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Lighting Technician : Broadcasting : Technician

Lighting Technicians work behind the scenes on film sets, theatre productions, and television broadcasts. They are interpret scripts or taking verbal direction from others in order to create or enhance a specific and appropriate mood or tone. They setup and operate lighting equipment, which can include rigs, scaffolding, and cranes. They must ensure the safe use, maintenance, and storing of the equipment.

The Lighting Technician may be required to visit locations prior to filming to assess lighting requirements. They manage multiple lighting setups for the duration of the film or theatre production. They must work as a team with other technicians such as the floor manager, producer and director.

Lighting Technicians are employed by motion picture and video production companies.

Skills

  • Ability to problem solve in a stressful environment
  • Good communication skills and ability to maintain interpersonal relationships with co-workers
  • Good vision and hearing
  • An interest in entertainment productions
  • Flexible and ability to innovate

About the Sector

Broadcasters use the public airwaves to produce and present information and entertainment for public consumption. Broadcasting includes radio and television regardless of the delivery vehicle.

About the TechnicianCategory

The Role of Technical Expert
A Technician is someone who is trained in a specific technical process and who possess a high level of expertise in their field of work. Technicians work in many different areas of employment including, electronics, computer hardware and software development, video and audio recording and manipulation, carpentry and other fabrication occupations. The expertise of Technicians, are required within corporations, profit and non-profit organizations, large and small, and government agencies. Technicians are also self-employed entrepreneurs. Although they work in many different fields ranging from desk jobs to physically demanding jobs, Technicians of all trades share many of the same interests and natural skill sets.

An Evolving Career
Technology standards and practices are constantly changing. When working in a technical field you are expected to remain up-to-date regarding new products, practices, and techniques. An enthusiasm for new challenges and an ability to adapt to new situations are skills that are fundamental to successful Technicians.

Technicians Are Communicators
Technicians work within a vast number of workplace scenarios such as being a part of a production crew to working in an office. They work as individuals and also as part of a larger network of team players. As such, they must be able to communicate with fellow technicians about strategy and technique as well as with non-technical clients and co-workers. A Technicians’ job requires the ability to listen and interpret verbal and written instruction from non-technical and technically savvy colleagues.

Speed, Accuracy, Innovation
In a fast paced, constantly evolving field of work, the ability to analyze and problem solve under tight deadlines are essential skills to a Technician. They are expected to resolve situations with speed, accuracy and innovation. These abilities are further complemented by patience, persistence and a strong attention to detail.

Relevant Skills

Job Related Skills

  • good with computers
  • interest in music, theatre, film
  • multi task
  • problem solving
  • repetitive tasks
  • understand tech aspects of recorded sound
  • understands light and colour
  • work with electronic equipment

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      Required Education

      A college diploma in Broadcasting typically required.

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