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'Grip It Good': A Short Film about Grips, the Unsung Heroes of the Film Industry
Mark Vargo, ASC has been on a roll with his educational content recently. First he graced us with an incredibly informative short documentary called Let There Be Light, which is an excellent starting...
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The Most Ironic Video of All Time Teaches an Essential Lesson in Film Set Safety
The lighting and grip department is full of unspoken rules that are geared towards keeping the cast and crew as safe as possible. However, there's one rule that might just be the most important of them...
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This Low-Budget Alternative to C-Stands Could Save You Hundreds of Dollars
Few filmmaking tools are as ubiquitous and multifunctional as the C-Stand. From mounting lights at any conceivable angle to flying modifiers/flags, C-Stands have literally hundreds of uses on a film...
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Getting a Grip on Grip Trucks: How to Load One & What Equipment Typically...
As you move up the filmmaking ladder and start working on productions with higher budgets, you're going to encounter new types of equipment and new ways of working. If you happen to be working in the...
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'Shitty Rigs' Shares Hilarious & Terrifying Photos of Sketchy DIY Filmmaking...
You know how some TV shows come with the disclaimer, "Don't try this at home." The Shitty Rigs page should probably have one as well. What is Shitty Rigs, you ask? Well, for starters, it's a tumblr...
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Clamps 101: Everything You Need to Know About Using Them in Your Films
There are a handful of filmmaking tools you're always going to need on-set, and one of those is the clamp. You're always going to need to hang, fly, or mount something to something while shooting your...
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Matthews Unveils the Carry Cart, Wedge & Cam Tank Low Profile Pan & Tilt Plate
Matthews Unveils the Carry Cart, Wedge plate & Cam Tank Low Profile Pan & Tilt Plate. Based off of parts from standard grip equipment, the Carry Cart is a $1,600 modular camera cart that you...
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Matthews Debuts the Superstrong Infinity Arm & Low-Profile Dutti Dolly
Matthews showed off two new pieces of grip and camera gear this NAB; the low-profile camera platform Dutti Dolly and the articulating arm that supports a 20lb payload, the Infinity Arm. The Infinity...
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6 Knots Every Filmmaker Should Know How to Tie
When making a film, there is a lot of stuff that needs to be fastened, rigged, tied down, and held in place. That's why you should know your way around some essential knots. Any grip with their salt...
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An Inside Look at the Roles Within a Hollywood Lighting Department
Does the thought of working around lights on set spark your interest? Last week, DP Matthew Workman taught us all about the roles within the Camera Department, and now he's moving on to the Grip and...
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Watch: Learn How to Load a Grip Truck the Right Way
Credit: Central Oregon Grip So...is this your first time? Loading a grip truck that is. You've done it! You've finally done it! You've graduated from having to haul around your film gear in the back...
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Watch: Movies Aren't Possible Without These Essential, Under-Appreciated Crew...
What's a Best Boy/Girl? Without them, your movie wouldn't get made. It takes a village to make a movie. Without at least dozens—and often many hundreds—of dedicated crew members, no director would...
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Watch: 5 Things All Grips Should Know About When Working on Set
If you're a grip, you'll be everyone's best friend on set if you know these five tips. Long hours and strenuous labor can make working on set pretty grueling, but if you can make anyone's life a...
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Best New Grip & Lighting of 2017
2017 was full of innovation in on-set products, and here are a few favorites. As people who spend (or aspire to spend) their working lives on a film set, it's been a big year for new tools that make...
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Tutorial: How to Repair a Tungsten Fresnel Light
Is your tungsten fresnel lighting unit busted? Learn how to nurse it back to health. Lighting equipment is incredibly expensive, so when your lights stop working, it can feel like you just flushed...
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Shoulderpod's G2 Smartphone Grip Lets You Mount Mics, Lights, and More
Turn your smartphone into a professional video rig with the Shoulderpod G2 grip. As smartphone filmmaking advances, so too must its tools, and one avenue of advancement is creating all-in-one...
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What's It like to Light for PTA? The 'Phantom Thread' Crew Is Here to Tell You
Key members of the Phantom Thread crew took audiences on an incredible journey through the process of lighting the film. Paul Thomas Anderson's 2017 film follows the height of British 1950's couture...
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What's a Key Grip in Movies and What Does a Key Grip Do?
Let's talk about the key grip job and go over what a grip is on a movie set! As part of our mission here at No Film School, we want to make sure everyone is educated as to the jobs they could have...
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This Course Could Jumpstart Your Career as a Grip, Camera Operator, or Gaffer
Want to learn how to become a grip, camera operator, or gaffer? We have you covered. There are so many more jobs on set besides directors, producers, and writers. Every year, thousands of people make...
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The Must-Have Gear List for Any Indie Gaffer, Grip, or Electric
When it comes to the gear on set, here's what you'll need as a gaffer or grip. If you're thinking about becoming a cinematographer, you might find yourself taking on the role of a gaffer or grip as...
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