The grip is responsible for the handling, installation, and dismantling of equipment required so that members of the camera department can achieve shots envisioned by the director. They operate under the supervision of the key grip.

More specifically, the grip non-exclusively performs most or all of the following tasks:

• moves, installs, and dismantles camera supports, tripods, cranes, dollies, etc., and for this purpose, notably uses framing wood, chains, cables, winches, rails, and scaffolding;
• operates, as needed, some of the equipment mentioned in the previous paragraph;
• adjusts, as needed, reflectors and light diffusion gels.

• What is a grip? Principles of light and shadow
• Understanding measurement units. Weight and counterweights
• Preparation of a breakdown – team/equipment
• Equipment knowledge
• Diffusions and neutral densities (flexible and rigid)
• Dollys and rails

• Working at heights
• Safe use of a telescopic forklift
• Safe use of an aerial work platform
• Safe use of a forklift
• Working with water. Rain, pool, boat, and ice field
• Camera car-hood mount, door mount

• Truck stowage, preventive driving, and practice
• Tent construction
• The grip’s work with the shoulder-mounted cameraman and steady cam operator
• Safety code – camera car and grip work
• Real-life scenarios