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Lighting & Grip

The Film Lighting department is filled with experts on how to create realistic light, build atmosphere, and operate the lighting gear that makes the magic happen with ease. Can you see yourself as a Gaffer, Best Boy, or Grip?
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Grip

Grips are part of the Grip Department. The Key Grip hires and oversees the Best Boys, Dolly Grips, Hammers and Rigging crew for a production. They make sure sets and rigs are safely built and maintained, collaborate with the Gaffer on lighting and, after the 1st AD, ensure safety on set.

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Key Grip working on lights on film set

Key Grip
Best Boy Grip adjusting lighting on set

Best Boy
Gaffer aiming light on set

Gaffer
Dolly grip laying track on set

Dolly Grip
Film electrician adjusting light on set

Film Electrician
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