From intelligent lighting engineer to light board operator
17 of the 35 essential skills of a light board operator are already essential for a intelligent lighting engineer — about 49% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 17
- skills carry over
- 18
- would be new
- 49%
- of the target job covered
- 35
- essential skills of a light board operator
What a light board operator does
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.
What carries over
17 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- assess power needs
- draw up lighting plan
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- keep up with trends
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- read lighting plans
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- set up light board
- understand artistic concepts
- use personal protection equipment
- use technical documentation
- work ergonomically
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
What would be new
18 skillsEssential for a light board operator and not for a intelligent lighting engineer. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- adapt artistic plan to location
- attend rehearsals
- communicate during show
- consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
- draw up artistic production
- interpret artistic intentions
- intervene with actions on stage
- manage performance light quality
- operate a lighting console
- organise resources for artistic production
- perform quality control of design during a run
- plot lighting states
- plot lighting states with automated lights
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- support a designer in the developing process
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- use communication equipment
- work safely with chemicals
Other moves from intelligent lighting engineer
2 roles- stage technician21 skills in common
- performance lighting technician19 skills in common
← intelligent lighting engineerlight board operator →The other way round
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How far are you from being a light board operator?
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