The Grip Book (4th Edition) by Michael Uva

By Michael Uva

The Grip booklet, Fourth variation has been up to date and revised to be much more precious to specialist grips-the "jack-of-all-trades and grasp of all" on a movie or video set. Grips set up, organize, preserve, and make sure the safeguard of all apparatus wanted on a suite, corresponding to lights stands, cameras, and any distinctiveness gear wanted for a shoot. This new version comprises the newest information regarding the newest gear and has been up-to-date to mirror alterations within the together with CGI monitor setup and 'cleaning up the perms.' The Grip booklet additionally teaches readers find out how to turn into a certified grip and feature a profitable occupation, and may remain an imperative studying instrument and reference for grips of all event levels.

* referred to as "the bible" for grips on television and picture units, pros comprehend it and love this well-respected and heavily-illustrated vintage from a educated and famous writer and grip * incorporates a web site with visible demonstration movies and thousands of illustrations support make clear and show strategies * Covers new issues comparable to CGI monitors and perms and contains a slew of latest thesaurus phrases and slang phrases that every one grips have to know

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Well, good old Uncle Milty does not want to miss a single moment, so out comes the new 8-mm camera. He wants to save this special moment for all posterity. He flips on the switch, and a huge blinding light from the twin lamps on the camera is now burning the retinas out of everyone’s eyeballs. Everyone in the room, almost in unison, raises a hand to cover what’s left of their vision. ”), and everyone gives a quick wave (which says, “Okay! Enough already. ”). The twins, seeing this great fun, jump to their feet and dance a jig for their now most favorite uncle.

You may give coworkers a boost by using a title when introducing them, even if they don’t seem to care about their title. Here are some examples: Rather Than Use Cameraperson Cinematographer Prop person Prop master Gaffer Lighting director Script clerk Script supervisor Wardrobe Stylist Someone’s friend Associate producer These Are Always Out of Line for Crews • Inappropriate sexual jokes and talk around women; political, religious, or racial jokes and slurs • Having such a good time at night on location that safety and performance are compromised the next day • Alcohol or drug abuse THE GRIP BOOK 23 • Negative criticism of anything or anybody within the hearing of clients, producers, visitors, cast, and locals (keep your opinions to yourself) • Badmouthing other production companies, equipment houses, and crews • Loud talking on the set • Radical wardrobe on location (make your personal statements in your own neighborhood) • Accepting conflicting jobs in the hope that you will somehow work it out • Replacing yourself on a job without warning • Not saying anything when you see a dangerous situation evolving Even if people are dumb enough to take unnecessary risks, if you see danger evolving, you are morally obligated to say something.

All rights reserved. 00008-5 19 20 THE GRIP BOOK learn. The way you give orders is very important. The following pages will offer advice on how to be a good boss when you have advanced to a leadership position. It is wise to take on smaller challenges first before tackling the big ones. Getting the best help is also wise, as is asking for help from a more seasoned crew. Often the opportunity for the next step up the ladder comes not from the boss for whom you have tried to make a good showing but from a coworker who has noticed your honest effort and hard work.

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