Ed Phillips of Matthews Studio Equipment was one of the warmest, friendliest manufacturers whom I ever met in my long career in the grip business. It was always super fun chatting with him at CineGear and NAB. A huge smile always on his face, he was great at giving knowledge and information on ‘all things […]
My Tribute to a Grip Industry Great – Ed Phillips Read More »
Most filmmakers rent a standard Arri or Lowell film light kits for their productions. A smart decision, because placing an emphasis on good lighting is one of the best and most cost-effective ways to keep production value high. But what do you do if you’re a low budget filmmaker who’s looking for ways to get
Our Favorite Affordable LED Film Lights for Low-Budget Filmmaking Read More »
As a Miami gaffer, I thought it might be helpful to teach the basics about electricity as it applies to producers! Filmmakers often need to be a jack-of-all-trades (doesn’t mean they’re the master of none). Although you’ll have a dedicated electrician to run power to your set, you still need to have the basic knowledge
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My buddies over at the Koerner Camera rental house in Portland, Oregon are hosting a one-of-a-kind event! They’re showing off the finest cinema optics in the world. Vintage lenses, new lens technologies and large format lenses will all be covered. There are going to be amazing minds at this great rental house event! The best
Pacific NW Lens Summit Read More »
They are the essential building blocks for a great lighting package. Grip trucks not only get your gear from here to there, but they also keep your production running smoothly and on schedule. Like most lighting rental companies, Dave’s Grip & Lighting rents grip trucks as well. In fact, we believe we’re South Florida’s most
What’s in Your Grip Truck? A Guide to Equipment and Loading Read More »
Who’s going to NAB2019 from the Miami grip truck crowd? Give a shout out if any of my Miami lighting and grip brothers and sisters are attending. Not to mention any crew new to the business, and seasoned veterans. Stay tuned here on my blog and Facebook page about unique opportunities to interact with people,
NAB 2019 is shaping up nicely for lighting and grip rental Read More »
Grip trucks are a well-stocked wonderland of just about every large tool and small gadgets you need to tackle a variety of on-set tasks and technical needs. They aren’t prohibitively expensive, even for budget-conscious shoots. When you have your grip truck rental on set, the production magically seems to go faster, smoother and with less
What’s in that Grip Truck & When and Why do you Need one? Read More »
If you’re into filmmaking, you\’d probably agree that lighting skills are an essential tool in every filmmaker\’s tool box. And, you probably also want to know how to do it yourself!
Lighting Techniques That Make Your Footage Look Cinematic Read More »
As I reflect on this past year\’s work as a gaffer in Miami with my amazing clients and talented colleagues, I feel truly blessed and fortunate. A 9 to 5 desk job never worked for me. Working as a gaffer in Miami is hard work with many challenges, but I happily take them on. Although
My Gratitude for Being a Gaffer in Miami Read More »
We recently purchased LIT Miami’s extensive grip and lighting rental Miami inventory. When our friends at LIT Miami opted out of the grip and lighting rental business in Miami — trust me, I have weeks like that — they offered it up to us. Their gear was in excellent condition, so we made a deal.
We’re Upsizing our Grip and Lighting Rental Miami Read More »
