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==== Nanlite Forza 60C ====
 
==== Nanlite Forza 60C ====
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Here in the
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* We have a set of 3 Nanlite Forza 60C lights with some accessories.
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Lynda Lab, we have a set of 3 Nanlite Forza 60C lights with some accessories.
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* These can be found in the larger black hard case.  
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These can be found in the larger black hard case. These lights are a bit more
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* These lights are a bit more directional than the other lights mentioned previously.
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directional than the other lights mentioned previously. Despite this, they are
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still highly versatile. Each light can be screwed on to any of the stands that
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are in the Lynda Lab. They each have a protective cap on the front of them.
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This cap also acts as a mild diffuser. To remove this cap as well as any other
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attachments, press the button found directly above where the light comes out
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of. This is the release, which will allow you to screw out the attachment. This
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cap must be removed to put on other attachments like the softboxes or the projection
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attachment. When putting on attachments, you should hear a click when it is in
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place. The Nanlite Forza 60C lights have 4 modes that can be switched between
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using the ‘mode’ button:
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* CCT: This is your basic white light. Offers a range of warm to cool tones of light.
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* HSI: A colored light. This light also has adjustable hue and saturation.
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* Effect: This mode lets you switch between multiple different looping and flashing effects.
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* Menu: This mode allows you to adjust the general setting of the light itself. You should not need to change these settings for general lab use.
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To adjust
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==== Nanlite PavoBulb 10C ====
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these settings, each of these lights has two dials on the back of them, right
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* The Lynda Lab has a set of 4 Nanlite PavoBulbs.  
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below the screen. The dial on the left, with the blue accent, is used to adjust
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* These lights are quite a lot of fun, but more situational than some of the other lights in this space.  
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whichever setting you have selected. The dial on the right changes which
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setting you have selected.
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If you would
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like to add more shape or texture to the Forza 60C we have a projection
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attachment, the PJ-FMM-19! This lens screws onto the front of the Forza and
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allows for the use of 4 different gobos. These add different textures to your
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light like a foliage or blinds effect. Each gobo can be slid into the mount,
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and the mount can slide into the slot just in front of the cutters. The gobos
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are labeled with their effect and can be found in the same bag as the lens. This
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attachment comes with built-in cutters which allow you to shape the light for
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whatever your shoot needs. The black knob towards the front of the attachment
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allows you to focus and unfocus the light. When using this attachment, it is
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recommended to mount the attachment to the stand rather than the light. This
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should help with balance, as this attachment will make it front heavy.
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===== <u>Nanlite PavoBulb 10C</u> =====
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The Lynda Lab
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has a set of 4 Nanlite PavoBulbs. These lights are quite a lot of fun, but more
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situational than some of the other lights in this space. The easiest way to
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power these lights in this space is by using their magnetic bases (AS-MBA-E27)
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and a power cable. This way these lights can stick to anything magnetic in the
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lab, or anything that you potentially bring with you for shooting. The lights
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can also be powered through a USB-C connection. A few USB-C cables are included
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in the kit.
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Three buttons
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can be found on the PavoBulb itself. These buttons (Dim, Mode, CCT/hue) allow
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you to change the brightness, and color of the lights. If you want a bit more
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control over the settings and feedback from the light, use one of the controllers
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found in the kit. The controller allows for exact control over the PavoBulb like
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you would get from any of the other Nanlite options:
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* <u>CCT</u>: This is your basic white light. Offers a range of warm to cool tones of light.
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* <u>HSI</u>: A colored light. This light also has adjustable hue and saturation.
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* <u>Effect</u>: This mode lets you switch between multiple different looping and flashing effects.
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* <u>Menu</u>: This mode allows you to adjust the general setting of the light itself. You should not need to change these settings for general lab use.
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The PavoBulbs
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also come with some plastic diffusion disc which has a suction cup that can be
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applied directly to the bulb. You can spin the topmost disc to adjust the diffusion
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and tighten the central knob to stop the disc from accidentally moving.
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Op4mjizkpM Here] is an in-depth tutorial as to how our PavoBulb kit works.
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=== Stands ===
 
=== Stands ===
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'''<u>9.5’ Impact Black Stand</u>'''
 
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This is a
 
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great one size fits all kind of stand. It extends up to 9.5 feet and can hold
 
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up to 22 pounds. This stand also has air-cushioning in the telescoping pole,
 
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meaning when the locking knobs are loosened, the risers will descend slowly
 
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which protects both the gear and the grip! This stand is
 
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also quite simple to use. There are 5 knobs that can be found on this stand. The
 
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lowest knob on this stand is unnecessary for most Lynda Lab applications. Do
 
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not loosen it (it is labeled with an orange tag). When the second knob from the
 
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bottom is loosened, the legs can be spread out balanced and on the ground.
 
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Tighten the knob when balanced to lock the legs in place. The next two knobs up
 
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the stand allow for you to increase or decrease the height of the stand by
 
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telescoping the pole up or down. Loosen these knobs to increase or decrease the
 
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height of the stand before tightening this knob again locking it in place. The
 
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final and topmost knob allows for the removal of the double-sided stud in the
 
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top of this stud. Between both sides of this stud, this stand should be able to
 
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accommodate most gear.
 
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<u>'''3’ Impact Black Stand'''</u>
 
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This stand is
 
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a great choice for lighting things closer to the ground or getting rid of
 
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shadows. The legs from this stand operate a bit differently than the other
 
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stands that you will find in the Lynda Lab. Rather than loosening a knob to
 
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make them spread out, you can simply spin each individual leg into a place that
 
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guarantees stability for whatever application that you need. The bottommost
 
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knob on this stand is used to remove the pole from the base. The next knob up
 
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when loosened allows you to telescope this stand up or down. The topmost knob
 
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when loosened allows for the addition or removal of attachments. Most often,
 
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these stands are fitted with clear brackets that are made to hold one of the
 
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Nanlite Tube.
 
  
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<u>'''Avenger Roller Column Stand'''</u>
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==== 9.5’ Impact Black Stand ====
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* This is a great one size fits all kind of stand. It extends up to 9.5 feet and can hold up to 22 pounds.
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* This stand also has air-cushioning in the telescoping pole, meaning when the locking knobs are loosened, the risers will descend slowly which protects both the gear and the grip!
  
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This stand is
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==== 3’ Impact Black Stand ====
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a bit heavier duty than the ones listed before. It is also on wheels which make
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* This stand is a great choice for lighting things closer to the ground or getting rid of shadows.  
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it easy to move around set if necessary. The base and lower column of this
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stand are made of steel, and the double risers are made from aluminum. When
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loosened, the bottommost knob allows for the legs of this stand to spread. For
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maximum stability legs should be spread as far out as they can go, and the
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lower central column should go as far down as it can go. Moving up the stand,
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the next two knobs control the height of the risers. Unlike the black Impact stand,
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this one does not have air cushioning in the risers, meaning you should be
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careful when lowering this stand.
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<u>'''Large C-Stand'''</u>
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==== Avenger Roller Column Stand ====
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* This stand is a bit heavier duty than the ones listed before.
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* It is also on wheels which make it easy to move around set if necessary.
  
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These stands come
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==== Large C-Stand ====
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with a large gobo arm where lights can be attached. This allows for lights to
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* These stands come with a large gobo arm where lights can be attached.  
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be positioned directly above subjects, or if you simply want to be able to move
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the light and up down throughout your shoot. The bottommost knob on this stand
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unlocks the legs, allowing them to spin out 120 degrees. Each will leg has a
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divot that it will stick into and then you can tighten the knob, locking the
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legs in their place. You should arrange the legs and the arm of the stand so
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that the arm is on the same side as the furthest out leg. This results in the
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greatest balance when attaching lights to the arm. It is good practice to place
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a sandbag on that furthest out leg to help with ensure this stand stays balanced.
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It is also recommended to use the smaller orange sandbags on the opposite end
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of the gobo arm to avoid it tipping. Like the roller column stand, this stand
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does not have air cushioning, be careful when lowering this stand.
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=== Accessories ===
 
=== Accessories ===

Revision as of 14:35, 6 January 2025

Overview

The Lynda Lab is a medium sized video production studio.

  • Is equipped with a variety of lighting equipment and accessories. 
  • Students need to bring their own camera and camera tripod.  
  • Is available for students to use for academic use. 
  • The lab requires the proficiency badge. 

Location

  • The Lynda Lab is in Evans 1350.
  • From the lobby walk past the Multimedia Lab and turn left at the garbage and recycling station.

Access

General Policies

  • No food or drinks of any kind are allowed in the labs.
  • Alcohol, drugs, vaping and smoking are not allowed anywhere in the buildings.
  • Take care of yourself and remember to take a break once in a while.
  • Clean up after yourself.  
  • Do not delete other students' files.
  • Do not unplug or remove anything from the spaces.
  • Make sure the door is closed and locked when you leave the lab.
    • Do not leave doors propped open if the room will be temporarily unoccupied, even if you are only running to the restroom.
  • Only use your scheduled time.
  • Return keys and equipment promptly to Media Loan or to the Library Circulation Desk.
  • Reports any lab problems by following the Report a problem in a media lab procedure.
  • Be courteous and respectful to the other users of the labs and all student employees.
  • Follow the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities and the Social Contract.

Help

  • If you need help, look for a video intern in the CCAM Media Engineering across the hall or go to the Multimedia Lab 1404.

Overhead and Recording Lights

  • When you walk in the door the switch for the overhead lights is to the right.
  • When facing the wall, the switch on the right is for the overhead lights.
  • The switch on the left is for the Recording light in the hallway.
    • Turn on the Recording lights while recording to prevent interruptions
    • Make sure to turn of the Recording light when done.

Lighting Grid

  • There is a lighting grid in the ceiling of the lab.
  • Do not use the light grid without permission and training from the staff

Equipment

Lights

Nanlite MixPanel

What’s included in the Nanlite MixPanel bag:

  • Nanlite MixPanel 60
  • Power cable
  • DC15 Adapter
  • Barn Doors

Nanlite Tubes

  • Two sizes of Nanlite Tubes can be found in the Lynda Lab, 2 feet and 4 feet.
  • Both sizes operate the exact same way.
  • These lights are rechargeable. Make sure to set them up to charge after each use.

Nanlite Forza 60C

  • We have a set of 3 Nanlite Forza 60C lights with some accessories.
  • These can be found in the larger black hard case.
  • These lights are a bit more directional than the other lights mentioned previously.

Nanlite PavoBulb 10C

  • The Lynda Lab has a set of 4 Nanlite PavoBulbs.
  • These lights are quite a lot of fun, but more situational than some of the other lights in this space.

Stands

9.5’ Impact Black Stand

  • This is a great one size fits all kind of stand. It extends up to 9.5 feet and can hold up to 22 pounds.
  • This stand also has air-cushioning in the telescoping pole, meaning when the locking knobs are loosened, the risers will descend slowly which protects both the gear and the grip!

3’ Impact Black Stand

  • This stand is a great choice for lighting things closer to the ground or getting rid of shadows.

Avenger Roller Column Stand

  • This stand is a bit heavier duty than the ones listed before.
  • It is also on wheels which make it easy to move around set if necessary.

Large C-Stand

  • These stands come with a large gobo arm where lights can be attached.

Accessories

Flags

Flags can be used for controlling the various lighting instruments that we have here in the Lynda Lab. Flags can be mounted onto stands and positioned in front of lights for various effects. We have multiple different types of flags here in the Lynda Lab.

  • Cutter (Black flag): This completely blocks light. Great for intentionally shaping light.
  • Silk (Off white flag, yellow trim):  Diffuses and reduces the amount of light.
  • Double Scrim (Black net, red trim): Reduced amount of light by one stop.
  • Wooden Cucoloris (a.k.a. Cookie): Kind of like a stencil for light, it can be used to add shapes in light (e.g. foliage effect)

Lanterns and Softboxes

Lanterns and softboxes can be used to shape and diffuse light. Most of the lanterns and softboxes that can be found in the Lynda Lab are compatible with the Nanlite Forzas, with only one fitting the Nanlite MixPanel. The adapters for the lanterns should already be attached. This allows them to be simply screwed on to the Forzas. The softbox for the MixPanel can clip into the same brackets that the barn doors would use.

Paper Rollers

The paper rollers are found hanging from the ceiling near the door to the Lynda Lab. They have colored pulleys next to them to roll/unroll them. These paper rollers are great for creating solid color backgrounds, perfect for filming interviews.

Additional Grip Gear

  • Apple boxes: These can be used to prop objects up or increase the height of a subject that you are filming/photographing.
  • Clamps: Used for various reasons, such as to attach gear to a stand.
  • Sandbags: Can be placed on the base of a stand, helping to ensure that it does not tip over.
  • Extension cords: Allows you the flexibility to place lights wherever you need in the Lynda Lab.
  • Tape: Useful for taping cords down to avoid tripping.
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