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The meaning of C-stand  in the film production environment is used by the Grip department to accomplish various rigging and light modification task. 

The name comes from the official term "Century stand", which in turn comes from the earliest days of filmmaking, when the sun was the only major source of lighting; reflectors were used to keep the light on actors.  There are also other various ways to use the C-stand.  Its primary purpose is to position various flags, color gels, bounce cards, and silks in front of light sources to block, direct, or modify the nature of the light.  The production team also loves to use the stand to make wardrobe racks.  We also like to use them for our Kino Flo's and the 1200 Par HMI .

One of my task for the last few days was to change the "O" rings.  Which are a part of the stand not many know about.  Its a rubber piece that sits between each section of the stand.  After awhile they start to fall apart, crack and just fall off.   It can be unsafe if not replaced.  Trust me, I got my finger smash a few times and it hurt!  Replacing these is just one more thing we like to do for you, so everything goes smoothly on your shoot.