Film and Television Lighting Operator
Alternative Titles:
Lighting Designer
Lighting operators position, set up and operate lighting
equipment to light sets or studios during stage performances,
television broadcasts or film productions.
Lighting operators are responsible, both creatively and
technically, for lighting interior and outside scenes and must
achieve the desired effects through the placement, intensity
and colour of lighting.
A lighting operator may perform the following tasks:
- study scripts and discuss lighting effects with
production staff
- coordinate activities with electrical crew in putting up
metal scaffolding to support lighting equipment
- select and position equipment such as spotlights and
floodlights
- arrange and connect cables to electrical supply using
portable junction boxes
- maintain and repair lighting equipment
- operate lights during filming or broadcasting and vary
intensity of light using various filters and reflective
screens
- arrange for transportation of equipment to remote
locations.
In film production, lighting operators are called gaffers
and their assistants are known as best boys.
Lighting operators may be required to travel to remote
locations. They work irregular hours or shifts.
Required Skills - Film and Television Lighting Operator
- patience
- enjoy the technical aspects of film and television
production
- able to work as part of a team
- creativity
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