title: Uva's Basic Grip Book
author:  Michael Uva 
description: "His second edition of this book is a must-have for anyone who hopes to work in this area of the motion-picture industry. Uva is both inspirational and pragmatic in this entertaining manual. Sprinkled throughout are sidebars labeled "Tricks of the Trade", or TOT. Some of these can save neophytes a lot of grief." - Ray Zone, American Cinematographer<br /><br />"You don't have to be a grip to benefit from reading Uva's Basic Grip Book, though; it's also an entertaining Berlitz lesson for anyone who might find himself on set during the production of a film." - Ray Zone, American Cinematographer<br />AMAZON REVIEWS OF THE GRIP BOOK 2E<br /><br />I wish I had this book when I first started in this industry. Trying to figure out a c-stand, a flag, gels and bullets all at the same time can be stressful when you know nothing that first day! But for a beginner who wants to know the equipment, this is a great place to start. And for pros, the stuff on jibs, cranes, etc. is very good. I highly recommend it!<br />______________________________<br />I wish someone had shown me this book when I first started out. The best grip equipment reference out there. The Tricks Of The Trade sidelines are also helpful. I first became familiar with the Grip Book in the form of a dog-eared first edition (minus the cover and splattered with diesel fuel) via a very kind but crusty generator operator in Phoenix, AZ. The book answered all of the questions I was afraid to ask. <br />This new edition has info on cranes that is worth the cover price alone. <br /><br />______________________________<br />This book offers lots of diagrams and pictures of the equipment and processes used on a film and TV set/shoot. That's important for newbies and those who want to learn more since when working on a film someone in charge will always shout out orders like, "Drop the apple box, and set up the flag over there!" This is a "break in" book for the film industry on the ground level.<br /><br />___________________________________<br />I use this book in teaching field and studio production, and advanced camera and lighting techniques. Great reference, sometimes a little overwhelming for the beginner, but well worth the price of admission. Topics treated with professionalism and humor -- a grip with a grin!<br /><br />___________________________________<br />This book, written by a Grip, is a very good manual for the green grip. It goes though most of the equipment and how it is most often used. There are handy "Tricks of the Trade" through out, all of which are sound advice. It also does a good job in dealing with the business side of the job. Advice on set conduct and getting work. But the reason for veterans to keep the book on hand is the back half of the book. There is a resource guide with the specs on many cranes, dollies, jib arms and other camera platforms. Over all, considering it's the first of its kind. I think it stands up against comparable books about lighting and camera.<br />
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