Grip

A lighting and rigging technician. He or she works closely with the camera crew and DoP on set. Invaluable on bigger shoots.

Grips

Grips are the labor of the camera and lighting departments and truly the heavy lifters on the set. They carry cases, load and unload, put up the C-stands, build scaffolding, lay and page cables, carry and place sandbag weights. They assist as needed to accomplish the tasks at hand.