Grip Hardware Essentials

[@orlandoe1971]

Thanks Andy Samberg

[@dominicdastice2606]

Any time ;)

[@matthewvitale2604]

Dominic D'Astice thanks for repping G&E bro!

[@xx1simon1xx]

I got hired on an indi Feature with very little actual gaffer experience, this Video helped me Not looking like a total Idiot the first few days and now im getting Jobs for netflix and the likes, so thank you guys.

[@cheesi4632]

hows it going now?

[@definitelyfamousbutyoudont1810]

Very inspirational to me I’m in the same boat but the indie is for Netflix 😂

[@xx1simon1xx]

​@@cheesi4632 Four features and another one in the pipeline, other that that, mostly comercials, i stopped doing small (not well paid) short films, i have a family to support now. So yeah, cant complain :)

[@DarkSlayer9587]

This video was extremely helpful. I remember my first job, looking like an idiot not knowing the terms. I learned so many more today. Please make more of these!

[@gregsonfilm]

Thanks for not only showing each of the grip tools, but also demonstrating how to use them. Great job!

[@aoshaw]

Dom is great, good to see him again!

[@sunshinecarson]

this guy was great in cloudy with a chance of meatballs

[@taapastrivedi]

😂😂😂😂

[@rickardo3950]

😂

[@createdbyjai4409]

Bruhhh

[@weatherfield1817]

Hey, just wanted to come through and say I remember when you guys released your launch video and my reaction was, "Are they going to be able to keep up this kind of content?" And y'all absolutely have, I love your laid back style of teaching, always good to have a way to learn all these basics that you never want to ask about on set. Thanks a ton

[@RJFilmSchool]

Oh dang, thanks for the awesome comment...and thanks for watching!

[@bigxheadx84]

Always been just a shooter not concentrating on the equipment construction aspect. This was great for learning those basics. Thanks!

[@Alairo]

Can you guys make a full video about first assist cam tips..how to avoid cables from stucking under a dolly tiyer..

[@CruiseControlFurCool]

Perfect. Loving these nitty gritty filmmaking equipment videos, guys. Thanks! Any chance you could do similar videos for the DIT process, or for what a first or second AC's job might look like setting up cameras, etc?

[@terenceokane]

Loved the 'The Third Man' theme throughout! Always one of my favorite movies. Great video!

[@CZsWorld]

So the term Beaver Board is considered offensive but a Butt-Plug is fine?

[@augustcelineiii946]

Don't forget "ballbuster"

[@anthonypc1]

Butts are equal opportunity spots for plugs, I suppose. I wouldn't assume how many people would be offended by one slang name and not another. I know some guys who object to saying butt plug because they're religious. (Sodomy is no laughing matter when you believe there's a genocidal god judging your every naughty thought.) I don't personally hear anyone calling vaginas "beavers" in the 21st century... can't say I get where the comparison comes from, but maybe there's some context to that which makes it insulting? Maybe ask your mom

[@anthonypc1]

@@tracelandon9564 Excuse me wtf? Most random spamming. Why would I do that to someone? Hope your alleged "girl friend" dumps you ASAP, creep.

[@_tactownpro8817]

@@anthonypc1 😂😂😂😂

[@drde63]

Thank you so much! It really helps when you guys breakdown the industry terminology.🙌🏿

[@siddhunkarthik]

Thanks a lot, gentle man. Every thing is very much nice and to the subject , every description with demo is just amazing. It shows your experience and confidence.

[@Whaever_1981]

This video is such a great overview/refreshener! Love it. Thank you! Quick questions. 1. What are the main reasons as to why pipe clamps more commonly used for riggging lights? Is it that they can carry bigger/heavier loads? So cardellinis more for small lights? 2. How is the lollipop most commonly used? Unlike the gobo-head it has 2 options to place a baby pin. Is one commonly used for a flag and the other for a fixture. Forgive the stupid questions please :)

[@bensonq]

Another name for the Platypus clamp is the "Quacker clamp" Matthews brand Cardellinis are known as "Matthellinis" Another great video Dom!

[@WiseNickVZW]

bensonq or Mick Jagger

[@maxphan3376]

Are there any differences between Cardellinis and Mathellinis other than who made it?

[@romeocodera9314]

Max Phan there is no difference between those two... It is use for rigging the ligts

[@chrisvlbbn]

Cardellinis are made with stainless steel and cast aluminum, matthellinis are made with chrome plated steel and cast aluminum. The difference between the two is minor but you will notice over time, especially if you get them from a large rental house. Matthellinis can rust and become hard to tighten, you should be able to spin a cardellini knob and close it in one motion, not so much with matthellinis.

[@martintorner]

Yes they are different @@maxphan3376. The Matthellini has a much wider turn handle giving you more leverage when securing or loosening the clamp. The Cardellini shaft is constructed from stainless steel and the Matthellini in chrome plated steel. The Matthellini is also available in larger dimensions and has the extend-allini accessory which greatly widens the Matthellini jaws. Both are great but they are a bit different.

[@MatthPeder]

Thanks for making this video! I start a job tomorrow at a grip rental company tomorrow so this was a good refresher.

[@GregTheSlacker]

I've gripped for a couple of shorts now... Best job ever, usually everyone is super cool

[@panaruss]

Nice. Wouldn't be an old ex grip if I didn't add a comment. Safety cable. In my day the butt plug was called a Frisco Pin. Ain't gonna hear that anymore. First job I did (1982) as a grip (I was a film school student) hired by a novice producer for peanuts and just so happy to be working on a real film shoot even though I had probably shot a hundred thousand feet of film on my own. the Key Grip asked me to to get a full apple box and I went to the grip truck and looked for anything to indicate apple box. When I returned and told him I didn't know what it was, he did not talk to me the rest of the shoot. Not one word. Might seem harsh, but I took a notebook and wrote down the name of every single item on that truck with the explanation of what it was for, so that could never happen again, and to my knowledge it never did. I would go on to order Mole Richardson, Matthews, and American Grip catalogues to make sure there was nothing I had missed. The importance of knowing the tools of the trade and how to use them has been invaluable over the years. After watching all this guy's videos, go to the biggest rental house and ask if you can go through their list of equipment. That will give you an idea about how much the items are to rent and which brands best handle rental house abuse. And be safe, grips are often asked to do sketchy things to get a shot or solve a problem temporarily. I've seen several shortcuts end in disaster.

[@Beyondflix]

Awesome breakdown! I live in europe and especially the LA, Chicage and NY put a smile on my face. Love riggers!

[@AlexanderVocotie]

Thank you so much Dominic and RocketJump, this video was a HUGE HELP! I am on my first feature tomorrow and really needed to cram some information. This was so valuable! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@brothersciencetv]

Dudes. One of the best videos on RJFS. Real world practical advice.

[@Wes_Jones]

I will probably never get to use any of this equipment but it's super interesting to see what equipment grips actually use.

[@farzadshahab5312]

Watched it when it came out. And watched it today to kind of review the hardwares. Really loved it and thank you for the video. I think it'll be cool if you could make the second part!

[@Asummersdaydreamer14]

Thanks for the content! It is nice to have another Dom video. Also, 13:47 I don't think the Regular Sandbag and the Shot bag can both be 20 lbs.

[@Guitarsam120]

they are deceiving... you go to grab a little shot back and all the sudden you are like SHIT i wasn't expecting that. haha

[@Asummersdaydreamer14]

+Sam Burton That's good to know. Thanks for telling me.

[@cinematicelements8852]

a shot bag has "shot" in it, or small lead balls vs sand in a sand bag, and shot bags can be equal in weight or heavier than a sand bag (it depends on who filled the sand bag and if any leaked out).

[@teletape]

Building a little studio in my garage and buying a lot of this equipment on ebay so this was very information. Many thanks!

[@truenorth2615]

Great overview. Any chance you can provide a bit more information on 'Speed Rail'. Where to get it, how it use etc..

[@garrrbarr]

any chance you would do a part two of this? Include stands, and other related stuff?

[@verdatum]

Super helpful. I will watch any and every video you make on this topic.

[@darrylsmith3102]

Luv what your doing. Showing the kids out there, There's much more to filmmaking then pushing record on their little camera.

[@Menapho]

You the man Andy!

[@Menapho]

Dominic!

[@dreuelyoung]

Great video, thanks for taking what I'm sure was no small amount of time to make it!

[@pachucodreams]

I love this. Thanks, dude. Maybe do a gaffing one in the future??

[@EricLefebvrePhotography]

Hey Dom. enjoying your videos. It's nice seeing videos on things other than cameras and lights. :)

[@XXxMakDeeZiLxXX]

From across the pond...loved this

[@hztubnez]

Thanks for explaining cribbing and why you use it.

[@Freepdied]

Cardellini sounds like a type of pasta.

[@gregthompson8062]

Steve Cardellini is the inventor of the clamp.

[@bicycleninja1685]

Leave the canoli, take the cardellini.

[@churchill5778]

Freep - If you say that on set, you'll have to eat them.

[@jamespinderphotoman]

I will never not say it in an Italian accent now ...

[@Ryanbenitezfilms]

When I first saw this I was so intimidated by all this equipment, but after working with it firsthand on a set it just feels natural now and it clicks.

[@danbrockettDOP]

Good stuff, I learned what a Cheesboro is, I've gripped but never built a grid. It makes me sad that I'm old enough to have called for a Beaver Board, on a Gary Coleman and for my dolly grip to give us a Mickey Rooney. Old terms that are going out. I've never heard of LA, Chicago and New York on Apples, that was cool to learn too.

[@BrandyBuizel]

Dom and Kevin are my favorite

[@KevinSenzaki]

YUSSSSS

[@nicoprod84films]

Those kind of videos are truly useful. Thanks for it.

[@ratt57]

Hey, thanks for this video! I know in my head what grip equipment I want, but I don't know what names to look up to buy them! This equipment is mainly for major film production... it would be great if you could also do a video displaying equipment that low-budget, independent filmmakers can use. Either way, thanks!!

[@rickymcc9072]

Thanks, a good insight into some useful grip kit. Good to understand some of the 'slang' so one doesn't look like a complete nube.

[@miguelfcervantes]

Priceless. please do more and more and moore!!! Thank you. you guys rock!

[@PaulSuth]

No C-47's!? It's the number one favorite grip equipment name game of all time.

[@JeremyJahazielKam]

Hi guys, great video ! if possible can you guys make a video about using a generator on set ? That'll be really helpful!

[@RJFilmSchool]

Great suggestion. Definitely keeping this one in mind.

[@TheKrowe727]

Try and check out Meet The Gaffer here on you tube. I think he has a video for that.

[@gregthompson8062]

Shot bags are filled with steel shot and are much more dense than sand bags. 1/3 the size as sand but same weight. Downside is they are 3-4x that of sand.

[@insanesane5872]

wow!! What a great informative Video! You put a loads of work here for this video! Thanks alot!!!!!!!!

[@pagehorton1812]

Awesome guys, just awesome! Thanks so much.

[@bicycleninja1685]

Thanks for the tutorial. Where/how does one apply for a key grip job?

[@armstronggripgaff326]

What do you guys prefer, the Matthlini or the Cardellini brand? Also where do you find your grip gear on the cheap, preferably the clamps?

[@SydneyWilsonNZ]

I dont know how I only just saw this but an awesome video! learnt heaps

[@edhwin]

gracias amigo al fin puedo ver todo lo que se necesita en un solo video!!

[@dag221]

I was really looking forward to learning what apple boxes are actually used for when you first showed them.

[@jeremyhrvtn]

about grid/pipe clamps not being the same - grid clamps can't go on pipe bigger than 1 1/2" speed rail, whereas pipe clamps can be used on 2" (1 7/8") pipe as well

[@iDealMedley]

How do you remove that safety pin on the junior pipe clamp?

[@nut-thing601]

Same way you put it on...bash it out !

[@YerUnclePhil]

Dropnose pins are a good alternative.

[@farzadshahab5312]

Just what I needed! Thank you guys! Keep up the great job

[@fa.h.]

For me it seems like so many different clamps to do the same job.

[@SmolBloof]

Necessarily, since the dimensions of things you need to grip all have different dimensions and properties, as displayed.

[@fa.h.]

But like, the cardellini clamp, mager clap, baby grid clamp doesnt seem any different in function, just different way to tighten it. An Pipe camp can do bigger stuff, I understand that....

[@thephantom1492]

There is indeed several clamps that do the exact same job. However, a swivel clamp is less rigid than any fixed clamps. Some type of clamp are better for light load, other more suited for heavy ones. Some are safer than others. I forgot the name, but the clamp with the screw that you tighten with the wrench, it is fine for something that hang down, but a bad choice for something that need to stick sideway: the scew can bend and it is all what prevent it from twisting. The other that basically close around the pipe will give a better strength and actually is harder to fall off. But is more expensive. An horisontal clamp have different strength and force than one that will have to handle a vertical position. Also, equipment cost... A plain spotlight may be 400$, while a controllable spot with changing color and pattern can get over 10000$. Do you want to use the "cheap" clamp on it? You will probably use another clamp, who care about the time it take to install that one! And, of course... The equipment need to be aligned preciselly. some clamp offer more stability than some others, but may be more of a pain to install. Some other equipment, like a smoke machine, could be off by several degree and you won't notice it at all.

[@lucamonti234]

Sorry Fabian, You are completely wrong. Cardellini clamp and and Mafer clamp they don't do absolutely the same job. Cardelli camp end with a round pin fixed, when instead Mafer calms have no pin fixed. You can choose different pint to fit in with different ends to rig specific request. Also Mafer clamp can be doubled up connecting two of them by screws at 90 degrees. Last but not less importing difference is the price : Mafer clamps are much more cheaper then Cardellini.

[@MonoculusFilms]

I love these. I love Dom.

[@OfficialTornadoboy]

For the platypus, why would someone choose a foam bounce board, like in the video, versus one of those foldable ones? Is it a size thing, since bigger sources are softer and I've seen foam boards bigger than the one in the video? Or is it a density thing?

[@dominicdastice2606]

What you'll notice in the film industry is that everyone has their own preference on what kind of tools they like to use. The collapsable reflectors can be just as good. They're great if you have to have a very small and light package. Maybe you're traveling or moving locations all the time, or only have a small van to carry all your equipment. That's a good reason to use the collapsable ones. I'm usually always using a truck and can have a 4x4 bounce/bead board. With bounce/bead boards, there are usually 2 sides. A "soft" side and a "hard" side. It just bounces the light in a different way. And there are all kinds of sizes of them. 2x2 (pizza box), 2x4 (Surf board or Silver Surfer [if it has a silver shiny side]) 4x4 and 4x8 are the most common sizes of bounce/bead boards. And another reason I like the thick bounce boards, is because they're easier to clamp with the platty and set somewhere on a stand to bounce or reflect light, so I don't have to stand there and hold it.

[@bob76451]

That was really great. Would love to see more videos like this.

[@zerthers]

It was a various and sincere explanation. thanks!

[@definitelyfamousbutyoudont1810]

Im moving up to key grip position from pa and this comforts me ngl

[@andyvan5692]

by the way that is an R clip, the split pin is the one you spread out with pliars, like for your wheel bearing nuts, or other crutial parts, say in jet or propellor aircraft engines, so the nuts don't slip off, it is called an R clip, or hairpin clip, as this is what it looks like, a squished R.

[@TomAndersondop]

In the UK, grips don't deal with lighting gear. That's always up to the gaffer and spark.

[@nissanbakish]

Great video, Thnx a lot for sharing your knowledge

[@imnosss]

are you guys gonna go over silks, scrims, gels and diffusion?

[@bladebloodchild5987]

really loved this video...informative af and entertainingly so!!

[@jennyluvsfood]

excellent video! I learned a lot! Now i can light my kitchen for my channel ...thanks!

[@barneslx]

This is great. Thank you for doing this.

[@stephenszklarski5446]

Great tips thank you for getting me up to speed

[@lizbertran2011]

Enjoyed seeing the tip of the iceberg grip hardware used. Liked the safety features and names of the hardware. Lolipop, cardelinni, mafer clamps, etc. Is this hardware exclusive to the film industry or is it used by any and all businesses?

[@bicycleninja1685]

Thank you sir. Looks like a super fun job, unfortunately a big pay cut for me.

[@jessepinkman3088]

Good stuff brother! Thank you.

[@krisfire]

notification squad! I've actually been wondering alot of this stuff, so sweet! I can actually understand alot of this now lol.

[@kev_mcx]

Jump on the forums if you have any questions! discuss.rocketjump.com

[@BridgerHart]

this is some really great content, i'm looking forward to more of these soon!

[@tp4g]

Fantastic video.

[@PersianMonkeyStudios]

Great video!!!

[@just.do.something]

Awesome video!!! Thank you for posting!!!

[@MilliesTVTime2]

great video. so may clamps. they are all handy.

[@JavierMercedes]

I learned so much

[@chrisg7591]

Great job.. Thank you for the tutorial..

[@benhuff9592]

Where can I find pins for the junior pipe clamps?

[@gokul5885]

cool presentation... cheers

[@TheSpecterRanger]

More of these would be great!

[@gameon41]

Brilliant video

[@brandonsmith8256]

Super informative video, thanks!

[@ItsBrody]

Why not call the a beaver board? We always use that up here in Vancouver BC

[@dominicdastice2606]

We do call them beaver boards all the time, but recently there's been a surge of people trying to change the name of it since it refers to a specific female private part. According to legend, it was called a beaver board because that's what you put a light on to light that "special area" for porn. "Beaver Board". Like I said, that's what it's still most commonly referred to, but some people get a little defensive about it.

[@ItsBrody]

I don't see it sticking. People get defensive about everything these days. Why not get offended buttplug lol. Is badger board still good though? Anyone changing that one? (In case its called something else in LA its Junior Spud plate on a pancake)

[@dominicdastice2606]

Hmm. Badger board... never heard of that one. I'll keep an ear out though! And I agree, beaver board will more than likely always be the standard name for it, but we figured we might as well try to spread the word about pigeon plate.

[@BossmodePictures]

As a non-native-speaker, this is really weird for me. I mean a beaver is an animal that's crawling around on the ground while a pigeon is flying around. Why would you call a ground-based stand like something that might be in the air? :D

[@ItsBrody]

Have you never seen a badger board? Junior spud plate on pancake??

[@jlsphoto]

WARNING: when you hang fixtures on Jr clamps. 8 penny nails are not pins there are jr hitch pins designed for that. nails cause more cuts and damage to crew than ever.

[@sergeiegorkin7873]

That was awesome, thank you!

[@walktxrn]

I worked 10 years on/off as a lighting/grip for a local lighting company... and we don't call these anything like what he's using (Cle/Pitt region) Also, the terms used on websites have pretty much standardized, so I'd recommend learning those.

[@sahebalishaikh6934]

superb video very helpful for me

[@angryalien100]

Cool vid... Thanks for sharing!

[@thenerdherdforum]

Loved it, thanks for making this video!

[@TheZaco32]

Love these videos

[@jamesmathews243]

That was terrific. Thanks!

[@j.thorgard]

I really enjoyed this.

[@CarlosDiaz-ne2rf]

Thanks good job

[@gaffergear]

Great video

[@dominiccole]

thank you! great overview! mooooooooore please!