Varipole is great for temporary setups in spaces with limited floor space or pre-existing furnishing (shooting in a client's home, a venue, etc.), but the weight limit means you are going to need a lot of them for a big shoot of any kind. If you have a dedicated studio or regular filming space, it's faster, easier, and honestly probably cheaper, to build a permanent rigging system. Having worked in theatrical lighting , building a rigging grid with industrial pipe secured to ceiling joists or wall poles anchored to studs will give you far more holding strength, or you could even make gantries for light and camera cranes using unistrut. Varipoles are handy, but their real value is in their portability.

I’ve had two of these for years and used them just for paper background support. I never thought about using this as a railing system. Love all the grip talk.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video(s) :D

Fantastic content. My studio space has about 20 wooden beams with crossbraces for support that I do the exact same thing with. I'll mention after seeing your camera hanging from the varipole is I added a security chain for anything expensive so just incase I incorrectly attached my baby pin or something like that the chain will save my BMCC6k from plummeting to the ground. It might never be needed but it helps me sleep at night. :)

@WouterWeggelaar

Жыл бұрын

THIS! in my case I use nylon cord, but some form of "if it goes it will dangle instead of crash" I attached some dyneema rope loops to my camera cage. Dyneema is very strong so the rope can be tiny. It has saved me once so far when my rig slipped of a bridge railing and it dangled nicely over the river

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

That is an excellent point! :D Always have a safety protocol for important things.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Good to know, thanks for sharing! :D

Been binging your videos! So polished and very VERY good at keeping retention. Just started my channel not too long ago and am incredibly impressed by all your putting out! 💪🏼

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! :D Hope you have success with your channel

@A1Bokeh

8 ай бұрын

Bro same!

This system looks like a good investment for the small spaces we all seem to be working in. The would definitely free up a lot of floor space. Which is always at a premium. Having a new video to watch always cheers me up. TY. 😊

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Yes! :D I've gotten so much of my limited space back. I'm sad I hadn't done this years ago when I was first doing my studio. Glad you enjoy the videos, always good to see you Jeff :D

I've also tripped over and bumped my lights a lot. So this looks extremely useful.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, so annoying to trip over lights! :D

I am still a relative newbe to lighting, and your channel has helped me so much. Definitely considering this as something to add to my kit!

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear I can help! :D And the Varipoles are super handy. I've got four of them up in my office and I've saved alot of space

The locking handles are so satisfying to latch down 😁

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Haha, yes they are! :D Especially when you finally get it level, haha :D

Woo! I was *just* researching these yesterday for decluttering my space - glad to see you made a video on these.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Haha, that's funny! They are super great, if you get one I'm sure you'll love it

OH MY GAWD. I LOVE YOU. THANK YOU FOR THE INTRODUCTION TO THE VARIPOLE.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome!! :D

This is definitely on the 2023 shopping list for me! C stands are great for jobs but I'm considering setting up a small space studio next year and the footprint a light stand takes up has been a concern! Awesome vid thanks!

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Certainly! I wish I had the varipoles when I first made my studio, would have saved me alot of space and aggrevation

Had no idea this existed!!! Thank you so much!!! Stoked to see the rest of this series 👍

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Love to hear that you learned about this cool and useful tool! :D This series is gonna be great, got many more to come. Working on the next one right now.

I'm from Taiwan and I'm designing small lighting spaces , too . It took me a month but still working out how to set it up . This theme is exactly what I want to see, can't wait to watch next video !

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Love to hear that! Working on finishing it up :D

I can see this being great for rigging a hair light directly behind the subject, where a light stand would normally be located. Thanks for sharing!

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is! i've got three lights on mine that is a bit behind and overhead of my talking head setup for KZread videos. It holds the hair light, rim/back light, and the background light.

I love your rigging videos! There are so many great cameras and lenses to use, but rigging is the gem to make filmmaking more effective.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear this! :D

Thank you! I need to get back on this and idea.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Welcome! It's a great tool for sure :D

Thanks for this information! I really need this solution, I’m tired of my cstands

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This is super helpful! Definitely considering these since I personally have a small space and hate having to break down setups when I'm done filiming.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

A brilliant idea if the room suits

Oh nice, appreciate your time !!

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

of course, hope you enjoyed :D

A video highlighting all the little helpers to keep the lights in place would be great. These are way harder to find than the Varipole itself. Keep up the good work!

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

I'm working at getting those videos out! They'll be part of my It's Rigged series

Looking forward to see this serie Heather, look very promising! Here in Canada, varipole are more pricy that in the US, but seems to be worth it!. Keep it up! 👍

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! :D Got more exciting tools to feature in fun ways! Working on the next one. Maybe some of the future gear will be reasonable in price in Canada.

thank youuuuuuu I was wondering a better way to use lights

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help! :D

Hey Heather... 💜💜💜 Great video on Varipole! Love to see all your new videos...

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Hey! :D thank you, glad you're enjoying :D

Another Great Video. A lot of filmmakers do not know about Varipoles. Very informative Keep up the good work.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Yes, many folks don't know about these - it's why I'm making the series since I think more people should know the helpful rigging tools that exist. :D

Seen some of your other videos. I am excited to see more of the rigged series! 👍

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

More to come! Working on the edits now

This is super helpful! I was just trying to figure out how to hang some backdrops in my studio

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! So glad I could help! I'm going to cover the backdrop a bit more indepthly in another video, since I figure folks might want details and options on how to do that.

I’ve been looking for this exact thing. Need to get some lights off the floor. Thanks for the video.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! happy to help

If I wanted to use this instead of my c-stand for my overhead photography and stop motion work, would you recommend two poles vertical and then something horizontal attached to them? And then a clamp system to attach the camera (canon r6 with 24-70 2.8) Or would you do one pole horizontally and attach to that? It is helpful to be able to raise and lower occasionally which is why I’m thinking maybe vertical poles… if I do that what would be best way to attach a horizontal to the vertical ones to get raising and lowering ability? And what’s your favorite way to then rig the camera from the pole for overhead view? This is so helpful. Thank you!

This is so cool!

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Sure are! Very handy

I've always used painter poles this way.. I never knew there was actual real gear for this. LOL! That's cool!

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Well, I'm glad I could help! :D Task poles are great too, but not likely best for heavier gear.

THIS IS AMAZING! thanks for making this. Using your link to grab 2! Thank you!

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for using the link! Means alot to me. :D I have a feeling you'll like the rest of the series if you liked this video :D

Killed it! Great video

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! :D

Gosh, I love this channel!

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Love to hear that! :D

This looks perfect for my needs! I just have to find a supplier here in China

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

That's great! I hope you can find one there

"It's rigged!" Who doesn't love a good pun?? LOL. I am waiting to see if I am going to be moving or staying longer in my present home before I can know what to do with my studio. In a situation where you know you are not going anywhere, these look like big time space and trips hazard savers.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

For sure, they save alot of space! :D I've got four and they help a lot.

Another well produced video! I like it A LOT :)

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Love to hear that, thank you!

Such a useful video! A shame I have fake ceilings in my studio office, might consider a horizontal setup!

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Well if you try it I certainly hope it helps you out! :D

When I first heard about these around 10 years ago it was called Autopole. Not sure if it was a brand name or not but it was primarily used as a backdrop stand for photography. I’m excited to see more people using these and that they’re so versatile. This video made me subscribe.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it might have been a name thing... Thanks for subscribing :D

This was a FANTASTIC video! I just got a wall-mounted boom arm and this may have me revisiting my decision!

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Nice! :D It's always great to get setups that take stands off the floor

Yep I am clumsy the same way and use now two legged humans to hold my lights and flashes…. 🤪😂🤣😂🤣

I only trip over my stands when I haven't bagged them! 😉😉 Unfortunately these don't appear to be suitable for most of the big lights! Was hoping I could put a grid in with this!

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

If you were going to put the poles verticallly you could get a decent sized light on there (aputure 300d for example). Not sure a formal grid would be advised. But then again, I've not tested super heavy stuff over period of time on them

@jamesburton1050

Жыл бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker yeah, I was thinking no more than a 1k. And then not all of them

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it'd be a lil risky on a horizontal one... maybe ill test it someday haha :D

Planning to use Neewer 180cm extension arms mounted on the roof on basic VESA mounts to give 360 rotation as the side tilt can't hold big softboxes. We don't have cardboard walls here like some countries so no issue with concrete.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Cool! Haha yeah cardboard walls are not helpful

Love the music in the background.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

Your work and ideas are genius! 👍🏽

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly :)

@syedarmaghanhassan4652

Жыл бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker you are just a very kind person yourself... What's your name?

@syedarmaghanhassan4652

Жыл бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker you are just a very kind person yourself... What's your name?

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

My name is Heather :)

@syedarmaghanhassan4652

Жыл бұрын

@@FellowFilmmakeryou're cool Heather.. Here is a short poem I wrote just for you! Heather Heather Heather, You're like a beautiful weather! Whether you wear valvet Or you wear leather You're so cool Heather Stay that way Heather.. 🙂👍🏼

did they sell in Europe ..cant find anything close to them ..just an older version ? Can someone help out here ..did you found them in Europe ?

Thanks for this video. I have struggle with a small space/light stands. Can this hold a godox ul150?

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

I believe it should :D The manual shows it can handle alot when its vertical. Horizontal a bit less.

I have a few of the Manfrotto ones, they are indeed great. They made it much easier to do overhead shots in situations like cooking demos where the stove is up against a wall.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Nice! :D They are super helpful for sure, I keep finding uses

Hello Heather, Thank you for all the informative videos you put out regularly. I have a question which is not related to this video of yours - it’s about the Godox COB video light. And it may well be my first ever COB! I wanted to know what is the difference between the SL150 and the VL150 - is the only major difference between the two series that the SL does not have a battery option? My work is mainly indoors - would love to know your recommendation between these two lights.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

If I recall yes the main difference is battery option. The VL may also be able to connect via an app, I'm not sure if the SL does.

I definitely need to get me some Varipole's for my next studio update :D

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

You most certainly do! :D

wow great idea-- I will get a long closet clothes rack and put up by ceiling and use clamp lights

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help :D

Great video ! Would you feel confident attaching a aputure 120 or 300?

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

I'd say you def could on a vertical pole, maybe less sure on a horizontal depending on how far the varipole was stretched. The other thing to note is with the varipole horizontal the lights and mics and things you attach can only hang directly down, no real angles unless it's small tube lights.

@SalsaBailaProductions

Жыл бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker thanks for all the extra info

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, hope it helps. :D

She's back!!!!

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

That I am! :D

@NSW_XUZIA

Жыл бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker hi Belinda!! 🤗🤗

NEED! 🤩🤩🤩🎥

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Yes! :D I find it really helpful in my KZread setup

What is the recommended clamp to use for the pole? Something that has 3/8 thread, I guess. Apart from iFootage magic clamp, not sure what else is good

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

I'll be featuring some things in this series, but yes iFootage has good stuff Manfrotto makes some things I think too

This would be perfect for me but Impact is not selling these in Europe. Anyone knows about a comparable quality products..?

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

You could get them off of B&H, they ship worldwide I believe

In your opinion, what’s the best camera that has the fastest path to social media (without being a smartphone camera)?

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

What do you mean exactly?

I had some thoughts about this recently. Do you think a Varipole/Autopole could be used like a menace arm, if you attach a lightweight fixture (e.g. Amaran F22) on the end? My concern is the stability of the pole when you don't lock it, but otherwise it would be a really lightweight alternative to a heavy menace arm + counterweight.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

I don't think so, since the ends don't seem to be designed for that. But then again, maybe it could be adapted... not entirely sure

I love that series. So much good idea in it! Can I follow you on an other KZread channel. You seam to film a lot of other stuff is it mostly for costumer?

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoy the series! I do film product videos and occasionally stuff for corporate clients and whatnot. I don't have another channel for that right now.

@PMA

Жыл бұрын

​@@FellowFilmmaker I would be curious to see (if your clients agree) one of your shoot with some tips and the final result. I am not so bad at videography (well I hope so, I live 100% from my KZread channels) and lighting is one of the thing I would like to improve the most. I'm very glad to have found you as you are going deep into the subject and you are super energetic and smily. I like your way of explaining things.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

I'll certainly look into that. I certainly love video lighting alot and love to share about it. Might even make a course on it if there were enough interest.

It’s time to watch second video

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Yes! It's a good one :D

How mobile is it if you use it vertically? I"m thinking can it be taken to another indoor location and set up to hold a light vs taking a c stand?

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Hardest part would be making sure you have the vehicle size that can store these. They are about 6ft-ft long at their shortest. Otherwise, they do pretty good if you're in tight spaces. I've seen wedding filmmakers use them to keep things out of the way of guests.

@erum.m

Жыл бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker That is a good point. Thankfully having a hatchback solves that issue. Albeit painful but it can be managed. And honestly still better than dragging a C-Stand.

I've always wondered if there is a huge quality difference between a foldable pop-up background and your vertical (paper I suppose?) background one. 🤔 Nonetheless, that solution looks quite sturdy and amazing. Will probably give it a try, thanks! 💯 Love those series! 😍

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

This is a great solution if you need a permanent setup that is very reliable. Pop ups would be better for travel and what not. So glad you love the series! :D

I'm kind of hesitative to use those poles because of safety. With stands I can put on sandbags and make them somewhat secure. If for some reason the pole decides to fall off I have no additional point of saftey an especially when you hang them high up to the celing people are about to get hurt.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Certainly not for everyone and every situation, no :) If you were going to keep them up all the time you could do wall anchored poles instead.

Great addition to any studio. built my own for a fraction of the price

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Nice, what did you do?

@RobertGossCreator

Жыл бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker I sent you a message on IG showing you some of the items I used to build mine.. I don't have any gear on the floor

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@RobertGossCreator

Жыл бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker You are most welcome great video thank you so much for sharing it with us

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Of course! Love to share great tips

I was just on Aputure's website... are you on their landing page!? If not, you have a twin.

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Haha, yes I am on their landing page :D Worked with them on a video late last year :)

i just want to out myself as a male to you as a woman in this heavy male dominating buisness.... you are killing it with your quality content vids lady! you are a great woman with lots of knowledge and great ideas! keep it up the way you are doing right now!

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that, thank you! :D

This video is helpful thank you (i am watching your video from india)

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! :)

@kvsnews68

Жыл бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker oh yas

Good stuff, just don't use them with plasterboard walls...

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Yes, some folks will have to be careful

it's rigged it's good, lighting breakdowns are also good but when is the how to edit series coming?

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

What would you like to know how to edit? Also, which program are you working in? I'm typically working in FCPX for youtube videos, I like Davinci for pro work

Hey! I want to start a new KZread channel. Plz help me for lighting setup

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

I've got some videos on the channel that would help, check out the channel

usefulll

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

💐

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

😀

Boom, I am first...lol

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Haha, congrats! :D You musta been on KZread or you must have notifications on :D

@mhoulder59

Жыл бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker I was on KZread at the time. I just want to also tell you thank you, for your useful and honest reviews. You have certainly influenced a lot of my purchasing decisions. Keep up the good work!!!

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Very glad I could help you out :D Appreciate the support as well from you

Cool Video

@FellowFilmmaker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you :D