Key Grip
Learn the duties and responsibilities of the Key GripKey Grip
Developed by Jason Tomaric, FilmSkillsThere are three departments that answer directly to the director of photography: the camera department headed by the camera operator, the electric department headed by the gaffer, and the grip department headed by the key grip. In this lesson, we take an in-depth look into the duties and responsibilities of the key grip.
- 17:07 video that walks you through the Key Grip's role on set
- Illustrated companion guide
- The role of the grip department
- The role of the Key Grip
- How a Key Grip preps a production
- The Key Grip's duties on set
- The Key Grip's relationship with the DP
- The Key Grip's relationship with the Gaffer
Jason Tomaric
Director, Cinematographer Los Angeles, CaliforniaBlain Brown
Cinematographer, Author, "Cinematography: Theory and Practice" and "Motion Picture and Video Lighting"Charles Rose
Cinematographer, "Screamers", "Dark Reel", "Showgirls 2", and "Trafficking"Charles Rose is a Los Angeles-based cinematographer and instructor at LA Film School. His credits incude Showgirls 2, Dark Reel, Screamers, Temptation, Trafficking and Star Struck.
David Stump, ASC
Academy Award and Emmy-winning cinematographer, "A Quantum of Solace", "Flight Plan", "Fantastic Four", and "X-Men"Ed Joyce
Gaffer, National Geographic, "Fred and Vinnie," and "Smiley"Harry C. Box
Camera Operator, "Heroes," "Brothers and Sisters," and Author of "The Set Lighting Technician's Handbook"Harry C. Box has worked in television and motion picture production since 1989. Over the years he has done substantial work as a lighting technician, gaffer, camera operator, director of photography, and as an educator. His recent credits include network and cable television series, such as "Heroes" (NBC), "Brothers and Sisters" (ABC), and "Everybody Hates Chris" (CW). He has worked on major motion pictures, independent feature films, telefilms, documentaries, music videos, commercials, and industrials. Harry has also written "The Set Lighting Technician's Handbook," now in its fourth edition.
Jason J. Tomaric
Emmy-winning director/CinematographerMike Uva
Key Grip "Nip/Tuck", “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, "Everybody Hates Chris", and author "Uva's Grip Book"Richard Mall
Academy Award winner, Key Grip, "Iron Man 1 & 2," "Avatar," "Twilight," "GI:Joe," and "The Italian Job,"