Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I got to light some fun stuff in 2024 - here's to an even more exciting 2025!

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Tyler Trepod is a freelance owner/operator gaffer with a 1-Ton Grip & Electric truck based in Denver, Colorado. He serves the Boulder, Denver, Colorado Springs, & Fort Collins commercial and corporate film markets.

tylertrepod.com



CONSIDER SUPPORTING TYLER

patreon.com/thegranitegaffer


RECOMMENDED VIDEOS

for beginners:
youtu.be/mcmeVyG8HRA
youtu.be/31GVrFq7ycc

reviews:
youtu.be/0CwgVs4_0PM
youtu.be/ycgsfIwjXfQ


TYLER'S FAVORITE GEAR

Lights
Aputure Storm 1000c: amzn.to/42Kgfqi
Aputure Storm 1200x: amzn.to/42XHY8i
Aputure LS 600c II: amzn.to/3S44Lce
Aputure Storm 80c: amzn.to/3Yf8Kq5
Aputure Infinibar 4': amzn.to/42rZmSo
Aputure Infinibar 2': amzn.to/3GpjtIn
Aputure Infinibar 1': amzn.to/4joqyrn
Aputure MT Pro: amzn.to/4cOtKdh
Aputure MC Pro: amzn.to/42Kgfqi

Modifiers
3' Softbox: amzn.to/3YbRPVg
5' Softbox: amzn.to/4jR0vsJ

Accessories
light meter: amzn.to/42qL0BP
pocket knife: amzn.to/4jn8SMv
protect floors by covering your c-stand bottoms with these: amzn.to/4jlMgvQ
get to and from set: amzn.to/3YfUKfM
3-port wall charger: amzn.to/3Em5u5B
cube tap w/ USB outlet: amzn.to/4lIx9yf
300W dimmer: amzn.to/3GmnY6w
gloves: amzn.to/42rRaBN
tennis balls (for combo stands and eyeballs): amzn.to/4iNEwC5
cheap sandbags: amzn.to/4lDwvC5
magnets to put small lights anywhere: amzn.to/4jkggIz
alien tape for when magnets won't do: amzn.to/42Htk3P
cable protector ramps: amzn.to/4jNUjle


DISCLAIMERS

- Some of the links in this video descriptions are affiliate links

- The content of this video and Tyler's opinions were not reviewed or paid for by any outside persons

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