ABSTRACT

This friendly, practical, on-the-job manual details the equipment, processes, and tricks of the trade that you will need to know in order to be a successful grip. This new edition contains the latest information on the newest equipment available and has been updated to reflect changes in the industry. This valuable professional reference, known as "the bible" for grips, contains more information than ever on how to become a professional grip and have a successful career, and will be an indispensable learning tool and reference for all experience levels. The Companion DVD includes visual demonstrations of techniques and equipment as well as the popular "grip rap" theme song.

chapter |16 pages

What This Book Is About

chapter |84 pages

Essential Equipment

chapter |12 pages

Automatic Tape Gun (ATG) Tape

chapter |4 pages

Knots

chapter |13 pages

Basic Tool Descriptions

chapter |4 pages

Fluorescent Light Filters

chapter |38 pages

Techniques for Mounting the Camera

chapter |11 pages

Miniature Cable

chapter |7 pages

Lifts

chapter |67 pages

Cranes, Jibs, Arms, Dollies, and Heads

chapter |5 pages

Cranes Mounted on Wheeled Bases

chapter |7 pages

Lenny Arms

chapter |2 pages

Cablecam Motion Control System

chapter |61 pages

Dollies

chapter |4 pages

Chapman Lencin

chapter |14 pages

Fluid and Remote Heads

chapter |6 pages

General Tricks of the Trade