The Grip Book

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Summary: darn!
Review: ...i thought this book would contain techniques how cranes and dolly's are built and how to use them, instead of that they show you some clamps and strange devices, and the rest of the book (3/4) is just a crane/dolly catalogue, only pictures and specifications, this book is only suited for people who want to see and know about all the crane types and some small devices (hooks and mounts). altough i was not interested in this subject of the book i read it and found it interesting

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Summary: Great book for beginners and pros
Review: 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!

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Summary: Great book for beginners and pros
Review: 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.

This new edition has info on cranes that is worth the cover price alone.

My only criticism is that the syntax, spelling and proofreading is lacking. And, yes. It Matters!

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Summary: Disappointing for a first year grip
Review: When I first learned about this book I was so excited. I had just started gripping on feature films and I thought I would be able to pick up some tips. Sadly, while Mr. Uva has been Key Gripping for years, he fails to provide true insight. While this book is great for people who have never worked with film equipment, at 30 clams, I regret the purchase. If you have gripped before, I would pass on this one.