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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 27-4015.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Lighting Technicians

Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, or attach color filters or other lighting accessories.

What this job is about

Ensure safe and effective lighting setup for productions.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Assess safety of equipment setup

    Evaluate wiring and equipment to identify risks of fire or electrical shock.

  2. 2

    Consult with production staff

    Discuss lighting requirements with the lighting director and production team.

  3. 3

    Set up lighting fixtures

    Install and focus light fixtures according to the production's lighting design plans.

  4. 4

    Test lighting equipment

    Verify the functionality of lighting equipment and desired effects before the performance.

  5. 5

    Disassemble and store equipment

    Carefully take down and store lighting equipment after the performance concludes.

Tools used in this work
Autodesk AutoCADMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Project

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