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A breakdown of my go-to diffusion techniques for daylight exteriors — from 4x frames to full-size swatters. This guide covers what works, when to use it, and how to keep your sunlight looking natural.

Years of car rigging work distilled into 25 hard-earned rules to keep your builds safe, your shots clean, and your gear out of the insurance claim pile. Real-world tips, lessons, and rigging theory straight from set.

Being a great Key Grip isn’t just about gear — it’s about attitude, trust, and next-level problem-solving. Here are the five traits that separate the good from the great.

Creative camera rigs, real-world builds, and the key lessons behind each one—this article breaks down how grips can push the limits safely and effectively.

A grip’s guide to what makes a softbox work—and what to figure out before you start building.

Learn how pulley systems actually work on set and why mechanical advantage can make or break your rig. From 1:1 redirects to 3:1 lifts, this field guide breaks down the setups grips really use—with clarity, visuals, and real-world examples.

Camera operator and Ghost Remote co-founder Adam Hull joins us to talk specialty rigs, impossible tracking shots, and what it really takes to move the camera for specialty shots. From RC cars under moving vehicles to electric bikes on mountain trails—this one’s packed.

A complete guide to box truss for grips — from load charts to hanging techniques, and the real-world rigs that bring it all together.

From light control to car mounts, this guide breaks down what First Unit Grips do—and the tools they count on to get it done.

From dollies to technocranes, this guide breaks down the tools every dolly grip uses to keep the camera moving flawlessly.

Learn three methods for safely rigging cameras to cars for dynamic hood shots.

A grip's guide to laying out truss and motors for secure stage rigging.