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events: "Grip 101" Workshop!
Join us on Saturday, April 13, at 9:30 a.m. at Cinevo, 3902 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix, for this great workshop!
Learn the basics of working in the film and media production industry behind the camera as a "Grip."
Taught by Rob Gerstner, a seasoned pro with decades of experience working as a technician in the film industry as a grip, electrician, best boy, and gaffer, topics covered in the "Grip 101" workshop will include:
* Definition of a Grip and the responsibilities of that Dept
* Description of different tools that we use and should be carrying or have in a bag
* Description of Grip Hardware and their Nicknames
* Proper use of different Grip Hardware
* Safety tips
* Knot class
* Hands on Training with the different Hardware
* Question and Answer Session
About Rob Gerstner -
Rob’s career in the industry began in 1983 when he started working at a film equipment rental house named Centerline, which did live, recorded, and filmed events. In 1985, he left Centerline and started working as a freelance technician in the film industry - grip, electrician, best boy, and gaffer.
In 1995, Rob started a film equipment rental house named ReelMen and grew it to the largest film rental company in Arizona. He sold ReelMen in 2012, and it’s now called Cinevo.
From 2012 to present day, he’s still working in the industry and has expanded his skill set to include working as a 1st AD. Over the past four decades, he’s worked on every kind of project that you can probably imagine.
Rob is a Past President and former Directory Chair of the Arizona Production Association and has been a member of and actively involved in the APA since its inception. He’s also been an IATSE member since 1992, and is a member of the DGA.
Don't miss this great opportunity to expand YOUR skill set and advance your career!
NOTE: Water and Snacks will be provided (NO MEAL, so come "having had"!)
FREE for APA MEMBERS (you must ALREADY be a member to get in free); $25 for Non-Members and $20 for Students with valid ID.
Space is limited; advance reservations/tickets are required. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grip-101-workshop-tickets-876978625677
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