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Grip Services

Professional grip crews and equipment for camera and lighting support across Czech Republic.

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Grip equipment services provide the mechanical support hardware and rigging that shapes light and positions cameras on set. In the Czech Republic, grip teams work at Barrandov Studios and Prague Studios, using stands, flags, frames, dollies, and specialized rigging for precise camera placements on both local and international productions.

We source grip equipment and experienced grip crews who understand the physical demands of professional set work. With packages available from Filmservice CZ and Prague-based rental houses, our team coordinates equipment with your key grip's specifications, ensuring all hardware meets Czech production safety standards.

Capabilities

Grip Department Solutions

From dolly operation to complex rigging, we provide experienced grip professionals and complete equipment packages for productions of any scale.

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Camera Support

  • Dolly and track systems
  • Crane and jib operation
  • Slider and motion control
  • Specialty camera mounts
  • Vehicle camera rigs

Camera Movement

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Lighting Support

  • Stands and rigging
  • Diffusion and flag work
  • Overhead frames
  • Silk and bounce control
  • Negative fill setups

Light Control

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Rigging

  • Truss and grid systems
  • Safety rigging
  • Overhead installations
  • Set piece mounting
  • Specialty rigging solutions

Structural Support

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Specialty Grip

  • Car and vehicle mounts
  • Process trailer operation
  • Greenscreen support
  • Rain and wind effects
  • Mechanical effects support

Specialty Solutions

On Location

Grip equipment and key grips in the Czech Republic support productions at Barrandov Studios and on location, from dolly and crane work in Prague to rigging in castles such as Karlštejn and Konopiště.

Here is how this works in practice. We provide grip kit and skilled grip crews for productions shooting across the Czech Republic, supplying dollies, track, cranes, jibs, camera support and the rigging hardware a camera department depends on. Our key grips work alongside DPs and gaffers to plan camera movement, build sites and scaffolding, and rig cameras and lights safely on set. Prague's rental houses hold a deep inventory of grip gear. We set up the package so a production has the right dolly, slider or crane for its shot list.

Here is the short of it. Barrandov Studios in Prague, one of Europe's largest and oldest studios, offers stages sized for big grip builds, while location work — period interiors, narrow medieval streets, castle courtyards — calls for adaptable rigging options. Our grips are part of the deep, worldwide skilled Czech crew base, comfortable on large global units as well as commercial and documentary productions.

Here is the breakdown. Grip work in the Czech Republic often supports productions exploiting Prague's intact period architecture and the country's different locations, from baroque interiors to the landscapes of Bohemian Switzerland National Park and the Moravian countryside. Heritage and protected buildings need careful, non-damaging rigging, and our key grips are skilled in working within the access conditions set by the Prague Film Commission and regional authorities. Productions drawn here by the Czech Film Fund's 20% cash rebate, administered by the Státní fond kinematografie, gain grip crews seasoned on global features and series shot at Barrandov, from 'Snowpiercer' to 'Hellboy'. We handle the logistics a grip department demands — gear transport, rigging schedules, scaffolding and safety records — and budget the grip package in Czech koruna with 21% VAT, supplying the risk assessments visiting production insurers need.

FAQ

Our Grip Network

What does a grip department do?

The grip department supports both camera and lighting. They operate dollies, cranes, and camera support equipment for camera moves. They also handle all non-electrical lighting support: stands, rigging, diffusion frames, flags, and bounce/negative fill.

What positions are in a grip department?

Key Grip leads the department and works closely with the gaffer and DP. Best Boy Grip manages equipment and logistics. Dolly Grip operates camera dollies. Company Grips handle general grip work. Rigging Grips focus on pre-rigging and construction.

When do I need a grip vs. an electrician?

Electricians handle anything electrical—lights, power distribution, cables. Grips handle physical support and rigging—stands, camera movement equipment, flags, diffusion frames. The gaffer supervises electrics; the key grip supervises grip.

What equipment is included in grip packages?

Grip packages typically include C-stands, flags, nets, silks, bounce boards, apple boxes, sandbags, clamps, and basic rigging. Dollies, cranes, and specialty equipment are usually additional items quoted separately.

Do your grips have rigging certifications?

Yes. Our rigging grips hold appropriate certifications for overhead work, truss systems, and safety rigging. Complex rigging work is supervised by certified rigging supervisors meeting industry safety requirements.

Can you provide grip trucks with equipment?

We coordinate complete grip truck packages through our rental partners. These include the truck, driver, and comprehensive grip equipment. Crew is booked separately based on your production's needs.

Productions in Czech Republic that need this often pair it with Portable Power Solutions, Gaffer & Lighting Services, and LED Lighting Systems for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Lighting & Grip and Green Screen Filming.

On Set

Need a Grip Team?

Tell us about your production and we'll recommend the right key grip and crew for your needs.