The Grip Book, Fourth Edition has been updated and revised to be even more valuable to professional grips-the "jack-of-all-trades and master of all" on a film or video set. Grips install, set up, maintain, and ensure the safety of all equipment needed on a set, such as lighting stands, cameras, and any specialty equipment needed for a shoot. This new edition contains the latest information about the latest equipment and has been updated to reflect changes in the industry including CGI screen setup and 'cleaning up the perms.' The Grip Book also teaches readers how to become a professional grip and have a successful career, and will continue to be an indispensable learning tool and reference for grips of all experience levels.

Gain the essential skills of a professional grip to become the jack and master of all trades on a movie or television show set. Discover vital insider tips ranging from how to operate cutting-edge rigging and lighting equipment to performing difficult camera mounts on aircraft, boats, cars, and trains. In The Grip Book, Fifth Edition, seasoned Hollywood grip Michael G. Uva teaches you to install, set up, maintain, and ensure the safety of all equipment on a set, such as C-stands, cameras, and any specialty gear needed for a shoot. Guidelines for on-set etiquette and how to succeed as a technical crew member will jumpstart your career and make you a valuable asset on any film or television crew. This newly enhanced edition marks the 25th anniversary of a Focal Press classic and has been updated to include: A 4-color insert covering greenscreen setup Technical expertise on maintaining the latest and greatest filmmaking equipment Engaging how-to videos on the companion website (www.focalpress.com/9780415842372) which demonstrate techniques described in the book A completely new test section with over one hundred questions and answers, allowing you to quiz yourself on the techniques and concepts you’ve just read Guidelines on what a grip has to be physically able to perform in their day-to-day duties A European-specific appendix that features a table of European grip terms and their American equivalents Whether you are a professional grip looking to boost your skills or an aspiring one just beginning to learn the trade, the time-tested tips and techniques for smooth and safe operation on set make this new edition an indispensable reference guide.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Are you a well-intentioned manager who can't seem to stop nitpicking, meddling, and crossing that fine line into micromanagement? Have you found yourself redoing work, obsessing over minor details, and inadvertently demoralizing your team with your excessive control and lack of trust? If so, this book is your wake-up call. Micromanagement is one of the most insidious leadership pitfalls, zapping motivation, creativity and the potential of your employees. Yet letting go of the reins and granting autonomy feels momentously terrifying. What if they fail? What if they don't meet your standards? In Release the Grip, you'll confront your inner control freak and unmask the fears and toxic patterns driving your micromanagement tendencies. With refreshing humor, relatable anecdotes, and a pragmatic blueprint for reform, this book will guide you in loosening your grip. You'll break free from the vicious cycles of mistrust, excessive oversight, and demoralizing your talented team. Get ready to discover empowering leadership strategies that inspire accountability, not dread. It's time to overcome your deep-rooted compulsion to control every細and embrace the freedom and growth that comes from finally releasing the grip. Whether you're a self-admitted micromanager or exhibiting some warning signs, this book is your path to becoming the effective, trust-building leader you want to be. Let go of the bad habits holding you and your team back from achieving your full potential.

The book contrasts and compares the theories of the accepted heliocentric model with the lingering old fable of a geocentric model. The author regresses to the beginning of the conundrum, which he depicts as the Tower of Babel. Present-day theories are challenged with empirical values put forward, supporting the authors explosive findings and galvanized by captured digital images through the eyepiece of an amateurs telescope.

While the technology of filmmaking has changed dramatically over the last 20 years, the basics of effective studio gripping are the same-a thorough knowledge of equipment, safety, and tools remains the foundation for success. A heavily illustrated reference and learning tool, Uva's Basic Grip Book provides grounding in basic grip equipment, techniques, and safety issues. It distills the most beginner-friendly information offered in Uva's original Grip Book into a handy reference and guide prepared especially for the beginning professional. Updated with the latest studio grip equipment, the book also offers a complete list of personal grip tools that every grip should have, more than 100 tricks of the trade, and a review test designed to affirm new knowledge. Uva's Basic Grip Book also offers safety tips for gripping, detailed descriptions of positions within the grip department, and advice designed to help land that first job and get established in this very competitive industry. A fully updated and expanded glossary completes the book. Uva's Basic Grip Book covers beginners' most frequently asked questions and helps them to acquire basic skills. It also looks at the different positions within the grip department and offers helpful advice in getting that first job. Like its predecessor, Uva's Basic Grip Book is filled throughout with Tricks of the Trade, as well as tips on common practice and safety. An improved and expanded glossary completes the book.