Already in the beginning of time, there was a need for C-stands ("Century" stands) to hold up lighting, silks, and a gazillion other things.
So God left His personal instructions on two stone tablets on how to do them right, and told St. Matthews where to go get them. And behold, this became the beginning of Matthews Studio Equipment.
Until the 2000th anniversary of the birth of Jesus, this was the best stand in town.
Then God spoke again to St. Matthews, and the "C+ Stand" was born. They looked about the same, but cost a little bit more because of greater versatility.
The legs (Turtle Base) separate from the riser with one screw, and the legs stay together while off. This makes it much easier to store and transport the stands, making a special, expensive C-stand cart unnecessary.
Compact storage is of course also an advantage for indie folk who don't have big grip trucks to put the stuff in.
On top of all else, the legs are semi spring loaded, so setup is really quick.
The most common configuration is a 40" stand, with 40" Riser, Turtle Base, Head, and 40" Grip Arm. Full price is $230.00, but Filmtools.com normally sells these for $203.71.
This month, until Christmas, you can use Coupon Code "CSTAND4" to get 17% off, with no quantity restriction. That is $169.08, which is a really good price for a $230.00 setup, and you don't have to buy a dozen at a time.
Note that as of yesterday, this coupon code wasn't working, so I just went over to their store in Burbank and asked them to give me the net online coupon price manually in the store. Because it was obviously their fault they agreed (and I bought every C+ stand they had, so you may have to wait a day or two if you order now :O).
And no, I have no relationship with Filmtools.com or Matthews, other than as a satisfied long time customer.
I do have a relationship with the other guy however. :O)
So God left His personal instructions on two stone tablets on how to do them right, and told St. Matthews where to go get them. And behold, this became the beginning of Matthews Studio Equipment.
Until the 2000th anniversary of the birth of Jesus, this was the best stand in town.
Then God spoke again to St. Matthews, and the "C+ Stand" was born. They looked about the same, but cost a little bit more because of greater versatility.
The legs (Turtle Base) separate from the riser with one screw, and the legs stay together while off. This makes it much easier to store and transport the stands, making a special, expensive C-stand cart unnecessary.
Compact storage is of course also an advantage for indie folk who don't have big grip trucks to put the stuff in.
On top of all else, the legs are semi spring loaded, so setup is really quick.
The most common configuration is a 40" stand, with 40" Riser, Turtle Base, Head, and 40" Grip Arm. Full price is $230.00, but Filmtools.com normally sells these for $203.71.
This month, until Christmas, you can use Coupon Code "CSTAND4" to get 17% off, with no quantity restriction. That is $169.08, which is a really good price for a $230.00 setup, and you don't have to buy a dozen at a time.
Note that as of yesterday, this coupon code wasn't working, so I just went over to their store in Burbank and asked them to give me the net online coupon price manually in the store. Because it was obviously their fault they agreed (and I bought every C+ stand they had, so you may have to wait a day or two if you order now :O).
And no, I have no relationship with Filmtools.com or Matthews, other than as a satisfied long time customer.
I do have a relationship with the other guy however. :O)