Clamping Flags in a Studio
Flags are opaque panels used to control the light falling on various parts of a image. They can be of different sizes or materials. I favour black foam core board, the kind available from hobby, craft & art stores as it's lightweight and relatively inexpensive.
Positioning flags is straightforward with the aid of light stands, booms and various clamps.
Clamping Flags I have four types of clamps I use regularly (left to right above):
Manfrotto 175 Justin Clamp - not doubt the strongest jaws. Will clamp flags without movement.A Clamps - these vary in strength and can be prone to slipping on round light stand riser.Fold back clips - the kind of thing used to bind bundles of papers. They are of limited use for fixing flags to light stands, but are great for fixing Black Wrap/Cinefoil to soft boxes etc.
Manfrotto 375 Multiclip - better for hanging flags from booms vertically or for creating barn doors on lights, another form of flag controlling the light emitted primarily from open fa…
Positioning flags is straightforward with the aid of light stands, booms and various clamps.
Clamping Flags I have four types of clamps I use regularly (left to right above):
Manfrotto 175 Justin Clamp - not doubt the strongest jaws. Will clamp flags without movement.A Clamps - these vary in strength and can be prone to slipping on round light stand riser.Fold back clips - the kind of thing used to bind bundles of papers. They are of limited use for fixing flags to light stands, but are great for fixing Black Wrap/Cinefoil to soft boxes etc.
Manfrotto 375 Multiclip - better for hanging flags from booms vertically or for creating barn doors on lights, another form of flag controlling the light emitted primarily from open fa…
