Grip
Crane / Jib Operator - This person is responsible for setting up and operating the mechanical camera crane also known as the "jib arm". The jib arm is primarily used for large establishing shots that require substantial elevation and smooth motion.
Dolly Grip - The camera dolly is a small rolling cart with a mechanical elevating boom arm for the camera to be mounted to. Dolly shots provide the smoothest possible movements for filming. The camera operator and 1st A.C. commonly ride on the dolly during the shot. The dolly grip sets up the dolly track, levels it and builds the dolly on the track. This person also creates starting and stopping marks, pushes the dolly and operates the boom arm during the shot.
Grip - Grips essentially "shape the light" that is provided by the electricians. This includes creating pattern and shadow effects, coloring light, diffusing light or blocking light. While electricians set up the lights and cabling, grips provide everything else that is built around the lights to create the quality of light that the gaffer desires. They also provide a variety of special rigging, securing and safety measures on set.
Key Grip - The key grip is the lead grip on a film set and in charge of all the other grips. The key grip and best boy collaborate with the gaffer and D.P. to formulate the best tactic for accomplishing a given shot. The key grip oversees the proper camera rigging mechanisms as well as manages the light blocking and diffusing techniques.
Dolly Grip - The camera dolly is a small rolling cart with a mechanical elevating boom arm for the camera to be mounted to. Dolly shots provide the smoothest possible movements for filming. The camera operator and 1st A.C. commonly ride on the dolly during the shot. The dolly grip sets up the dolly track, levels it and builds the dolly on the track. This person also creates starting and stopping marks, pushes the dolly and operates the boom arm during the shot.
Grip - Grips essentially "shape the light" that is provided by the electricians. This includes creating pattern and shadow effects, coloring light, diffusing light or blocking light. While electricians set up the lights and cabling, grips provide everything else that is built around the lights to create the quality of light that the gaffer desires. They also provide a variety of special rigging, securing and safety measures on set.
Key Grip - The key grip is the lead grip on a film set and in charge of all the other grips. The key grip and best boy collaborate with the gaffer and D.P. to formulate the best tactic for accomplishing a given shot. The key grip oversees the proper camera rigging mechanisms as well as manages the light blocking and diffusing techniques.
