In this episode of the Digital Cinema Show on the Language of Camera Movement, we hear from veteran Key Grip Jorge Guzman, Founder of the L.A. County Grip Department, on the important role camera dollies play and the job of the Dolly Grip in facilitating camera movement. In addition to dollies, Jorge also discusses jib arms, telescoping cranes, and on-set safety.

This episode was recorded at J.L. Fisher in Burbank, CA on Panasonic Varicam and Lumix cameras with support by Cartoni. Lighting instruments were provided by BB&S Lighting and Godox. Our volunteer crew included Cinematographers Cameron Cannon and Christopher Knell with James Mathers serving as Interviewer. Post production was handled by Warren Eig, (who happens to also be the inventor of the EigRig Slider.) In addition to camera support, Cartoni also provided financial support without which this series would not be possible.

View Jorge Guzman’s Interview here: https://vimeo.com/1135486560

About our series, “The Language of Camera Movement and Support”:
From the earliest days of cinema, movement has been an important tool for storytelling.  How the camera is supported, panned, tilted, raised, lowered, trucked, flown, or armed are critical aspects of what the filmmaker is trying to communicate. In this series, we aim to explore the many ways a camera can be operated or moved, the benefits of each, and what those various methods might express to the viewer.

For more about Jorge Guzman, visit the L.A. County Grip Department website here: https://www.lacountygripdepartment.com/