c-stand

Adjustable lighting support

A c-stand is a heavy-duty metal stand used in film and photography to hold lights, flags, reflectors, and other equipment.

The name comes from its century stand origins or the C-shaped leg design that allows multiple stands to nest together.

The stand features a grip head and arm for positioning modifiers precisely: We need a c-stand to hold the bounce card.

equipment

grip

Secure manual hold

  • goboLight-blocking studio screen
  • armUpper body limb
  • knuckleFinger-to-hand joint

sandbag · flag · silk · scrim · net · floppy · cutter · solid · reflector · diffusion

lighting

film set

Movie production location

backlight · modifier · shadow · highlight · gaffer · best boy · dolly · production · studio · photoshoot

technique

positioning

Arranging in specific locations

feathering · subtraction · cookie · boom · angling · stacking · nesting · storage · transport · setup

Opposites
equipment function

c-standlight

Visible electromagnetic radiation

lamp · lighting fixture · LED panel · strobe · flash unit

stability and weight

c-standlight stand

Support for mounted lamps

monopod · selfie stick · tripod

professional vs. improvised solutions

c-standclamp

Device for holding tight

spring clamp · sandbag · bungee cord · duct tape solution · jury-rig

Family

stand, stands, standing, stood, standee, understand, understanding, misunderstand, withstand

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G