Matthews highlights tools dedicated to safe support and handling of camera and lighting equipment.
Matthews newest tool essential is small in size yet offers a better way to level up the camera rig. The latest addition to the patented Infinity Arm family, new interchangeable Arri-style Anti-Rotation Tip is designed to save time and energy while safely rigging the camera in any popular cage with 3/8” threads.
Don’t miss the Air Climber pneumatically controlled, modular grip and lighting stand that safely raises lights or camera rigs 25 feet/7.62 meters! It’s the perfect a companion for Litemover which adjusts lighting fixtures once in place to provide smooth remote pan, tilt and spot/flood focus control remotely from ground level. Another amazingly versatile support tool is the Academy SciTech -winning Max Menace Arm which supports up to 175 pounds/80kg allowing light placement anywhere over walls and in places where lifts are restricted and a small footprint is essential—without damaging the integrity of the location. Known for its ubiquitous C-stand they will show Monitor Stand II with Big F’ing Wheels, Mini Mombo Combo, Slider Stand, and Mini-Max Boom, smaller version of its counterpart that fits about anywhere. For extreme camera positions there’s CAMTank and Dovetail CrossPlate to safely angle in how-do-I-do-that positions. To support tripods there’s the 3iSpreader for a better footing.
Also highlighting the world’s most resourceful hardware solutions, Matthews will show the LB2 Location Baby Bracket mounting wonder, and the hold anything Goboplate plate Baby Pin. Check out versatile Gatorbuddy.