Purpose and Scope

Lighting is a subtle art, generally not meant to be noticed. Lighting technicians use lights to create different effects and moods from scene to scene. They set up and operate lighting equipment under the supervision of the Unit Manager. The lighting team''''''''s work is crucial to any performance or programme. Lighting creates the right atmosphere to evoke an audience''''''''s response and demands high-level technical and creative skills. They must have the ability and experience to program and manually run modern light consoles, experience in programming robotic lights e.g.: roboscan, veri lights, wybron color mover.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

·          Liaising with the Unit Manager and/or immediate Supervisor to interpret their creative vision into the lighting design;

·          Managing the lighting budget;

·          Advising on the purchase/hire of suitable equipment;

·          Visiting and assessing locations for technical purposes;

·          Conducting risk assessments for health and safety purposes;

·          Establishing lighting requirements;

·          Plotting the lighting;

·          Deciding on crew numbers and equipment needed;

·          Employing the crew and hiring equipment;

·          Co-coordinating the equipment and the technical crew;

·          Training other crew members as required;

·          Assembling all the lighting and filter equipment needed;

·          Ensuring all lighting equipment is in working order;

·          Organizing scaffolding and cranes, if required;

·          Pre-rigging the lighting;

·          Ensuring all cables and wires are safely concealed;

·          Loading automated colour change systems;

·          Programming and operating lighting consoles;

·          Supervising the focusing of lighting;

·          Operating and maintaining equipment during the shoot;

·          Changing lighting between shots, as necessary;

·          Ensuring all equipment is stored/transported back safely from location;

·          Liaising with the Unit manager, and sound technician.

Critical Competencies, Skills and Abilities

• Great communication skills.
• Lighting technicians must have an extensive knowledge of electrical systems— most are qualified electricians —and they must be prepared to keep up with the latest advancements in lighting and electrical systems.

·          The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

·          The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.