How To Hang Lights On Truss | 6 Different Lighting Clamps

[@toystorybro]

as a DJ purchasing his first set of lights this video was godsend with a ridiculous level of professionalism! zero blabbering and 100% straight facts and or explanation about who, what, where and why! so happy to have free content like this widely available to the public! thank you for the wonderful video guys!

[@fredwatson383]

Very helpful. I'm new to lighting and am going to order some of the trigger clamps. Definitely looks like the best and safest option.

[@etorrex]

Hi there. Thanks for this video. Excellent explanation. Showing all models, and explaining then in order of convenience, then telling the pros and cons of every model in a very logical, natural and effortlessly way in a crescendo up to the best solution shows that you are a top-of-the-class natural born teacher. I have no words, thanks for your passion!!!

[@kettnercreative]

Happy to help

[@VegasVampire2010]

I DJ’d last night at a venue with its own lighting bar. I had assumed the bar would have holes in to attach my lights, as on my own equipment. It didn’t!!!. Had no idea what kind of clamps I would need for future gigs! Now I do, thanks to your comprehensive video !

[@KChiuCinematography]

Appreciate the thoroughness of the breakdown and demonstration!

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it was helpful

[@gracepeoplepodcast5825]

Great video! Thanks for showing how to hang with clamps that you wouldn't typically use, because those are what I currently have!

[@kettnercreative]

Happy to help!

[@richardwood6637]

I have never used a J clamp but I am convinced that you have it 90deg out. Surly the bolt and the long hand wheel are back to front so when hanging on a truss the curved part of the J hangs the light on the truss, the hand wheel secures it and the light hangs on the opposite end to the curve so used as an up side down J.

[@V.Gandhi]

TRUE !!

[@jimc5096]

Still, after hanging light for over 40 years and having to deal with them from time to time, I have say they are a piece of junk and should never be used. Don't know a single professional that will spec them.

[@djbslowmoney1]

Excellent video ❤❤

[@FadilPinandita]

Thanks for the amazing video. Especially about the safety explanations. Currently looking for something to clamp the lights on my mini studio, but it's hard to find things that satisfy my needs for safety here in Indonesia. Keep up the good contents! Cheers!

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@UOttawaScotty]

Great video, I learned a lot from this ;)

[@_Lightning_Dog_]

Great, thanks. I came here to find out ways to clamp lights to poles.

[@Shane.Russell]

This is amazing! Thanks so much!

[@kettnercreative]

You're so welcome!

[@EdArtMoment]

Thank you.

[@mike_e_allen]

Great video! Thank you! I do have a question though, I had a truss I bought a long time ago and o-clamps. Everything fits fine. Recently I bought new lighting tripods with t-bars. The bars are 2mm or so smaller than the clamps. Even the o-clamps they sold in store were just a few millimeters larger than all the tripods and t-bars they sold in the store (guitar center). The rep was very confused as was i.
Any thoughts on why the bars would be just a couple of millimeters smaller?
It makes the clamps not work, obviously. And I don't like c-clamps for the reasons you stated also.

[@DanielSRosehill]

For once a legal disclaimer that wasn't BS to cover someone's ass and an actual advisory that I could tell came from the heart and from a genuine concern for safety. I've no intention of trussing myself but always wondered how you guys rigged stuff up. Cool to know and thanks for sharing!

[@riftoaster]

I’m wanting to use a trigger clamp to hang the Aputure Ls 1c LED light, but it has a support tube used for mounting on light stands attached to the yoke of the light. Any idea how I can remove the tube so I can attach the trigger clamp?

[@stephenelliott4991]

Nice!

[@kettnercreative]

Thanks!

[@burnnieholliday7205]

I use super clamps for photography/videography equipment and was checking this out when considering adding a DMX setup to my studio. You complained about the t-handle sticking up. I’m not sure if the Manfrotto clamps have this feature but my Impact clamps have a spring handle which you can pull to disengage the handle from the bolt and reorient it. This way you can avoid them casting shadows by making sure they’re aligned to the rest of the clamp.

[@ared18t]

The manfrotto has the same feature.

[@Domenooch]

So the flat washer goes on the bottom and then the spring nut?

[@bsledhouse6710]

Nice bro

[@kettnercreative]

Thanks

[@DejaGruvBand]

This video was helpful, I really like the trigger clamp but my truss is only 1.5 inches in diameter will that be a problem for hanging items such as intimidator 260?

[@MissKarenB]

The standard is usually F34 Truss but if you need a smaller size Global Truss has the Jr. Trigger Clamp which fits the smaller F24 Truss. The venue that I supply lights to uses triangular F24 truss and the J clamp almost exclusively. These clamps are a POS and scare the hell out of me, especially when even on a 15' ladder they are hung on truss that is over my head (I'm 6'2''). Needlessly to say, anytime one of my lights has to be pulled down for ANY reason, the J clamp is replaced. Another option if space is really tight (while not quite as good as the Trigger Clamp) is the Snap Clamp which Global Truss also has for the F24 or the F34 Truss.

[@scottsnyder360]

Thanks for sharing your insights! I ordered the trigger clamp, but the wingnut wrench on your link is not the same as in the video and it appears to be discontinued. Can you let me know which one you are using in the video... Thanks again.

[@MissKarenB]

If you don't have a wingnut wrench a claw hammer will do the same job in a pinch.

[@PeteYagmin]

FYI - 25:31, your audio drops to mono (left channel only), but otherwise great video and I really appreciate the in-depth overview!

[@kettnercreative]

Ahh shoot. Thanks for the info!

[@jon8304]

Great video! A stupid question but I’ve always wondered, is there any positive or drawback to which bar you hang a light? Like in your video, assuming the light is aimed forward at the camera, is there any preference to mounting on the front bar or the back bar?

[@rennoruutli5267]

It doesn't really matter. Only thing that matters is that the weight is distributed evenly. Also sometimes you can mount a light at the front and another light on the back bar.

[@sophiarodriguez1861]

Thank you so much for the detailed guide!!!
You mentioned that "watching this video does not make you a pro".
What's the real (official) way to learn mounting/hanging?
Thank you!!!

[@kettnercreative]

The ‘official’ way is to get certified by some type of event rigging training company.

[@sophiarodriguez1861]

@@kettnercreative thank you!

[@lokiliveyoutubestream5080]

Hi, Thanks for the informative video, I have a question if you can help please.
I recently bought lighting truss which the tubes are 20mm in diameter, I'm looking to mount a moving head fixture which is 11kg which has two fast release clamps that i'd be attaching the O clamps to. I can only seem to find clamps that fit the truss and can hold a max load of 10kg, am I right in thinking that because the fixture will require 2 clamps that it's okay to buy these ones as the two combined will be able to hold a total load of 20kg? Hope that makes sense. Thanks again!

[@kettnercreative]

Personally, I don't put anything in the air without a 2-3x safety factor. If a clamp is rated for 30lbs, I won't load it with more than 10lbs.
For moving heads, I treat dual clamps like an additional safety cable. 50lb fixture - I wouldn't put less than 2 x 150lb clamps with a safety cable as well. Each clamp will then have a 3x safety factor, plus a redundant clamp.
The main feature of dual clamps, in my mind, is to align the fixture perfectly straight and add an additional safety factor/margin.
For my personal strategy, I want each clamp to be able to support the entire fixture (with a safety factor) if needed.

[@lokiliveyoutubestream5080]

@@kettnercreative Thank you

[@tonybrickham842]

What kind of clamp for a square truss?

[@dmedvigy]

What clamp would you use to install a moving head light to a Ibeam in the ceiling (a restaurant without a truss)?

[@kettnercreative]

A beam clamp seems the most appropriate.

[@brandontan4876]

Main clamps we use are Hook Clamps (G-Clamp) or Quick Trigger Clamp. Anything that is not rated or anything that does not come with data spec sheet/ meet safety standards, we will bin it.
We have pretty strict regulations in Aus, also our riggers here will put you on blast if they catch / see something dodgy.....
Also you never want to go too tight on the bolt (between the light and clamp), You can strip the bolt over time. You really should be able to move the fixture left to right with a bit of resistance, but not to the point it's just hanging and spinning around like no tomorrow

[@ROCKMEETPROCUTIONS]

Aye you're pretty smart

[@ozam7350]

Where do you get the wing-nut wrench...awesome!

[@MissKarenB]

In a pinch a claw hammer will do the same job.

[@Udrys999]

Would you consider using paracord or lashing straps instead of clamps?

[@MissKarenB]

NO

[@Udrys999]

@@MissKarenB Why not?

[@bks252]

Never ever use a crescent wrench. Why would you possibly use one? You know the size of the nut so use the appropriate sized wrench. A crescent wrench is the fastest way to strip the corners of the nut. Good video except for that.

[@hliampouzoukiailliasdesutt8857]

you didnt mention zip ties

[@giftzhang5121]

Very good, I am a manufacturer, can provide you with the products you want, thank you

[@kettnercreative]

No, thank you.

[@entertaintech4374]

…gaff tape and some zipties, dmx cables for safety, wut?…

[@jimc5096]

Why are you not saying to use truss protectors when using "C"clamps? been used for decades.