For gaffers, key grips, best boys, and producers

Grip & Electric List

Make the Grip & Electric list before prep, then send the rental house an order it can quote and pull.

Make separate lists for main unit, splinter unit, stage work, or specialty days. Choose the base grip package, set prep and return dates, add the department heads and write the quantity, brand, and notes for each item.

Make a G&E List
GRIP & ELECTRIC LISTMain Unit · 5-ton
PREP AUG 12–14
GAFFER · T. MORGANKEY GRIP · R. DIAZBBE · S. PATELBBG · C. WARD
QTYITEMNOTE
2ARRI M40Day exterior
11200A distro packageStage tie-in
212 × 12 frameUltrabounce / solid
LEDHMIPOWERFLAGSSTANDSHARDWARE

What goes on the list

Organize the order the way the gaffer and key grip check it

Each section shows the quantity, item, brand, and any note the department or rental house needs.

Fixtures

List LED, HMI, tungsten, fluorescent, and specialty fixtures with quantities, brands, and notes.

Power and distro

List generators, tie-ins, distro, cable, lunch boxes, dimmers, and power notes.

Frames, rags, and flags

List overhead frames, rags, diffusion, solids, nets, flags, cutters, and lighting control.

Stands, rigging, and hardware

List stands, clamps, mounts, rigging hardware, and the tools Grip needs for the job.

Dollies and camera support

List dollies, track, sliders, remote heads, cranes, mounts, and other camera support.

Gels and expendables

List diffusion, color, tape, black wrap, sash, rope, and expendable stock.

Base grip package

Note the 1-ton, 2-ton, 3-ton, 5-ton, or 10-ton grip package on the order.

Crew and dates

Add the DP, gaffer, best boy electric, key grip, best boy grip, producer, UPM, prep dates, and return date.

From tech scout to final order

Review the G&E order before it goes to the rental house

Tech scouts often uncover fixtures, distro, rigging, overheads, or camera support that were not on the first pass. Review every addition before sending the final order.

  • Check the item, brand, quantity, unit, and notes on every line.
  • Separate main unit, splinter unit, stage work, and specialty lists.
  • Add location-specific Grip and Electric requests to the final order.
  • Open scout photos and notes while checking each addition.
  • Print or email the final PDF to the departments and rental house.
LIGHTING18 items · 42 qty
POWER & DISTRO12 items · 64 qty
FRAMES, RAGS & FLAGS21 items · 38 qty
STANDS & HARDWARE27 items · 96 qty
TECH SCOUT ADDS4 locations reviewed

Make a Grip & Electric List

Keep every lighting, grip, rigging, and expendables item organized in one equipment list.

Make a G&E List