Supervise plotting of stage lights

Make sure cues for stage lights are adequately entered into the lightboard. Put in levels, positions, changeovers, etc.

check correct positioning of stage lights
supervise plotting of stage lighting
supervise plotting of lights on stage
lead plotting

skill/competence

occupation-specific

Supervise plotting of stage lights is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Lighting designer: Lighting designers develop a lighting design concept for a performance and supervise the execution of it. Their work is based on research and artistic vision. Their design is influenced by and influences other designs and must be conform with these designs and the overall artistic vision. Therefore, the designers work closely with artistic directors, operators and the artistic team. During rehearsals and performance they coach the operators to obtain optimal timing and manipulation. Lighting designers develop lighting plots, cue lists and other documentation to support the operators and production crew. Lighting designers sometimes also work as autonomous artists, creating light art outside a performance context.

Supervise plotting of stage lights 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.

References

1. Supervise plotting of stage lights – ESCO