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
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