Role for the production

     


      Grip - The role of the grip to build and maintain all the equipment that supports cameras. This equipment, which includes tripods, dollies, tracks, jibs, cranes, and static rigs, is constructed of delicate yet heavy duty parts . Grips assemble this equipment according to meticulous specifications and push, pull, mount or hang it from a variety of settings. The equipment can be as basic as a tripod standing on a studio floor, to hazardous operations such as mounting a camera on a 100 ft crane.
Grips perform a crucial role in ensuring that the artifice of film is maintained, and that camera moves are as seamless as possible. Grips are usually requested by the DoP or the camera operator. Although the work is physically demanding and the hours are long, the work can be very rewarding. Many Grips work on both commercials and features.Grips work closely with the director, director of photography (DoP) and the camera operator to ensure that all positioning or movement of cameras is achievable. Grips are usually responsible for pushing the dolly (the wheeled platform which carries the camera and the camera operator) and must create smooth movements that do not distract from the onscreen action. On large projects with multiple cameras, the key Grip is responsible for the main camera (camera A), with other Grips providing additional camera support.

Camera assistant

Camera assistants setup equipment for the crew, whether in-studio or out in the field. They work closely with the  camera operator under the direction of the director of photography to measure the distance between the lens and the subject, and to maintain proper focal distance during camera movements. Tracking shots and crane movements will require the first AC to collaborate with both camera operator and the dolly grip or crane operator to ensure consistent focus.