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Lighting technician
The person who lights the set.
DEPT. :
Lighting
PRODUCTION PHASE:
Production
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WHY?
Because light defines the look and feel of every scene. Lighting technicians make sure each shot hits the intended tone – from warm and welcoming to cool and tense.
WHAT?
Build lighting setups, place fixtures, use gels and diffusers, lay cables, and adapt lighting to changing conditions on set – always with safety in mind.
WHEN?
All through the shoot. Lighting technicians are there whenever lighting needs adjusting, boosting, or resetting.
HOW?
With technical skill, the right qualifications, strong teamwork, quick response times – and a headtorch.
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