The Grip Department The Complete Guide to Film

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The Grip Department The Complete Guide to Film & Digital Production: The People and

The Grip Department The Complete Guide to Film & Digital Production: The People and The Process Lorene M. Wales, Ph. D. © 2017 Taylor & Francis

Key Grip – Pre-Production ü Puts together and orders the grip package. ü Coordinates

Key Grip – Pre-Production ü Puts together and orders the grip package. ü Coordinates getting the grip truck to the location. ü Hires the best boy grip and company grips. © 2017 Taylor & Francis

Key Grip – Production & Wrap ü Sets flags, nets, and silks. ü Blocks

Key Grip – Production & Wrap ü Sets flags, nets, and silks. ü Blocks out windows with black material called, black wrap when needed. ü Gets rid of flares for the camera by placing flags in the way of the glare source. ü Never leaves the camera without another grip standing by to assist. ü Supervises laying the dolly track. ü May be needed to help set up a jib or a crane. © 2017 Taylor & Francis

Key Grip - Wrap ü Makes sure all grip equipment is accounted for and

Key Grip - Wrap ü Makes sure all grip equipment is accounted for and in good working order. ü Makes sure the grip truck is returned to the grip company. © 2017 Taylor & Francis

Other Grip Dept. Personnel ü Best Boy ü Company Grips ü Dolly Grip ü

Other Grip Dept. Personnel ü Best Boy ü Company Grips ü Dolly Grip ü Crane Operator © 2017 Taylor & Francis

Grip Hierarchy Key Grip Crane Operators Best Boy Grips © 2017 Taylor & Francis

Grip Hierarchy Key Grip Crane Operators Best Boy Grips © 2017 Taylor & Francis Dolly Grip

The Electric Department © 2017 Taylor & Francis

The Electric Department © 2017 Taylor & Francis

Gaffer ü Has several meetings with the D. P. to discuss the vision. ü

Gaffer ü Has several meetings with the D. P. to discuss the vision. ü Goes over lighting grids with the D. P. ü Puts together and orders the lighting package. ü Hires the lighting team. ü Makes sure the lighting package is in order when it arrives. ü Orders expendables. © 2017 Taylor & Francis

Gaffer - Production ü At the beginning of the shooting day, coordinates the first

Gaffer - Production ü At the beginning of the shooting day, coordinates the first lighting set up. ü May need to tie in. ü May keep an electric on each light, until the lighting is set. ü Takes meter readings and confers with the DP. ü Continues to oversee the lighting team. Wrap ü Makes sure the lighting package is returned in good working order. © 2017 Taylor & Francis

Other Lighting Personnel ü Best Boy Electric ü Electricians/Lamp Operators ü Generator Operator ü

Other Lighting Personnel ü Best Boy Electric ü Electricians/Lamp Operators ü Generator Operator ü Rigging Crew ü Speed of the crew © 2017 Taylor & Francis

Lighting Hierarchy Gaffer Best Boy Electrics Generator Operator Electrics Rigging Gaffer Rigging Best Boy

Lighting Hierarchy Gaffer Best Boy Electrics Generator Operator Electrics Rigging Gaffer Rigging Best Boy Rigging Electrics © 2017 Taylor & Francis

The Grip Package ü The Lighting Package ü Laying Dolly Track ü Truck Wrap

The Grip Package ü The Lighting Package ü Laying Dolly Track ü Truck Wrap © 2017 Taylor & Francis

Conclusion The grip and electric departments support the camera team and DP by providing

Conclusion The grip and electric departments support the camera team and DP by providing rigging and lighting for the scene. The gaffer and key grip work directly under the DP to lead their teams in this support. The speed of these crews is very important. These departments use various methods to make sure lighting and grip support is quick and efficient. Grip and lighting equipment is rented in packages, and while there are some standards, each package is different based on the needs of the shoot. © 2017 Taylor & Francis