This is fantastic, I just worked on my first 48hour Film Project weekend and used this list as a guide, the director was impressed with the knowledge and things I had in my tool kit. Thank you for making it possible sir

The grip book is a must have for any up and coming hammers in the industry.

I'm out of film school and headed into the industry, but I wish I had you as a prof! This was clear, concise, and fun to watch. Thanks for the video

gaff tape, some black wrap anti reflect spray wooden spring clamps you can change them with bare hands, plastic wedges for shimming also I like to keep 3 or 4 tennis balls cut halfway for tripods legs for surface safety.

June 4th is my first day as a Grip PA on set! Thank you so much for your advice and recs!

Absolutely helpful and utilitarian!! You are awesome

Well done, nice and concise. From an old film guy, you did a great job explaining and showing your kits. Thanks! Cheers from Flagstaff.

Thanks for this video! Excellent info that was easy to digest. I'm looking to get into the industry and luckily, I somehow have 90% of the items that you mentioned, which is the easier part of this equation. A lot of good info in the comments as well. Thanks again.

Great Video. Working on a set now and this is great advice.

Thanks some great ideas and good practical advice one can learn from.

you rock!!! thank you for the book recommendations especially

This video is wildly helpful, I don’t know how you don’t have more views. I bet if you put “Filmmaking” and “Lighting” in the title it’d help, I’m not in the industry and as a KZreadr the keywords for grip/electrician aren’t what I’d think to search for. Again, so useful

Great breakdown. Thanks for sharing.

Soooo good! Thanks for the advices :D

Good stuff!! Thanks for sharing...

what an incredibly practical video thank you so much

@TrentonMichael

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This was a great video! I'm glad to say that I have the majority of these tools, but being new to film electrical, I definitely need those books and the multitool. 😅

Thanks for the tips. The bit about dust masks. . . January 2020... priceless

@TrentonMichael

2 жыл бұрын

Dear lord. Somehow I knew something was about to happen that year...

Great video. Thank you so much!

Thanks for the tips.

lately I've been using a bunch of those tiny strong magnets and combining then with everything, including zip ties. They are also great to hold screws.

Good info thanks for sharing

Great video!

Loved it

yoooo, loved this vid. If you're down to make more film industry vids, I'll watch em! I'm just starting out and wanna learn to be a good PA, gaffer, and eventually cinematographer. Thanks! Hope you're doing swell.

Cool stuff mate!

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽🖖🏽

Hi. 👋🏼 I’m the Trenton Caleb texts or Venmo’s when he thinks he’s texting you, ha. Loved watching this and scooping ideas for more tools to have on hand for my lower budget shoots where I go from producing and coordinating to key gripping in a flash. Also loved the primo yet still chill quality of this vid. Will definitely be sharing it with some younger filmmakers who are breaking into set work. 👍🏼💪🏼

@TrentonMichael

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha so you’re the infamous “other” Trent. I’ve been victim to his texts as well. I appreciate the feedback, man! This is all information that I wished that I knew when first started out so I hope it can help jump start any newbie G&E out there.

Best content ever

I'm not a grip but you should try some Knipex parallel jaw pliers over a visegrip. The visegrip distroys everything it touches. The Knipex are way more expensive but lighter, less bulky and more functional and work as good as a wrench most times. I don't think I've picked up a visegrip since.

@TrentonMichael

2 жыл бұрын

Good note here. I'll look into that. Thanks, David!

Loved the video! In addition to everything you mentioned, I usually will carry a container of Ben Nye Neutral Set colorless powder and a collapsible brush and sponge. I work on a lot of smaller sets without hair and makeup and this powder does WONDERS for diffusing specular reflections on skin.

@TrentonMichael

3 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. Thanks for that recommendation. I’ve had a decent number of sweaty and shiny faces that are a bit of a nuisance to light.

Always good stuff homie! Great give video. 👊

@TrentonMichael

4 жыл бұрын

High Performance Salon thanks a lot, my guy!

@HighPerformanceSalon

4 жыл бұрын

Trenton Michael you were always awesome to work with. In true Trenton style you are still killing the game.

@TrentonMichael

4 жыл бұрын

High Performance Salon ah, that means a lot. The feeling is so very mutual, too. I still feel the impact you left on me when I got to attend one of your seminars years back. You’re a true inspiration, Jason!

Awesome video my!

@TrentonMichael

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

Good stuff!!!

@TrentonMichael

4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed!

This is legit info, from a legit source. I do love your iron rangers though. Maybe a resole and a padded insert could make them your stylish set boots? haha

@TrentonMichael

4 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you, Will 👊 as much as I love the Iron Rangers, they just aren’t anything past a casual boot for me. Nothing beats a soft, flexible pair of Nike’s on a hot day on set.

@WillDaRosa

4 жыл бұрын

@@TrentonMichael I totally agree with the hot days on set. I have my airmaxs for that. Haha

I am a woman and I want to get into this field. I am looking for resources on how and where to start working as a grip lady in the film industry. Is it okay for a woman to do this type of job? I eagerly want to get involved with stuff like this. I thank you so very much for creating and sharing your video with us. I gratefully appreciate it so much, this is so awesome. Thank you so much and God Bless. I am also one of your recent subscribers and I had saved this video into my favorites.

@justinmcallister1774

3 жыл бұрын

Women can absolutely do this job! Anyone who can lift 50 lbs, work in tight spaces, is flexible, patient and can work long hours can do this.

@TrentonMichael

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Phantom! I am so glad you found some value in this video. You'll find that numerous women all over the world are working G&E in the film industry. Getting in isn't too hard as long as the film industry is decently sized in your area. All it takes is a bit of conversation between you and producers and currently-working G&E professionals and a LOT of free labor to build up trust with said indiividuals. Call around, get on set where you can, and leave a positive first impression. And don't forget about "set-iquette!" If you are attentive and focused on micro details your chances of being called back for future work will be drastically increased.

@sanjacobs6261

2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry about thinking of yourself as a "grip lady" among "grips", your path into the industry is the same as every fellow grip :)

@cyanned7

2 жыл бұрын

Hey hey! I'm a woman working in G&E, and here in Texas we have a Facebook group called "Best Gals". It's a group/class geared towards helping women feel more comfortable getting into Grip/Electric work! You don't have to be Texas based to join, and you're more than welcome to join our group and ask any questions (all judgement free). And incase anyone else is reading, it is a woman forward class, but it's not female exclusive. Anyone who wants to learn more but isn't sure where to start can join as well! :)

good job

cheers buddy

Your local will have a list of MINIMUM REQUIRED tools. I’m sure yours says an adjustable wrench(c-wrench).

Great video man. I’d add gaff tape to your small tool bag. Call me Red Greene for loving tape but, gaff tape is duct tape 2.0

@TrentonMichael

4 жыл бұрын

You know what? I actually unintentionally left that out. Whoops. I was so focused on the other gear that I let the most common tool slip my mind. Gaff is life!

Awesome video, would you keep your seating pads n blanket burritos in your big bag or is that provided by the set? Should I bring my own?

@TrentonMichael

3 жыл бұрын

Those pads are usually provided by the grip and electric rental company

So I live in Northern California I do stagehand work , which consists of rigging , carp , grip Ect. What are some things I can do to work on films . I have done so many events but my heart lies in film

Huuuge! Cheers

CLC

You know any good steel toe sneaker type shoes. I always need to kick tires so i hate regular athletic shoes but i definitely don’t always wAbt to be wearing boots

@TrentonMichael

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, actually! Look into some that Reebok makes. I just purchased some a couple months back. It’s exactly what you’re looking for. Google “alloy toe shoes Reebok” and you should find them

What tool pouch do you acutally have?

@TrentonMichael

3 жыл бұрын

I actually just upgraded to a BuiltTough clip-on belt. It’s served me very well so far!

Can you strike a semi-cool HMI with your gorilla grips without torching your hands???? Looking for a less chunky pair of gloves for the set bag. ALSO an essential for me is spray-on gold bond with aloe..... comers in handy on the hot summertime shoots! I carry just about the exact same kit all in a setwear ac pouch.

@TrentonMichael

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I handle semi-cooled HMIs just fine with the GG gloves. I’ll have to try out the gold bond...I’ve been getting my ass kicked this summer on set. Too hot, my dude!

How did you find jobs in Film Industry? Thanks

@TrentonMichael

3 жыл бұрын

This might be a topic I cover for an upcoming video. For me, it was doing whatever necessary to get on set. Any way, shape or form, find a set to get on. A great place to begin is on student projects as they are always looking for help. Those are the projects where you will learn the most. The stakes are generally very low so you can certainly experiment and ask questions. Keep doing a lot of free work and eventually someone will notice your great attitude and work ethic.

@unyil06

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrentonMichael Thank you

Tape

"GripoElectric"? I've never heard that before. So are you 80 and 728? Do you have to pay dues to both of them? Non-Union?

@TrentonMichael

3 жыл бұрын

Here in Utah we fall under IATSE local 99. Unfortunately we don’t have great representation out here since we are a right-to-work state. Ultimately we end up fighting a lot of our own battles.

E-tape? paper tape?

Is a grip or gaffer a union job?

@zzemesis

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao what

@rossfuller3224

2 жыл бұрын

Yes both are

This guy is prepared for the worst possible outcome, he’s like Ironman when he learns from his mistakes

Pro Tip: if you do anything with cameras or screens in general, don‘t buy polarized sunglasses.

today's close pins are garbage. don't buy them from a cheap store. get them from a country hardware store ,a garage sale, or from your grandma. find ones that predate 1990. there slightly larger and the springs are stronger, that is of course you have the time.

@TrentonMichael

3 жыл бұрын

100% agree! I’m just wasting the modern ones now

Trying to sell me some pants? No