Operate lighting equipment

Operate lighting equipment used during production of movies, commercials, animations and other visual productions to create an atmosphere with light.

operating lighting equipment
operate lights
operate lighting instruments
operate lighting gear
operate lighting apparatus
operate lighting devices

skill/competence

sector-specific

Operate lighting equipment is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Lighting technician: Lighting technicians setup, prepare, check and maintain equipment in order to provide optimal lighting quality for live performances and motion pictures. They cooperate with road crew to unload, set up and operate lighting equipment and instruments.

Operate lighting equipment is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Lighting director: 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. Lighting directors oversee the lighting setup and operation.
Stop-motion animator: Stop-motion animators create animations by using puppets or clay models.

References

1. Operate lighting equipment – ESCO