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Lowboy (LOBOY)

Definition

A lowboy is a heavy-duty wheeled stand with short risers, designed to support light sources or heavy grip equipment at a low height in production settings.

Detailed Explanation

A lowboy, sometimes written LOBOY, is a rugged support stand built for low-angle positioning of lights and grip gear. It is equipped with wheels for mobility, short risers that keep equipment near the ground, and fittings such as a receiver and grip head that accept production hardware. The low profile and heavy-duty build make it ideal for shots that call for light placed near floor level.

In commercial production and broadcast, lowboys provide stable, mobile support for heavy fixtures where a low mounting point is needed. Their wheels allow a crew to reposition equipment quickly as a scene develops. The lighting equipment they carry depends on power and control connections routed to each fixture, and the stand's mobility keeps that gear positioned exactly where the shot requires.

Because the equipment a lowboy carries can be heavy, the stand's stability and locking wheels are important to safe positioning, and the cable feeding each fixture is routed so the assembly can move without straining its connections.

Routing each fixture's cable with the stand's movement in mind keeps connections secure as equipment is repositioned on set.

At Windy City Wire, the focus on durable low-voltage power and control cable supports the lighting fixtures that stands like the lowboy hold in place. Supplying dependable cable for power and control helps ensure that fixtures perform consistently wherever a crew positions them on set or location.

Abbreviation / Alternate Name

Also written LOBOY

Applications / Use Cases

  • Low-angle mounting of lights and grip gear
  • Mobile support for heavy production equipment
  • Positioning fixtures near the ground
  • Studio and on-location lighting support
  • Repositioning fixtures quickly during a shoot

Related Terms

  • Light Source
  • Location Fresnel
  • Leko
  • Leads
  • Long Throw