How to Rent and Load a Grip Truck

[@Cork7Productions]

the rental guy is baked beyond belief

[@305kubrick]

LOLOLOLOL

[@Asummersdaydreamer14]

Thanks for creating this video! My favorite thing about this channel is that it takes the time to explore all of the jobs, skills, and parts of production that are required to know understand film making better.

[@switchingtime]

I don't understand 95% of the terminology used in this video, and that makes me happy. It's more to learn, and more ways to better develop my understanding as a filmmaker! Thank you very much for this!

[@BOOSETO]

Go and work in grip dept for a few shoots. You will know all the gear front to back.

[@goong_z6072]

@@BOOSETO 🤣🤣🤣🤣 you sure about that??

[@BOOSETO]

@@goong_z6072 well, maybe not everybody lol

[@skapunkkid17]

not entirely sure how I stumbled across this video at 3am but it is so weirdly fascinating I'm glad I did

[@stevengonz]

I'm a senior in film school and this is the first time I've ever heard this information. KZbin is more valuable than film school at this point 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@CruiseControlFurCool]

Love these kinds of how to videos that can demystify production knowledge you otherwise wouldn't be able to learn without having a good sized budget or having to embarrassedly fiddle your way through as a PA. Would really like to see similar videos about using larger lights with ballasts, or doing safe light rigging from ceilings, etc. Also rigging cameras to moving vehicles would be cool to see. Please and thanks!

[@NicConnerImages]

CruiseControlFurCool I second your comment! Hiding and rigging lights especially. Thanks

[@Grantm56]

Hey, as a film student, this is so valuable to me. I love the effort that was put into this channel, and the industry experience that was shared. Would love to see it come back.

[@ItsChiefEgan]

When you know how to load a grip truck but still have to watch the video because they are so well done!

[@jesscanalesdezamora4394]

Hell yeah...

[@michaeluva1336]

If your a "NEWBEE" ... WATCH THIS VIDEO! Good job crew from Illuminar Equipment, along with Gaffer Dominic D'Astice! My best to you. Michael G. Uva... Author: The Grip Book! NOTE: This video will now be recommended in my upcoming 6th EDITION! M.

[@lizbertran2011]

After watching this video I was thinking the exact same thing as one of the comments below. The Rocket Jump Film School takes the time to explore all of the jobs, skills, and parts of production that are required to know and understand in order to make your film making better. There is so much to learn and every week RJFS presents something new and interesting. Now I am going to go get something to eat because the Taco Truck made me hungry.

[@michaeldunn2800]

For yours truly, this background music sounds Italian & therefore makes me feel like I am in an Italian restaurant. I'll have a pizza with pepperoni, black olives, & mushrooms! Or I'd like to order a plate of spaghetti! But seriously, in my opinion these RockJump film tutorials are excellent & as the Italians say when they really like something I will write about these KZbin cinema lessons Bravo! Bravo!

[@chocobolvr832]

you should do a video on useful grip knots! :) i remember learning all sorts of knotwork as soon as i started as a grip.

[@jesscanalesdezamora4394]

Great video... been doing this business for a while and I am so happy these resources are available now... Always follow to a T your instructions from your Best Boys and more experienced Grips and Electrics. Oh and a quick hint... Now that our phones kick ass as opposed to when I started... if you have down time... open drawers on carts and just google wtf everything does if you are new to newish... also in my experience those more experienced Grips and Electrics love and will teach you what you want to know. After all, a TEAM is better when everyone knows shit to know. 🤙🏽

[@acamilop]

Seriously one of the best topics I have ever seen covered. Great job! Now I can just have someone watch this.

[@jackohare9504]

Thank you folks so much for this kind of special training that keeps us knowledgeable and safe.

[@jdanielle1728]

One commenter made a good point about how this is a non-union setup. And another about how it doesn’t look like that much equipment. Every production is different. Even between tier 1 and tier 2 union shows makes an impact on what kind of gear you through on a truck and how much of it you have to load. If it’s a small production, it’s common for grip and electric to share a truck. But other times, on larger shows, g&e might have multiple 5 or 10ton trucks of their own. I think this is a pretty great general overview though.

[@The_Reviewist]

This is great. I'm an assistant Grip in the UK (which means I'm an assistant Dolly Grip? by US standards, as European Grips don't work with lighting, that's a separate department) These kinds of things are essential. Every time you hire kit, it should be cross-checked and counted, at the start and the end. Otherwise you lose Shotbags. Because Shotbags yearn to be free, and will often be found sneaking into camera and location trucks....

[@alex0589]

"Because Shotbags yearn to be free" ahahahaha

[@JedTreeman]

In the US, Dolly Grips manage and operate the Dolly specifically (if one is being used). Grips in general don't actually work with the lights, but they might set up flags for the lights. Electric department are the ones who work with lights exclusively. There's the old joke. "How many grips does it take to screw in a light bulb? None, that's electric's job." Hope that clarifies.

[@TheodoreYun]

I work at a rental house, and there was one time where the best boy of a film had to wrap locations and catch a flight so he basically just dumped his gear into the back of the truck with no concerns. So this is a good thing to teach.

[@ScottsShots]

Question: what actually is a best boy?

[@TheodoreYun]

the best boy is basically an equipment manager of sorts. he communicates between the rental house and keeps track of inventory on set. They come get equipment and check it out like in this video, and bring it back having made sure all items are accounted for.

[@jdanielle1728]

Isn’t that what PAs are for? lol We get the same thing from time to time.

[@CZsWorld]

Let's face it, most of us are using a U-Haul.

[@jordan.newsom]

Nice tutorial! I like how you go through every step!

[@YoungBlaze]

2:03 they both was like "what the fuck" lol

[@sleightlyimpossible]

These practical videos are so so valuable. Thank you guys so much!

[@whatkindofblue17]

you guys are the best, I always learn so much from watching your videos

[@aoshaw]

I love this sort of thing, when we get to see all of it in action and in the context of a set. The only drawback being, we lose you guys! But that's not so bad, the guests are great too (we get another viee and area of expertise presented). Is this part of the RJFS on set series? Thanks again guys!

[@aagmanroy5144]

Absolute gem....

[@ChrisBryantVideo]

SUCH a thorough video - LOVE IT! Thanks!

[@chefwawa]

This is informative and very well executed. Thank you.

[@usuariovisual]

Hi, very useful video. What if I dont have those trucks to move the stuff?. The last time we rent, they did not have these. So we had to move every thing individually, was very crazy!!!. A led fresnel got broken. So, what do you redomend me?. How to organize the stuff?. Thank you guys!!!

[@Jawmsie]

Nice! I'll keep that in mind should I ever get on a production that uses something bigger than a courier van.

[@mauna2004]

Awesome video dudes! But where do you load the keg?

[@drde63]

Great video! Is it possible to show or explain what gear makes a one ton, two ton grip truck, etc. Thanks!

[@jdanielle1728]

Derrick Cleveland It totally depends on the grip house. At the one I work at, we have check list for what each of our trucks come with, then the best boys and keys can build a list of additionals. As far as I’m aware, we’re the only grip house that offers pre-determined packages in our area.

[@YoungBlaze]

always be learnin

[@kev_mcx]

Ayyyyyy it's Dom Time!

[@alex0589]

That guy is higher than a fully extended combo

[@brendanriel888]

Alex dare I say mombo

[@janetlynnfemiano5866]

Thanks, Guys!

[@tahameron9155]

Nice video ! In the end the truck doesn't seem that full. You never had to play Tetris with your stuff ?

[@joelrolston8736]

That's why organization is important

[@jdanielle1728]

Trucks are usually quite a bit fuller than that. I didn’t see any apples, saw very few stands, etc. Every truck and order is different though. What they loaded could have fit on a 1ton, looks more like 3ton truck.

[@AutumnCore24]

I am about to work on a BFA Film in College as a Key Grip. The dates we are shooting is in 3 months (It’s February now, we shoot beginning of May) Can I learn enough before then?

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

Love this vid.! Great job everyone. Very educational. :)

[@pgfunkybone]

what are shiny boards? great video!

[@matthewvitale2604]

Essentially, giant mirrors on stands used to reflect light outdoors.

[@ud33ug]

Curious question : which level of production this gears you brought for ?

[@thesuperframe]

Super helpful video cheers

[@edrudolph1]

Great video

[@JohnSmith-ez2sx]

If only that few amount of gear was loaded into a truck. lol

[@305kubrick]

Satisfying video.

[@RonaldGroves1986]

You taught me so much

[@YOUNGCREATIVES]

Very helpful!

[@bilvotel3119]

So many names for carts. #mindblown

[@carlosc3d]

Great info ☺ Thanks

[@wakimaniac]

I noticed you ratchet(ed?) on the corners of the cart, is there a reason for this? Is there any advantage to doing it on the corners rather than in the middle?

[@jdanielle1728]

wakimaniac Looks like he didn’t have a choice. Although, if he had adjusted his D rings, he could have avoided the corner.

[@alice-14-k6b]

But WHERE DO YOU GET INSURANCE for renting gear? Whenever I look it up, its just insurance for the Rental Business, not the person renting. If anyone knows, please let me know :) Thank you!

[@tt2468]

Was doing a shoot a few years back where we were moving the gate up and one of the guys standing on it had his foot hanging over the edge. It got caught right between the gate and the bed of the truck. Bad day for his foot.

[@highlycreativedigital5472]

grate video

[@FlixStoryEnt]

Although I've worked on many productions where other departments are sharing the truck, so you did great job on the video but in real world its way different.

[@MrElmoProduction]

is that andy samberg tho

[@MrJensRoger]

Can you make how to make music for action films in windows pls

[@EdmundoJCid]

Where are the mombos and the triple risers?

[@cmdr.shepard]

Dope shit.

[@callasfinest]

how much to rent that amount of equipment?

[@HookedTorontoFishing]

i feel like thats a nofx shirt he got on. i like that.

[@wakingworks]

Lol on indie shoots here in Canadia grips & gaffers get pisssed when they share a truck 😅

[@slideralexa02]

Hola chicos de Rocket Jump Film School! Genial video, nosotros somos un canal nuevo en youtube que tenemos como misión enseñar, y mostrar todos los implementos, instrumentos y equipos que utilizamos al momento de instalar un set de fotos o de grabación por el momento yendo desde lo más básico hasta después que ya veamos temas mas complejos. Somos de Ecuador y queremos impulsar esta grandiosa carrera sin embargo es desconocida y poco común en nuestro país por lo tanto estamos en busca de personas que les guste este mundo de lo audiovisual para que nos apoye dándonos su opinion, recomendación o algún tips para mejorar nuestro canal. Saludos y éxitos😊😎🇪🇨🇪🇨

[@hocadidilyocuttCAP]

You can tell that the rental house guy is just so done with this video. I'd bet you'd hear a different story if you asked him how to do this.

[@gianni.camporota]

What’s with the ratchet on the cart’s corner 😱. Also might wanna mention that heavy stuff should be loaded at the front to avoid wiggling during riding.

[@GammabitFilms]

ich schepper mein zeug auch immer so rein 😂

[@encomanenco7347]

Driver must have his CDL Class-A medical card. Know your knots.

[@franklara1156]

I think I finally know how to use a ratchet lol

[@georgesvanev3183]

Third man

[@bradamelton]

Not a square knot...

[@Poochie9382]

Non union

[@ThePrimordialChronicles]

Well...this is why we need producers and their money-gathering schemes :/

[@HANCANTRELL]

I love you

[@RideWithAnthony]

I hated the ware house shit

[@goong_z6072]

Bro you load grip and electric trucks for a living and can’t tie a simple clove hitch on them ladders🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@vonkluge1]

Basic stuff.....