Intro to Grip Equipment, Hosted by Impact
06/08/2026Enter 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

