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Grip Equipment
Professional grip equipment for your Japanese 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
Grip Packages Across Tokyo, Osaka and Hokkaido
Grip teams shooting in Japan trust us to build C-stands, flags, frames, silks, and overhead butterflies that match the scale of each set.
Here is how this works in practice. The brief might be bouncing daylight off a Shibuya rooftop, taming neon spill on a Shinjuku backstreet, or building a 20x20 silk over a paddy field outside Kyoto. We pull from Hibino, Imagica, and Nagase Brothers stocks. Shoots get tested rigging hardware, scaffolding, and speed rail without sourcing piecemeal across the country.
Here is the short of it. Packages scale to crew size and travel needs. Compact carts suit tight Yokohama alleys. Full grip trucks suit Hokkaido sub-zero exteriors. Salt-resistant hardware suits Okinawa coastal days.
Here is the breakdown. Our grip coordinators pre-pack apple boxes, clamps, sandbags, and consumables by team. They brief local key grips on overhead and rigging plans. They keep replacements on standby. A snapped knuckle or torn silk never costs you a setup. From a single 4x4 frame on a Nagoya commercial to a 100-unit grip truck for a feature working the Japan Alps, we deliver gear that arrives prepped, labelled, and ready to load in.
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 Japan 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.