The Granite Gaffer
Tyler Trepod is a freelance owner/operator gaffer based in Denver, Colorado. On this channel, Tyler's viewers learn fundamental lighting techniques and dive deep into the nitty-gritty details of why specific lights are chosen to be in his 1-ton grip & electric package. He also films behind-the-scenes during set days to teach his viewers the practical "how-to's" of lighting film sets.
2024 showreel
Aputure STORM 1000c (an in-depth review) | Denver Gaffer
commercial lighting breakdown: how to scale 3-point lighting setups | Denver Gaffer
Aputure Infinibar PB12 4-Light Kit review | Denver Gaffer
Nanlite Pavoslim 240CL review | Denver Gaffer
Aputure 600c Pro II (an in-depth review) | Denver Gaffer
Nanlite Pavoslim 120C - the most color accurate light yet?! | Denver Gaffer
5 ways to use a spotlight on a film set (& aputure spotlight max review!) | Denver Gaffer
commercial lighting breakdown: how I lit a tech ad | Denver Gaffer
how to: light a cinematic on-location interview | Denver Gaffer
$0 vs $20,000 lighting setup | Denver Gaffer
5 lessons from my first year freelancing | Denver Gaffer
worth it? kelvin epos 300 review | Denver Gaffer
5 ways to use the Aputure MC Pro 8-light kit | Denver Gaffer
5 grip & electric essentials - BE READY FOR 2025 | Denver Gaffer
must-have lighting gear from NAB 2023!! | Denver Gaffer
aputure infinibar review - worth the wait? | Denver Gaffer
film realistic scenes at any budget level | Denver Gaffer
your first video light should be a... | Denver Gaffer
use color theory to make your videos look like movies | Denver Gaffer
What's the softest diffusion rag? | Denver Gaffer
Aputure light & modifier combos | Denver Gaffer
Is the Aputure 300d II worth it in 2023? | Denver Gaffer