performance lighting director
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.
Also called: television lighting director, lighting designer and director, television lighting supervisor, lighting director, lighting supervisor, TV lighting supervisor, motion picture lighting director, TV lighting director
- 21
- essential skills
- 23
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- art director8 skills in common
- director of photography8 skills in common
- performance lighting designer8 skills in common
- hair stylist7 skills in common
- camera operator5 skills in common
- costume designer5 skills in common
- intelligent lighting engineer5 skills in common
- pyrotechnic designer5 skills in common
Essential skills
21- adapt designers’ work to the performance venue
- analyse a script
- analyse the need for technical resources
- cinematography
- consult with production director
- create solutions to problems
- design an artificial lighting system
- design lighting
- draw up lighting plan
- familiarise with personal directing styles
- finish project within budget
- health and safety regulations
- keep up with trends
- lighting techniques
- plan act lighting
- read lighting plans
- supervise lighting crew
- technical drawings
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- use specialised design software
- use technical documentation
Optional skills
23- artificial lighting systems
- assess power needs
- attend rehearsals
- check material resources
- collaborate on costume and make-up for performances
- create storyboards
- develop drama production process
- electricity
- film production process
- focus lighting equipment
- focus stage lights
- light a show
- manage budgets
- manage technical resources stock
- operate a lighting console
- operate lighting equipment
- photography
- prevent technical problems with lighting equipment
- rig lights
- supervise equipment
- use storyboards
- work with the camera crew
- work with the director of photography
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