First Gear to Invest In

[@mrdfwproductions]

Bro this channel is starting to become one of my favorite channels. Thank you for all your knowledge.

[@conrad2nr]

Loving the vids Matthews team. Just a suggestion. Links to the products discussed in the vid can be put in the description.

[@tallguytrav]

Wow. that was an incredible information-packed one-take video. Martin just gave us the 1917 of grip videos lol. Thanks for all the info! For someone who lives in kind of a non-industry area, these videos have been invaluable for when I do get of set.

[@martintorner]

Certainly a pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@daniel.lopresti]

Never seen such unbridled enthusiasm for a wooden box. :)

[@bonsaipiper3773]

If you knew all their powers...... :-)

[@YountFilm]

Holy F, you described the apple box conundrum spot on 😂

[@305kubrick]

Hey Martin, please do a video that breaks down exactly what each person in the grip dept. does (i.e. best boy, grip, swing, gaffer etc...) as well as hierarchy of those positions. Thanks!

[@ScottSalvi]

The Butt Plug! Much needed! Never realized how much until you need it!

[@ElliotMillson]

Always make sure your bag is hanging - my no 1 takeaway from this vid!

[@PhatNguyenCreative]

that sliding c stand blew my mind....how did I not know about that :o

[@rudestrudedog]

El plugo del cornholio!

[@a.dvideos2877]

When they it's a wrap everyone is happy but I got 2 hours of work left but sill love being a grip

[@jacobspencer4803]

Unrelated to video...but do you guys ever work with chains moters?? I feel like the set up and how they work could be a cool idea for a video..just a thought... great video thanks you guys rock.. i learned some useful things from you guys that i plan on taking back to films around here...if we ever get back to work😢

[@LetMeTellYouSomeTing]

I love this guy

[@IvanGarcia-vt4wx]

Awesome videos

[@randallsmith5631]

Thank you Martin

[@ScottSalvi]

LOL @ The Gary Cooper stand...haha

[@doylelacrua]

These make me laugh. In a good way.

[@jorgeparraArkano]

nice job. one take.

[@alex0589]

Three legs, Full apple, Can't lose

[@jorgeparraArkano]

@@alex0589 I love Big apples too. aka new yorkers, aka brickells ( if you're a south FL local). These are great videos. Keep up the good work.

[@vyoufinder]

I would think that an actor would be proud to have a tool used on film sets named after him. Like a road, building, or anything else. It's part of Gary Coleman's legacy.

[@JeffLocke1]

As a fairly experienced Grip I'll tell you that 1. No one likes spring leg stands. 2. Buy your equipment used if you are just starting out. This way you refurbish it yourself and get to know it inside and out. And you save money.

[@martintorner]

Jeff Locke Hey there Jeff, as a fairly experienced Grip myself I’ve realized, especially working at Matthews, that there is an enormous amount of productions out there requiring an endless amount of options when it comes to grip support. A spring loaded detachable base is an invaluable tool when working with a limited arsenal of equipment. Many people who are just starting out will have a small package that must be as versatile as possible, that’s what this stand offers. I’ve been fortunate enough to travel to productions all over the world who work with small streamlined packages and they also appreciate having spring loaded removable bases in there kit to be able to cover all the bases. Buying used equipment can be great, but is not often an option for those who don’t work in production heavy locations where used gear is available. This includes most of the world. Finding used grip gear far away and shipping it ends up being a costly process. Anyhow, thanks for your input.

[@LightSubscriber]

I call it a “junior to baby adapter “!!

[@crummudge3123]

dude! you never talk about wheel care?

Thanks, a kit stand cand handle my 140cms octabox?

[@kidagocreative]

What sort of clamp would allow you to use the riser as a boom?

[@GriffinConway]

What combo stands or heavier duty stands would you recommend?

[@andresarango899]

i called Matthews pillows!!!!

[@dab7963]

I just bought one of those full Apple boxes to sit on when I want to take shots and need to get down a little lower but what else can you use them for?

[@Msegrip]

Apple Boxes are the literal building blocks of a photo/film set. Great for raising talent/subjects in a frame. Also great for raising background items such as lamps and potted plants into frame. Apple boxes are great for replacing a bulky chair when shooting over the shoulder of a subject. They can be the perfect low profile support for a camera slider. When I am self shooting instructional videos, place an apple box right next to me so I can stage items and easily grab them just out of frame. They are great surfaces for cutting diffusion and gels, they really are one of the most utilized tools on set, the list could go on and on! Bes to you, thanks for the question!

[@JKohlmann]

The Donkey D!

[@dashlaru2]

Why is junior and baby pin the standard? Is there an adult pin? Sorry...that sounded dirty.

[@dashlaru2]

What is the difference between a Mafalini and a Cardelini?

[@Msegrip]

The Matthellini has a longer turn handle offering more leverage.

[@PancakeLighting]

Can you ask your 728 brothers what lights would be the best investment for young gaffers building their kits

[@JeffLocke1]

Kinoflo kits, LEDs, quantum tubes, etc. Plus dimmers and stingers.

[@PancakeLighting]

Jeff Locke You think Kino Flos are still a good investment in 2020? What are your go-to LEDs that work on every job?

[@JeffLocke1]

@@PancakeLighting what I see mostly are kino shells with the quantum tubes inside, and a cinetenna setup for everything. Also S30's and S60's, but those are pricey for a new person. LED panels (NOT the battery powered light panel things) are good as long as they are high quality and don't flicker. The cinetenna itself might be the most profitable rental anyway.

[@martintorner]

Jeff Locke Are you referring to Quasar tubes?

[@martintorner]

Hey there Logan, Martin here from the video. Quasar and Astera tubes are really popular as are LiteMats and LiteTiles from LiteGear. Being a chargeable cordless unit makes the Asteras tubes pretty appealing.The Arri panels are also a go to, the S60 is a really versatile panel but there are many other brands out there putting out quality panels. I’ll put out some more feelers, thanks for the question!

[@robinhoodloom5795]

Chiong on 80s & 728s Off Roster

[@evy.agency4720]

sand bags or boa bags or both or neither or or or

[@Msegrip]

I prefer shot bags due to their smaller size and heft. Boa bags are a wonderful option when working with kit stands and light weight gear. their ability to wrap around and choke a riser make them a great match for boom arms.

[@Ed.Mantle]

​@@Msegrip We ended up going with both. If in doubt etc. 6 x 25lb shot, 4 x 5lb shot, 2 x 2.5lb boa, 4 x 10lb boa, 4 x 15lb boa. My car basically got an extra passenger and he's a big boi.

[@wranglerstar]

Turn the camera, this is youtube,

[@JKohlmann]

To be fair, it was originally meant for Instagram, where it was first posted. They're just cross-posting here to be thorough.

[@martintorner]

Hey there Wranglerstar, KZbin was not the platform I originally shot this for, best to ya. Thanks for watching.

[@Msegrip]

Hello, thanks for the comment - we did want to crosspost for our KZbin subscribers who may not be on Instagram but will benefit from the content. The original series is on our IGTV channel instagram.com/matthewsgrip/channel

[@rudestrudedog]

Damn! When wrangle star watches your videos, you know you are doing something right. As for the Gary Coleman, I call the regular c stands Dabney Colemans.

[@anthonytmein]

How the US Forestry Service shoots long-form content: landscape ofc

[@eyedell61]

Man, they just call you grip? that sucks.