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Wrenching Dad
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On off grid, solar supplied powerwall charger.Off the pump, on the grid.
On off grid, solar supplied powerwall charger.Off the pump, on the grid.
Serious question . Is L.A. the only filming location in the United States? Like you pointed out some hands on carers are only available in certain areas . For me to work I had to pick one of the areas in the country where my work was available. Las Vegas was not first on the list but we got out and my wife can still go visit family .
So in my situation a Local 80 (Grip) since 1997 and a SAG (Stunt) since 1996.
So all of my Grip work revolves around L.A.
The Stunt work has taken me around the world..currently in Atlanta (been here since July and be here until February).
Atlanta in the last 10 years has become the runner up to L.A. as far production volume. It’s all IASTE unions but I’d have to do some sort of transfer/withdrawl from one to the other(not sure exactly how it works) to the Atlanta local. I’m sure there is a difference in pay.
Ultimately my dad retired to Pismo/Nipomo(he’s about to be 83) and he’s not going anywhere until he passes. So we will be around for whatever he may need as well as my wife’s dad.
So in my situation a Local 80 (Grip) since 1997 and a SAG (Stunt) since 1996.
So all of my Grip work revolves around L.A.
The Stunt work has taken me around the world..currently in Atlanta (been here since July and be here until February).
Atlanta in the last 10 years has become the runner up to L.A. as far production volume. It’s all IASTE unions but I’d have to do some sort of transfer/withdrawl from one to the other(not sure exactly how it works) to the Atlanta local. I’m sure there is a difference in pay.
Ultimately my dad retired to Pismo/Nipomo(he’s about to be 83) and he’s not going anywhere until he passes. So we will be around for whatever he may need as well as my wife’s dad.
I realize I am not the norm here. I am 50 years old and have lived in So Cal 49 of those years. The beach is not for everyone. I have been to the beach 3-4 times in the last 35 years. I would much rather be in desert, river / lake, or mountains. No disrespect at all to those that love the beach and always throw it out there when others are talking about leaving So Cal. Not everyone cares for the beach!Cause it beats the shit outa cactus, scorpions and snakes View attachment 1162593 View attachment 1162594 View attachment 1162595 View attachment 1162597 View attachment 1162598 .
Grips are basically movers, drivers show up with a truck full of props, camera tracks, plants fake structures like rocks..... they move them to and from the setBy no means am I trying to side-track things but what does a grip do ?
I've always wondered. I've seen them on the credits for years and I have it my head all they do is hold a camera?
The smart people bought $30k cars. The $30k they saved not buying a Tesla buys a lot of gas
Grips are camera/lighting support. We are hired by the Director of Photography (DP) which under that person splits off to the Key Grip and Head Gaffer/Electrician. We rig backing tracks for different colored rags(blue /green screens,solid black or white and as well as the vinyl backings) then we hang/rig rock n roll truss or pipe for the electricians to hang lights on so the rags or backings can be lit. We also push camera Dollie’s along with dolly track. After the lights are up and working we cut/shape the light as the DP wants. There are more to it…but that’s the basics.By no means am I trying to side-track things but what does a grip do ?
I've always wondered. I've seen them on the credits for years and I have it my head all they do is hold a camera?
Or bought the 35K tesla when they could.
Saving money on transportation doesn't start with writing 60K checks (lol taking loans) for sure.
I realize I am not the norm here. I am 50 years old and have lived in So Cal 49 of those years. The beach is not for everyone. I have been to the beach 3-4 times in the last 35 years. I would much rather be in desert, river / lake, or mountains. No disrespect at all to those that love the beach and always throw it out there when others are talking about leaving So Cal. Not everyone cares for the beach!
I drove past the Chevron at Vidal junction yesterday. The sign outside the chevron with their prices was damaged/ not functioning. I was curious if they did that themselves so they wouldn’t have to advertise $10/gallon gas until you walked in the store or got up to the pump.Ouch. that going to straighten out the amount of gas to ev’s on the road.
I drove past the Chevron at Vidal junction yesterday. The sign outside the chevron with their prices was damaged/ not functioning. I was curious if they did that themselves so they wouldn’t have to advertise $10/gallon gas until you walked in the store or got up to the pump.
I like how the new standard for diesel is to price match it to premium instead of regular. Sick bastards.Appears to not be there...yet.
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