Let’s talk about the real backbone of any film set. It’s not the multi-thousand-dollar camera or the vintage anamorphic lens. It’s the gear that holds it all together — literally. We’re talking about grip clamps. These humble, often overlooked pieces of metal are some of the most crucial tools in a filmmaker’s arsenal. They are […]
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Ever felt lost in a conversation with a grip crew? The world of film rigging has its own specialized vocabulary, a shorthand that allows grips to communicate quickly and precisely about complex setups. In this excerpt from our Film Production Rigging: Condor Boom Lifts course, we’ll demystify some of the key terms used when rigging […]