Matthews Studio Equipment

Matthews Studio Equipment unveil new MICROGrip Master Rigging Kit

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Matthews Studio Equipment introduces MICROGrip Master Rigging Kit, an ultra-compact, precision-engineered system, designed for mounting lights, cameras, and a wide range of accessories. Built for versatility and easy use, this comprehensive selection of rigging tools makes mounting, rigging, and hanging straightforward and efficient for smaller equipment. Included in a smartly configured Craftsman case are two styles … Read more

Matthews to showcase Dinkum by Chimera at NAB

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Matthews will be exhibiting much more than grip gear at NAB booth N2031. With a dynamic display of lighting in action, the booth will display Chimera’s world-class Panel Frames, Lightbanks, POP Banks, and Octas. In addition, they will put a spotlight on Chimera’s Dinkum integrated system of adaptable and rugged no-tool Arms designed to support … Read more

Matthews showcases Middle MAX Menace, Air Climber, MICROGrip, and Litemover at NAB

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Hollywood’s original grip company is inviting competitors to stop by NAB booth #N2031 to take a swing at Matthews’ Great Grip Putt-Off putting green obstacle course complete with riggable POV putters for a wow-em view and prizes for winners who clear the green. Visitors can also check out the latest Matthews Studio Equipment professional grip … Read more

Matthews introduces new Grip Rail and more at NAB

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Matthews Studio Equipment will demonstrate their latest wares for professional grip and rigging on sets and location. These include essential tools: new Grip Rail, Black Hyper-chrome™ Matthellini2, Litemover, and Air Climber all made for holding, setting, or positioning lighting and other set essentials. To show off the gear, front and center in booth C6725, Matthews … Read more

Peter Warren CSC lights prime minister Justin Trudeau with Location Baby Bracket

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Canadian cinematographer Peter Warren CSC has decades of experience in finding the best answer in a pinch. Inventor of the LB2 Location Baby Bracket, Warren was presented with an opportunity to exercise his lighting ingenuity during a televised end-of-the-year Global News interview with Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau. Faced with no pre-rig and a four-hour … Read more

Matthews Studio Equipment introduces Mini Boom Rolling Kit

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Matthews Studio Equipment’s Mini Boom Rolling Kit caters to the unique on-set needs of still photographers and content creators. Individually, each component was engineered to make the job easier, yet combined they become one efficient time-saver, sliding smoothly wherever needed on set. The Mini Boom Rolling Kit package is designed to add speed and ease … Read more

Matthews introduces Anti-Rotation Tip for Infinity Arm

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Matthews now offers a better way to level up camera rigging with the latest addition to the patented Infinity Arm system. The new interchangeable ARRI-style Anti-Rotation Tip features locating pins, designed to save time and energy. This advancement promotes safer rigging of cameras, monitors and accessories to 3/8’-16 anti-rotation receivers on popular cages with 3/8” threads (Arri-style). The smart design eliminates lefty lucy/righty tighty worries! Universally … Read more

Chris Probst ASC uses Max Menace Arm on a variety of projects

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Being a perfectionist pays off for Christopher Probst ASC. A prominent name in music video production, he works with artists like Taylor Swift, Eminem, Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z and Billie Eilish, and lenses spots for Apple, Nike, Google, BMW, Samsung, Audi, Adidas and Uber. He’s also credited with creating the show’s look in David … Read more

Matthews debuts Litemover

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Matthews Studio Equipment introduces Litemover, the first off-the-shelf automated universal remote head made for adjusting light or reflector fixture positioning from the ground. Designed by working gaffer Erno Das, Litemover is component-based to accommodate light fixtures and reflector boards weighing up to 220-lbs/100 kilos from popular brands like: ARRI, Cineo, Creamsource, Lightbridge, FilmGear, K5600, Matthews … Read more

Matthews Studio Equipment introduces mobile panel support Gatorbuddy

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Matthews Studio Equipment has introduced Gatorbuddy, a professional tool that helps shooters work with bounce and fill cards. Compact, sturdy and mobile, Gatorbuddy is useful for a variety of tasks. Featuring a steel base and four Tente caster wheels, it can glide around the studio, then easily lock safely in place to facilitate lighting adjustments. … Read more

Matthews launch C-Stand Shoulder Kitbags

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Matthews, known for their go-everywhere C-stands and other grip gear now has a more efficient way to transport them to a set or location. The C-Stand Shoulder Kitbag takes the awkwardness out of carrying up to two fixed or turtle-based C-stands in either 20″ or 40″ sizes. The C-Stand Shoulder KitBag features an efficient triangular design … Read more

Introducing the Matthews Air Climber

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Matthews Studio Equipment, known for standard-setting grip gear for location and studio work, introduces the first off-the-shelf, modular grip and lighting stand that reaches 25 feet/7.62 meters. Air Climber uses pneumatics to be safely raised and lowered via a regulator switch and air compressor.  A large leveling platform supports the telescoping column (mast). Complete with … Read more

Matthews Studio Equipment brings new mounting solutions to Cine Gear Expo

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Matthews Studio Equipment returns to Cine Gear Expo to introduce new mounting solutions to aid common on-set grip issues—Air Climber™, Cross Dovetail and LB 2 Location Baby Bracket. The Air Climber pneumatically controlled, modular grip and lighting stand safely raises lights or camera rigs 25 feet/7.62 metres. Its unique design features a large levelling platform … Read more

Matthews presents new 3iSpreader at Cine Gear Expo

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Matthews, known for grip and lighting support, presents the first better spreader in 40 years. The new 3iSpreader has a leg up on the old spreaders made for Ronford-Baker and OConnor tubular metal tripods. Conceived by working camera professionals, the 3i system offers a safer, smoother, better-balanced and ultra-durable solution. The patented 3i system solves … Read more

Matthews introduces Air Climber at BSC Expo

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Matthews Studio Equipment, known for standard-setting grip gear for location and studio work, introduces the first off-the-shelf, modular grip and lighting stand that reaches 25 feet/7.62 meters. Air Climber™ uses pneumatics to be safely raised and lowered via a regulator switch and air compressor. The product will be shown for the first time at BSC … Read more

Matthews Studio Equipment premieres the Air Climber

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The original grip manufacturer from Hollywood – Matthews is renowned for setting standards and creating innovative, rugged grip gear for location and studio work. From full size to Pocket C-Stands to set hardware, sliders, dollies and light modifiers; Matthews is a mainstay on productions worldwide.   For the first time in Europe, Matthews premieres the Air … Read more

Matthews Studio Equipment launch new 5 inch Pocket C-Stand

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Matthews C-stands have been a mainstay on sets for over 50 years. Now there’s one that literally fits in your pocket. Matthews 5” Pocket C-Stand offers familiar features in a super-compact form, including a rugged steel build with a double riser, sliding leg and 2 fully functional aluminum grip heads with 3/16 holes. Ideal for … Read more

Matthews launch BM1 Bulb Mount for Aputure and Astera LED bulbs

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Matthews Studio Equipment introduces an easy, grip-compatible solution to hold the industry’s professional medium-sized dimmable LED bulbs by Aputure and Astera. The BM1 Bulb Mount offers a quick, versatile and inexpensive answer for mounting these battery-powered bulbs to various types of grip equipment and ¼-20 hardware. Designed for any E26/E27 medium bulb, the Mount offers … Read more

Lightbridge CRLS C-Drive and C100 Kits now in stock at MSE Grip

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Matthews Studio Equipment announces the end of extended wait times for the much-anticipated Cine Reflect Lighting System CRLS 2.0 C-Drive and C100 Kits. The CRLS naturalistic method of painting with light and shadow pairs proprietary high efficiency reflectors with sunlight or an optimized lighting fixture to let the artist control and modulate a concentrated light … Read more

Matthews announces VeeBoxx soft box for Astera Titan tubes

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Matthews Studio Equipment introduces Veeboxx™, a portable soft box enclosure that works with The Claw by Matthews to quickly transform the Astera 40” Titan tube into a diffused lighting source. The Claw & VeeBoxx form a safe, practical, solution to bring delicate tubes into the hefty world of grips and gaffers. It was designed by … Read more