How to configure PAR cans for baby stands??

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dv416

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the other day I picked up a bunch of PAR cans. No pipe clamps on them, just the cans, with the frame that they sit in. Now I could go get a few pipe clamps, they're cheap, but realistically, it would be nice to be able to hook the lights up to regular old 5/8 baby stands as well. I have seen this done before, but cannot recall the specific means in terms of what gear I would need. Anyone know?
Thanks!
 
Tom Wills said:
One of these per light will do just fine: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/124760-REG/Avenger_E390_E390_TVMP_Yoke_to.html

They're called TVMP adapters. The Avenger one is nice, because it's got a real handle on it, rather than the Matthews one that has a little wing nut. They're simple, cheap, and do a fine job.
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Yes, the Avenger E390 is the TVMP to get. It is just so sturdy and that large handle is nice. I bought mine off of ebay, like here.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TVMP-Yoke-to-Stand-Adaptor-Matthews-429429-AvengerE390-/170589334800?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b7eaad10

I bought some Par 64 cans and really like them. I am in the process of doing photometric measurements on all of my lights and the Par 64 cans (With 1000W bulbs) are very impressive.

For new bulbs, I recommend getting them from Bulb America.

http://stores.ebay.com/bulbamerica

I have both very narrow spots and Medium floods. I like the medium floods better. They have a more consistent and smoother beam pattern. I do low budget/guerrilla stuff and I think that PAR cans are a way to get some real lighting "Umph" on a low budget.
 
PAR cans are great but don't forget that the more expensive cans have an open end with heatproof assembly (PARsafe) that lets you spin the lamp inside. PAR beams are NOT circular, they're oval, so being able to spin the lamp through 90 degrees or so allows more control. The dirt cheap cans have a closed of end (to stop you touching really hot and live parts) so many people don't even know this feature. The CP62 is the most common - CP61 and 60 are progressively narrower - with the CP60 nearly parallel - which looks great in some haze, by the way.

PARs are great if you want punch. Subtle, they ain't!
 
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