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performance lighting director

Performance lighting directors determine what lights are needed during production, according to the video and motion picture director's creative vision.

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Description

Performance lighting directors determine what lights are needed during production, according to the video and motion picture director's creative vision. They use the script to design the lighting requirements for each shot. Performance lighting directors oversee the lighting setup and operation.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

technical drawings health and safety regulations cinematography lighting techniques

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electricity artificial lighting systems photography film production process

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

draw up lighting plan consult with production director read lighting plans use specialised design software familiarise with personal directing styles create solutions to problems use technical documentation analyse a script supervise lighting crew analyse the need for technical resources design lighting keep up with trends finish project within budget translate artistic concepts to technical designs adapt designers’ work to the performance venue design an artificial lighting system plan act lighting

OPTIONALOptional competences

develop drama production process operate lighting equipment collaborate on costume and make-up for performances manage technical resources stock work with the camera crew rig lights use storyboards operate a lighting console focus lighting equipment assess power needs light a show focus stage lights work with the director of photography attend rehearsals prevent technical problems with lighting equipment supervise equipment create storyboards manage budgets check material resources

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)