Nice video. I'm currently training to be an up rigger. you're very fluid in your movements. Also it's nice to see a video where the up rigger actually pulls the chain up! :)
When you first started rigging/training, how afraid of heights were you? I imagine that more exposure made you less afraid, but what else did you/do you do to be more calm? Was there a point where you started to not get afraid? Do you have any tips or rituals that you do so you don't get tired quickly, or freak out? I guess a major thing too is not dropping pins. Thanks for any tips and advice you might have.
+inalavalamp I worked for a sign company for many years and was always working at height. In my opinion you should be a little bit afraid of heights---a fear of, or respect for, heights is important to work safely above others.
You learn to respect the heights instead of fear them basically. Then just focus on the task at hand. 1- don’t fall (your life and others) 2- don’t drop anything (other people’s life) 3- get the gig done THATS YOUR JOB IN THAT ORDER. When guys loose respect for the heights or prioritize the gig over all else is when bad things happen.
+Markus Bruun Rasmussen Lasers are used sometimes...the ground guys that day didn't use them, so you slide the chain until it aligns on the floor target. Thanks for the questions---
What diameter line do you prefer pulling points with in this situation? I like pulling with 5/8", but the rope itself is a bit heavy at 150'. There might be lighter lines out there.. Is there a supplier/store online that you would recommend?
+Kiirjava a quality 5/8" braided poly is my choice for a pulling straight up. There are certain venues when you need to work with rope grabs or other devices that only work on a static or kern-mantle type of line. It's important to shop around and make sure the manufacturer provides all the specs for rope. Recently Home Depot/Lowes have started stocking thinner, less working load rope---make sure you know what you're buying.
Don’t buy your rope from a hardware store. Call up VER Sales or Jack Rubin & Sons in Burbank and let them know what you are looking for and they will hook you up. They also have an IATSE discount.
@@VdjDeenasty IATSE Local 14 in Albany pays $49hr for up-riggers. Look up the local IATSE union for your area and contact them and let them know you're interested. They'll put you on the next big show as a stagehand which will get your foot in the door.
Nice video. I'm currently training to be an up rigger. you're very fluid in your movements. Also it's nice to see a video where the up rigger actually pulls the chain up! :)
did you make it bro, are you an up rigger now?
@@thankyouyahusha4957We need to know
Much respect!
IATSE Boston Local 11. I’m in training to rig 110” grid. You learn a lot about yourself up there.
Iatse local 2 🇺🇸
Just watched this video and am terrified. Are you still alive? If so, please make more!
When you first started rigging/training, how afraid of heights were you? I imagine that more exposure made you less afraid, but what else did you/do you do to be more calm? Was there a point where you started to not get afraid? Do you have any tips or rituals that you do so you don't get tired quickly, or freak out? I guess a major thing too is not dropping pins. Thanks for any tips and advice you might have.
+inalavalamp I worked for a sign company for many years and was always working at height. In my opinion you should be a little bit afraid of heights---a fear of, or respect for, heights is important to work safely above others.
+Will Haas right on! thanks for the advice!
You learn to respect the heights instead of fear them basically.
Then just focus on the task at hand.
1- don’t fall (your life and others)
2- don’t drop anything (other people’s life)
3- get the gig done
THATS YOUR JOB IN THAT ORDER.
When guys loose respect for the heights or prioritize the gig over all else is when bad things happen.
I can see your rigger rain drippin hahaha
Post more vids. Most interesting ive seen.
Am I the first to see the case of budlight on the C walk?
Lmao. Grab me a beer. Im thirsty 😂👍
Great vid bro.
Stay safe
no sheave?? u a beast
How many days before the show do you guys have to be finished and how long after the show do you have go start taking it all down?
Everything is day of except the steel stage build
@@boxfriend2591 omg that's so much to do in one day!
Why no ground-rigger and pulley? :P Also, i see you don't use any lasers for the point adjustment. All by the eye?
Impressive videos by the way :-D
+Markus Bruun Rasmussen Lasers are used sometimes...the ground guys that day didn't use them, so you slide the chain until it aligns on the floor target. Thanks for the questions---
What diameter line do you prefer pulling points with in this situation? I like pulling with 5/8", but the rope itself is a bit heavy at 150'. There might be lighter lines out there.. Is there a supplier/store online that you would recommend?
+Kiirjava a quality 5/8" braided poly is my choice for a pulling straight up. There are certain venues when you need to work with rope grabs or other devices that only work on a static or kern-mantle type of line. It's important to shop around and make sure the manufacturer provides all the specs for rope. Recently Home Depot/Lowes have started stocking thinner, less working load rope---make sure you know what you're buying.
Don’t buy your rope from a hardware store. Call up VER Sales or Jack Rubin & Sons in Burbank and let them know what you are looking for and they will hook you up. They also have an IATSE discount.
what venue is this? i rig out of Buffalo New York for iatse10 our arena is 130' way different ceiling gid
This is the Allen County Memorial Coliseum, the main grid is 90' but this is a lower, upstage section that follows the pitch of the roof.
Will Haas ok, thanks, for responding. cool video thanks for sharing
Why is your rope so damn long brother. Respectfully.
How much do they pay per hour to do this?
Up here in New England you make about $30-$50hr depending what city you're in. The bigger the city the higher the pay usually.
@@TJM316 im from New York 50$ for hs is A lot of money
@@VdjDeenasty IATSE Local 14 in Albany pays $49hr for up-riggers. Look up the local IATSE union for your area and contact them and let them know you're interested. They'll put you on the next big show as a stagehand which will get your foot in the door.
fuck that!
I.a.t.s.e 295 regina
Stand up on top of the beam, you're hurting yourself standing on that bottom flange. You're able to use your legs more effectively on top
So will... you're hooked in to the cat walk?
+Mezgo Sanguino in this instance yes, because I was working so close to the catwalk.
+Will Haas Thnks, good job also!
Catwalks are Rated for that. Lol sorta risky.
I have to ask where do you mount your camera?