What Is A Grip On A Movie Set

A grip is responsible for setting up rigging and striking lighting equipment on set.

Rigging on film production means any equipment that helps to lift or hoist other equipment the grip department specializes in camera rigs to stabilize camera movement and achieve specific camera angles and lighting rigs to achieve specific lighting techniques and effects. A grip is part of the production team that develops and builds the set for a movie commercial or television show. They are also responsible for keeping equipment organized and sometimes equipment maintenance. Despite the seemingly menial labor of their jobs they have an important role to perform.

Mostly they hold boom mics a few lighting tools and maybe a prop or two. The grip department is in charge of all rigging behind the scenes. A key grip in film is the boss of the grips department. Grips work primarily on the complex equipment which supports the cameras and on.