How to Use Lighting Effects to Create a Cozy Atmosphere

There are many lighting techniques in life and in film.  Light is actually one of the best ways to create a mood or an atmosphere.  Many films are remembered for their ability to use lighting effects to portray a feeling or emotion, which many people try to simulate in real life.  In films, the grip electric department uses their knowledge to create a cozy atmosphere on screen.  In real life, we try to recreate these emotions using similar tactics.  From the use of ca...

Grip Equipment You Should Keep on Your Belt When You Work

Many technicians work behind the scenes in the film industry to add certain effects that will be seen on the big screen.  Lighting technicians, such as grips, best boys, and photography directors, use their knowledge of lighting effects to create mood, emotion, and visual appeal.  Grips should always have a belt that contains easy-to-reach grip equipment to make every job easier.  When they are asked to perform one of their jobs, they will be expected to act quickly.  Ther...

Four Facts that You Should Know about Grip Lighting Technicians

Are you curious who works behind the scenes in the filmmaking industry to achieve the lighting effects and special features that make a film what it becomes?  There is an entire team of grip lighting technicians that works in the production department to create the exact look the director is trying to achieve.  They are knowledgeable in many different areas, such as managing grip equipment, communicating techniques, supplying lighting necessities, and moving quickly to adjust the ae...

Lighting Technicians Jobs in the Film Industry

Are you interested in taking your interest in lighting effects in films and forming a career?  Many people who have a keen interest and talent with lighting effects and lighting technical skills can follow a career path to become key grips and gaffers on the set of film and behind the scenes of major production.  If you are someone who dreams of working behind the scenes to produce fantastic movies and create amazing special lighting effects, this career path is for you.  There...

Five Lighting Techniques Used in Filmmaking

Do you ever watch a movie and wonder how they achieve particular moods or atmospheres?  Whether you are watching the creepy scene of a horror movie or the perfectly lit beach scene in a drama TV series, there are ways that the lighting department creates mood on the scene.  In fact, the lighting department is full of technicians that specialize in these techniques, such as gaffers, best boys, and grip electric technicians.  They are trained professionals who help directors achi...

How Much Money do the Technicians on a Film Set Earn

Have you ever wondered how much money you could make when you work behind the scenes of a film production?  There are many different budgets and earnings that go into making a film, and everyone is paid based on the total budget.  Often, the starring actors and producers will make the most, but then the grip electric and lighting technicians will make much less.  With big budget films, this can still be a large chunk of earnings.  There are many different ranges of how muc...

Common Questions about the Grip Department in Film

Many people are curious about what goes on behind the scenes of many film productions.  Hollywood and its productions have intrigued people for many years with its glamour, fame, and popularity.  Behind the scenes, however, is much more technical than it is glamour.  There are many people working to ensure the film production goes on without interruption in order to produce the best film possible.  The grip department is a critical part of making a film, because they are r...

How to Get Started as a Grip Electrician on Film Sets

Do you dream about becoming a member of the electric crew on the set of movie and film productions?  Have you always been interested in how the electricity of a film is produced?  Becoming a member of the electrician department in film may seem like a tough job, but if you have what it takes to work your way up the ladder, it is possible.  If you are passionate about film and grip electric, you should know the right steps to take to get started.  Here are a few tips to hel...

Best Equipment Rentals for Your Film Production Job

Whenever you set out to create a film or production, you will quickly notice how much equipment is required to create the ultimate film experience.  Renting quality equipment will produce a more visually appealing and higher quality film, commercial, or production.  This often requires renting equipment that will make your production come to life.  Renting equipment is a great way to get everything you need without having to invest more money into your film.  At Tiki Grip ...

How to Become a Film Electrician

Many people aspire to live in Hollywood and work in the film industry.  Some of these people want to become movie stars, while others want to be involved in the technical process of movie-making.  All of these roles are vital in making movies and film productions.  One job to consider is the job of a film electrician.   This person helps to create the lighting set-ups that are necessary for a particular shot or angle in the film.  They work with grip electric tec...