--- product_id: 565392022 title: "The Grip Book: The Studio Grip’s Essential Guide" price: "1871 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/565392022-the-grip-book-the-studio-grip-s-essential-guide store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # Updated 7th edition tech insights Virtual sets & cutting-edge rigging 100+ self-test Q&A for mastery The Grip Book: The Studio Grip’s Essential Guide **Price:** 1871 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎬 Grip the future of filmmaking mastery today! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Grip Book: The Studio Grip’s Essential Guide - **How much does it cost?** 1871 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/565392022-the-grip-book-the-studio-grip-s-essential-guide) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Test Your Expertise:** Over 100 self-test questions and a comprehensive glossary sharpen your skills and industry vocabulary. - • **Hands-On Safety & Setup:** Learn to install, maintain, and ensure safety of all essential grip gear including C-stands and specialty mounts. - • **Master the Art of Grip Work:** Become the indispensable grip on any film or TV set with insider tips from Hollywood pro Michael G. Uva. - • **Stay Ahead with Latest Tech:** Fully revised 7th edition covers virtual sets and the newest rigging and lighting equipment. - • **Career-Boosting Set Etiquette:** Navigate the complexities of set life and technical crew dynamics to fast-track your professional growth. ## Overview The Grip Book: The Studio Grip’s Essential Guide is the definitive, fully updated 7th edition manual for aspiring and professional grips. Authored by seasoned Hollywood grip Michael G. Uva, it offers comprehensive instruction on operating advanced rigging, lighting, and camera equipment—including virtual sets—while emphasizing safety, set etiquette, and career development. Featuring over 100 self-test questions and a robust glossary, this guide is a must-have for anyone aiming to excel in film and television production grip roles. ## Description Gain the essential skills of a professional grip to become the jack and master of all trades on any movie or television show set. This new edition has been fully updated and revised and will enable aspiring and professional grips to discover vital insider tips ranging from how to operate cutting-edge rigging and lighting equipment to performing difficult camera mounts on aircraft, boats, trains, and cars. Seasoned Hollywood grip Michael G. Uva teaches you to install, set up, maintain, and ensure the safety of all equipment on a set, such as C-stands, cameras, and any specialty gear needed for a shoot. Expanded content on navigating the set, including set etiquette and how to succeed as a technical crew member, will jump-start your career and make you a valuable asset on any film or television crew. This seventh edition has been updated to include the latest technology, further explanations of equipment and how to use it for those new to the role, a new chapter on working as a grip on virtual sets. Other features include technical expertise on maintaining the latest and greatest filmmaking equipment; a self-test section containing over one hundred questions and answers; a comprehensive appendix containing a robust glossary of insider and equipment terms; and guidelines on what a grip has to be physically able to perform in their day-to-day duties. The book is ideal for the aspiring or working grip to use on the role, as well as aspiring students looking to break into the industry. Review: Good GRIP “baby” - All around good information, especially for beginners. Review: Pessimo - È un libro obsoleto e la qualità delle immagini è pessima. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 953,902 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 208 in Television Direction & Production 476 in Cinematography Production & Technology 495 in Video Photography | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 44 Reviews | ## Images ![The Grip Book: The Studio Grip’s Essential Guide - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81YO0pWeUHL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good GRIP “baby” *by J***L on 14 October 2025* All around good information, especially for beginners. ### ⭐ Pessimo *by A***O on 19 February 2024* È un libro obsoleto e la qualità delle immagini è pessima. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Reference / learning book *by 1***S on 21 February 2024* I’ve spent time on sets for TV and film, and have a fairly good working knowledge of the industry vernacular. I’m visually familiar with grip tools - and this book gives easy to understand drawings & photos of grip tools with descriptions of the gear and professional tips on using each type and piece of gear that make sense. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/565392022-the-grip-book-the-studio-grip-s-essential-guide](https://www.desertcart.no/products/565392022-the-grip-book-the-studio-grip-s-essential-guide) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*