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Learn about working as a grip, gaffer or lighting technician

Lighting Department

The Lighting Department in Film, Television & Commercial

December 24

Working as a 2nd Grip (Best Boy Grip)

December 24

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Grip vs Electric: What’s the Difference?

December 4

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Working as a 2nd Electric (Best Boy Electric)

November 26

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Book Review: The Grip Book

October 28

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Gaffer vs. Key Grip: What’s the Difference? (Deep, Practical Guide)

October 1

Book Review: The Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook

May 24

5 major mistakes inexperienced gaffers make on set

The 5 Major Mistakes Inexperienced Gaffers Make on Set

August 10

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Working as a Grip or Electric: What’s the Difference?

March 24

Working as a Key Grip

‘Grip It Good’, Mark Vargo Shares the Importance of Grips in this Short Doc

January 14

Watch These Great Kino Flo Related Videos

March 18

William F Whites Releases “Tool Belt”, an Online and Mobile Educational Resource

March 8

25 Grip & Lighting Terms that Sound Sexual & What They Actually Mean

March 7

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Grip & Lighting Technician Resources

February 23

Knots for Grips!

February 5

Working as a Best Boy In Film, Television and Commercial

January 28

Cinematographer David Mullen on Lighting & Some Product Demos From Arri, Hive & More

January 17

105 Tips for Grips and Electrics to Live by

January 7

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Grip Tips: How to Roll Up Sound Blankets

December 14

Working as a Key Grip: What Does a Key Grip Do?

November 22

Working as a Gaffer

Lighting Technician Tools: 7 Tools Every Electric Needs

July 29

How Being Like Batman Will Make YOU a Better Grip & Lighting Technician

June 20

Working as a Key Grip

7 Tools Every Grip Needs: The Standard Grip Tools

June 18

Working as a Gaffer: What Does a Gaffer do?

March 26

5 Ways to Keep the Sound Guy Happy

March 15

Hand Signals for Lighting Technicians Tutorial

March 3

Building your Kit & Earning Extra Income Through Gear Rentals

February 10

HowToFilmSchool’s Film Set Walkie Talkie Etiquette Guide

January 30

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Work Smart, Not Hard: Film Set Efficiency Tips

January 25

Lighting Technician Tools

January 14

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