Expert guides and tips for the film industry — everything about grip work, camera equipment rental and how to become a grip in the UK.
What's a dolly, a crane, a jib — and why on earth would I need a moy to boss adapter? What is moy and boss? Look no further…
Apr 27, 2022
What is the grip department on film and high-end television sets? How does it work? If you have these questions, then we have the answers!
Mar 29, 2022
As with other sections of the film and TV industry, becoming a grip requires becoming a trainee. If you're really interested in becoming one…
Mar 29, 2022Our guides are written from the set up, led by Kinetik founder and key grip Patrick Gillespie — NVQ-qualified and working UK-wide on film, high-end TV and commercials. See his credits and follow his work:
IMDb · Instagram @patthegrip · GEMS Agency
Patrick in the press: Custom Easy — behind the scenes of Netflix's Adolescence · British Cinematographer — grip & camera support · Panther — "The whole rig had to be detachable mid-episode" · CineD — one take, no cuts