Bolt Productions

We’re back with Episode 2 of our Grip Series! Whether you’re brand new to set or just need a quick refresher, the apple box is a standard piece of gear every curator should master.

In this video, Spook walks you through:
𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘅: How field fruit crates became Hollywood staples.
𝗡𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝘀. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱: Why standard boxes hold more weight (the hidden support board matters!).
𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼: How to position your box when someone asks for New York, LA, or Texas/Chicago style.
𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝘀: Using baby and junior nail-on plates with sandbags to mount fixtures low to the ground.

Watch now, check out Episode 1 if you missed it, and visit https://boltproductions.com/photo-video-equipment-rentals/grip-accessory-equipment-rentals/grip-equipment-rentals/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Apple%20Box to rent an apple box for your next shoot!

If you’re hanging a $10,000 camera rig from a speed rail, one wrong clamp will ruin your entire shoot. 😳

Welcome to Episode 1 of our Grip Series! In this breakdown, our owner, Spook Bolt, steps in front of the camera to show you step-by-step how to securely rig a camera overhead without risking your gear or set safety.

What we cover in this episode:
Essential hardware and clamp selection for speed rail setups
Proper weight distribution and step-by-step assembly for maximum overhead stability
Key set-safety protocols every DP, director, and grip should know

What grip hardware or rigging setup do you want us to tackle in Episode 2? Drop your questions and ideas in the comments!

Are you truly protecting your art?

If you think slapping a © symbol, your name, and the date on your photos is enough… think again! In the age of AI image scraping, you need a formal paper trail to safeguard your work.

This quick walkthrough shows you exactly how to register your art with the U.S. Copyright Office. Registration creates a public record of true ownership and gives you exclusive rights needed to protect your art.

Read our comprehensive guide on protecting your art against AI here: https://boltproductions.com/photography/protect-photography-copyright-ai/

Are you worried about AI scraping your creative work and copying your unique style?

We created a short tutorial on how to use Glaze to prevent AI models from replicating your art. The platform adds a subtle, invisible layer of protection to your files, making it nearly impossible for AI to replicate your style.

Now, your art can stay yours!

🔗Be sure to read our recent article on protecting your art against AI: https://boltproductions.com/photography/protect-photography-copyright-ai/

Everything you need to know about rental insurance before your next shoot!

Planning a production is a major project, and we believe that securing your gear should be the easiest part of your day. We created this detailed walkthrough to answer the most common insurance and rental logistics questions.

We break down exactly what a Certificate of Liability Insurance is and the specific types of coverage required to protect both you and the equipment.

Make sure you save this for the next time you rent gear from us!