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The Grip Book, Second Edition

The Grip Book, Second Edition
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The Grip Book, Second Edition

 
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The Grip Book has been widely used by beginners and experienced key grips alike as both a learning tool as well as a handy reference for a number of years. It clearly details and illustrates all the equipment used by motion picture film technicians on stage as well as on location. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to include the latest models of all types of equipment and the authors have added important safety tips throughout the manual.

This new book is also significantly expanded to include a special supplement detailing cranes, jibs, and arms which had previously been published in a separate limited edition. The result is a comprehensive, unequaled reference that no technician or production student will want to be without.

Michael G. Uva is a well-respected Key Grip is Hollywood, with over 20 years' experience in film, TV movies, and commercials to his credit. He and his wife Sabrina are also owners of Uva's Grip Truck Service. They now wish to share their knowledge, particularly in order to help those who want to find their first job in the film industry and learn the business.

For both beginners and experienced key grips.
Includes information on all the technician's equipment.
A comprehensive, unequaled reference.

 
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Product Details
Author:Michael Uva
Paperback:382 pages
Publisher:Focal Press
Publication Date:October 23, 1997
Language:English
ISBN:0240803159
Package Length:9.1 inches
Package Width:6.1 inches
Package Height:2.0 inches
Package Weight:1.15 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 7 reviews

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Average Customer Review:3.5 ( 7 customer reviews )
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6 of 6 found the following review helpful:


1Disappointing for a first year grip  Dec 09, 1998
When I first learned about this book I was so excited. I had just started gripping on feature films and I thought I would be able to pick up some tips. Sadly, while Mr. Uva has been Key Gripping for years, he fails to provide true insight. While this book is great for people who have never worked with film equipment, at 30 clams, I regret the purchase. If you have gripped before, I would pass on this one.

3 of 3 found the following review helpful:


5Great book for beginners and pros  Dec 15, 1998
I wish I had this book when I first started in this industry. Trying to figure out a c-stand, a flag, gels and bullets all at the same time can be stressful when you know nothing that first day! But for a beginner who wants to know the equipment, this is a great place to start. And for pros, the stuff on jibs, cranes, etc. is very good. I highly recommend it!

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4Required reading for 1st Barbeque  Oct 20, 1998 By Max Jones
I wish someone had shown me this book when I first started out. The best grip equipment reference out there. The Tricks Of The Trade sidelines are also helpful. I first became familiar with the Grip Book in the form of a dog-eared first edition (minus the cover and splattered with diesel fuel) via a very kind but crusty generator operator in Phoenix, AZ. The book answered all of the questions I was afraid to ask.

This new edition has info on cranes that is worth the cover price alone.

My only criticism is that the syntax, spelling and proofreading is lacking. And, yes. It Matters!

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5Essential, detailed on-the-job, step-by-step to work a shoot  Oct 13, 1998
This book offers lots of diagrams and pictures of the equipment and processes used on a film and TV set/shoot. That's important for newbies and those who want to learn more since when working on a film someone in charge will always shout out orders like, "Drop the apple box, and set up the flag over there!" This is a "break in" book for the film industry on the ground level.


4Great reference for novice and pro alike.  Oct 02, 1998
I use this book in teaching field and studio production, and advanced camera and lighting techniques. Great reference, sometimes a little overwhelming for the beginner, but well worth the price of admission. Topics treated with professionalism and humor -- a grip with a grin!

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