Hey at 1:51 I talk about the origin of how the century stand got its name! Keep in mind that this is valid information that can be backed up with FACTS!! JK
This is BS. The C-stand was invented by a left-handed grip in 1909 by Charles Creightonhovenship after a long day on the set. No one could pronounce his name and, like most grips, no one cared anyway. He called a C-stand. It’s in Wikipedia. Look it up. 😉
@@JohnHarrerHorses Maybe this is correct, but Wikipedia is not a source of accuracy true reality on a number of topics. It stays with indoctrination of what is currently accepted. Not as bad as Facebook fake fact checkers, but in that direction.
Its actually very interesting, as he uses a political approach to how the name came about...Flat out lies with a "of course it is" comic face, inside joke....showing how most people will believe anything someone making a videos says. Or at least won't read anything with it, or object it. The man is a natural to run a campaign!
My team and I picked up one of these recently, and after using it on a 7-day shoot, I can confirm that it's awesome. The rocky mountain leg, the gobo head, the easy closing turtle base, truly a great innovation. We're never buying a regular C-stand again.
I’m not 💯 sure, but my understanding was that they were called C stands because they often were used to hold up too 100” diffusion and flags etc. On sets back in the day, grips started referring to them as such and the name stuck.
Great timing on this, Thomas. Looking to pick up some new cStands and these are intriguing. BtW, you must be insane to work with! Thanks for creating outstanding (and entertaining) content and best wishes to you and your team (we're a little north of you-here in the East Valley). Reverse psychology must be working: have been subscribed for a while :)
Very good video!! I don't know if in USA has the branch Neewer, but here in Europe, we have this Chinese branch, and has a C stand very economy and very good quality.
A bit disapointed you didn't push the testing further. I mean, if this is a newer, better c-stand, wouldn't it stand to reason that you could throw it off an even higher building?
Awesome vid. But that YT compression on that backdrop is killing me. I hope there comes a day when we look back on 2022 and remember how horrible YT compression WAS.
I'm laughing my arse off in the first few seconds . Your best boy must be taking the piss out of you . By now they probably sent you back to the truck to fetch a "long weight". In my early years as a Production Assistant, a gaffer once came up to me after seeing me struggle with a C-stand . He said "Do you know why they call it a C stand?" . I was by perplexed by the question and slightly annoyed so i just said "No". He then politely took the stubborn piece of film gear from me, released the lockpin, dropped the 'gobi' and tightened it in one slick maneuver, flipped it over and with the flat off his palm gathered the legs . He then handed me the stand upside down, ready for loading back into the truck and said "SEE". ;-)
The way you open that tube is... hmm... savage! Btw: did you notice that you speak about the subscribers in the skillshare sponsorship? (...first thousand of OUR SUBSCRIBERS get a free trial...) I knew there has to be some advantage behind the ELM subscription!
This is definitely on my list of things to buy.... unless I win one somewhere.... ;) Also, thank you for the third unique version of the origins of the stand name I have heard!
They seam heavy duty, but that can also be their negative...try lugging 3 of those to a location shoot. your 100# capacity cart just got loadd with all the gear with sandbags. Oh you have an assistant aye?! I wish saw the rolling base of that chrome one more. And I thought your key bounce was called a floppy bounce /?
My savage-stand came unscrewed at the base after three shoots. The company basically told me to glue it back together and that there wasn't an issue.. never thought I'd have to glue my c-stand to get it to properly work lmao As much as I want to like it, can't say I'm inclined to buy another one.
Hi there. How do you guys transport your c-stands? They are such a pain in the ass to carry a bunch for shoots. Do you use a case or just carry them as is? Thanks!
We just throw them in the truck! They are a pain for sure! Wish we had a better solution. It’s easy if you have a grip truck cause they have cool c stand dolly carrier things…
4:42 speaking of sandbags, one of your videos clued me into the ORCA OR-81 with water bladders... but it seems to be discontinued. Do you know of anyone else making a similar product? Seems like a no-brainer to not need to ship/haul/store bags of sand. Thanks!
Interesting, these are cool innovations, at least for studio work; seems like carrying them around would suck, compared to the lighter basic Matthew’s ones. I don’t get all the weird meat head “humor” with reality show music behind it to tell us it’s “funny”. I guess someone likes it though. Good info, thanks.
History lesson. It’s called a C Stand not because it was made a century ago. But, because Century Lighting in NYC first made them. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-stand
Hey at 1:51 I talk about the origin of how the century stand got its name! Keep in mind that this is valid information that can be backed up with FACTS!! JK
I thought the Company Century made the first c stand and therefore the name
This is BS. The C-stand was invented by a left-handed grip in 1909 by Charles Creightonhovenship after a long day on the set. No one could pronounce his name and, like most grips, no one cared anyway. He called a C-stand. It’s in Wikipedia. Look it up. 😉
@@JohnHarrerHorses Maybe this is correct, but Wikipedia is not a source of accuracy true reality on a number of topics. It stays with indoctrination of what is currently accepted. Not as bad as Facebook fake fact checkers, but in that direction.
Its actually very interesting, as he uses a political approach to how the name came about...Flat out lies with a "of course it is" comic face, inside joke....showing how most people will believe anything someone making a videos says. Or at least won't read anything with it, or object it. The man is a natural to run a campaign!
Guys! I’m so sorry! This is a joke and the comment in the video was a joke. I guess my sarcasm wasn’t clear enough.
Lynn, blink rapidly in the next video you're in if you're in trouble lol
Right eye means come quick. Left eye means it’s too late.
@@BrendanEvan Thomas probably reads this comment and flips the image, wear a tshirt with text on it 🙃
My team and I picked up one of these recently, and after using it on a 7-day shoot, I can confirm that it's awesome. The rocky mountain leg, the gobo head, the easy closing turtle base, truly a great innovation. We're never buying a regular C-stand again.
We're so glad to hear your new stands are working out great!
@@Savageuniversal We love you so much
@@Savageuniversal will this hold an aputure 600d boomed? What boom are would you suggest?
I had no idea a video about c-stands could be so exciting and have so much action in it. 😂
I'm just loving these piano background musics. Fantastic
These stands have been on my wishlist since I saw them in a Threefold video. Super cool!
Trying to write out any words Lyn might be blinking using Morse Code to us all I could get so far was “unsubscribe from Epic Light Media?” 🤣
This guy could easily be part of a sitcom.
I got 4 of these I ordered a few weeks ago. Can't wait!
2 seconds in and I already know this will be good! 🤣
And I was right! Thomas' unwavering enthusiasm for the simplest things. Always refreshing. #Dang!
Savage watching Thomas throw their stands like: "Are you fuckin kidding me...."
I’m not 💯 sure, but my understanding was that they were called C stands because they often were used to hold up too 100” diffusion and flags etc. On sets back in the day, grips started referring to them as such and the name stuck.
That’s what I thought too
Yep, this is pretty much the most widely accepted origin of the name. :P
Man falls in love with C-Stand: a short story. Still a better love story than Twilight.
The double c-stand looks great!
Great timing on this, Thomas. Looking to pick up some new cStands and these are intriguing. BtW, you must be insane to work with!
Thanks for creating outstanding (and entertaining) content and best wishes to you and your team (we're a little north of you-here in the East Valley).
Reverse psychology must be working: have been subscribed for a while :)
"This is well made crap" 😂
This is the perfect C-stand for the cine reflective lighting system
I think I see where you stand on this c-stand 😁
😂😂
I've never seen anyone get so geeked out over, essentially a stick!
Love the video as always guys... but one small thing - Century Stands are actually named after the company which popularised them back in the day.
I can see this being a great stand for your gimbal then using the second as a place to rest your ready rig vest!
Woke up to this video and it energized me to light something. Epic media is lit!
Did not know C-stand was century stand, thanks for the knowledge.
Your sarcasm is great. I love it.
SOMEONE APPRECIATES MY HUMOR!!!! My close friends and family and sick of it by now.... haha
@@EpicLightMedia Of course haha
Lynne is back and c stands off the roof in one video?!?! My day is made
This Channel is NEVER GETTING OLD!
Nice way to start the day, thanks Thomas and Epic Light Media.
This video made me chuckle, kinda like an old guy watching the price is right in his PJs right before bed time! 😂
That last part of the video!! That's what i was here for 😅😄😄
1:13 Daniel Schiffer: excuse me? You said paper backdrops aren't for filmmaking
Very good video!! I don't know if in USA has the branch Neewer, but here in Europe, we have this Chinese branch, and has a C stand very economy and very good quality.
A bit disapointed you didn't push the testing further. I mean, if this is a newer, better c-stand, wouldn't it stand to reason that you could throw it off an even higher building?
Love you guys so much! My heart skipped a beat when I noticed y'all had a new video!
Yes! C-strand throwing!!
Awesome vid. But that YT compression on that backdrop is killing me. I hope there comes a day when we look back on 2022 and remember how horrible YT compression WAS.
What is that bounce you are using? that fabric with a loose side? Love that
Hahaha the ending! Over the mountains!! Lol
Thomas... you are not right in the head my friend
-unsunscribers
I'm laughing my arse off in the first few seconds . Your best boy must be taking the piss out of you . By now they probably sent you back to the truck to fetch a "long weight". In my early years as a Production Assistant, a gaffer once came up to me after seeing me struggle with a C-stand . He said "Do you know why they call it a C stand?" . I was by perplexed by the question and slightly annoyed so i just said "No". He then politely took the stubborn piece of film gear from me, released the lockpin, dropped the 'gobi' and tightened it in one slick maneuver, flipped it over and with the flat off his palm gathered the legs . He then handed me the stand upside down, ready for loading back into the truck and said "SEE". ;-)
The setup at 4:10, assuming that it's stable, might also work well with Dedolight Lightstream or Lightbridge CRLS reflectors.
Thanks for throwing all your brand new stuff of a roof so we don't have to!
I'm a STAN for C-stands
Good video AND Lynn is back!
Can you make a video about all the handy but obscure adapters and accessories you use?
Can you show a booklight setup using that one stand?
Omfg CRAZY THOMAS IS BACK !!! Love it 😍 !!!
Definitely into the Thomas and Lynn drama.
The way you open that tube is... hmm... savage!
Btw: did you notice that you speak about the subscribers in the skillshare sponsorship? (...first thousand of OUR SUBSCRIBERS get a free trial...) I knew there has to be some advantage behind the ELM subscription!
7:40 I love this part
Wait did it break at the end? What a cliff hanger 👀
A to dobre wideo! Podoba mi się. :)
Thanks!
My only problem with that bounce set up is now you have to flag off the sides.
I'm just amazed you still have all 10 fingers. You do don't you? Another great and entertaining video from ELM!
Lol! Let's throw the C-stand off the roof! Heck yeah! I hope your hand feels better that looked like it hurt.
Plot twits, Thomas didn't really throw the C-Stand off the roof. Its all special effects. Like who really throws expensive gear off the roof.
thanks to you guys. My career blew up!
Yes The Roof
What did they call the C-Stand before they made one century? WC-Stand, wannabeC-Stand? hahah Love this one, was looking for one.. 😁🤘
This is definitely on my list of things to buy.... unless I win one somewhere.... ;)
Also, thank you for the third unique version of the origins of the stand name I have heard!
They seam heavy duty, but that can also be their negative...try lugging 3 of those to a location shoot. your 100# capacity cart just got loadd with all the gear with sandbags. Oh you have an assistant aye?! I wish saw the rolling base of that chrome one more.
And I thought your key bounce was called a floppy bounce /?
Love it!
I really like that shade blue seamless. What’s the name of it?
I mean this wouldn't have been a proper C-stand review without the final test. Any recommendations for a wheeled stand to attach to the c-stands?
haven't seen an adult excited about a Cstand in my life
yeah... I like your channel. A LOT.
I'd recommend some MF Autopoles and a bunch of super-clamps for that studio since the ceiling isn't too high. Will save you a lot of floor space.
Can you do a follow up video on the Ursa 12k now that you have had it a while
Good idea
My back hurts watching this video and I'm only 30 seconds in
My savage-stand came unscrewed at the base after three shoots. The company basically told me to glue it back together and that there wasn't an issue.. never thought I'd have to glue my c-stand to get it to properly work lmao
As much as I want to like it, can't say I'm inclined to buy another one.
Lynn is back!
I want like 20....I need like 20 of those stands...
Dude, that stunt you did with the knife is gonna get you one day when you slice open your hand.
The unsubscribe outro bit is a cute idea. Glad you didn’t show the impact.
That ending was so disappointing. 🤣
Man who needs gyms, Imma get a couple C-Stands and spend the afternoon throwing then as far as I can.
Highly recommend throwing from a roof, you also get to know your neighbor.
This got me Curious!
Hi there. How do you guys transport your c-stands? They are such a pain in the ass to carry a bunch for shoots. Do you use a case or just carry them as is? Thanks!
We just throw them in the truck! They are a pain for sure! Wish we had a better solution. It’s easy if you have a grip truck cause they have cool c stand dolly carrier things…
Did you sanitize those boxes ???
If you inserted skillshare plug at the end where u threw the c-stand, I would have watched all the way, just to know how the landing is like 😬
I LOVE YOU BRO HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
LOL Funny Guy!! Thanks!!
next video: was great while it lasted haha
What bounce kit are you using? I want it.
It’s from modern!!! modernstudio.com/collections
wait so "C stand For Century Because its been around for 100 years, but what was it called
10 years into its existence? D-Stand ? Decade Stand
I will buy one instantly once available in Europe (I live in Finland).
If they unbox a product outside you know whats about to go down.
Hey is there somebody down to catch that c-stand or it was just a space odyssey cut; c-stand to elm logo.
In a few of the shots, you can actually see the stand.
It’s great to see Lynn and Thomas in the same room together again. The friendship is on the mend. Sending positive vibes to you. Unsubscribed.
As if cstands weren't expensive enough 😭
4:42 speaking of sandbags, one of your videos clued me into the ORCA OR-81 with water bladders... but it seems to be discontinued. Do you know of anyone else making a similar product? Seems like a no-brainer to not need to ship/haul/store bags of sand. Thanks!
Westcott - Hurley Bags
NICE ! ask and you shall receive!
The drama continues... #TeamLynn
Are you still using these C-Stands? I am trying to figure out if I should spring for these but want to see if they've held up since then.
They c stand I use on a daily basis is matthews.
Thumbs up if the 1st question you had while watching this video was #willitfly.
Interesting, these are cool innovations, at least for studio work; seems like carrying them around would suck, compared to the lighter basic Matthew’s ones. I don’t get all the weird meat head “humor” with reality show music behind it to tell us it’s “funny”. I guess someone likes it though. Good info, thanks.
did it break??
Lynn! We missed you! Honestly! Thomas... not so much!
History lesson. It’s called a C Stand not because it was made a century ago. But, because Century Lighting in NYC first made them. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-stand
Ending song??
I recorded it off my electric piano