Hire a Grip in Denver, CO
At a Glance
Assignment Desk provides professional grip services in Denver, CO. Our grips come fully equipped with Doorway dollies, Dana dollies, C-stands and operate on standard 10-hour production days. Available for corporate, broadcast, commercial, and live event productions. Book today for immediate availability.
What Does a Grip Do?
A Grip handles all rigging, camera support, and light-shaping equipment on set, working alongside the gaffer and camera department. They build and operate dollies, cranes, and overhead rigs while managing flags, silks, and diffusion frames to control light and shadows.
Standard Equipment
Common Shoot Scenarios
- Film and TV sets
- Commercial shoots
- Music videos
- Multi-day productions
- Outdoor location shoots
Video Production in Denver, CO
Denver's outdoor lifestyle, craft beer culture, and growing tech sector create a unique production market. The city serves as a gateway to Rocky Mountain location shoots and is home to a rapidly expanding corporate base.
Colorado offers a 20% film incentive rebate on production expenditures. Denver's 300+ days of sunshine, dramatic mountain backdrops, and walkable downtown RiNo arts district make it visually compelling for a range of productions.
- 20% Colorado film incentive rebate on qualifying production expenditures
- 300+ days of sunshine — reliable outdoor shooting year-round
- Rocky Mountain gateway: mountain, desert, and urban locations within an hour
- Growing tech hub: Google, Amazon, Oracle, Arrow Electronics campuses
Grip Crew in Denver, CO
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Production Guidelines in Denver
Standard Day Rate: All grip bookings in Denver are based on a 10-hour production day, which includes setup, shooting, and wrap time.
Overtime: Hours beyond the standard 10-hour day are billed at time-and-a-half. We recommend building buffer time into your schedule for complex productions.
Local Radius: The local production zone covers a 30-mile radius from downtown Denver (303 S Broadway STE 200-145). Locations outside this zone may include travel time and mileage charges.
Equipment: All crew arrive with their standard equipment package. Custom gear requests (specialty lenses, additional lighting, etc.) can be arranged with advance notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Denver attractive for video production?
Denver offers 300+ days of sunshine, dramatic Rocky Mountain backdrops within 30 minutes of downtown, a 20% state rebate, and a growing corporate and tech economy. The combination of natural beauty and urban infrastructure makes it extremely versatile.
How much does a grip cost in Denver, CO?
Grip rates in Denver vary based on project scope, equipment needs, and shoot duration. Assignment Desk offers competitive day rates on a standard 10-hour production day. Contact us at 312-464-8600 or visit our booking page for a custom quote.
What equipment does a grip bring to a shoot?
Our grip professionals in Denver typically arrive with Doorway dollies, Dana dollies, C-stands, Apple boxes, Sandbags, Overhead frames and silks. Equipment packages can be customized based on your production requirements.
See our grip crews in action on recent shoots. Browse Production Stories →
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