#LIGHTING DIRECTOR JOBS TV#

visit and assess locations for technical purposes.In more senior roles, you'll also need to: liaise with and work under the direction of the gaffer (who oversees electricals) and best boy (who assists the gaffer) throughout the project.

work as part of a large crew, especially on feature films.de-rig all equipment at the end of the broadcast or production and ensure it's safely transported away from the location and/or stored.programme and operate lighting consoles.change lighting between shots, as necessary.operate and maintain equipment during the shoot.check the focusing of lighting at rehearsals.pre-rig lighting, ensuring all cables and wires are safely concealed.organise any necessary scaffolding and cranes.ensure all lighting equipment is in working order and carry out tests.assemble all the lighting and filter equipment needed.ResponsibilitiesĪs a lighting technician, you'll typically need to: The work demands high-level technical and creative skills to follow instructions that ensure the desired production lighting is achieved. While setting up lights, changing them over during production and running cables, you must always be conscious of health and safety requirements. You'll usually work in a team, as technicians generally have to carry out heavy lifting and may need to work at heights to correctly position the lighting. You'll help to create the right atmosphere to set a scene and evoke an audience's response.

#LIGHTING DIRECTOR JOBS TV#

Lighting technicians use their technical skill to set up and operate lighting for TV shows, films and concertsĪs a lighting technician, you'll work across all types of programmes and may cover productions inside studios or outside on location.

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