How to Hang Video Lights from Your Ceiling

[@saradietschy]

*this was filmed a month ago* and the last humans I saw before self isolating 😭😂 - also good suggestion from Ethan to add a safety chain to the light that’s connected straight into the stud or something else as a fail safe. Everything is super sturdy and tight but better to be safe 👌🏻

[@ethanknoll3739]

I work in theatre and whenever we are hanging anything that will be over people we use a safety chain. It’s basically just a weight rated carabiner and steel cable that you loop through the light yolk and around a secure thing (usually a pipe) that way if a clamp fails the light is caught by the chain.

[@saradietschy]

OH SMART!!!! Will do this

[@anthonyc1883]

Excellent tip. When I secure a remote camera to a railing or other support, I always use a safety cable "just in case."

[@jasonmaiuri8057]

I am a stage electrician and grip and 100% agree

[@LincolnintheAdirondacks]

Ayyy $1,099... that stimulus money coming at the right time! LOL

[@mikelroywpg]

Hey Sarah - great video, so cool to get some hands-on tips about lighting in a small space. From a former best-boy electric in the film work, on the terminology front: -The accessories you were using on the baby plates are called grip heads. They come in a few different sizes. -The arms from the c-stands are called grip arms -A c-stand is a complete stand (like you have) with a grip-head and grip-arm Cheers!

[@PWingert1966]

Love the lighting. I would have been tempted to put a truss on the ceiling the length of the room and then mounted the lights on that That way i could move them along the track as needed.

[@paulsabaj6250]

You might need to make sure your clear of that sprinkler pipe . It's code that you can't hang stuff from sprinkler pipes and also storage needs to be 24 inches below the sprinkler head so that in the case of a fire they will work properly and not block the pattern for the sprinkler heads . Another thing to consider for the movement of the lighting is look into the light weight truss set ups that could be set up and also easy to take down should you move to a different space, Love the videos and especially that desk monitor . Stay healthy gang

[@saradietschy]

thanks paul nothing is being hung from the sprinkler pipe

[@EllyValentini]

Damn, those lights are brighter than my future :O

[@PaulsPlace]

Sara, I have to thank you for your tips and positivity. You are definitely an inspiration to smaller KZbinr's like me! Keep up the great work.

[@AshleyMurphyArt]

Paul's Place yes!

[@ekg123451]

Wow! You guys left at the nick of time! NYC is in chaos now! Good Call

[@AlexPerrucci]

Those things are crazy bright! Sick setup.

[@JustDushawn]

Looove that small little aputure light ;) it has always been a great addition to my shoots

[@Sethfilms]

Was actually super looking forward to this video after it was announced in your Covid vlog. Very excited to watch.

[@chrisv659]

Great vid Sara, hope you and John are staying healthy

[@cybrtrkguy]

Love that RGB light! magnetic genius

[@stasz.lepszewideo]

This was great. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@RawloftheDead]

Looks great. Love those little RGB led lights.

[@ramonpacheco4497]

Awesome video, I hope someday you can do a office tour so far what I see and looks great great job.

[@anthonyc1883]

Check out Gerald Undone's channel. He did one on Sara's space.

[@stalman]

I think about doing this in my studio literally every time I record. Hope I get to it someday!

[@saradietschy]

It changes everything 😭😭😭

[@saradietschy]

I will say tho ... after watching one of ur videos I thought about adding one more at the end of my office to just bounce the light of the walls for fill 🤣

[@bilalahmedwrites]

Love your setup and lighting ... perfect

[@shelbymiles7595]

Liked it before I even watched it because you always put out THE BEST stuffs!

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

You are crazy creative :)

[@LemarGriffinfilms]

7:10-7:12 The most epic ever! Love this. Thanks for sharing!

[@DanielAmezcuaPhotography]

Super jealous! I love Aputure!

[@theTechNotice]

Aputure, You're mint! :)

[@MrEddieNunez]

Wow! Apurture just hooked you up! Studio looks great!!

[@mayesmedia2673]

C stand grip. That’s a new one. The correct term is Gobo head. Nice setup

[@harrylodge6533]

I have been waiting for this! Stay safe Sara and John

[@anag1003]

Oh ligths one of the many things i don't have, cool ligthing setup Sara.

[@Toastyy.design]

Should put it on a rail system so you can slide them across the office wherever you need them! Such a sick set up and I'm definitely grabbing a few of those MC Minis.

[@garyp432]

Very interesting to see how you would light up the videos/ etc

[@galenlong3745]

That setup is awesome, Sarah. I'm so jealous. Wish you the best out there. Stay well.

[@norabdul1839]

should I paint my largest wall green for a green screen? Or should I leave it free to keep the apartment open for different types of films? Not sure what to do. Thank you so much for this video!!

[@admirbarucija2018]

I hope you’re doing well Sara, I love your vids so much 💛

[@MattHalpain]

interesting and enjoyable video. I would like to see more videos of you talking about your life in the COVID-19 world. How was your trip across state borders. How was self isolating ? How is it being with family in Texas ?

[@warrenmccormackjnr4813]

Is your studio expanding or is it just me literal awsome sara dietschy

[@GuilDormeus]

Me: man, I loved that Vllo video she made...wish she'll make a video about lighting Sara Dietschy ryhmes w/ peachy: * drops video about lighting.

[@sklllcap]

that lighting setup overhead is genius

[@OnlineEarningDecoded]

Amazing title Sarah! Looks like Twitter did help. 😁

[@riverbenddrummer]

You have Tates cookies, I love them, they are the best

[@anthonyc1883]

Crispy, thin chocolate chip. Good stuff!

[@ReelTimeFilms]

Ugh literally a pain in the A$$ having C-stands. Great vid!

[@notyourcat.]

This is the second time i watch yours and now i know that im in love with you

[@eargawd]

Your office is looking amazing! Loving the forever evolving look! lol when you were talking about “sound” were you referring to acousticians? To add sound treatment to the room?

[@erinclark3154]

Id love to see a comparison between the new 16 inch Mac book and the Dell XPS 15 9750!

[@PeacePham1991]

Where can I get the type of glasses you're wearing from? Is it like a gaming/computer glasses that block blue light?

[@ryankanefitzgerald]

Hanging lights is always the way to go. Fun to watch. You should 100% pick up a safety cable for any light hanging from the ceiling, these things are industry standard in production and required safety for any light that hangs over people. Super cheep too! Here’s a link to one on b&h www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1020065-REG/impact_sc_3230_safety_cable_3mm.html

[@claudiocanale8977]

hello monica lewinsky, me have one question! your appartment in manhattan? is failed?

[@bayareanewman1566]

RIP your deposit once your landlord sees this!! LOL

[@david-gabrielwarter2081]

Great rigging set up! The only thing is, that extra grip head really isn't necessary. the fact that grip heads are self-tightening because of the lights weight the extra really isnt doing anything! If you want to really secure the light get some lighting safety cable! a safer option the two grip heads falling from the articulating arms!

[@ch3m1st]

Those aputure MCs have been sold out for-ever at B&H.

[@CheeseOnEverything]

In other news, NYC just had a power outtage from an unknown source 😂😂😂

[@AshleyMurphyArt]

Cheese on Everything great maybe they are zapping the virus

[@rodneyturnerphoto]

Would a rail system work better, giving you the opportunity to move lights around along with various heights and angles?

[@saradietschy]

The office is super narrow and with this Setup I can get light anywhere so all good 👍🏻 with the sound panels it’d be too much of a pain

[@aquayasin]

I love you Sara and was wondering what skin care do u follow

[@chickenspy1854]

Are the Aperture Lights bright enough to use as a light source for photography, or is it more for fill/color?

[@Craftypiston]

No more C-Stands, basically mounts a C-Stand to the ceiling 😂

[@WynstonFernando]

And no safety cable for the light ?

[@Sam_Dyer]

Amazing

[@IAmKenArts]

What LED panel is that above the monitor?

[@Newtperc]

Why not mount the packs with the lights and use the Sidus link for all light control?

[@paulsaxby7579]

Personally I think I would have used flat panel or flexi lights, rather than big soft boxes. Flexi panels like those supplied by Westcott or Falcon Eyes, mounted onto swing-out boom arms, would have saved you an awful lot of space, especially when you were not using them.

[@Ryan-Payne]

You really should consider adding safety wires to each light because while the extra gobo is a good idea your still vulnerable of the light's yolk failing at the baby pin and hitting someone. The safety wire latches to the light and a sturdy beam or pole that allows the light to simply swing upon failure.

[@saradietschy]

Yes many ppl have already mentioned this :) I even put it in the pinned comment

[@Ryan-Payne]

@@saradietschy Ah yep! sorry about that didn't see the comment. Safety first :)

[@DogGoneExotic]

Ive never been this early before plz respond❤️

[@MartySteinberg]

what's that sick mega camera on the table??

[@phpaololzki]

you could've done the wall mounted lights right-side-up and not be risky by mounting it upside down. if that height is important, just adjust the wall mount lower so your lights can be of the same height

[@mostafathabet5398]

Sara, in the windows laptop reviews you forget about us programmers. You only do programming review on Mac reviews, in the next windows laptop review can you include programming?

[@DanielBasulto]

This is actually my plan with our new studio build out.

[@Hero1117a]

Very kool

[@ManCrafting]

You’re lighting is so even, even before installing the lights. Would wearing a hat with a brim be an issue?

[@shengshengjapan771]

good！

[@JeremyToh]

That office doesn’t need any heating equipment with all those lights in there. It’s going to cook during summer.

[@seanvelasco-dodge]

Jeremy Toh they’re LEDs so they don’t create any noticeable heat

[@nickouellette-perry6485]

So okay.... I don't wanna be part of the "hate comments" because I do love all your videos, but I do Grip work for film sets, and your lighting isn't the safest right now. It certainly gets the job, however, I feel like I need to say something.

[@anthonyc1883]

"Hate" is ridiculously overused on the internet. Anyone who dares give a comment or ask a question that isn't glowingly complimentary is branded a "hater." Bullcrap. Your particular comments, especially coming from someone with professional expertise, are politely stated and probably very much worth heeding. I've seen at least one other person express a similar concern. When Sara gets back I hope she changes her setup.

[@MaXwellFalstein]

Get yourself some rigging cables and mounts to add extra safety.

[@thomasshelby1262]

What happened to the vlog where you left NY and drove to Dallas?

[@AshleyMurphyArt]

Reggie good question!!!!!!!!!

[@saradietschy]

I deleted it cuz I can’t handle randoms commented how terrible of a person I’m being ... for doing what’s best for myself and John and also being insanely cautious with everything. Ppl weren’t even watching the video. Just leaving comments.

[@thomasshelby1262]

@@saradietschy you're not a terrible person, just doing what's necessary. I'm sure some people will understand that. Don' take those comments to heart and stay safe :)

[@AshleyMurphyArt]

Sara Dietschy I am so SORRY!!!!!! I enjoyed the video very much! Actually miss those types from you and was hoping to see more of them and especially through this history making time. Take care. We love you guys!!!! #bringitback #maybe

[@tisjester]

@@saradietschy You did the right thing. Both in the move and in the deleting the video (for your mental health) Yea people must not have watched the video to fully understand that you both were doing the right thing AND doing it in the most responsible way. Moving to be close to family and support system during these times is the best use of resources. As a general rule yea people in NYNY should not be leaving in mass.. Why? because most of them will not being doing it in a safe and responsible way. 1st responsible action: You two had family setup a place to self isolate for 2 weeks when you arrived.. 2nd responsible action: You two also self isolated the whole trip from NY to TX.. You are not going to infect people using a rest stop unless they decided to lick the freaking toilet seats lol Self serve gas pumps are a thing people. 3rd responsible action: removing your young healthy non critical (jobs) bodies from NY and all the resources you would have used.. 4th responsible action: Practicing self and family member mental health taking yourself out of harms way. This reduces stress on you, your BF, your parents, his parents.. ect... So F*ck those fools that just want to criticize without knowing or caring about the whole story. You have the ability and support from family to move to a better situation and you took it. You would be no hero if you stayed and added to the chaos that is in NY right now. Not everyone has that option and that is ok too.. We must all do what is best for everyone.. This was not selfish in the slightest.. This would be like telling all the Americans / British / Canadians / other foreign nationals NOT to return to their home countries and stay where they are in a foreign country without the support of their family ect.. We go to great lengths to get those people home.. Just like you did to go home to your parents in Texas. It was the right things to do!

[@josephroblesjr.8944]

You might want to use some theater safety cables on those lights.

[@saradietschy]

Yup many ppl already recommended will get em 👍🏻

[@sanjitk24]

Videohhhh😘

[@kustomkool]

Looks like a K-Mart baby photo album before. Looks like a K-Mart baby photo album after.

[@mikebray48]

Sara, you will LOVE the Apurture MC lights, I bought one awhile back and enjoyed it so much I bought 2 more so I could use multiple coloured lighting for close up portrait shots. Plus the special effects on them are mind blowing. They are great for indoors for use in say your studio or a large living room for added lighting for against a wall etc....but they are good not great for outdoors as there some fall off from them....for outdoor use you will want to look at the Neewer 440 or 660 LED RGB light panels. I bought 2 of the 480 LED panels and they are SUPER bright both indoors and outdoors plus they are bi temperature. I also have two of 660 LED Bi Temperature (non RGB ) panels and even they are SUPER bright. I tested the RGB ones out the other night and I was able to light a good portion of the street with them. The RGB ones also have 3 special effects settings and are bluetooth with an app on your cellphone. Check them out here: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07ZKN7VNT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

[@saradietschy]

The only lights I brought to Texas and already OBSESSED

[@mikebray48]

@@saradietschy Awesome!!! I told you that you would love them!! LOL I got so obsessed like yourself after I got my first one, like I said I ordered 2 more but had a hell of time getting all 3, I had to go through 3 different camera stores ranging from Ontario, to British Columbia up here in Canada to California. But I absolutely love mine and can't wait to get moved and set up my studio so I can start putting them to use more.

[@saradietschy]

I can’t wait til they come out with the case that charges them all at once!!!

[@mikebray48]

@@saradietschy You and me both!!! Right now what I do is plug all three of mine into a ten port USB hub to charge them all the same time, but they have such great internal battery life I find that I hardly have to charge them.

[@anup_saha_jk]

Why not a track lighting system on a dropped power track?

[@saradietschy]

Cuz I know exactly where they need to be :) only thing I’ll ever adjust is maybe just the direction or the type of diffusers. It’s a skinny office so these spaced out is plenty

[@anup_saha_jk]

@@saradietschy gotcha! Just curious :) thanks for the response

[@rhonimohanraj]

Shitaki Mushrooms is what I took out of this video!

[@SwapnilBhartiya]

Why not use rails so you could move light where ever you want???

[@petereilly6427]

Hope you and John are doing well and made it to Texas, if I remember correctly, alright. Stay safe.

[@johnbruce9698]

Please the term is “joists”!

[@manojgurung2580]

Only things missing are safety chains. Chain 'em up!

[@GOMATOS]

My lighting game could always get better but so hard finding equipment in Africa

[@westleyleonstudios]

Just put the light behind the podcast guests and blast it into the wall.. You'll have a 20ft softbox

[@jhenukumar]

Cable management OCed

[@abdullahtk33]

i want this setup and i dont even film anything LOL

[@WynstonFernando]

Why not just create a lighting grid on the ceiling so you can move the lights wherever you want to now -and- if you want to move it around in the future ?

[@anthonyc1883]

Tate's cookies!

[@ivanviernes3511]

Firstttt

[@quantumuniverse4606]

Sara, please update your video quality to 4K it's 2024.

[@JonathanMalaer]

You should definitely update your thumbnail for this video. It has a drop ceiling and this mounting method will not work with a drop ceiling.

[@zuidveenjake]

Light for days

[@jasonmaiuri8057]

Sara, not c-stand stuff Its called grip hardware

[@ammarif618]

One view 100 likes hmm KZbin is drunk

[@anthonyc1883]

lol. The cult of personality!

[@ammarif618]

@@anthonyc1883 There's an article written in Washington. Its title is " how people surround Anthony as if he is the most intelligent stupid in the future" Why you're sifting through people tweets and why you're turning my pages. You should be ashamed of yourself

[@The18527]

twitter and them title thoughts....

[@stevierayphoto5921]

aputure is ok, the lux output on their lights is mediocre. They advertise a lot in hopes of people not noticing where it counts is missing.

[@MelvinDlaCruz]

Don't be mad with me , but you need to do a clean up, nice space but so messed

[@saradietschy]

THIS WAS JUST ABOUT THE LIGHTS!!!🤣🤣🤣 cleaning is gonna take a whole other entire week

[@MelvinDlaCruz]

@@saradietschy hahaha call me I can help you

[@ariasatm8616]

damn we need some cheap options you cant afford that unless youre rich

[@stevierayphoto5921]

Squarespace is not good, read the terms and conditions people. They say they have the right to remove your content if they personally have opinions about it. Squarespace has poor customer service when you ask them about there terms & conditions as well. Again another company to stay cautious of.

[@AnonymousOG]

always interesting how KZbinrs who make a lot of money get stuff for free. Just goes to show how the system makes the poor and middle class pay up more and work harder, and those who make it can start to work less and pay a lot less

[@jumping438]

Ok, kind of a weird video given all that is occurring now with coronavirus but whatevs

[@anthonyc1883]

How so? She filmed it weeks ago and we all have plenty of time to watch something other than, or at least in addition to, news of the pandemic. Sara recently released a serious video about her and John's quarantine.