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Copyright: Thomas Schembri (disturbia73) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 40 W: 15 N: 32] (137)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-28
Categories: Decisive Moment
Exposure: f/4, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-06 1:28
Viewed: 126
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Grip personnel

In the U.S. and Canada, grips are lighting and rigging technicians in the film and video industries. They make up their own department on a film set and are led by a key grip. Grips have two main functions. The first is to work closely with the camera department, especially if the camera is mounted to a dolly, crane or other unusual position. Some grips may specialize in operating camera dollies or camera cranes. The second is to work closely with the electrical department to put in the lighting set-ups necessary for a shot.

In the U.K., Australia and most parts of Europe, grips are not involved in lighting. In the "British System", adopted throughout Europe and the British Commonwealth (excluding Canada), a grip is solely responsible for camera mounting and support.

The term 'grip' dates back to the early era of the circus. From there it was used in vaudeville and then in today's film sound stages and sets. Some have suggested the name comes from the 1930s-40s slang term for a tool bag or "grip" that these technicians use to carry their tools to work. Another popular theory states that in the days of hand-cranked cameras, it would be necessary for a few burly men to hang on to the tripod legs to stop excessive movement of the camera. These men became known as the 'good grips'- as they were constantly being instructed to 'keep a good grip on the tripod'.
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Good morning Thomas,
Such an informative Note to enhance my appreciation of your posted image. The grip personnel with their gears are well metered with good sharpness. I learned something new from your Note. Regards...
Danilo

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  • soe Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 402 W: 0 N: 107] (2461)
  • [2009-06-06 4:38]

Hi Thomas
Nice shot with light and shade. Nice composition and sharpness. Great note.
Tin Soe

Hi Thomas,
Very nice daily life scene vith interesting portraits.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

lovely snapshot with interesting characters , especialy i like the saylor in background , very useful and informative note you wrote ,
regards
Arik

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