Lighting Technician
- Perfect for those passionate about creating captivating visual experiences.
- Bring productions to life by crafting the perfect lighting atmosphere.
- Work behind the scenes to transform spaces with innovative lighting techniques.
💰 Earn $50K-$99K
📚 Vocational Training
Overview
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.Scoop
Shaky (Decreasing by 1-5%)
Day-to-Day
- Assess safety of wiring or equipment set-up to determine the risk of fire or electrical shock.
- Consult with lighting director or production staff to determine lighting requirements.
- Disassemble and store equipment after performances.
- Install color effects or image patterns, such as color filters, onto lighting fixtures.
- Install electrical cables or wire fixtures.
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Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Thinking and problem solving
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
You are skilled in 💫
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Maintenance
- Operations Monitoring
- Quality Control Analysis
- Repairing
- Troubleshooting
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Having freedom
- Job security
Deep Dive
Lighting Technician
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