Gaffer & Gear 47 - Carrying Heavy Stands

[@terryhope2074]

Glad to see I am not the only person who has seen how doorways are magnetic to people who have nothing better to do than be in the way..

[@Altopais]

That shit is universal :)

[@SoloTraceur]

Yep, so many times I have to say to people to clear the doorways please. Then 10 minutes later, the same people are back.

[@RustyRogers]

49 of 50 advertising producers agree.

[@sammorganmoore]

I dont know if you ever read your contract.. but it might actually say that HODs are responsible to keep the way clear. In that case, put down tools and get the AD to clear the scene. Because if you clip one of these idiots .. it will be your fault.

[@TannerGwaltney]

4:42 I love the dry humor. I've been binge watching most of your episodes since discovering your channel yesterday. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@meetthegaffer]

Love the detail! Never really thought about it, but have somehow intuitively taken on all your steps as habit... the beauty is relaying the logic behind the practice for those coming up. Thank you.

[@danielgreene89]

Indeed. Thank you Andrew and Luke both for your channels. Simple, everyday actions are great to break down like you 2 do. *thumbs up*

[@GearJones]

Very basic, but terribly useful tips. Thanks for that.

[@POLARICED]

Very interesting! I didn't know you could damage the locking mechanism like that

[@gaffergear]

It takes about 4 weeks of carrying them by the head to do this.

[@robertharker]

Your basic skills videos are great. The tricks you leanr after many painful experiences. Keep them coming

[@activatehalo7763]

I always recommend carrying it upright with 2 hands. Holding it like a shopping bag can trap your fingers between the legs and pole when lifted back up vertically on even slightly loose legs.

[@westwolf117]

I was carrying a combo last week and the first thing that came to mind is, "what would Andrew do?" Thanks for these videos!

[@SoloTraceur]

Need that on a T-Shirt - WWAD What Would Andrew Do?

[@sammorganmoore]

The trouble with the stand on the shoulder is that if you turn you can swipe someone. Its not wrong just requires a high level of alert or get a runner to follow you. If the clamps are not done up the stand can slide - super bad but we are going to have our stand tight :)

[@Davinchielwxp]

Thank you so much for this lesson, it saved me from a hit a while ago.

[@VideoUpskill]

Nice practical tips thanks.

[@IanSPeterson]

Please never stop making videos!!!

[@spitefullymy]

Can you do one about carrying a stand with a light on it? Love how in-depth you get with this.

[@gaffergear]

I most definitely will. Thanks

[@vincentzavier8109]

Very informative and helpful video. Wondering how you held that heavier stand in one hand for few secs. Your are strong. God bless

[@SoloTraceur]

True core strength from a lifetime of graft.

[@carlwarrenphoto]

Love to refresh some basic skills practice

[@Rob-kw4kx]

"49 standing in the doorway" 😂 so true. If you want all 50 you have to go to video village.

[@midwestdocumentarycenterin1680]

A very useful video. Thanks for this!

[@facuuaf]

The hardest part is getting heavy stuff up to your shoulders. Stands aren't such a big deal but a lot of film gear is uneven in shape and weight distribution so it isn't like practicing with a barbell at all

[@gaffergear]

That's a good point. A lot of new manufacturers don't get that the weight needs to be centred.

[@YuvakTuladhar]

Very useful tips!

[@bruinflight]

Brilliant. Thanks for this!

[@soufianenajah4746]

Super informative please keep on making these

[@xxphactor]

My problem is keeping the stands locked when transporting in my car or truck (pickup). Every time I pull them out, one of the locks breaks loose.

[@andresbohorquez2524]

Andrew is GAFFER GOD!!

[@vontd9]

Ah yes, classic doorway situation. The crazy thing is that even after alerting them that you are passing by multiple times, they just return to the same doorway...

[@OldSchoolFilm1930]

If that happens to me I usually inform them I'm coming back hoping they don't get to comfortable at the door. ;)

[@MauricioCimino]

I've already praised the wisdom but you are also hilarious. "the reason I do that is NOT to protect them" hahaha

[@FKfilmphotography]

"Light stand embedded in your face" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@brun0inacio]

Thanks. Again. :D

[@samuelalexander321]

already applied this technique before realizing how dangerous for a simple task

[@artobzor]

thanks

[@YoeriKurvers]

How to carry a Long John Silver

[@renancastilho6946]

god, your humor is spot on! haha

[@shaukat863]

Very nice time👌😊

[@prottentogo]

4:57 lol