ali wilson

Hey guys Thanks for the feedback i will be putting the reccomended books on my xmas list ! I have a few projects coming up that will require camera movement which in which i will be involved with. I understand safety plays a key role in the work of a grip on set and have heard some storys from very experienced DOPs and grips to back this up. is there any specific training/qualification that a grip has to complete before handeling specific equipment or is it a matter of learning the safe practise of the kit before use ? many thanks Ali

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Hey guys I am fairly new to this site and i have only browsed it until now. I am currently at Ravensbourne college in kent studying for a degree in Broadcast Operations and production. I recently attended Session in which we used the Panther Peewee dolly to re-create a scene from the bill. this was done under the watchfull eye of a grip named John Head. This lecture really inspired me and i now would really love to learn more about gripping and hopefully gain some experience. i was wondering how i go about getting expereince in the world of gripping ie who and where to ask ? thanks Ali

Hi I have been set a project at uni in which i will need to create pictures with a filmic quiality ( of course i strive for this on all projects!) i am restricted to a PD150 due to the steadicam that we have here can only effectively hold the said camera. So i am just wondering if anyone could share their knowledge on making pictures from the PD150 look really good. Oh yea this is my first post so hi Ali