Lighting & Grip

Grip playbook.

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

What this role owns

Key Grip

First move

Learn to tie off a stand safely before you touch anything expensive.

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.

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

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