lighting director

Performance 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. Performance lighting directors oversee the lighting setup and operation.

Alternative Labels

lighting art director

lighting designer & director

lighting designer and director

lighting director

lighting supervisor

motion picture lighting director

television lighting director

television lighting supervisor

TV lighting director

TV lighting supervisor

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt designers’ work to the performance venue analyse a script analyse the need for technical resources consult with production director create solutions to problems design an artificial lighting system design lighting draw up lighting plan familiarise with personal directing styles finish project within budget keep up with trends plan act lighting read lighting plans supervise lighting crew translate artistic concepts to technical designs use specialised design software use technical documentation

Essential Knowledge

cinematography health and safety regulations lighting techniques technical drawings

Optional Skills and Competences

assess power needs attend rehearsals check material resources collaborate on costume and make-up for performances create storyboards develop drama production process focus lighting equipment focus stage lights light a show manage budgets manage technical resources stock operate a lighting console operate lighting equipment prevent technical problems with lighting equipment rig lights supervise equipment use storyboards work with the camera crew work with the director of photography

Optional Knowledge

artificial lighting systems electricity film production process photography

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2f372afe-d513-4357-abe1-e5e0b5cf9ae5

Status

released

Occupations

performance lighting director

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI