Unicorn Films offers the Baby Boom Rod for fast, controlled overhead or off‑axis placement without the bulk of a full boom stand. Built from durable aluminum or steel, it attaches to any light stand or C‑stand with a 5/8‑inch receiver, using a grip head for secure angle and tilt control. The working end features a standard baby pin to mount small LED lights, strobes, mics, or reflectors directly, or via adapters.
Designed for compact loads, the Baby Boom Rod typically extends 3–5 feet, making it ideal for hair/rim lighting on portraits, flat‑lay product photography, controlled tabletop setups, and tight interview environments. A counterweight or sandbag on the short end is essential to balance the fixture and keep the setup stable, while sandbags on the stand legs add redundancy. Its quick‑deploy design and lighter profile save time on set while keeping gear safe and shots clean of visible stands.
Compared to a full‑size boom arm, a baby boom offers faster setup and easier handling with smaller, lighter fixtures perfect for small crews or solo shooters needing extra reach above or around a set without sacrificing portability.
Rent the Baby Boom Rod from Unicorn Films to achieve clean, overhead, and off‑axis lighting or mic positioning for portraits, interviews, product shoots, and tabletop work.
| Feature | Specification | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Standard | 5/8-inch (16mm) baby receiver/pin | Fits most light stands and grip heads |
| End Fitting | Baby pin (may be reversible spigot) | Mounts lights, mics, or modifiers directly |
| Length | Approx. 90–150 cm (3–5 ft) | Reach for overhead and offset placement |
| Payload | 3–7 kg (model dependent) | Ideal for compact fixtures and small modifiers |
| Counterweight | Weight bag or solid counterweight | Balances load for safe use overhead |
| Material | Aluminum or steel | Strong yet portable for location work |
| Applications | Hair/rim lighting, top‑down, background accents | Keeps stands out of frame |
Small COB LEDs, speedlights, compact strobes, microphones, reflectors always within the rated payload.
Yes always attach a weight bag to the short end and sandbag the stand legs.
Yes, if the light’s yoke fits a 5/8‑inch pin or you use an adapter.
It’s lighter, faster to set up, and ideal for smaller loads, but offers less reach and payload capacity.
Absolutely perfect for tabletop, e‑commerce, and flat‑lay setups when balanced correctly.
