Synopses & Reviews
While the technology of filmmaking has changed dramatically over the last 20 years, the basics of effective studio gripping are the same a thorough knowledge of equipment, safety, and tools remains the foundation for success. A heavily illustrated reference and learning tool, Uva's Basic Grip Book provides grounding in basic grip equipment, techniques, and safety issues. It distills the most beginner-friendly information offered in Uva's original Grip Book into a handy reference and guide prepared especially for the beginning professional.
Updated with the latest studio grip equipment, the book also offers a complete list of personal grip tools that every grip should have, more than 100 tricks of the trade, and a review test designed to affirm new knowledge. Uva's Basic Grip Book also offers safety tips for gripping, detailed descriptions of positions within the grip department, and advice designed to help land that first job and get established in this very competitive industry. A fully updated and expanded glossary completes the book.
Uva's Basic Grip Book covers beginners' most frequently asked questions and helps them to acquire basic skills. It also looks at the different positions within the grip department and offers helpful advice in getting that first job.
Like its predecessor, Uva's Basic Grip Book is filled throughout with Tricks of the Trade, as well as tips on common practice and safety. An improved and expanded glossary completes the book.
Caters to the beginning professional
Comprehensive guide on the basics of grip work
Heavily illustrated reference to equipment used on a daily basis
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. I think it stands up against comparable books about lighting and camera.
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oduction, and advanced camera and lighting techniques. Great reference, sometimes a little overwhelming for the beginner, but well worth the price of admission. Topics treated with professionalism and humor -- a grip with a grin!
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This book, written by a Grip, is a very good manual for the green grip. It goes though most of the equipment and how it is most often used. There are handy "Tricks of the Trade" through out, all of which are sound advice. It also does a good job in dealing with the business side of the job. Advice on set conduct and getting work. But the reason for veterans to keep the book on hand is the back half of the book. There is a resource guide with the specs on many cranes, dollies, jib arms and other camera platforms. Over all, considering it's the first of its kind. I think it stands up against comparable books about lighting and camera.
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n used. There are handy "Tricks of the Trade" through out, all of which are sound advice. It also does a good job in dealing with the business side of the job. Advice on set conduct and getting work. But the reason for veterans to keep the book on hand is the back half of the book. There is a resource guide with the specs on many cranes, dollies, jib arms and other camera platforms. Over all, considering it's the first of its kind. I think it stands up against comparable books about lighting and camera.
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conduct and getting work. But the reason for veterans to keep the book on hand is the back half of the book. There is a resource guide with the specs on many cranes, dollies, jib arms and other camera platforms. Over all, considering it's the first of its kind. I think it stands up against comparable books about lighting and camera.
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considering it's the first of its kind. I think it stands up against comparable books about lighting and camera.
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up against comparable books about lighting and camera.
Table of Contents
Getting Started; A Typical Day for a Grip; Words of Advice; Advice for a Long Career; Getting That First Job; Set Etiquette; Being a Professional Crew Member; Health on the Set; Basic Equipment; Expendables; Knots; Basic Tool Descriptions; Personal Tools; Call Sheets; Filters and Gels; Basic Grip Truck Package; Quick Reference Conversion Charts; Glossary; Index