We may not be a typical business, but like many other offices, we enjoy the typical practical joke.  Denis recently took a trip to Maui with his lovely wife, Lisa.  The rest of us thought this was desperately unfair.  So, the day before he came back we plotted to foil his desk.  Literally.  The next morning, we all serendipitously arrived at the same time.  Denis saw the glow of the desk before we even turned the lights on.  I think he was pretty surprised and impressed.  We foiled not only the computer, desk and phone, but his notepad, card holder and his hat collection.  At 8am, the phones started ringing before he had a chance to tear down our handiwork and we got a shot of him in action!  Now, I wonder who leaves town next…

All dolly sleds use skateboard wheels that develop flat spots very quickly when the dolly comes to a stop.  Pacific Grip’s new Porta-Glide dolly troughs from Losmandy solves this problem!  The wheels sit on the track so that all wheels are touching simultaneously, and just like other sleds, they will flatten slightly.  What makes the Porta-Glides unique is that each of the wheels has a different diameter.  As they turn, instead of 16 flat spots hitting in unison, each of the Porta-Glide wheels gets to it’s flat spot at a different time, making the spot undetectable.  The Porta-Glide sleds are also ideal when using a tight radius curve track, such as 10′ or 14′.  Each sled has one locked and three pivoting wheel blocks.  This allows the dolly to be centered on the track for a smoother, safer ride.  Feel free to call us with any questions!  And check out Losmandy’s website for more information on the Porta-Glide and Porta-Jib Series:  www.porta-jib.com

If you haven’t had a chance to watch Grimm on NBC, then you are missing out!  A drama series inspired by Grimm’s Fairytales, Grimm started filming in August 2011 and the first seven episodes have been such a  hit for the network that they have returned to film another nine episodes.  You will burst with pride when you see the swollen cadaver in the park blocks, the local street names and districts fly by during heart racing chases, dance parties on the street car and the myriad of Portland talent, both on screen and off, that make Grimm such a thrilling show.   Pacific Grip & Lighting is proud to be providing the electric, generator, dolly and distro gear used on the show.  Hulu.com is currently showing past episodes and the latest episode in the series is tonight Friday February 10th at 9pm.  Get cozy, turn the lights down low and don’t forget to lock your doors!