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Now-a-days it is very unlikely to not have a tablet or mobile device on set. Its nice to easily access the information on your device while filming. This can help you access things such as your photography or video apps, to even client and talent information. This flexible legged tripod is ideal for holding your device where it is easy to access in either portrait or landscape modes.  The foam rubber padding helps secure your device without risking any scratches or damage. Have your devices out and ready to go with this great little tool! B&H Link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/995447-REG/istabilizer_isttabf01_tabflex.html

Talk about having every tool when we need one. Any gear we have with screws and knobs can be a hassle. We keep this Gerber Multi-tool on us at all times no matter where the set is. This assures that we're not messing around with looking for a tool box or ways to get something done. Anything we need to use on our gear is right here in the palm of our hand. B&H Link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1051894-REG/gerber_22_01470_diesel_multi_plier_stainless.html

The Kessler Crane Second Shooter is a 3 Axis motion control system that allows you to pinpoint the exact shot you want by tilting, panning, and even sliding. The awesome keyframable positions makes it so you no longer need to record your every move. This device is especially handy when you are short camera operators. This is a very fast, effective, and portable way of getting total control over our camera with limited hands. B&H Link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1088280-REG/kessler_crane_ss2003_second_shooter_bundle_3_axis.html

White balancing our camera is one of our very first steps to any of our shoots. We certainly couldn't obtain this without our One Shot Digital Target. By being able to hold up the target in front of the talent, our only job is to take a picture with any of our cameras. This is a very fast and convenient technique when you want more than just a white balancing preset.  B&H Lunk: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/492619-REG/Photovision_DT6020_6_Mini_One_Shot.html/prm/alsVwDtl

Perfect images rely on perfect lighting. Our handy tool here at the studio that helps us achieve that is the Sekonic Light Meter. This handy cordless meter helps us determine the f/stop we should be setting our cameras to. This weather resistant meter can also tell us information such as the ISO and measuring modes. The easy to read LCD that displays icons and symbols really helps us get that perfect lighting here in the studio.   B&H Link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/368226-REG/Sekonic_401_309_L_308S_Flashmate_Light_Meter.html

This tool travels with me, works with all the Really Right Stuff Gear as well as other gear. Includes Flat Tips, Cross Tips, Star Tips and Hex Tips.    The really cool thing is it mounts underneath my tri-pod center column.  Manufacturers Site: http://reallyrightstuff.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=_MTX&type=4&eq= Here's some pics: