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Grip Equipment
Professional grip equipment for your Canadian production.
Grip equipment includes the mechanical hardware used to support, position, and control cameras and lighting on set. C-stands, flags, nets, silks, clamps, and rigging hardware give grip teams the tools to shape light and enable precise camera placement in any environment.
We source comprehensive grip equipment packages from local suppliers, scaled to your production's size and complexity. Our team ensures all rigging, mounting, and light-control hardware is delivered in working condition, giving your grip department the tools to execute each setup efficiently.
Capabilities
Grip Inventory
Complete grip equipment from stands and flags to rigging and hardware.
Professional Grip Solutions
Capabilities
Our Process
Requirements Review
Understanding your production's grip needs based on locations, lighting plans, and technical requirements.
Package Design
Building a comprehensive grip package scaled to your production with all necessary items.
Prep & Delivery
Preparing and organizing equipment in grip carts and cases for efficient access on set.
Production Support
Ongoing support with additional equipment and replacement items as needed.
On Location
Chapman dollies, Movietech cranes and Tiffen Steadicam packages from William F. White and Reel Films
Here is how the work lines up. Grip packages on Canadian productions are built from the national inventory at William F. White Global and Reel Films Toronto, then trucked to set in the configuration your key grip actually wants. Dollies come from Chapman Hybrid IV, Lenny 2, Hustler 4 and Pee Wee stock, with slider kits for tight interiors and grip-cart inserts. Cranes scale from a Foxxx 6m and Stanton Jib 24-foot up to a Movietech 30-foot for full feature reach.
Steadicam packages cover Tiffen, Volt and Trinity rigs with Easyrig vests — key for Banff Lake Louise shoreline, the Whistler bike park, Yukon backcountry and the Iqaluit tundra where op endurance and weight discipline shape the schedule. Gimbal stock runs Movi Pro, DJI Ronin 4D and Ronin 2 packages, and grip stock covers 8, 12 and 20-foot Lite Grids, Magic Cloth, butterflies, flags, 4x4 fast frames, hi-hats, apple boxes, sandbags and the full C-stand inventory.
Canadian locations push grip departments hard in exact ways. Quebec City UNESCO heritage zones prohibit ground penetrations and rigging into protected masonry, so freestanding overhead frames and weighted bases replace pipe-clamp solutions. Banff and Jasper Parks Canada Special Activity Permits constrain crane and frame placement near wildlife corridors and rule out gear staging in silent zones. Pacific coast wind at Tofino, Vancouver Island and the BC ferry shorelines turns 12x12 frames into sails — we ship oversized sandbag inventory and brief grips on bail-out protocols before the day starts.
Cold-weather scheduling adds another layer: -25°C Quebec and Yukon days demand cold-rated hydraulic fluid in dolly columns and protective covers on every cart parts. We plan cart configurations against those constraints, suggest pre-rigged overhead packages where permits allow, and coordinate William F. White short-notice top-ups from the Trans-Canada corridor depots direct to unit bases anywhere in the country.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in a standard grip package?
A standard grip package includes C-stands with arms and knuckles, combo stands, flags and nets in various sizes, apple boxes, sandbags, and essential hardware. We scale packages based on your production size and specific requirements.
Can you provide grip trucks?
Yes, we can provide complete grip trucks loaded with equipment organized for efficient access. Trucks come in various sizes to match your production scale, from small vans to full grip trucks.
What large frames do you carry?
We stock frames from 4x4 feet through 20x20 feet, including 6x6, 8x8, 12x12, and overhead systems. We carry matching textiles including silks, solids, griffolyn, and specialty materials.
Do you provide rigging equipment?
Yes, we supply speed rail, scaffolding, pipe clamps, and all necessary rigging hardware for overhead work. We can also recommend experienced riggers for complex installations.
What about expendables?
We supply grip expendables including tape, gels, clothespins, tie-down materials, and hardware. These can be included in your grip package or supplied separately as needed.
Can you provide key grips?
Yes, we can provide experienced key grips and grip crews along with equipment. Having local grip professionals ensures efficient setup and operation of all grip equipment.
Related Services
Productions in Canada that need this often pair it with Lighting Equipment Rental, Audio Equipment Rental, and Power Equipment Rental for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Camera Support Systems and Grip Services.
On Set
Need Grip Equipment?
Tell us about your grip requirements and we'll build the right package.