Hierarchy and C-Stands
What is a grip?
Person who makes camera and electric look better. Responsible for shaping light,
rigging points for light, and mounting cameras anywhere you cannot put sticks.
T-Bone, Goalpost, or Menace Arm
Combo Stand
What is the purpose of a flag or solid?
Blocking light directly or reflectively.
What is a speedrail typically made of?
1.25'' or 1.5'' aluminum pipe
4x4 Solids that open to 4x8, used to block light and make courtesies.
Floppies.
What is the grip hierarchy? From most to least important.
Key Grip, Best Boy, Dolly Grip, and Grip
Cheeseborough.
Large sheets of styrofoam, good for bouncing light.
Bead Board.
If you place a combo stand on a hill, what leg faces downhill?
Rocky mountain leg
What is the purpose of a menace arm?
Places a light over the set while staying out of frame.
Great behind placing small windows that are too hot, as this item is typically invisible to the camera.
Nets.
What leg do you place a sandbag on for a C-Stand?
Load leg
What is an overhead called when mounted to a condor?
Flyswatter
What do you use when mounting a modifier to a combo stand?
A lollipop.