BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//eluceo/ical//2.0/EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9360937a35e68aa55b490afacfdf2a5a DTSTAMP:20260814T071118Z SUMMARY:Grip and Shoot: A Practical Grip Workshop for Photographers DESCRIPTION:As photographers\, we are responsible not only for creating gre at images\, but also for protecting the safety of our clients\, crew\, and equipment. Grip—the stands\, clamps\, fixtures\, and support systems us ed to position lights\, reflectors\, backgrounds\, flags\, and other equip ment—is a fundamental part of every photographer'\;s toolkit. Unfort unately\, unsafe grip practices are becoming increasingly common. As photo graphers expand their roles to include content creation and social media i nfluence\, more videos and tutorials are publicly showcasing improper setu p and rigging techniques. These unsafe methods are then repeated by other influencers and photographers\, creating a cycle of misinformation. The pr oblem is further compounded by product advertisements that demonstrate poo r safety practices and by equipment designs that can encourage misuse if n ot properly understood. With unsafe examples now coming from multiple dire ctions\, this issue has become self-perpetuating. The only effective solut ion is education—providing photographers with the knowledge and practica l skills needed to recognize risks\, make informed decisions\, and create safer working environments for everyone involved. This course is designed to impower you to make the safest use and most economical decisions for y our grip. This course will include hands on training for the following equ ipment: >\;>\;Reverse Light Stands (light weight) >\;>\;Air-Cushi oned Light Stand >\;>\;C-Stands >\;>\;Junior Riser Stands >\;> \;Autopoles with clamps >\;>\;Booms and Extension Arms >\;>\;Tool chest/bag development This course will include safer setup practices\, pr oper ballast (sand bags)\, maintenance\, safety tethering\, and how to max imize flexibility &\; adjustability to speed up your photoshoots while maintaining the safest working environment for your client and gear. Also included is a decision matrix that will help you decide which grip is rig ht for you. This course is very hands-on\, so bring gloves and be prepared for a workout. One mantra for this class is setup\, shoot\, and flex. T he other mantra is safer\, less safe\, but never correct. There will be at least 4 photoshoot setups in this course including cover head and three p oint light. Lunch will be provided. DTSTART:20260901T090000 DTEND:20260901T160000 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR