Grip & Electrical 120 Hrs.

Next Course Begins March 19th, 2012

General Grip & Electrical (Course #G111.T1) 40 Hours

This course examines everything you need to know to be a contributing, entry-level grip on a film or TV set. You will learn to perform the duties of a grip using real world film industry standards, and become thoroughly familiar with all of the rules, terminology, and equipment involved.

TOPICS INCLUDE: CREW FUNCTIONS • CREW HIERARCHY • SET ETIQUETTE • PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS • UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LIGHTING/ELECTRIC/GRIP DEPARTMENTS • TECHNICAL TERMS • IDENTIFICATION OF LIGHTING EQUIPMENT • ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT • GRIP EQUIPMENT • CAMERA SUPPORTS • CAMERA MOUNTS • CAMERA DOLLIES

Advanced Grip (Course #G112.T1) 40 Hours

Advanced grip will build on the general grip class, with a more in-depth coverage of proper equipment assembly and use. You will also gain experience with overheads, dolly track and jib arms. Special emphasis is placed on hands-on experience consistent with film industry standards and work rules. (Prerequisites: general grip)

TOPICS INCLUDE: IN-DEPTH EQUIPMENT USE • SUPPORT EQUIPMENT • EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLED, CONFIGURED AND ADJUSTED • WORKING WITH RENTAL HOUSES • USE OF CONDOR, SCISSOR LIFT AND FORKLIFT •VARIETY OF CAMERA MOUNTING TECHNIQUES • PARALLELS/SCAFFOLDING • SILKS • SOLIDS • NETS • BOUNCE • CRANES • JIB ARMS

Electrical/Lighting (Course #G113.T1) 40 Hours

This course focuses on the role of the film electrician. You will become familiar with the electrical equipment, and the execution of lighting techniques used on set. Students will learn generator use and tapping into power, power distribution and load balancing, as well as the usage of Tungsten, xenon, HMI and much more. You will have a hands-on experience consistent with film-industry standards, job roles and duties, and work rules. Safe and proper operation procedures are stressed, as well as finesse techniques to achieve the proper “look.” (Prerequisite: General Grip, Advanced grip, and Electrical Experience)

TOPICS INCLUDE: GAFFER CREW HIERARCHY • POWER TESTING • GENERATOR • SUPPORT EQUIPMENT • CREATE, LABEL AND WRAP ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS • EQUIPMENT • RIGGING • LIGHTING TECHNIQUES • USE OF A WIDE RANGE OF LIGHTING SOURCES • LIGHTING ATTACHMENTS • CHARACTERISTICS OF VARIOUS INSTRUMENTS • COLOR, DIFFUSION AND FEATHERING • LIGHTING PROBLEM SOLVING