Intro to Grip Equipment, Hosted by Impact

06/08/2026

Enter the world of grip. In this workshop, product developer Jason Friedman covers everything from the basic anatomy of a light stand to advanced rigging techniques. Learn why everyone needs a grip on set and get a breakdown of the different grip positions and technicians who make it happen.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 1:43 - Grip 101
  • 13:01 - Anatomy of a light stand
  • 20:10 - Light stand & pins specs
  • 35:20 - Break casting
  • 36:37 - Light stand head types
  • 39:58 - Stand types
  • 1:01:16 - C-Stand uses
  • 1:04:22 - Grip hardware
  • 1:23 - Key stand lineup
  • 1:30:30 - Other key grip equipment

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