Jeff Kolada Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 A while ago I was discussing a gripping situation with a friend, and he had recommended a certain type of clamp. I forget what he called it. I basically need to use a c-stand as a boom arm. So I need something that will sit on a high-boy or similar strong sturdy stand, and hold a c-stand so that I can use the 12 feet of extension outwards over a scene. Anyone have any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Vogt Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 (edited) Maffer clamp or a matholini on the head? Either that or a big ben on the top to make a kind of menace arm... don't people usually use speedrail for that though? I'd recommend some speed rail on a mambo -combo with a big ben for that. Then use some rachet straps and maffer clamps to make it sturdy at the long end. Edited March 21, 2010 by Rob Vogt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert duke Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Maffer clamp or a matholini on the head? Either that or a big ben on the top to make a kind of menace arm... don't people usually use speedrail for that though? I'd recommend some speed rail on a mambo -combo with a big ben for that. Then use some rachet straps and maffer clamps to make it sturdy at the long end. What you are looking for is called a C-boom. Modern studio make one, and American Grip makes one. Use a steel Combo stand or heavier duty stand when doing this. Use a ratchet strap to counter the weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Orzano Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Yup, its a c-boom. There is the one version that looks like an ear for an overhead frame where you actually take the turtle base off a c-stand and clamp the post in it, which is held by a gobo head on a combo stand. I've also seen a modified version where rather than taking apart a c-stand, the boom is integrated into the "ear" which has a 5/8" receiver so it will go on another c-stand. Not as heavy duty and probably not properly called a c-boom but it is very similar. I think it is the Matth-boom. Also, a slightly un-PC anecdote about c-booms: I worked with a key grip who was all about using mambo-combos and speed-rail to make menace arms, even when that was complete overkill. One time when the c-boom was suggested to him for a smaller light, he was opposed and referred to it as the "gay arm." The name is beginning to stick in Rochester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Kolada Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 Haha, thanks guys, I appreciate the help. Looks like the "gay-arm" it is. Yeah, I stopped by a local grip/rental house and chatted with the owner. He showed me both the c-boom clamps and the matthews boom thing. Both are valid options. I'm not really feeling using speed-rail to make a "menace arm" due to having a very limited/light stand inventory and children running around the set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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