Free Shipping at FilmTools.com (3-day sale)
www.filmtools.com/
Note, they have the pro level gear that "we" use. Stuff that lasts forever, including Matthews, Avenger, and others you can't upgrade because it's the already the best.
Some links you might find interesting:
www.filmtools.com/cstan40doubr.html (the classic "C" or Century-stand is the industry standard tool used to hold most everything on a film set, made of steel and incredibly sturdy. Buy a dozen and a get a free roller)
www.filmtools.com/babystands.html (baby refers to the 5/8" photo standard connector)
www.filmtools.com/flagcutandfl.html (flags and scrims are for precision light control in studio or out)
www.filmtools.com/lighting-gels-and-gel-frames.html (add colors, don't forget a bag of C47's too)
Look around for more ideas.
Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
www.MLKstudios.com
[email protected]
"Every artist, was once an amateur"
If you want the same tools "we" (the pros) use, this will get you thinking. It's part of the game.
Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
www.MLKstudios.com
[email protected]
"Every artist, was once an amateur"
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