An Apple Box At Its Core
Tutorial Details
- Requirements: Nothin'... just watch
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Run Time: 4:26 min
In today’s video, I’ll talk about the Apple Box… a rectangular multi-purpose block used on production sets dating back to practically the beginning of film. This video is for exposure more than anything. A year ago, I didn’t even realize those boxes had a name, and now I end up pretty much using them at least once on every shoot I do. Hope you enjoy it. :)
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Nice and inspirational little video! But annoying background music :)
The music was drowned out by Adam’s stunning performance! And it was a great tutorial — simple and to the educated-point.
Very informative. Does anyone know where I can pick up a set in the UK?
Nice entertaining cartoon or short subject – however, missed the point as an actual tutorial – not the least of which due to the annoyingly distracting music. In tutorials designed to teach the prime factor is being clear and understood, slow down your speech a full click and if your tutorial topic is “apple boxes” we shouldn’t spend our time looking at YOU and only have the boxes flung in and out of frame – and did I mention loose the insipid music.
I loved the music! Anybody know where it’s from?
And of course, awesome vid Adam!
Hmmm, I don’t know if I would be paying for boxes that have only one use. I think it would be better if they had a lid of some kind so you could use it to carry equipment too.
I will stick with milk crates, they might not be able to achieve the exact “inch” height, but they are free, and lock together when stacked on top of each other plus you are able to carry equipment in them!
While a milk crate can serve many of the same uses as an apple box the crate is not nearly as good as an apple for many uses. Apples can be screwed together to build a small platform, or small stair units. Baby plates can be attached to apples for mounting lights and other gear. Since an apple has a center support inside it’s much stronger than a milk crate and better for putting talent on. They are easily painted if you need a green block for a green screen shoot.
Having a couple apples on set is well worth the space they take up. A small amateur set can get by without them certainly, but there are many good reasons that professional sets have a lot of apples on hand.
Hi Adam,
I too liked the tutorial. I enjoy any aspect of video, from techniques to equipment. I am primarily here for the AE tutorials (+member), but I appreciate the broader spectrum of things offered here as well. Please keep up the variety.
(personally, I had no problem with the music:) )
Chris