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Filmmaker's Griptionary - M


Magic Finger
  A 5/8" Baby Pin mounted on a Ball Head which can be mounted to the top of any Baby Stand. Will lock tight at any angle between 360 degrees in the pan and 90 degrees tilt. The new Extended Magic Finger allows the mounting of a 2-1/2" Happy Head or Grip Head in addition to a Baby fixture.
Meat Axe
  Originally designed for use on studio catwalks; it is now commonly used in television studio grids. The attached C-Clamp mounts on the grid or railing of the catwalk, and allows the mounting of a flag or cutter via its 2-1/2" Grip Head. For safety reasons, neither the arm nor any of the attachments are removeable.
Mombo Combo
  Redesigned for greater strength and safety the new Mombo Combo is capable of reaching new heights. At its full extension of 27 feet, we strongly recommend the use of the new Guy Rope set that is now available and Anchor Pins if no other safe attachment is available.

(Reprinted with permission from Matthews Studio Equipment)