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Buying gifts for film grips is harder than it looks. This list skips the novelty junk and focuses on real, field-tested tools and upgrades that grips actually use, keep, and appreciate on set.

Modulus-X is redefining what grip rigs can look like - lighter, stronger, faster to build, and adaptable to almost anything you throw at it. Here’s a full breakdown of why this modern truss system has become a new on-set essential.

The first installment of Set Questions — a new Legacy Grip series where I answer real questions from the grip community. From gear picks to breaking into the crew, these are conversations straight from the comments, DMs, and set life.

Over the years I’ve picked up lessons that have stuck with me - some practical, some cultural, and some you only learn the hard way. Here are 25 of the most important lessons I’ve learned while gripping.

Rigging challenges can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. Here’s the exact process I use to break down complex builds, avoid failure, and deliver clean solutions on set.

Location scouting is where real grip work begins. Here’s how I break down a scout—from understanding the creative to measuring access points, coordinating with departments, and walking away with a plan that holds up on the day.

A working grip’s method for fast, solid, and smart object rigs.

A deep dive into five proven softbox build methods—Speedrail, Square Stock, ModX, Box Truss, and Speed Grid—complete with rigging strategies, pros and cons, and real-world grip tips.

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.

This piece reveals how we created car rigs with flexibility for an album film shoot.

Packed to the gills with everything you’ll need and probably a lot you won’t ever need, and that’s just how we like it. The Legacy Grip truck.

Explore the vital tools rigging grips rely on for pre-lighting and camera setups.

This guide explains the fundamentals and types of pulleys every grip should know

A look inside the essential toolkit of a Key Grip, the boss of the grip department.

Beyond the basics: see the 5 unique tools that set our grip truck apart.

Essential grip tool storage solutions trusted by pros—maximize efficiency before stepping onto your first set.

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