ABSTRACT

Readers of Mike Uva's GRIP BOOK who are interested in more detailed information on the work of the grip department will welcome his new rigging manual, clearly detailing all the ways to mount cameras and lights both on a set as well as on location.

The book covers the latest truss systems, rigging equipment and portable stages, as well as lifts, boom arms and camera mounts for every type of moving vehicle. The book is not limited to equipment specifications, however; Uva offers tips and tricks throughout in order to make the process of setting up and shooting safer and more efficient. Grips often need to invent makeshift solutions in a short time, and Uva shares many such devices developed over his years in the film and TV industry. This book will help grips and key grips move on to the bigger feature projects and commercials that require this equipment. It will also be useful for directors of photography and producers in pre-planning the required equipment for specific shots.

chapter |18 pages

The Big Break, by Ron Dexter

chapter |1 pages

A Professional's Point of View

chapter |3 pages

Hotel Awareness

chapter |28 pages

Fluid and Remote Heads

chapter |4 pages

Cablecam

chapter |1 pages

Steadi-Cam

chapter |2 pages

The PogoCam System

chapter |37 pages

Aircraft Helicopter Remote Heads

chapter |48 pages

Mounts

chapter |5 pages

Insert Camera Cars

chapter |14 pages

Underwater Camera Rigs

chapter |33 pages

ShowRig Truss Systems

chapter |13 pages

Cable, Slings, and Hardware

chapter |4 pages

Staging Systems

chapter |58 pages

Lifts