as a DJ purchasing his first set of lights this video was godsend with a ridiculous level of professionalism! zero blabbering and 100% straight facts and or explanation about who, what, where and why! so happy to have free content like this widely available to the public! thank you for the wonderful video guys!
@richardwood6637
3 жыл бұрын
I have never used a J clamp but I am convinced that you have it 90deg out. Surly the bolt and the long hand wheel are back to front so when hanging on a truss the curved part of the J hangs the light on the truss, the hand wheel secures it and the light hangs on the opposite end to the curve so used as an up side down J.
@V.Gandhi
2 жыл бұрын
TRUE !!
@jimc5096
Жыл бұрын
Still, after hanging light for over 40 years and having to deal with them from time to time, I have say they are a piece of junk and should never be used. Don't know a single professional that will spec them.
@etorrex
4 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Thanks for this video. Excellent explanation. Showing all models, and explaining then in order of convenience, then telling the pros and cons of every model in a very logical, natural and effortlessly way in a crescendo up to the best solution shows that you are a top-of-the-class natural born teacher. I have no words, thanks for your passion!!!
@kettnercreative
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help
@fredwatson383
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. I'm new to lighting and am going to order some of the trigger clamps. Definitely looks like the best and safest option.
@VegasVampire2010
3 жыл бұрын
I DJ’d last night at a venue with its own lighting bar. I had assumed the bar would have holes in to attach my lights, as on my own equipment. It didn’t!!!. Had no idea what kind of clamps I would need for future gigs! Now I do, thanks to your comprehensive video !
@KChiuCinematography
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the thoroughness of the breakdown and demonstration!
@kettnercreative
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful
@gracepeoplepodcast5825
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for showing how to hang with clamps that you wouldn't typically use, because those are what I currently have!
@kettnercreative
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@_Lightning_Dog_
9 ай бұрын
Great, thanks. I came here to find out ways to clamp lights to poles.
@FadilPinandita
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the amazing video. Especially about the safety explanations. Currently looking for something to clamp the lights on my mini studio, but it's hard to find things that satisfy my needs for safety here in Indonesia. Keep up the good contents! Cheers!
@kettnercreative
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@djbslowmoney1
Ай бұрын
Excellent video ❤❤
@DanielSRosehill
Жыл бұрын
For once a legal disclaimer that wasn't BS to cover someone's ass and an actual advisory that I could tell came from the heart and from a genuine concern for safety. I've no intention of trussing myself but always wondered how you guys rigged stuff up. Cool to know and thanks for sharing!
@burnnieholliday7205
3 жыл бұрын
I use super clamps for photography/videography equipment and was checking this out when considering adding a DMX setup to my studio. You complained about the t-handle sticking up. I’m not sure if the Manfrotto clamps have this feature but my Impact clamps have a spring handle which you can pull to disengage the handle from the bolt and reorient it. This way you can avoid them casting shadows by making sure they’re aligned to the rest of the clamp.
@ared18t
2 жыл бұрын
The manfrotto has the same feature.
@sophiarodriguez1861
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the detailed guide!!! You mentioned that "watching this video does not make you a pro". What's the real (official) way to learn mounting/hanging? Thank you!!!
@kettnercreative
Жыл бұрын
The ‘official’ way is to get certified by some type of event rigging training company.
@sophiarodriguez1861
Жыл бұрын
@@kettnercreative thank you!
@EdArtMoment
3 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@Domenooch
Жыл бұрын
So the flat washer goes on the bottom and then the spring nut?
@UOttawaScotty
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I learned a lot from this ;)
@brandontan4876
Жыл бұрын
Main clamps we use are Hook Clamps (G-Clamp) or Quick Trigger Clamp. Anything that is not rated or anything that does not come with data spec sheet/ meet safety standards, we will bin it. We have pretty strict regulations in Aus, also our riggers here will put you on blast if they catch / see something dodgy..... Also you never want to go too tight on the bolt (between the light and clamp), You can strip the bolt over time. You really should be able to move the fixture left to right with a bit of resistance, but not to the point it's just hanging and spinning around like no tomorrow
@PeteYagmin
3 жыл бұрын
FYI - 25:31, your audio drops to mono (left channel only), but otherwise great video and I really appreciate the in-depth overview!
@kettnercreative
3 жыл бұрын
Ahh shoot. Thanks for the info!
@Shane.Russell
2 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! Thanks so much!
@kettnercreative
2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@bsledhouse6710
Жыл бұрын
Nice bro
@kettnercreative
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@tonybrickham842
Жыл бұрын
What kind of clamp for a square truss?
@riftoaster
3 жыл бұрын
I’m wanting to use a trigger clamp to hang the Aputure Ls 1c LED light, but it has a support tube used for mounting on light stands attached to the yoke of the light. Any idea how I can remove the tube so I can attach the trigger clamp?
@dmedvigy
Жыл бұрын
What clamp would you use to install a moving head light to a Ibeam in the ceiling (a restaurant without a truss)?
@kettnercreative
Жыл бұрын
A beam clamp seems the most appropriate.
@ROCKMEETPROCUTIONS
7 ай бұрын
Aye you're pretty smart
@mike_e_allen
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you! I do have a question though, I had a truss I bought a long time ago and o-clamps. Everything fits fine. Recently I bought new lighting tripods with t-bars. The bars are 2mm or so smaller than the clamps. Even the o-clamps they sold in store were just a few millimeters larger than all the tripods and t-bars they sold in the store (guitar center). The rep was very confused as was i. Any thoughts on why the bars would be just a couple of millimeters smaller? It makes the clamps not work, obviously. And I don't like c-clamps for the reasons you stated also.
@scottsnyder360
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your insights! I ordered the trigger clamp, but the wingnut wrench on your link is not the same as in the video and it appears to be discontinued. Can you let me know which one you are using in the video... Thanks again.
@MissKarenB
2 жыл бұрын
If you don't have a wingnut wrench a claw hammer will do the same job in a pinch.
@jon8304
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! A stupid question but I’ve always wondered, is there any positive or drawback to which bar you hang a light? Like in your video, assuming the light is aimed forward at the camera, is there any preference to mounting on the front bar or the back bar?
@rennoruutli5267
2 жыл бұрын
It doesn't really matter. Only thing that matters is that the weight is distributed evenly. Also sometimes you can mount a light at the front and another light on the back bar.
@stephenelliott4991
2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@kettnercreative
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@DejaGruvBand
2 жыл бұрын
This video was helpful, I really like the trigger clamp but my truss is only 1.5 inches in diameter will that be a problem for hanging items such as intimidator 260?
@MissKarenB
2 жыл бұрын
The standard is usually F34 Truss but if you need a smaller size Global Truss has the Jr. Trigger Clamp which fits the smaller F24 Truss. The venue that I supply lights to uses triangular F24 truss and the J clamp almost exclusively. These clamps are a POS and scare the hell out of me, especially when even on a 15' ladder they are hung on truss that is over my head (I'm 6'2''). Needlessly to say, anytime one of my lights has to be pulled down for ANY reason, the J clamp is replaced. Another option if space is really tight (while not quite as good as the Trigger Clamp) is the Snap Clamp which Global Truss also has for the F24 or the F34 Truss.
@ozam7350
2 жыл бұрын
Where do you get the wing-nut wrench...awesome!
@MissKarenB
2 жыл бұрын
In a pinch a claw hammer will do the same job.
@Udrys999
2 жыл бұрын
Would you consider using paracord or lashing straps instead of clamps?
@MissKarenB
2 жыл бұрын
NO
@Udrys999
2 жыл бұрын
@@MissKarenB Why not?
@lokiliveyoutubestream5080
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Thanks for the informative video, I have a question if you can help please. I recently bought lighting truss which the tubes are 20mm in diameter, I'm looking to mount a moving head fixture which is 11kg which has two fast release clamps that i'd be attaching the O clamps to. I can only seem to find clamps that fit the truss and can hold a max load of 10kg, am I right in thinking that because the fixture will require 2 clamps that it's okay to buy these ones as the two combined will be able to hold a total load of 20kg? Hope that makes sense. Thanks again!
@kettnercreative
3 жыл бұрын
Personally, I don't put anything in the air without a 2-3x safety factor. If a clamp is rated for 30lbs, I won't load it with more than 10lbs. For moving heads, I treat dual clamps like an additional safety cable. 50lb fixture - I wouldn't put less than 2 x 150lb clamps with a safety cable as well. Each clamp will then have a 3x safety factor, plus a redundant clamp. The main feature of dual clamps, in my mind, is to align the fixture perfectly straight and add an additional safety factor/margin. For my personal strategy, I want each clamp to be able to support the entire fixture (with a safety factor) if needed.
@lokiliveyoutubestream5080
3 жыл бұрын
@@kettnercreative Thank you
@bks252
Жыл бұрын
Never ever use a crescent wrench. Why would you possibly use one? You know the size of the nut so use the appropriate sized wrench. A crescent wrench is the fastest way to strip the corners of the nut. Good video except for that.
@hliampouzoukiailliasdesutt8857
4 ай бұрын
you didnt mention zip ties
@jimc5096
Жыл бұрын
Why are you not saying to use truss protectors when using "C"clamps? been used for decades.
@giftzhang5121
2 жыл бұрын
Very good, I am a manufacturer, can provide you with the products you want, thank you
@kettnercreative
2 жыл бұрын
No, thank you.
@entertaintech4374
3 ай бұрын
…gaff tape and some zipties, dmx cables for safety, wut?…
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