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Grip Services
Professional grip crews and equipment for camera and lighting support across Korea.
Grip kit services give the mechanical support hardware and rigging that shapes light and positions cameras on set. In South Korea, grip teams work at CJ ENM Studios and KOFIC Namyangju Studios in Seoul, using specialized rigging for both feature films and the high-output K-drama shoot schedules.
We source grip kit and skilled grip crews who know the fast pace of Korean production culture. With packages ready from Seoul-based rental houses, our team sets up gear with your key grip's specs, making sure all hardware meets Korean 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
Korean key grips and camera-support gear, end to end
Grip work in Korea has its own working culture, shaped by the speed of K-drama production at The DMC hub and the camera-move ambition of CJ ENM features and Studio Dragon series. Our key grips lead teams that range from a tight three-person crew on commercials to full grip teams for feature shoots on stage at Paju Studio Cube and Namyangju Studio Tricky.
Gear packages are sourced through NAC Image, KW Studio and Hello Pictures Korea. Korean dolly tracks (Egripment Skater, Magnum, JL Fisher 10/11 where ready), Chapman cranes and jib arms for classic camera moves, Movi Pro and DJI Ronin 4D sleds for handheld stabilised work. Hot Gears and Black Arm process-trailer rigs for car-mount and car photography across Korean highways and the Han River bridges.
Beyond camera support, grip teams shape light. C-stands, butterflies, overhead frames, silks and bounce, neg-fill and flag work are built around the gaffer's lighting design. Mostly against an ARRI SkyPanel, HMI and Aputure 600x package — with overhead truss and grid systems for stage installations and greenscreen rigs. Rigging crews hold the fitting KOSHA-aligned safety certifications for overhead work.
Tech scouts have load planning, anchor points and access logistics for Korean locations from Bukchon hanok streets to remote Jeju coastal shoots. Crews are fully insured under Korean production liability and routinely working on K-content cash rebates-eligible shoots, setting up with electric, camera and SFX teams to keep both daylight and night-exterior shoots running on schedule.
Grip work is about precision under pressure. The dolly grip lays and levels track, then pushes a move that hits its mark in time with the actor and the focus pull. On a crane or jib, the grip swings the arm smoothly while a second hand counterweights the load. For car process work on the Han River bridges, the team mounts and checks every clamp and safety line before the vehicle rolls. The DP gets a steady, repeatable move on each take.
Korean shoots cross studio stages, Seoul streets, Busan coast, and Jeju terrain through four sharp seasons. Cold Gangwon Province winters stiffen track and grease, while humid summer monsoon days call for cover over rigs and electrics. Our key grips plan access, load paths, and weather protection during the scout. On location at palaces or hanok streets, they work to Korea Heritage Service limits and keep gear off protected surfaces while the camera move still lands.
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 gear 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 gear 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 gear, flags, diffusion frames. The gaffer supervises electrics. The key grip supervises grip.
What equipment is included in grip packages?
Grip packages mostly have C-stands, flags, nets, silks, bounce boards, apple boxes, sandbags, clamps, and basic rigging. Dollies, cranes, and specialty gear are mostly extra 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 needs.
Can you provide grip trucks with equipment?
We set up complete grip truck packages through our rental partners. These have the truck, driver, and full grip kit. Crew is booked separately based on your production's needs.
Related Services
Productions in South Korea 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
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