Return | Newsletter Back Issues | Previous | Next STUDIO & EQUIPMENT UPDATE A Quarterly Newsletter Volume 3, Issue 3 Summer 1995 Celebrating our 50th Year 1945-1995 Chapman's equipment workshops give Paramount grips hands-on training Hollywood, CA--Chapman Technical Directors, Steve Miller, Greg Hill, Bradley Baltzell, David Dreben, Hector Miranda, and Jerome Von Holland gave a four-week training class to aspiring grips at Paramount Studios from July 22-Aug.12 under the supervision of General Manager, Chuck Huenergardt. The Saturday workshops were designed to familiarize veteran and rookie grips with Chapman's sophisticated equipment, with an emphasis on efficient use and safety techniques. "This is the first time we've done this in at least 20 years," said Paramount Grip, Richard Jastrow, who coordinated with Miller to secure the use of  the Leeza Show stage for the training classes.  "It's a win-win situation.   Chapman is happy and we're ecstatic." The first week covered PeeWee®, Hybrid, and Hustler Dollies and the Pedolly® Pedestal.   Week two featured Sidewinder and Olympian Dollies, the Hy Hy® Base, and Lenny Arms I & II.  Week three familiarized grips with the Nike and Zeus Stage Cranes, ATB and CS Bases, and Lenny Arm III.  Week four introduced the Apollo, Titan, and Super Nova Mobile Cranes.   Each workshop included a question and answer session and concluded with an opportunity for the trainees to gain valuable hands-on experience. "It's always good knowing how the manufacturer wants you to do something," said Elizabeth Genovese, who attended the workshops despite 10 years of gripping for Sony Pictures.  "Without the benefit of these classes, I wouldn't know how to operate the equipment correctly." Chapman offers equipment instruction on an appointment basis.  Those interested in hands-on training may contact Steve miller at (818) 764-6726. ABOVE: Greg Hill and Steve Miller teach dolly grips at Paramount training class. Top Ten Reasons Why Equipment Was Not Returned To Chapman By 10 A.M. 10. Driver got lost. 9. Couldn't find the grip truck with the dolly in it. 8. Driver had food poisoning. 7. Didn't know it had to be returned. 6. Driver decided to stop and take a nap. 5. Driver ran into a house on his way to Chapman. 4. Driver thought he could drive 100 miles in 15 minutes. 3. Driver thought he had to get up at 10 a.m. 2. "I didn't think you were serious when you said returns were by 10 a.m. 1. "Patty said I could return it any time I want!" compiled by Patty Castillo, Chapman dispatcher