Film Industry Job Roles: Grip (Department)

The Grip job role in the film industry is sectioned in different areas including co-operating with the Camera Operator and The Director of Photography. The main responsibility for Grips is managing all the equipment and taking care of the equipment.

Co-operating with the Camera Operator
The role and responsibility for the Grip co-operating with the Camera Operator, is to work and ensure that the dolly tracks are balanced and working properly.

The Grip role with working with the Camera Operator is important not only because of the suitable placement of the dolly but because of the knowledge that the Grip needs to have with the cameras. The Grip needs to have a good understanding of the camera and can work well with the Camera Operator, so that they can produce a good quality shot.

Co-operating with the Director of Photography
The Grip role with working with the Director of Photography needs to have a good understanding on the lighting on set. The Grip needs to have a knowledge of the equipment used in lighting on set.

The Skills needed:

• Problem Solving
• Responsibility
• Good Patience
• Organised
• Confidence
• Good Communication Skills
• Good Team Working

Production Jobs > UK - England & Wales > View Job Details Create RSS feed  Vacancy:  CREW REQUIRED Employer:  Scar Tissue Films Ltd Location:  Manchester   [view map] Duration:  5 days, starts 16th April Payment is on a low paid basis.   [note on low/unpaid jobs] Crew Needed for Short Film. Scar Tissue Films are looking for cast and crew to collaborate on our latest short film, Captive. Captive is an intense, supernatural thriller loosely based on an old Thai legend about a malevolent spirit called the “Phi Pop”...a female spirit which inhabits the living and turns them into cannibalistic killers. The film will be helmed by award winning Director Richard D. Kinsella. Shooting will take place over 5 days near Delamere Forest in Manchester from 16th to 20th April . We are looking for: Production assistant. Cinematographer/Camera OP. The film is intense and dynamic, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate those sensibilities. Showreel required. Steadycam Operator. Camera Assistant. Gaffer. Sound Recordist. Boom Operator. Set Designer. Grips. The film is low budget and self funded so we will only be able to offer £50 per day payment, although there will be money for equipment and materials. Food will also be provided, and accommodation if necessary. Those involved will get an IMDB credit and a copy of the film. We expect the film to compete strongly in suitable film festivals. Apply to: Richard D. Kinsella Applications only via this form.   New! Follow mandy job-alerts on twitter Ad created by User 440819 on 12 Mar 2014. Expires: 1 Apr 2014. [edit/stop this ad]

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Vacancy:  Crew needed for short film Employer:  AllZonesTV Location:  London   [view map] Duration:  1 week, starts ASAP

Payment is on an unpaid basis.   [note on low/unpaid jobs] Two Of A Kind is a Thrilling short Drama about is about the paths of two Drug Addicts who cross paths and has a decision to make that can change their lives forever. I will need a full crew with their own equipment! also, executive producers, directors, photographers, you get my drift? looking forward to hearing from you all. please note this is expenses & Food omly. twitter:@Jogeleka please email Allzonestv@gmail.com stating what you can offer. Thanks joseph

Apply to: Joseph Ogeleka _________________________________________________________________________ Vacancy:  Director Employer:  The Chronicles of Darkness Location:  London Duration:  2 days, starts May 2014 Payment is on an unpaid basis.   [note on low/unpaid jobs] I'm a self-published author and I'm wishing to make a trailer for my third book which will be released this summer. I want to record a "clip" of my book, just one scene of dialogue between two characters, taking place on a park bench. My books are supernatural fiction, so the dialogue will reflect this. I have absolutely NO experience or knowledge in filmmaking whatsoever, so any and all help and guidance will be appreciated! Happy to discuss over email in more detail, would love to hear from you if you think it sounds interesting and wouldn't mind giving a struggling author a hand! Apply to: Matthew Head __________________________________________________________________ Vacancy:  RUNNER AND CHAPERONES NEEDED Employer:  ABDUCT FILMS LIMITED Location:  outskirts of LONDON   [view map] Duration:  approximately 25 days, starts 28/04/2014 Payment is on a low paid basis.   [note on low/unpaid jobs] Abduct films Ltd is looking for a production runner and 2 (two) chaperones for the 2 (two) main actors. “Abduct” is a low budget, horror film that will be shot outside of the city of London scheduled for the 28th of April until the 25th of May. We are looking for professional individuals with approachable manners and strong communication skills that will come and enhance the team with their presence. The runner is needed for all the duration of the shoot. The first chaperone is needed for the first week of the shoot (28th of April- 5th of May). The second chaperone is needed for the first two weeks of the shoot (28th of April- 12th of May). Salary included. Apply to: Okeanos Skills I have for this job role: I have good manners and good communication skills, I can work well in a team and also have leadership skills due to the fact that I have completed the 3 peaks (3 Peaks Challenge 2012 - 2013). The course includes leadership skills and team building skills.

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Production Jobs > Spain > View Job Details Create RSS feed  Vacancy:  Freelance Shoot & Edit - UK Employer:  Vidify Ltd Location:  CORDOBA / VALLADOLID /OVIEDO   [view map] Duration:  Ongoing Freelance, starts ASAP Vidify is a International video production company specialising in online video for businesses across Spain. We are in the process of expanding our Spanish team of talented freelance videographers and looking for filmmakers specifically in CORDOBA, VALLADOLID & OVIEDO. or nearby these locations In order to be considered for the role, please supply the following within your response to this ad: -At least 3 examples of corporate videos you have both shot & edited -Confirmation that you have 5 or more years experience in self shoot & edit projects -Confirmation that you have at least 2 full days per week available on a regular basis. -Confirmation you have your own transport -Details of your kit list -Your home address We look forward to hearing from you! Many Thanks Team Vidify

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Advantages and Disadvantages

The one disadvantage of this job is that it is a different location aboard (spain). This means that you would need to leave home, could make some personal problems or situations. One other problem with aboard could be the different language. One other disadvantage you could have with this job could be the transport, you need to pervade your own transport. A disadvantage could also be within the team that you are working with, you might not get along.

The advantage of working aboard would be the experience, and could also be the weather. You can also get a good review which could lead to more opportunities. 

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Production: New Dawn (Short Film) Location: Manchester/Salford Employer: Student Duration: 2 days, starts Last week of March (non-Equity artist contracts) Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Director: Ian Dunning. It’s 2045, the UK is in ruins, there have been a number of disasters through out the years, which have had lasting damage on the public, and the UK’s resources, these failings to protect the public have brought large unrest to the UK population. Campaigning on a policy of change and stability Dawn Phillips has just won the general election. We enter on a meeting between Dawn and a small selection of the best advisors in the country as they try and work out a full plan as to how to get the country back in running order and back to the days that the older public fondly remembers. During the meeting we follow through the discussions/arguments as to what needs to be done on the main subjects currently in the publics eye, these are flooding, drinking water supplies, UK’s energy security and possible population problems. During these discussions we will occasionally have a flashback to the disaster or to the publics reaction to the disasters. As the meeting draws out the new PM starts to get more and more exhausted and depressed with the arguments between the solutions and the debate if they are worth the financial cost to the country and if the solutions are just quick shortcuts, which could have a bigger impact in the future. Actors need to be located around Manchester or North West of England or be willing to cover their own expenses. Apply to: newdawn2045@gmail.com 8 breakdowns: 1.   Female / 31-40 yrs. / Caucasian. [Others like this] Prime Minister Dawn Phillips- Strong intelligent woman, age to look 33-40 2.   Male / 51-60 yrs. / Caucasian. [Others like this] Senior Advisor Adrian- Used to be hopeful but lost his ambition and now believes the country cant change, age 50-60 3.   Male / 31-40 yrs. / Caucasian. [Others like this] Environmental Advisor Simon- Young ambitious, slightly naïve but believes in change, age 30-40 4.   Female / 25-30 yrs. / Caucasian. [Others like this] PR Lucy- Young knowledgeable woman who knows public relations inside out, age 27-35 5.   Male / 41-50 yrs. / Caucasian. [Others like this] Energy Advisor Graham- Middle aged classic politician smooth and collected until the reporter scrutinizes him, age 40-50 6.   Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. [Others like this] Reporter- Similar to Paxman hard hitting, intelligent, age 30’s/40’s 7.   Female / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. [Others like this] PA- Young, energetic, eager to please assistant, age 22-26 8.   Male / 61+ yrs. / Caucasian. [Others like this] Dawns Father- Old ex advisor, tried to get change to happen but was shot down and now believes current system is flawed and cant change but believes Dawn might be able to change it all, age 70’s+ http://www.mandy.com If you were applying for an acting job on this project, how helpful is this advert in helping prepare and apply? This advert is helpful because of the detailed information of the role and informs the reader really well e.g. Gender/age/race - description of character. The quality Activity 3 - continued If I were to apply for this job I would find this job description very useful to prepare for and very informing to understand and apply for. This advert is very useful because of its detailed instructions. Including: Race, gender, age and character build and background.

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Production Jobs > UK - England & Wales > View Job Details Create RSS feed  Vacancy:  CREW REQUIRED Employer:  Scar Tissue Films Ltd Location:  Manchester   [view map] Duration:  5 days, starts 16th April Payment is on a low paid basis.   [note on low/unpaid jobs] Crew Needed for Short Film. Scar Tissue Films are looking for cast and crew to collaborate on our latest short film, Captive. Captive is an intense, supernatural thriller loosely based on an old Thai legend about a malevolent spirit called the “Phi Pop”...a female spirit which inhabits the living and turns them into cannibalistic killers. The film will be helmed by award winning Director Richard D. Kinsella. Shooting will take place over 5 days near Delamere Forest in Manchester from 16th to 20th April . We are looking for: Production assistant. Cinematographer/Camera OP. The film is intense and dynamic, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate those sensibilities. Showreel required. Steadycam Operator. Camera Assistant. Gaffer. Sound Recordist. Boom Operator. Set Designer. Grips. The film is low budget and self funded so we will only be able to offer £50 per day payment, although there will be money for equipment and materials. Food will also be provided, and accommodation if necessary. Those involved will get an IMDB credit and a copy of the film. We expect the film to compete strongly in suitable film festivals. Apply to: Richard D. Kinsella Applications only via this form.   New! Follow mandy job-alerts on twitter Ad created by User 440819 on 12 Mar 2014. Expires: 1 Apr 2014. [edit/stop this ad] http://www.mandy.com Activity 3 The job roles that are being advertised in this job description are; Production Assistant, Cinematographer, Steadycam Operator, Camera Assistant, Gaffer, Sound Recordist, Boom Operator, Set Designer and Grips. The employer who's advertised this job description is an award winning Director Richard D. Kinsella. The duration of these job positions are stated as a 5 day contract. The payment of these job roles are low paid and is stated as a paymment of £50 per day. The conditions of employment for these job positions are catered as a contract of payment. The skills needed for these job roles are: Production Assistant: Good communication skills, Payson's, Helpful, a Knowledge of Production and Organised. Cinematographer: Experience(required proof),Good Communication skills, knowledge of cinematography, creative ideas. Steadycam Operator: Good communication skills, Knowledge of cameras, Payson's. Camera Assistant: Standard communication skills, knowledge of cameras, Payson's. Gaffer: Suitable communication skills, knowledge of job role, Payson's. Sound Recordist: Standard communication skills, knowledge of sound recording equipment, Payson's. Boom Operater: Suitable communication skills, Payson's, Knowledge of Boom Operating and equipment. Set Designer: Standard communication skills, Creative ideas, knowledge of job role and equipment, good listener, Payson's. Grip: Standard problem solving skills, Suitable communication skills, Knowledge of film making, knowledge of film equipment.

Actor/Actress

The Actor's Role in film making is being able to create the perfect performance that they are capable of.
The Actor needs to be able to create a sense of persuasion with their character (To make their character believable).

The skills that the Actor needs for the role includes:

• Confidence
• Communication skills
• Be able to Dance/Sing/Act/Move
• Need to be able to show their certain talents and creativity and Signature Acting.

Directer

The Director's Role in film making is being able to explain and describe what idea he/she has for the scenes of the film. The benefits of the Director being able to get his/her's vision across, will benefit the film by being creative and view-able for telling the story of the film in a visual and prospective way.

The skills that are required for being a  film Director include:

• Confidence
• Communication skills
• Creative ideas + creative vision
• A knowledge of film
• Team work skills

Location Manager

The Location Manager's job is to find a certain location on what would be suitable for the film project. Once the Location manager has found the location for filming, they then create a RECCE. The RECCE includes Risk assessments, Schedules and call sheets.

The Location manager also deals with organizing the location of the film set including: Organizing the surroundings of the set and making sure the scene is ready for filming.

The skills set for the Location Manager includes:

• Self Confidence
• Good Communication skills
• Common Sense
• Good Team working Skills
• Problem Solving
• Organizing skills