10/01/2026
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!