Lighting Director Science & Engineering Professionals

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Modern Technical Drawing, a Handbook Describing in Detail the Preparation of Working Drawings, with Special Attention to Oblique and Circle-On-circle Work, Orthographic, Isometric, and Oblique Projections, Practical Perspective, Freehand Drawing And...

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The science of recording light and electromagnetic radiation in order to create a motion picture. The recording can happen electronically with an image sensor or chemically on light sensitive materials …

Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.

The characteristics of techniques used to create atmospheres and effects on camera or on stage; the equipment required and appropriate setup to use.

Understand and analyse the behaviour of specific directors.

Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.

Define and make a list of the required resources and equipment based on the technical needs of the production.

Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.

Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …

Monitor and follow new trends and developments in specific sectors.

Cooperate with the artistic team in order to facilitate the transition from the creative vision and its artistic concepts to a technical design.

Developing new designs mastering specialised software.

Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

Design the right atmosphere and an aesthetically appealing film with light. Give instructions on which equipment, settings, and cues should be used.

Create technical drawings and documentation within the lighting department.

Read the instructions on the light plan to determine the light equipment needed and the right placement.

Supervise the crew responsible for setting up and operating lighting equipment during production of a motion picture or theatre production. Make sure they understand the creative vision and use the …

The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.

Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.

Prepare and manage the provision of electrical power for different areas.

Attend rehearsals in order to adapt sets, costumes, make-up, lighting, camera set up, etc.

Verify that all requested resources are delivered and in good working order. Notify the appropriate person or people of any problems related to technical and material resources.

Plan, monitor and report on the budget.

Manage and monitor technical resources stock to ensure that production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.

Work with the crew responsible for the camera operation and movement to get directions from them on where to stand for an aesthetic result.

Work with the director of photography on the artistic and creative vision that needs to be followed during production of a movie or theatre production.

Apply story development and plot lines and edit animations to create storyboards that render the flow of the animation. Map out key scenes and develop characters.

Work with the staff responsible for costumes and make up in line with their creative vision and obtain directions from them about how make-up and costumes should look.

Focus already installed conventional lighting equipment, based on directions and information from somebody on the floor.

Operate a light board during rehearsal or live situations, based on visual cues or documentation.

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

Anticipate possible technical problems with lighting equipment.

Rig, connect, try out and de-rig lighting equipment.

Start up and shut down equipment; identify and troubleshoot technical problems and conduct minor repairs. Monitor control equipment in order to identify safety and environmental hazards.

Use a graphic presentation to convey, shot by shot, your creative vision and ideas on how a motion picture should look in terms of light, sound, visuals, costumes or make-up.