Turn Light Stands Into Camera TRIPODS!

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  • Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
  • Goodbye Tripods hello light stands! Learn how to turn a light stand into a more versatile tripod for your camera! Full list of gear used below. Camera Guides and LUTs: academy.dslrvideoshooter.com My Gear Store: camerafoundry.com
    GEAR MENTIONED
    Small Rig Mini Tripod Head: geni.us/96dKz
    Rapid Baby Adapter: geni.us/n7PJvg
    Came-TV Light Stand: geni.us/Vuial
    Impact Heavy Duty Light Stand (Recommended): geni.us/YQ85
    Impact Rolling Stand: geni.us/a7FL
    Floor Stand: geni.us/yt9y
    My Favorite Tripod (If you don’t use a light stand): geni.us/4Tno
    VIDEO CHAPTERS
    0:00 Introduction
    1:18 Why Light Stands Are Better
    1:54 Tripod Head
    3:25 Stand Recommendation #1
    4:47 Stand Recommendation #2
    5:57 Stand Recommendation #3
    6:38 Stand Recommendation #4
    7:51 Problems and Potential Issues
    MY FAVORITE GEAR:
    CAMERA 1: geni.us/hUtPfAj
    CAMERA 2: geni.us/wjqsv
    LENSES: • The ONLY 2 Lenses You ...
    CAMERA LUT: academy.dslrvideoshooter.com/...
    CAMERA RIG: • The PERFECT Camera Rig!
    STUDIO: • Ultimate One Man Band ...
    LIGHT: • The PERFECT Video Key ...
    AUDIO RECORDER: geni.us/vHsiYi6
    MICROPHONE: geni.us/vdnT
    DISCLAIMERS & AFFILIATIONS
    We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
    Affiliate Links: Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/EeI6W B&H (PAID LINK): www.bhphotovideo.com/?BI=6566...
    This video was not paid for by outside persons or manufacturers. No gear was supplied to me for this video.
    The content of this video and my opinions were not reviewed or paid for by any outside persons.
    #calebpike #dslrvideoshooter
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  • @bryanv3loso
    @bryanv3loso 11 місяців тому +23

    Is it time to pull out my wallet again? It's time to pull out my wallet again...

    • @OmarSpruell
      @OmarSpruell 11 місяців тому

      😂😂😂😂😂

  • @mostleemike
    @mostleemike 11 місяців тому +1

    Agree. Think outside the box! For studio work, c-stands can be the best support out there.

  • @yeahihavenoideawhatimdoing
    @yeahihavenoideawhatimdoing 11 місяців тому +2

    Yes on that table top guide! Can’t wait for that video!

  • @BrandonTalbot
    @BrandonTalbot 11 місяців тому

    Did you say Tabletop Guide!?!?!? Sign me up. You've got the BEST top downs in the game

  • @qbgabe12
    @qbgabe12 11 місяців тому +1

    as a one man in house production guy who sometimes need to do 2/3 camera interview setup - i use light stand and photo head as tripod all the time. I usually use light stand for the wide angle camera that I do no need take care during shooting, and it save tons of weight and bag capacity for me to carry around

  • @crouchie
    @crouchie 11 місяців тому +3

    Amazing video as ever! Filming weddings I've used light stands over tripods for keeping a lower footprint or getting static angles in smaller rooms, never thought about doing top down videos though. Ace!

    • @kernzilla
      @kernzilla 11 місяців тому +1

      Def handy for weddings, we’ve done the same. For a C-cam, will put a GoPro 10-12’ up for a very broad view to cut to while waiting for the action on A/B cams 👍👍

  • @qvarfoto
    @qvarfoto 11 місяців тому +9

    This is a fantastic idea! I've actually gone even further and been using a straight mic stand (without boom and with a round 9" in diameter steel base) with a ball head on top for a few years now. It's not super stable but tiny foot print and amazing for a small camera when documenting things in my studio as a B-cam, or for BTS and such. Works insanely well! Cheers

    • @tmoree
      @tmoree 11 місяців тому +2

      I used to use one of those for 360 camera footage - such a small nadir footprint!

    • @WolfsHaven
      @WolfsHaven 9 місяців тому +1

      Before I bought C-stands I would boom action cams or small point and cams on a mic stand for overhead shots. Definitely need to sandbag for anything heavier than an action cam but it works.

  • @MartinV.
    @MartinV. 11 місяців тому

    Great Idea!! this is awesome for saving space.

  • @CreativeRyan
    @CreativeRyan 11 місяців тому

    Genius! 🔥 Def going to utilize this man

  • @xincheng999
    @xincheng999 11 місяців тому

    Wish I had known this earlier, it would have saved me tons of time. Thank you as always !

  • @schultzeworks
    @schultzeworks 11 місяців тому +1

    This is some excellent outside-the-box thinking and problem solving. Also, I bought the e-image tripod you’re showing thanks to your prior review and recommendation … and it is wonderful. Keep up the great work, CP.

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  11 місяців тому +2

      Thanks boss!! Glad to hear you're digging the E-Image. Love those things!

  • @thethirdrailchannel
    @thethirdrailchannel 11 місяців тому

    I have that Smallrig head that I use mostly on my monopod. It’s very versatile.

  • @WolfsHaven
    @WolfsHaven 9 місяців тому

    I film/stream events and have been using lights stands for a couple years. Usually C-stands and sometimes regular light stands. I can put PTZ cams or other cams for static shots, up out of the way and take up less space.

  • @MicroFourNerds
    @MicroFourNerds 11 місяців тому +1

    This is a brilliant idea! Perfect timing too as absolutely all my light stands are broken. Buy cheap buy twice and all that haha

  • @kernzilla
    @kernzilla 11 місяців тому

    Always great content Caleb; small thing, but gotta say I love the clean lines and grey tones on the thumbnail 👀✅

  • @NatesFilmTutorials
    @NatesFilmTutorials 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the lighting in this video! 🔥

  • @JeahnLaffitte
    @JeahnLaffitte 6 місяців тому

    Great vid :) This is a pretty cost-effective solution to a monostand! I'm looking for a monostand for photography currently but this will help in a pinch until then.

  • @Calderonvideo
    @Calderonvideo 11 місяців тому

    who else went to location and forgot their tripod and used a light stand? me, but Celed took it to the next level. thank you for this!!!

  • @DanSantanaBows
    @DanSantanaBows 11 місяців тому

    I’ve always done this for woodworking and archery videos. There’s not always room in the shop for a tripod, especially for cramped first person shots

  • @blakepace
    @blakepace 11 місяців тому

    Cool thinking outside the box!

  • @thepropolys
    @thepropolys 11 місяців тому

    Calling the light stand "sticks" takes this to a whole other level.

  • @chrisw5742
    @chrisw5742 10 місяців тому

    Mic stands work great also. Weighted round base ones are great. You just need to set them on level ground though.

  • @NatesFilmTutorials
    @NatesFilmTutorials 11 місяців тому

    Caleb back at it with FRESH content! 🔥

  • @Makhnovets
    @Makhnovets 9 місяців тому

    Man. It's so funny, when you get a crazy idea and they work so well! I have similar story. overall it's so much nicer then the tripod, but it only work in the studio. great video!

  • @Jbobonline
    @Jbobonline 11 місяців тому

    I love this build videos ❤

  • @flochfitness
    @flochfitness 11 місяців тому

    thanks Caleb!

  • @KevinKolbe
    @KevinKolbe 11 місяців тому +3

    Really cool idea. My only hesitation is the potential flimsy-ness of light stands, even hefty ones. I've got the Impact stand and it remains my favorite.
    Tip to share, I do use a couple of monopods for smaller lights (one a Falcon Eyes and the Other a very small Aputure). Small footprint and the monopods can collapse down to (almost) table size too.

  • @ottogarza
    @ottogarza 11 місяців тому +2

    Thats so funny that i just use this for a concert gig, with a c-stand and a cheap bowl receiver, i was able to setup a manfrotto head and a blackmagic 6k pro, i was so nervous tho, but everything turns really well at the end.

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  11 місяців тому +1

      Oh man I would be too with all the noise and people!

  • @markshirley01
    @markshirley01 10 місяців тому

    Thanks this is brilliant - just tried it because I have all the bits to do it. This will save me time and money. I shoot drinks in bars and hotels -
    tip : the Zeapon motorized pan head is a bargain if you need a rotating head for table top or on your sticks or this setup - battery powered so no leads in busy areas.
    (The model name is Pons motorized pan head)

  • @iSpike
    @iSpike 2 місяці тому

    LOVE THIS. Thanks mate. Cheers from DownUnder Oi

  • @MarineX
    @MarineX 11 місяців тому +2

    great video but i think Tom Buck did this last week.

  • @FabioMengozzi
    @FabioMengozzi 11 місяців тому

    congratulations, I learn a lot from your videos, they are always full of useful information.
    A curiosity, may I know the model of the monitor you use installed in the stand?

  • @IndigenousEventRecordings
    @IndigenousEventRecordings 11 місяців тому

    I had user error with that smallrig fluid head. I had the thumbscrew super loose for the horizontal panning, and it made my video super jerky. later on I tightened that thumbscrew and it panned as it should. works extremely well with peak design plate on the bottom and with my peak design travel tripod!

  • @DungeonDevils
    @DungeonDevils 11 місяців тому

    The thing is, it makes total sense but I never thought about this. I'm sure to use your advice.

  • @bradmiller9993
    @bradmiller9993 8 місяців тому +1

    Super cool ! I don't see how the Small Rig head attaches to the light stand though. My current light stands have a 5/8 rod on top: does the small rig head adapt to that ? Thanks.

  • @user-kw6iw7ug5d
    @user-kw6iw7ug5d 11 місяців тому

    One of the few UA-camrs that shows their flubs (7:07). I will never forget the time Caleb yelled, "Holy Balls," when he got feedback screeching from a Field Monitor!

  • @GeorgeMui
    @GeorgeMui 11 місяців тому

    Hey Caleb! Nice informative vid xD Quick question, i was thinking of getting the impact rolling stand and was wondering if this stand has air cushioning for drop protection as well? Also looking foward to your table top vid 😁

  • @ConstructionKronies
    @ConstructionKronies 11 місяців тому +1

    Sick bro!! I just bought and rigged up 6 grip stands with wheels and arms and have been loving them. Just made me think, im already rigging mics and lighting, why not cameras!!

  • @gotscottgreen
    @gotscottgreen 11 місяців тому +2

    I used the Impact one to shoot a concert with it being the camera angle on the conductor from the stage view. Had it up about 10' and it was a GREAT shot! Love the idea!

  • @ThisIsLeeBird
    @ThisIsLeeBird 11 місяців тому

    I do this, but with the smallrig wall mount ones that fold up. I use them on the ceiling actually. It’s nice, when I’m don’t filming I just lift them up and they are out of the way

  • @TateFilmz
    @TateFilmz 11 місяців тому

    Bro you can do a review on a napkin and I’ll still watch it💪🏽

  • @storybabble
    @storybabble 11 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @DSLRVIDEOTIPPS
    @DSLRVIDEOTIPPS 11 місяців тому

    Hi Caleb and thanks for your very interresting tips. What diameter (floor) has the IMPACT Rolling Light Stand?

  • @allenpayne9182
    @allenpayne9182 11 місяців тому

    Turn Light Stands "Into" not "Intro" .. .I guess. Just to let you know. Great video! Using "this trick" for years.

  • @richardweddle3408
    @richardweddle3408 6 місяців тому

    Caleb, you might take a look at matte boxes. Some very popular matte boxes are too shallow to be of any use, and others don't even have side flaps. What's a good matte box? the kind that attach to the lens but not to the rods?

  • @subarusensei3685
    @subarusensei3685 11 місяців тому

    I have been recently rewatching mythbusters alot of there remote cameras are light stands with magic arms to mount cameras too. Just some food for thought.

  • @ItsRyanRoyce
    @ItsRyanRoyce 10 місяців тому

    Please make a Sony A6700 review & a A6700 rig setup video!!!

  • @cnlicnli
    @cnlicnli 11 місяців тому

    Add a small sandbag to the lightstand base: *Safety* and further stability!

  • @levicochrane
    @levicochrane 11 місяців тому

    This is unrelated to the video, but are you planning on reviewing the Sirui Night Walker lenses?

  • @Ryan-Payne
    @Ryan-Payne 11 місяців тому +1

    Now I may be crazy, but is that the Sony a6700 with a tamron 17-70 on it? Similar body to the a7c but the ports are in the wrong location, might've thrown me with the cage but I think an old a7c cage would fit if it's based on the same body design?

  • @AshtonSinghDaGuardian
    @AshtonSinghDaGuardian 11 місяців тому

    I just started using my light stand as a tripod as well! But that smallrig head though... (Sigh)... (Pulls out Wallet)

  • @ABSTRACTMEDIAHIGHDEFINITION
    @ABSTRACTMEDIAHIGHDEFINITION 11 місяців тому

    I would be curious to see a DJI Ronin 4D setup on a light stand using the DJI Flex cable.

  • @SpyderBlackOfficial
    @SpyderBlackOfficial 11 місяців тому

    Also one can turn Tripods into light stands. Especially for strobes that use umbrellas & are top heavy

  • @mikehardy8247
    @mikehardy8247 11 місяців тому

    I would like to know more about the "casters or wheels"on the bottom of the video tripod what are they called, and where available?

  • @MarkTimberlake
    @MarkTimberlake 11 місяців тому +1

    Just add some ankle weights to the bottom of the stand to improve the stability...

  • @michaelcroff7097
    @michaelcroff7097 11 місяців тому

    Is that the Keychron 95% I see? I love mine!

  • @user-of7uy4vp8z
    @user-of7uy4vp8z 10 місяців тому

    I got a Question for u i got a svc 200 ccd camera i want to ad a screen a display only it has no usb hdmi or other modern connections, it however has a female round small hole for pinn connection do you have any idea's or someone else btw the camera is 30 years old.

  • @BensTechLab
    @BensTechLab 10 місяців тому

    Your A-roll on this one is soooo dark!! Need to adjust something here.

  • @SaxSpy
    @SaxSpy 11 місяців тому

    sand bags needed!

  • @kenfutv
    @kenfutv 10 місяців тому

    And now that the rig is using spigots, the whole world of light mounts like wall mounts, etc becomes an option!

  • @eminmvn7804
    @eminmvn7804 3 місяці тому

    yes, but what if ground is not straight flat?

  • @ohjajohh
    @ohjajohh 9 місяців тому

    I would like to do it the other way round. Turn a normal tripod into a light stand. Anyone know how to do that?

  • @YuiSenpai
    @YuiSenpai 10 місяців тому

    naisu!

  • @BlackapinoTheTechGuy
    @BlackapinoTheTechGuy 11 місяців тому

    *Could ya Do this with a Mono Pod? Like your Tables in the Background I have mine setup the same way almost against the Wall but not Quite Touching, So I guess I could do the same with My desk like you're showing hear just pull it out a bit further from the wall*

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  11 місяців тому

      You could! I just the extra security of the stand legs.

    • @BlackapinoTheTechGuy
      @BlackapinoTheTechGuy 11 місяців тому

      @@dslrvideoshooter cool thanks, I'm try this

  • @ismapierre
    @ismapierre 11 місяців тому

    I look Sony A6700 ?

  • @NichWoodruff
    @NichWoodruff 11 місяців тому

    not sure if you can update your title. It has an extra R

  • @o0YumRamen0o
    @o0YumRamen0o 11 місяців тому +1

    Unfortunately Australia’s left with nothing. Anything “kupo” or “impact stands” related gear is either price jacked or unavailable. 5:08

  • @CX3Productions
    @CX3Productions 10 місяців тому

    Hold on, Hold on…
    My wallet wants to watch this too 😅

  • @n.l.541
    @n.l.541 11 місяців тому

    Aren’t light stands too wavy?

  • @Arlo360
    @Arlo360 10 місяців тому +2

    Can't see anything. Video is way too dark. Maybe try using a light stand for a light instead of a camera. That may explain the 30+ thumbs down.

  • @ruisearts
    @ruisearts 11 місяців тому +1

    I’m sorry to say that this has been done on UA-cam already

  • @florianschfr
    @florianschfr 11 місяців тому

    Done that. Here at 2:35 using a 6m light stand😊 ua-cam.com/video/yayB2uwMHB4/v-deo.html

  • @lancethrustworthy
    @lancethrustworthy 11 місяців тому

    I was liking this, until you started using the word, 'film'. I do not understand why you would mis-identify your equipment and medium. Not cool. You're not filming. You're shooting. You're recording.

    • @firstname405
      @firstname405 11 місяців тому +2

      Cry

    • @BurfieldPhoto1
      @BurfieldPhoto1 11 місяців тому +5

      I've worked professionally in film and television for 20 years, and almost everything is digital now, but we will routinely use "film", so your complaint is nonsense.