Clamps I Use for Video Production

[@DSD]

I didn't really know what to expect with this video but it was really informative! Thanks Caleb! -Duane

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thanks Duane!

[@kngkunaat]

lol watched this 3 years ago, need clamps now 3 years later for a project, remembered the vid but not those Manfrotto Nano Clamps. Smallrig makes and offers them in a double pack for 19€ now, I love it. edit: THANKS!

[@TSGEnt]

2:33 traditionally they are used for clamping clothes! ;) Thanks Caleb for the insight as to how you use clamps!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Haha! True. Thanks for watching!

[@lawmercurio4290]

When I started watching your videos I started to be more innovative in my gears! so many cool ideas here in this channel!

[@DaraStarrTucker]

This was really helpful. Thank you.

[@jaxxshaxer5077]

A DSLR Video Shooter upload is a happy day!! Really have benefited from your videos, learned a lot, and you remain one of my most trusted sources! Keep up the great work! Btw your g85 guide was incredibly helpful 👍🏻

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you for the more than kind words Jaxx! Means a lot!!!

[@SauceStache]

What a great Clamp video!! I use my clamps for my lamps when I get amped to revamp my damp video stamp! ahhh i got stuck

[@johnc.1725]

2:27 Those are CLOTHES line clamps (or, more commonly, clothes pins), originally used for hanging clothes from an outdoor clothes line to dry them. (The list of items mentioned refers to them as "close line clamps.")

[@sammybennett]

Thanks Caleb! I use the articulating magic arm and clamp combo to capture audio at events and weddings. If I can't get a clean feed from a venue or sound mixer, I'll attach the clamp to one of the speaker stands with a Zoom H6 or H1 on the other end pointed toward the speaker.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Great idea Sam!

[@TechLineHD]

Great overview, Caleb. I may need one of those. Obviously, I will go with Manfrotto.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

The Nano clamp is the best!

[@lasaosa]

Hey Caleb, a really good video as always! Even talking about clamps, which are not as cool looking as lenses or lighting equipment, you make it super interesting and very entertaining! I've learned a lot watching your videos, thanks for the great effort you put into this! Keep it up 💪👌

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you for the kind words Martin! Means a lot!

[@maciejkobus]

Double upload this week... I like it!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

So far I've been able to double upload for a few months. Hopefully I can keep it up!

[@robpaultog]

I've got some superbly strong clamps that I found in DIY shops, at like 1/4 of the cost of 'photography' ones. Good video m8... as always!..

[@mychalsimmons4177]

Loads of knowledge bombs thanks Caleb

[@Franckystudios]

Stuff we pay Film School lots of to learned. Great video man.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thanks Francky!

[@GiTxSHuM]

C47s are the most in film school. Had like 30 around my belt and bag for lighting class.

[@lgonzal002]

I definitely want to see that LS mini 20 video! Keep up the great work man.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thanks Leo! Review coming soon. Waiting on final pricing from Aputure.

[@DavidMiller-sy3fz]

Hey, Caleb - Do you have any behind the scenes of your set up when making these instructional vids? That would be cool to see. Thanks.

[@OrdnanceTV]

Love these videos discussing lesser-value stuff.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thanks drew!

[@emgee44]

Hi, have you looked at RAM Mounts? Very versatile and adaptable not only for holding your camera n staff but also your phone or iPad etc.

[@kamranfarooqui7619]

Thanks for the Video Caleb. Anymore Yongnuo Light reviews on newer lights?

[@dslrvideoshooter]

I'm sure I'll be reviewing more of them!

[@dbgreyson]

Great vid! I just picked up a couple of the arm/nano clamp combos and I LOVE them! Great addition to my kit!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thanks Don! Yeah those are so damn good.

[@nahorrr]

Great and useful but now we also need LS-mini 20d review!

[@krisinsaigon]

Thanks Caleb, this sort of topic is really useful

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thanks for watching Kris!

[@JuanMTech]

your videos are really good. Thank you for sharing.

[@MattBanfieldFilms]

Take a C-47 apart, reassemble it backwards where the end sides become the pincher sides, and you have a C-74. Stronger clamping power than a regular C-47 and can get into tighter spots.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

What! Great tip!

[@gusy6129]

This is great info Caleb. I've been looking for a good clamp and articulating are to hold a monitor on a tripod leg when I shoot events. I'll look into your suggestions here. Thanks.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thanks Gus! That Nano clamp will work perfectly with an arm for your monitor.

[@gusy6129]

Thanks for the speedy response.

[@CoolerQ]

Love this laundry list of clamps. :) I have one of those cheap clamp + arm combos you linked, and I'm wondering, how do you keep it tight? On the arm that came with mine, one of the 1/4-20 mounts has a rubber pad, but the other side is just slick metal. Any time I try to put some weight on the arm, the weight just unscrews the 1/4-20 without the rubber pad. So I can't use it to hold a monitor in place. Did I just buy the wrong cheap knockoff arm? :)

[@conservovirtus5796]

Yeah, but what's a good clamp that mounts to pole to hold reflectors and whatnot?

[@zns72]

Do the rubber tips on the mini spring clamps melt under the heat from the lights or do you primarily use them the LED lights?

[@dslrvideoshooter]

I use them with LEDs. I think they'd be alright. If not, they are removable.

[@Sunpixelvideo]

Might note that the cheap Home Depot clamps have 1/4" holes that aren't threaded. They are super useful. I have 8. Just, 1/4-20 seems to say a threaded hole.

[@stephenwardfilmmaker2075]

Nice video man! I certainly have a better grasp of which clamps to buy now ;)

[@GiTxSHuM]

Your content is really changing a lot. From camera reviews to this. Soon lighting stands. You should review new gear or even ways to film like setups. It could help others like three point lighting and camera setup then also light meters and how to use them unless you have done it and I have missed it. Well best of luck to you.

[@skaiyun]

Hi, for your lighting setup on this video (of you in front of the gray)... was it the same as one of your other 3 light $500 setups or do you have another video for it? I hope it would also talk about the thought process you had when setting up the lighting. Thanks

[@dslrvideoshooter]

It is slightly different. I'll do a video on it soon!

[@skaiyun]

Thanks, I look forward to it. I do want to copy the lighting results (from scratch) for a project, since I don't have a setup right now. Also, a plus that this is a great sample of your setup. Best,

[@BartJohnsonProd]

I see you have an LS Mini 20d!

[@thenerdherdforum]

Isn't it called Cardellini clamp?

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Not the one Matthews Makes.

[@flyingwithry]

Caleb: "... C-47's Me: CLOTHES' PINS!!!

[@JustAskThisDad]

I touch one these every day... 😂😂😂 Useful video as usual, keep it up. I would love to see you review cameras Philip Bloom style i.e. outdoors with hands on demonstration. Talking head reviews tend to be less interesting even from you. ☺️

[@dslrvideoshooter]

I hear ya. I need to hire some local shooters and do stuff like that.

[@JustAskThisDad]

Use your baby as cameraman!!! :)

[@RM.TokyoPhotographer]

lovein it Binder clips work really well if you have a mathews/avenger flag/diffusion material to stop it down.

[@pushcapture2078]

How do you already have a mini 20?? (LS-c20)

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Aputure sent me one. Waiting on pricing so I can do a review!

[@griffithsafari]

Where did you get the LS-Mini 20D?????

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Aputure sent me one. Wanting to get pricing info for a video review... Hopefully soon!

[@EposVox]

Good info!!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you sir Vox!

[@SimonAndersonphotography]

Im in clamp heaven lol, thanks for sharing :-)

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Ha! Thanks you for watching!

[@roehaus1]

Did I detect a GH5 in one of your shots?

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Yep!

[@grafikpanda]

Great video!

[@luckyqualmi]

There is only one more versatile tool on the set: Gaffa tape. :)

[@FarisBeitar]

Great video pal!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thanks Faris!

[@CRJTwo]

Great and useful video! Go ahead and explain more about the other clamps you said you didn't talk about in this video and other kind of stuff like this, and do more videos like this!! This kind of professional tips are quite useful and handy!! Thanks!!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you for the kind words and feedback CRJ!

[@AkashDingare]

I see the mini 20 ! Ted, where is my Mini 20 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Yep!

[@mdturnerinoz]

Way cool!

[@vegardpedersen]

nice video

[@jasajen]

CLAMPS! CLAMPS! CLAMPS! CLAMPS!

[@sknemani]

Love your videos. Great stuff and awesome finds!! However, I don't mean any offense but I do think you are a classic example of GAS. :P ;)

[@soumyonath911]

came early today

[@davideastham]

Never go to Walmart asking for C-47 clamps :)

[@dslrvideoshooter]

I did about 8 years ago and they've worked alright!