Michael G. Uva, author of Hollywood's "Grip Bible" has just published his "Fifth" book.

Dec. 1, 2009 - PRLog -- Michael wrote "The Grip Book" back in 1988. It has been in print for over 21 years. It was the first and only book published on the art of how to become a motion picture studio grip. It is so popular the world over, it has been dubbed as the Grip's Bible on www.amazon.com reviews.

His latest book, titled, " Dollies, Cranes, and Camera Heads" is a practical guide to the latest studio mobile platform equipment used daily.  

•   It will be reviewed in the World Famous “American Cinematographer Magazine” in January of 2010 by Jim Hemphill.
•   It has been sent to “Below the line” newspaper for review by Patrick Graham, Publisher.

It is illustrated with photographs, line drawings, and charts of the capabilities of each piece of equipment. It is also filled with "T. O. T's (Tricks of the trade.) Plus “Great” suggestions and production information is added in by Director Ron Dexter. The book not only has the manufactures addresses and phone numbers, but their web link addresses as well. With this book, film crews, the world over can locate the right equipment for the job faster/easier, saving time and money.

Michael’s other books are:

The Grip book (Fourth Edition.) (www.focalpress.com)

Square Head, a memoir. (www.lulu.com)

Uva’ Shorts, a collection of short stories. (www.lulu.com)

Uva’s Guide to rigging on studios and locations. (www.focalpress.com)

Dollies, Cranes, and Camera Heads (www.lulu.com)

For more info:
Michael G. Uva
1536 W. 25 St.
San Pedro, Ca. 90732
(310) 901-3287
michaelguva@sbcglobal.net
www.lulu.com
Thank you, Michael G. Uva

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Michael G. Uva is an Author/ Key Grip in Hollywood, Ca.
30 years as a Grip/Key Grip/ Dolly Grip
Local ITASE # 80 Union Member
Instructed at:
1) UCLA Extension Course
2) Phoenix Film Commission
3) Cleveland Cuyahoga Collage
4) Bakersfield Film Commission
5) Albuquerque Film Commission