Actually the best filmmaking channel on KZread. The polar opposite of Peter McKinnon.

@meetthegaffer

6 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha! But Peter is more fun:)

@devPunks

6 жыл бұрын

That's DEBATABLE LUKE! ;-) And to be clear i'm a sub of BOTH channels...know about Pete well truth be told seen every video. Statement stands...And we are free to have our opinions sir HEHE! Or perhaps we are just coaxing you to start selling LUKE's HOMEMADE PIES! (Those were the days like Archie Bunker)

@meetthegaffer

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, when I have to do these for the money, or sell the pies in bulk, is probably the day I quit:) Famous last words... Regardless, thank you for watching and responding, it makes it all worthwhile!

@shammyone

5 жыл бұрын

TRUTH!

Hey Luke, I really appreciate all the effort and the videos that you've been putting up. I ensure I watch the pre roll ads everytime to support this channel!

@meetthegaffer

6 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha! You know, I’ve enabled “monetizing” on each video, but I’ve yet to reclaim the money I’m supposedly making, which is like $50/month. I appreciate your thoughtfulness! I may get a return someday, but right now I’m just trying to pay it forward:) All the best with your work.

Looks like such an awesome light. Thanks for the video

Well, glad to see his intensifiers made it with out problems. Great video as always, thank you!

As always, good info. Thanx for the upload!

Great video, thanks for the efforts you put and sharing your thoughts on it. Blesses.

@meetthegaffer

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, Yasir!

Looking forward to working with this fixture one day! Thanks for sharing!

@meetthegaffer

6 жыл бұрын

:)

Excellent video!!!!

@meetthegaffer

6 жыл бұрын

:)

Damn, all the extra money spent just to support that beast. Totally worth it if you have room on the truck though. I hate having to bring in M18s or an M40 and genny on commercials just to break them with an 8x or 12x. A big, punchy but soft LED is ideal for that type of wrappy key. I really need more RBG LED in my life. Thanks Luke and Alan for another informative video!

@meetthegaffer

6 жыл бұрын

Supporting the beast... that’s exactly right! A metaphor for the black hole created thru equipment ownership:)

@alansteinheimer4274

6 жыл бұрын

Matthews has a much cheaper crank stand called the Mini-vator. Have used it with he S360. Matthews is also coming out with a smaller version of the Mini-vator (virtually the same price) that I am looking forward to seeing.It should be good for M40s as well, especially for interiors where a smaller footprint is desirable.

Now this is my type of overview

@meetthegaffer

6 жыл бұрын

:)

That's a beastly large instrument! I love how manufacturers finally give us some carbon fiber on lighting instruments...but only when they weigh 90 lbs already.

@meetthegaffer

5 жыл бұрын

:)

Holy Cow that thing is bigger than than boat!

Luke first must say YOU DID IT AGAIN! This is better than what they did at NAB even. Quick question How is this diffusion panel being held? Two c-stand booms connected in "Roman Handshake" at the knuckles to get it across? Still doesn't seem like what's going on (And FAR past the level of jankiness Luke is willing to subscribe to over safety. Reason I say this is i have a single mambo combo stand with a 41/2" lollipop and starting mostly in my studio (not on location). Knew I needed 2 for butterfly frames (on an angle) but most of the time i'll need this setup will be indoors. with a vertical frame. HOw'd you pull off the magic of the floating panel? I bet the bagged stand is a prop lol. HELP US OBI ONE! You're our only hope! :-D The fact your name is Luke is THE definition of irony in that statement. HAHA. Happy Sunday my good man.

@meetthegaffer

6 жыл бұрын

Please read my response to Tobias Blickle under this video and let me know if I have not explained it well enough... trust your feelings:)

Excellent overview, thank you! What are you using to support the 8x8 horizontally on the Hi-roller stand?

@meetthegaffer

6 жыл бұрын

There’s no support per se except cranking down on the head on the stand to secure the ear holding the square tube. The 8x is light enough that the square rail doesn’t have to be supported on the other end. As long as you follow the basic physics of setting a stand: right hand rule, (high) leg under the weight, and a bag or two to counter weight the base... you should be good. Hope that makes sense!

@TobiasBlickle

6 жыл бұрын

Ah, makes sense. Thanks Luke!

@alansteinheimer4274

6 жыл бұрын

1" square aluminum pipe/rail.

I wish you and Luke lived in SoCal, you guys always have the cool gear😐

@meetthegaffer

6 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha! Surely there are a lot more guys down there with the latest and greatest?!!! We’re in a pretty small market compared...

@BlackWindPro

6 жыл бұрын

You guys seem cooler and more laid back than the Grip guys out here, not to mention they would charge you just to look at their gear out here🙁

@meetthegaffer

6 жыл бұрын

I know plenty of cool LA guys with a lot more gear and experience... you’ll meet them eventually:)

@BlackWindPro

6 жыл бұрын

I'm one of your first subscribers, help a brotha out😀

@meetthegaffer

6 жыл бұрын

R U going to Cinegear? I’ll be there Fri and Sat.

Alan, what type of wheels do you like to use when you make your carts? I'm looking for some good rubber locking casters and was wondering if you have any recommendations. Thanks!

@alansteinheimer4274

6 жыл бұрын

A tricky problem. I have been using a 10" or 12" tire at the front and building in a Backstage-style foot--actuated brake on those. It is a lot of work. One of my shopmates just installed a 8" lever-lock wheel on a cart he made for the back wheels. The supplier was California Caster in San Leandro. I think any large caster place might have it. It locks the rotation and tire. Not rated for much weight, however, so not sure that works for all carts. 8" is pretty much as small as I want to go for a cart, and only for the back wheels. Trying to put heavier weight in the front on the fixed, larger wheels generally. "King pin-less" rotating casters are the best - not much more and they swivel many times easier...but they don't come in all sizes.

@roeschdan

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your thorough reply! I am hauling a lot or weight with sand bags on my head cart so I will checkout how backstage does their brakes. Are you saying you use a fixed axel on the front and castors on the back? I will take your recommendation on size and check out our local castor shop.

@roeschdan

6 жыл бұрын

Also would you say pneumatic is the way to go over solid rubber? Thanks again!

@alansteinheimer4274

6 жыл бұрын

I would highly recommend trying to get the sandbag weight over the fixed wheels and make them as big as possible, either 10" or 12". Studio Eq carts has great 12" giant tires that I used on one cart but at $115 apiece sorta pricey. You might also consider the Backstage foam-filled 10" tires for the front load-bearing weight. Although they aren't cheap either, a lot less. I use them as the back tire pair on my Backstage muscle carts - that way I can pivot on tires that never go flat. Another thought is to make your own axel for the front tires so you lower the cart as much as possible - keeping visibility over the top more open and the center of gravity lower. Not sure where you are located but you could also consider buying a cart from Backstage or Studio carts and modifying it. Sort of sacrilegious to alter a brand new piece of gear - but I have welded onto every single cart I own to make it more to my liking.

@alansteinheimer4274

6 жыл бұрын

I have stayed with pneumatic for the front, fixed tires, ideally bigger and carrying more weight, and have gone with 8" softer but solid rubber wheels on the back steering part. The theory: with "king pin-less" swiveling they turn way easier, the slightly harder rubber (vs. pneumatic) allows for easier turning, and the smaller size tires means it doesn't get caught turning against walls and such. The downside: not as good in dirt or off-road. However, not that often I am taking these carts thru the dirt.

Is there anything on the market in LED world that would give as much output and softness as Skypanel 360 but only in daylight color temperature?

@meetthegaffer

6 жыл бұрын

Nothing I’m aware of in a similar form factor... but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist:)

@alansteinheimer4274

6 жыл бұрын

Possibly- I am dying to see the Mole tenner LED (1600w). It was only available as a rental, but I think it is finally for sale last I read. Not cheap - $12,300 plus tax...accessories? Of course you would need to diffuse it, but as a Fresnel it would have other purposes on other days.

@alansteinheimer4274

6 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind for some markets it might be better to own 4 -S60s and put them behind a piece of diffusion. Same output and lights that would be used more often on other kinds of shoots.

@ProfessaJ

4 жыл бұрын

hammer800, cream source spacex, and maybe lightstar

What type of tripod is that thing?

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

The stand the 360 is on is an American Grip BOA stand, which is the low-boy version of the Roadrunner 220 crank stand. It’s a great stand built for the load. americangrip.com/product-category/stands/crank-stands/

@authenticLC

4 жыл бұрын

@@meetthegaffer Thank you I appreciate the response speed and keep making good content

Everyone hates the connector!

@meetthegaffer

6 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha!

@alansteinheimer4274

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, not sure why they abandoned the XLR connector...guessing voltage issues. The little red dots to line up are so small I can barely see them.

wow a color controlled 1200 for only 20 grand!

@meetthegaffer

2 жыл бұрын

But at the time this unit came out it was the cat’s meow. Film and video used to have a much higher bar for entry. It’s easy to forget how good we have it now with excellent and affordable tools at our finger tips… if not always available due to current supply chain issues🤪

Not necessarily criticizing here but I just think its hilarious its 30,000 dollars lol

@meetthegaffer

4 жыл бұрын

Yup, one person’s hilarity is another person’s bread a butter:)

850...US dollars?

@meetthegaffer

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, 1 day rental.

@doylelacrua

6 жыл бұрын

Luke Seerveld Ahhh, yes understood. Thank you for reply! Great channel.

@meetthegaffer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!