Also called: Crane Grip
Pushes the camera dolly or operates the crane, moving the camera smoothly during a shot.
A dolly grip lays track, then pushes a 500-pound dolly carrying the camera and operator, hitting exact marks at exactly the right speed, take after take. Great dolly grips are almost like dancers.
Approximate, based on IATSE local rate cards and typical weeks worked; freelance crew income depends on how much work they book.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Apprenticeship, about 0 years after high school. On-the-job training as a grip.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Film Production.
Growing about average. Robotic camera arms are used for some shots.
Low risk for 10 years. Motion-control rigs repeat some moves, but hitting marks smoothly in sync with actors on most shoots stays a human skill.
Classes: Physical education, Shop class, Theater tech crew, Music (rhythm and timing).
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4099.
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