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The Grip Book, 6th Edition

by Michael G. Uva

February 2018

Intermediate to advanced

518 pages

14h 53m

English

Routledge

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About the authorAcknowledgmentsWhat could happen on your way to the throne!A bit of encouragementThe Grip Book companion website
What this book is aboutAbout the equipmentA professional’s tips on the tradeSelf-testLet’s get going!Grips in generalThe name “grip”!A little grip historyThe grip departmentKey gripBest boy gripGripsGrip zonesHigh personHip pocket gripCall timeA typical day for a gripSetting up a shootThe schmoozeCall sheetFront side of call sheetBack side of call sheetWarehouse stagesHow it may go on the setGrip job descriptionToolsPhysical requirementsWhat to expect; the unexpectedPace on the setWhat key grips likeWarning/disclaimerThe big break (strictly for the brand-new grip!)Ron’s wordsSet etiquetteBeing a professional crew memberBeing professional when you’re bossLocation etiquette: getting along with localsSome thoughts on equipmentLast thoughts and parting adviceRon Dexter’s suggested book and source listFinally – your new career
Apple boxesBaby platesBar clamp adapter pinBasso blockBazookaBead board holderBig Ben clampBranch holderC-clamp branch holderTree branch holderCable crossoversC-clampsCamera wedgeCardellini clampChain vise gripsClipboardCondor bracketCribbingCrowder hanger/no nail hangerCucolorisCup blocksDots and fingersDrop ceiling scissor clamp/cable holderDrop-down, 45-degree angleEmpty framesFlag box/scrim boxFlags and cuttersCuttersFlexarmsFurniture clampFurniture padGaffer gripGrid clampGrifflonGrip clipGrip/electrical stage boxGrip helperGrounding rod/spikeHand truckLadderLamppost system (by backstage equipment)Mafer clampMatt pipe adapter babyMatt poles – polecatsMeat axMiniboomMuscle truck/cartNo-nail hanger/crowderOffset armsParallelsPipe clamp, babyPipe clamp, juniorPony pipe clampPoultry bracket (Matthews)Putty knifeReflectorReflector slip-ons (scrims)SandbagsScrims – gripSingle netDouble netLavender netSilkScrims, butterfly kitsSilksScrims, flexSide armsStair blocksStand adapter pinStandsC-standC-stand operationLowboy standReflector (combo/light) standOverhead (high roller) standOverhead stand usageStand extensions (riser)Studio overhead grip armTaco cartsT-boneTelescoping hanger-stirrupTrapezeTromboneTube stretcherTubing hangerTurtleUmbrellaWall bracket (set)Wall plate-juniorWall sledWall spreaderWedges

Automatic tape gun (ATG) tape (aka snot tape)Baby powderBead boardBlack wrapBobbinetButcher paperClothespins (C-47s)Drywall screwsDulling sprayDuvatyneFoam coreGrip chainLaminated glassLayout boardLexanPenny nails (#8 and #16)PlywoodPushpinSash cord #8Show cardSilicone spraySpray glueSpray oilStaplesStovepipe wireStreaks ‘n’ Tips®TapesCamera tapeDouble-faced tapeGaffer or grip tapePaper tapeVisqueen
Bowline knotClove hitch knotHalf hitch knotSquare knot
Standard screwdriver (common or blade type)Phillips screwdriverReed and Prince screwdriverFilesHacksawLineman pliersTorpedo levelCrosscut sawCircular saw and bladesDrill bitsMatt knifeTape measureReel tape measureClaw hammerPersonal toolsPersonal tool beltEveryday basic tools for a grip’s personal toolboxPower toolsUseful items to also carryRecommended personal gearClothing and items for locationPersonal electronic equipment (a must)
Fluorescent light filtersTungsten conversion filtersNeutral density filtersDaylight conversion filters
Day 1
Speed-Rail® tubing and fittingsPower grip or super grip (mounting technique)Camera clampMini-slider SR-71 dolly (mounting technique)SliderTruss system
Miniature cableWire ropeWiresStrandsCoreSpreader beamsSling typesDynafor MWX miniweigherGlossary of cables and slingsStaging systemsFerrellelsSteel deck
Condors and cherry-pickersScissors liftsSuppliersAdditional equipment
Cranes and communication systemsSpotting the postMotorized cranes
General informationCable cam motion control system
Doorway dollyWestern dollyTube dollyFisher #11 crab dollyFeaturesStandard accessoriesOptional accessoriesFisher #10 crab dollyStandard accessoriesOptional accessoriesFisher #9 crab dollyFeaturesStandard accessoriesOptional accessoriesChapman PedollyChapman PeeweeChapman Super Peewee IVChapman HustlerChapman Hustler IIChapman Hustler IIIChapman HybridChapman Hybrid IIChapman Hybrid IIIChapman Sidewinder
Flight head (remote)Hot head (remote)Kenworthy Snorkel camera systems (remote)Libers III (remote)Oppenheimer Spin-Axis 360 head (remote)Pearson fluid headPower pod (remote)Weaver/Steadman fluid headWeaver/Steadman’s “ds Remote™” (remote)
How to build a dance floor (for the dolly)Leveling the sub-floorLay the plywoodABS/SintraDance floor wedgesSetting your dolly marksAccessorize your dollyAn exterior tee markerDolliesLaying dolly trackInstalling the dolly on the trackMaking a correctionMarksCourtesy grease coverA complement of tapes (dog collar)Setting dolly planksRolling track cartDolly tricks of the trade that will help youStake bed racks (grip manufactured)Ladder rack set-upThe “Putter Scooter” (aka butt dolly)Other butt scooters (Putter Scooters) (grip manufactured)The StudebakerButt rail dolly (four foot long shown)Shopping cart dollyDolly rampsProtective caps for dolly track (made from PVC)Quick tricksRainproof your microphoneTruck load chartMake a city skyline on a setAircraft on flatbedCover unwanted sprinklersShower capHiding a frame’s edgeTying down an easy-up legProper bagging (“see, the full weight is off the ground”)Wind stick on floppy flagPush pin in crouch tip (for ready use)Tape shimHigh-roller transportCamera safety shieldsMaking diffusion framesUsing newspapers at a “cutter and light diffusion” (clever!)Chinese lamps with “rubber dip” blackout paint on topMore tricksBus roof mount (key grip: Rocky Ford)Plumber’s puttyCutting ropeUse a tennis ball as a safety coverWall seamsUse wood under feet (on any lawn)Mark your equipmentJust don’t!Another don’t!Don’t be a pig!Blue screen: building the structureTying down a platform systemSetting a “wag” flagFreshly painted floor protectionA “walk and talk” sceneThe cloudMovie trucksCatering truckCalled a hoodie! (simply a tug and a trailer)Green screenMountsThe insert trailerHard gelsDolliesRigging on stage and locationThe permsThe perms/raftersMeat axRiggingMock-up cockpitSet bracingSet snowSetsRigging on locationRigging of the face of a buildingBuilding a cove to black out a window/porchRigging a lamp on parallelsHigh hat packageThe cloudMaking a burrito roll

Content preview from The Grip Book, 6th Edition

16Precision Cadillac Track and Chapman Lencin

Precision Cadillac Track is a variety of crane and dolly track; see Figure 16.1 for specifications and more information.

Figure 16.1 Precision Cadillac Track

The Lencin is a camera pedestal from Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment. See Figure 16.2a for a diagram and list of accessories; see Figure 16.2b for specifications and features.