Film set EDC - Everyday Carry for Set Lighting Technicians

Every Day Carry for Set Lighting Technicians. These tools are my workhorses and what I have hand selected to keep on my belt on set every day.

[@matthewlivingston3168]

I do rigging electric, I carry the same tools, but obviously gloves and a mini flashlight. Great videos!

[@PancakeLighting]

Awesome! I do keep gloves and flashlight in my bag but I don’t grab them first time for every job

[@gearoidosullivan356]

When I'm on set (especially cos we do shoots in old buildings a lot) I always have a socket tester in my pocket (yay big pockets). On my last job it proved helpful once again, with 2 sets of sockets showing no earth, and another socket having no neutral. So it meant running cables from further away, but better than risking sensitive electronics or other issues. I also have a bunch of reusable cable ties on my belt for quickly tidying things up or securing bits and pieces. other than that, its much the same, although I'll have a Leatherman "wingman" as my knife since it also has a pliers and scissors while still being relatively small..

[@PancakeLighting]

That tester is so easy to overlook in that scenario! You would have powered the light up fine and never known it wasn’t grounded and 100% safe

[@karolinasur2417]

just bought the hip clip - im dumb excited!! love small businesses that help me in my G&E jobs!!

[@PancakeLighting]

Heck yes!! You’re gonna love it

[@reecealeck8314]

Nice. U have the link?

[@PancakeLighting]

@@reecealeck8314 thehipclip.net/

[@reecealeck8314]

@@PancakeLighting appreciate it thanks! Both of my brothers r in 728 and I do events. Going to get ‘em these for Christmas!

[@JesusMartinezCreates]

what do you bring when you fly out to location?

[@PancakeLighting]

Hey Jesus, check out this video for travel stuff. 3 Things I Bring Traveling for Work - Film Crew Set Lighting Technician kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYfMYnirmaihZ7s There’s obviously back up clothes, tools etc as well!

[@christianhaslett]

Love the videos! Throw a couple links my man I'm sure someone would click ;)

[@molinomusicaustria]

Hey Man, thanks for. the Video, do you have any idea where I can find this Carhart Tool Bag? can't seem to find it online anywhere :S

[@PancakeLighting]

CARHARTT GEAR 482728B WORK POCKET I ordered mine a while ago from Amazon. I just tried to find it again it looks like it’s harder to track down now but there’s a few places online.

[@molinomusicaustria]

Hi@@PancakeLighting thanks for getting back to me so quick, its not being sold in Europe anymore :S

[@NOMOFilms]

Can you link the tools like the screwdrivers ad the wrench please?

[@PancakeLighting]

Here is the precision screwdriver: Klein Tools 32581 4-in-1 Electronics Screwdriver Set with Precision Machines Bits: 2 Slotted, 2 Phillips, and Cushion Grip Handles, 4-Piece www.amazon.com/dp/B01EOY7LTA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9E05RB12DPV6CTHP52E0 It’s great and gets a lot of use! I actually lost mine and ordered a replacement immediately. The other common size one is just a generic one from Ace Hardware. I can’t find a link. I’ve had it for years and it’s holding up great. I like to keep this tool simple- the multi bit screwdrivers get bulky and I like to keep the slim profile.

[@FidelCashflow_YT]

Definitely not what I carry but I'm no lighting guy. I would say tho that unless I missed it you don't seem to have a flashlight. Seems kind of odd for a lighting guy lol. But we carry what we need to. I'm guessing you rarely have the use for one. A mini pry bar might be something to consider. If that ever comes up.

[@PancakeLighting]

Hey Thanks- I’m more of a headlight guy and I do keep one close, on set, in my bag. It’s just not part of the core Everyday Carry accessories. Depending on the day, I’m wearing the headlight or keep a penlight in my pocket.