The Grip Book: The Studio Grip's Essential Guide

by Michael Uva

Gain the essential skills of a professional grip to become the jack and master of all trades on a movie or television show set. Discover vital insider tips ranging from how to operate cutting-edge rigging and lighting equipment to performing difficult camera mounts on aircraft, boats, cars, and trains. In The Grip Book , Fifth Edition , seasoned Hollywood grip Michael G. Uva teaches you to install, set up, maintain, and ensure the safety of all equipment on a set, such as C-stands, cameras, and any specialty gear needed for a shoot. Guidelines for on-set etiquette and how to succeed as a technical crew member will jumpstart your career and make you a valuable asset on any film or television crew. This newly enhanced edition marks the 25 th anniversary of a Focal Press classic and has been updated to

Genres: Film

544 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2013

Reviews

[Colin O’Brien]

Reads like a manual but super informative.

[Jonah Schmitz]

Crushed this book in a couple of hours.
Highly specialized, technical information.
If you’re interested specifically in Grip work for Film, excellent read.