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Dive into all types of content from on set behind the scenes to custom rig builds with our gallery collection of project BTS, rig breakdowns, and case studies.

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softboxes on stage setup

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softboxes on stage setup

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Commercial Beauty Lighting

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Brendan Riel

Beauty shoot glow and sheen called for a couple of softboxes skinned up with 1/2 soft frost.

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rig breakdown

rig breakdown

8x8 Softbox / Moonbox on a Gradall

by:

Brendan Riel

Built with ModTruss 6” & 12”. Built the upper skeleton of the box out of 6” and beefed up the carriage attachment points with 12”. 12” vertical allowed for pipe triangulation to the box corners.

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rig breakdown

rig breakdown

rig breakdown

12x12 ModX Softbox On A Gradall

by:

Brendan Riel

Built the frame out of 6” ModX and the carriage frame attachment out of 9” ModX. 6’ vertical of tower provided the high connection points for come alongs that ran out to the frame corners.

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rig breakdown

rig breakdown

12x12 Moonbox On A Condor

by:

Brendan Riel

Rigged the center of gravity as far toward the back of the bucket without interfering with any bucket tilt capabilities in order to help with adjusted weight.

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project BTS

project BTS

12X12 MOONBOX ON BACKLOT NIGHTTIME COMMERCIAL

by:

Brendan Riel

Commercial shoot for a digital wallet company. Pre rig and a shoot day. Shot in a NYC backlot, we lit 3 interior sets and 1 exterior set.

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20x20 flyswatter with diffusion

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20x20 flyswatter with diffusion

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20x20 flyswatter with diffusion

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20x20 Flyswatter

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Brendan Riel

20x20 flyswatter on a JLG 800S. My preffered flat swatter build off the bucket with speedrail, cheeseboros, tri truss, and steel pipe.

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rig breakdown

rig breakdown

rig breakdown

20x20 ModX Softbox

by:

Brendan Riel

20x20x4 softbox made out of Modulus-X Mx|66|. I find the rigidity of the modulus-x allows you to tilt the box and aim it more aggressively. It’s slimmer and a bit more versatile than a 12” box truss build.

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project BTS

project BTS

project BTS

20X20 TELEHANDLER SWATTER

by:

Brendan Riel

20x20 12” box truss flyswatter on a JLG 1255 telehandler. Ordered the swatter from SGPS Show Rig here in LA. They have a nice little package they send out which ensures you have everything you need.

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speed grid softbox being built on stage

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Softboxes Part 2: How Grips Build with Speedrail, ModX, Truss & Speed Grid

A deep dive into five proven softbox build methods—Speedrail, Square Stock, ModX, Box Truss, and Speed Grid—complete with rigging strategies, pros and cons, and real-world grip tips.

grip day exterior lighting setup

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car rig with modulus-x

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12x20 checkered bounce and a dolly

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Some of the Most Fun Camera Rigs I’ve Ever Built

Creative camera rigs, real-world builds, and the key lessons behind each one—this article breaks down how grips can push the limits safely and effectively.

20x40 softbox

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Softboxes Part 1: An Introduction for Grips

A grip’s guide to what makes a softbox work—and what to figure out before you start building.

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The Grip’s Approach to Tech Scouting

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modular camera rig

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Rig Cameras to (Almost) Any Object

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speed grid softbox being built on stage

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Softboxes Part 2: How Grips Build with Speedrail, ModX, Truss & Speed Grid

A deep dive into five proven softbox build methods—Speedrail, Square Stock, ModX, Box Truss, and Speed Grid—complete with rigging strategies, pros and cons, and real-world grip tips.

grip day exterior lighting setup

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Which Diffusions to Use for Daylight Exteriors (and Why)

A breakdown of my go-to diffusion techniques for daylight exteriors — from 4x frames to full-size swatters. This guide covers what works, when to use it, and how to keep your sunlight looking natural.

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writing on graph paper

article

The Grip’s Approach to Tech Scouting

Location scouting is where real grip work begins. Here’s how I break down a scout—from understanding the creative to measuring access points, coordinating with departments, and walking away with a plan that holds up on the day.

modular camera rig

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Rig Cameras to (Almost) Any Object

A working grip’s method for fast, solid, and smart object rigs.

speed grid softbox being built on stage

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Softboxes Part 2: How Grips Build with Speedrail, ModX, Truss & Speed Grid

A deep dive into five proven softbox build methods—Speedrail, Square Stock, ModX, Box Truss, and Speed Grid—complete with rigging strategies, pros and cons, and real-world grip tips.

grip day exterior lighting setup

article

Which Diffusions to Use for Daylight Exteriors (and Why)

A breakdown of my go-to diffusion techniques for daylight exteriors — from 4x frames to full-size swatters. This guide covers what works, when to use it, and how to keep your sunlight looking natural.

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