§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

light board operator

Light board operators control the lighting of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers.

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Description

Light board operators control the lighting of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Their work is influenced by and influences the results of other operators. Therefore, the operators work closely together with the designers, operators and performers. Light board operators prepare and supervise the setup, steer the technical crew, program the equipment and operate the lighting system. They may be responsible for conventional or automated lighting fixtures and, in some instances, controlling video as well. Their work is based on plans, instructions and other documentation.

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

draw up lighting plan follow safety procedures when working at heights work with respect for own safety manage performance light quality adapt artistic plan to location understand artistic concepts read lighting plans work safely with chemicals support a designer in the developing process intervene with actions on stage adapt to artists' creative demands consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production work ergonomically organise resources for artistic production plot lighting states work safely with machines use technical documentation plot lighting states with automated lights prevent fire in a performance environment operate a lighting console work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision communicate during show assess power needs safeguard artistic quality of performance interpret artistic intentions set up equipment in a timely manner keep up with trends translate artistic concepts to technical designs draw up artistic production attend rehearsals perform quality control of design during a run use communication equipment set up light board use personal protection equipment prepare personal work environment

OPTIONALOptional competences

pack electronic equipment maintain dimmer equipment de-rig electronic equipment update budget manage personal professional development manage technical resources stock maintain automated lighting equipment rig automated lights instruct on set up of equipment operate dimmer equipment cue a performance provide technical documentation rig lights perform first fire intervention ensure safety of mobile electrical systems assemble performance equipment monitor developments in technology used for design coach staff for running the performance adapt existing designs to changed circumstances focus lighting equipment focus stage lights advise client on technical possibilities distribute control signals store performance equipment maintain system layout for a production document your own practice prevent technical problems with lighting equipment lead a team maintain lighting equipment manage teamwork plan act lighting update design results during rehearsals develop professional network keep personal administration

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