Gaffer / Grip Services

Professional gaffer and grip services provide essential department leadership combining technical expertise with creative problem-solving for lighting and rigging challenges. Our gaffers serve as chief lighting technicians, bringing comprehensive knowledge of electrical systems, lighting fixtures, power distribution, and control systems. They excel at translating cinematographer visions into practical lighting setups, managing electrical crews, and ensuring safe, efficient operations. Key grips lead rigging departments with expertise in mounting systems, camera support, light modifiers, and custom solutions. Together, gaffers and grips form the technical backbone of production, delivering the infrastructure and expertise required for achieving cinematic lighting and camera movement.

Our gaffers specialize in complex electrical calculations, generator management, distribution systems, and advanced lighting control including DMX networks and wireless systems. They possess deep understanding of various lighting technologies from traditional tungsten to modern LED systems, managing color temperature, intensity, and quality of light through expert fixture selection and modification. Grips bring specialized knowledge of rigging hardware, C-stands, frames, flags, diffusion materials, and mounting solutions for any production challenge. Their expertise extends to building custom rigs, overhead grids, car mounts, and specialized camera support systems while maintaining absolute safety standards throughout all operations.

Each gaffer and grip in our network combines years of hands-on experience with continuous learning about evolving technologies and techniques. Gaffers stay current with energy-efficient lighting solutions, wireless control systems, and new fixture technologies while maintaining expertise in traditional film lighting methods. Grips continually expand their knowledge of mounting systems, safety equipment, and innovative rigging solutions. Both roles require exceptional leadership skills, managing crews efficiently while fostering collaborative relationships with other departments. Their ability to pre-visualize complex setups, budget resources effectively, and execute under pressure while maintaining safety standards makes them indispensable leaders for productions demanding technical excellence in lighting and rigging.