BLOG QUESTION ADV: GRIPS ON THE GRIP DEPARTMENT

What are three key things you've learned by learning a bit more about the grip department?

Three key things that I learned from these videos include: Grips have to be very adaptable and good problem solvers. To be a grip, you need extensive knowledge on the tools that are required on film set. Not only that, but you need to know how to utilize those tools depending on the situation you need them for. There's no set way to do something, so knowing what options are at your disposal will help you save a lot of time on set. I also learned that the grip department communicates heavily with the Director of Photography to coordinate the technicalities of different shots (what needs to be set up). They're also responsible for the safety on set and making sure everything is set up correctly.