Dolly grip

In cinematography, the dolly grip is the individual who operates the camera dolly. He/she places,levels and moves the dolly track, then pushes and pulls the dolly and usually a camera operator and camera assistant as riders. If the dolly has a moveable vertical axis, such as a hyraulically-actuated arm, then the dolly grip also operates the up and down of the camera simultaneously to tracking. This is known as a compound move. A dolly grip must work closely with the camera crew to perfect these complex movements during rehearsals. Focusing the lens is critical to capturing a sharp image, so a dolly grip must hit his/her marks in concert with a camera assistant who pulls focus. It is a skill that experience can hone to a point, but the best dolly grips are known for their "touch" and that makes them highly sought-after talents.

Related Topics:
Cinematography - Dolly - Camera operator - Camera assistant

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Dolly grips may also push a wheeled platform holding the microphone and boom operator.

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