Operate follow spots

Description

Operate follow spots during a live performance based on visual cues or documentation.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 2 occupations
  • Optional in 1 occupations
  • Total: 3 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)

Essential for

  • Followspot operator
    A followspot operator is a professional who operates a followspot, which is a type of spotlight that is manually operated and used to follow performers on stage. They work…
  • Theatre technician
    Theatre technicians execute all technical tasks to support live performances. They build and break down stages and decors, install and operate sound, light, recording and video equ…

Optional for

  • Stage technician
    Stage technicians control different aspects of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. They prepare and perform the setup, prog…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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