Lighting & Grip

Best Boy Electric playbook.

The gaffer's second — manages the electric crew's gear and logistics so the gaffer can focus on the look.

What this role owns

Gaffer

First move

Know every piece of gear on the truck before the gaffer needs to ask for it.

Titles are usually given to whoever's already doing the work — if that's you, say so.

Also in Lighting & Grip

Runs the lighting crew and makes the DP's lighting plan real on set.

Runs the grip crew — the rigging, stands, and support that hold every light and camera move in place.

Handles the physical rigging on set — stands, flags, and whatever holds a light or camera in place.