters - (minor issue is that, unlike a regular boom, you can't pivot the all the way vertical because of the design). I have an other good idea for a video on lighting...

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Great feedback. I was thinking about including an integrated boom stand, but I would include them in a video about booms. My goal was to keep this around the 15-minute mark and base it around the stands I feel people need to learn when becoming an assistant and that you will generally see the most on a grip truck or rental studio while still giving an overview of what to look for and the intentions behind the design of stands in general. Maybe I'll do a video just on boom options.

Ab... here's an idea for a tutorial if you want one.... a monitor and monitor table. Gavin Hoey touched on it but said Manfrotto stopped making the one he uses. Also what tablets can talk to our cameras so the model and photographer can see a larger image. I screwed up last week when one of my pics wasn't focused... groom and grooms father, it looked fine on the little display on the back of the camera but when I got home I realised it was blurred. A monitor would have stopped that problem, and groups doing fun shots enjoy the instant feedback and want more pics. So my next purchase is stand, monitor, tablet and tether... but hopefully the experts can guide me!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, I use a Kupo rolling stand with a tether tools tether table with a laptop on it.

What stand would you suggest for a 400w strobe with a 1x4’ softbox to be used as a fill light for the underside clamshell light set up?

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

I personally use a C-Stand Base with a drop pin (junior to baby) pin in it, but usually, with the height, you get from the head and the stand you want something that is no more than a foot off the floor if your subject is sitting.

I would like to know how to goal post an Elinchrom 75 Octa or 57 Square for overhead or beauty lighting. I have tried the Manfrotto super boom and a couple of others but all of them bow down badly at full extension.

@AbSesayPhoto

5 ай бұрын

You can use a Megaboom on a heavily sand-bagged roller stand. I have a video called 10 simple lighting setups in my playlist and I goalpost an elenchrom Octa.

question. how are you rigging up your seamless paper? i know you are using some kind of pipe, but how are you tend attaching that to your stands? we are contemplating getting the 12ft seamless paper and want to know best ways to mount it since, as you mentioned, the roll weighs 50lbs

@AbSesayPhoto

7 ай бұрын

In this video Im using galvanized pipe, but I have moved to using electrical conduit one size slightly smaller than the other and I slide them into each other. and taple them in the middle so they don't slide. Using 10ft sections. I rig them to the stands with supper clamps.

@MDFariasMusic

7 ай бұрын

is there a reason you went with the conduit and not the galvanized pipe anymore? @@AbSesayPhoto

From a neophyte newbie. I wish there was a formula for the angles and positioning of the lights in a 3 light setup. What is the best height relative to the subject? What is the proper angle for each light? Do you keep the key light above or below the height of the fill light? I understand you could say it depends, but what is the starting point for what I'll call the triangle of light? Thanks.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

This is best done based on capturing a certain image. My recommendation for a headshot would be to have your main and fill light above the model's eye line, and your rim light off access and high enough not to flare out your lens. But this is definitely not a one size fits all answer.

@RobertJohnson-dp3ey

Жыл бұрын

@@AbSesayPhoto I think that is a great answer. The electrician is coming tomorrow, and I needed guidance on mounting the lighting. What I want is an all-in-one where one switch turns everything on. That is three lights, a key, a fill, and rim, a backlight for the backdrop, a microphone, and camera power. (I like dreamin') I should be able to throw the switch off my computer. You have helped me a lot. If you do virtual consulting for a fee, please let me know. It would be worth it to me to have you review my configuration and just react with what will do the best for my purposes.

Where do you speak about the pluses and minuses of mounting one or more of a three-light setup to the wall or ceiling rather than using floor stands? That seems like the best option in a narrow alley-type green screen setup.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

I think an overhead rig is great for fixed sets, and when you need more floor space. Using a floor stand gives you more flexibility, and reinforced floors are pretty standard, Light in the ceiling man time can involve construction and re-routing power to your ceiling.

@RobertJohnson-dp3ey

Жыл бұрын

@@AbSesayPhoto I will mount a Hercules mic stand into the ceiling joist. I'll put the mic cable up into the ceiling across the open attic floor and down to my mixer and control area. My question is about the cable to use. If I get a 25-foot microphone cable, is that the best option for a long audio cable run. I ask because it is quite rigid, relatively speaking, and it will be cumbersome to snake the end with a mic connector on it through the wall. What is the best way to run a long audio cable? Thanks.

What is the one at 8:50 ?

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Kupo S101112 High Baby Stand, 55.12lbs Maximum Load Capacity Its #6 on the list, I tried posting a link before, but that function is turned off I think. Sorry for the delay.

@BrianHalePhoto

Жыл бұрын

@@AbSesayPhoto You're the man! Thank you. I do a lot of outdoor stuff in oddball places and the leveling leg alone will make this a great purchase.

Great video. ...not a job goes by that I didn't hate the stupid, non-intuitive, names our EQ has. Roller (l/m/h) and light stand ( _light duty_ ) naming is the only stand nomenclature that makes any sense.

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kurt. Yeah, I think some people have had way to much fun with naming stands. LOL

Too bad you don't say anything about sprung stands. After all, springs mean that your expensive equipment cannot fall down hard on the stand. Just add!

@AbSesayPhoto

7 ай бұрын

You're correct. But I intentionally left out many stands. But I think this gives a good range to solve many problems when it comes to rigging and light placement. I think its one of the most extensive single videos on KZread about light stands. Spring-loaded or air-cushioned are two things I didn't discuss.

thank you for this video!!!

@AbSesayPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Your very welcome Reece. Appreciate the feedback.