Film Crew - Grip

Grip

Grips are trained Lighting and Rigging Technicians. Their main responsibility is to work closely with the Electrical Department to put in the non-electrical components of lighting set-ups required for a shot, such as flags, overheads, and bounces. On the sound stage, they move and adjust major set pieces when something needs to be moved to get a camera into position. They may belong to the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.

• Key grip

The Key Grip is the chief Grip on a set, and is the head of the Set Operations Department. The Key Grip works with the Director of Photography to help set up the set and to achieve correct lighting and blocking.

• Best boy (Grip)

The Best Boy is chief assistant to the Key Grip. They are also responsible for organizing the grip truck throughout the day.

• Dolly grip

The Grip in charge of operating the camera dollies and camera cranes is called the Dolly Grip. They place, level, and move the dolly track, then push and pull the dolly, and usually a Camera Operator and Camera Assistant as riders.

• Grips

Grips report to the Key Grip and are responsible for lifting heavy things and setting rigging points for lights.