performance lighting designer (EN)
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Performance lighting designers develop a lighting design concept for a performance and supervise the execution of it. Their work is based on research and artistic vision. Their design is influenced by and influences other designs and must be conform with these designs and the overall artistic vision. Therefore, the designers work closely with artistic directors, operators and the artistic team. During rehearsals and performance, they coach the operators to obtain optimal timing and manipulation. Performance lighting designers develop lighting plots, cue lists and other documentation to support the operators and production crew. They sometimes also work as autonomous artists, creating light art outside a performance context.
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Source aliases (EN)
- lighting designer & technician
- performance lighting creator
- theatre lighting designer
- lighting designer
- lighting designer and technician
- lighting technician & designer
- lighting technician and designer
Skills and knowledge
Essential (EN) · 42
- analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
- monitor developments in technology used for design
- work ergonomically
- understand artistic concepts
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- analyse music score
- monitor sociological trends
- draw up lighting plan
- assess power needs
- analyse the scenography
- perform quality control of design during a run
- use specialised design software
- communicate during show
- update design results during rehearsals
- attend rehearsals
- research new ideas
- conduct costume research
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- verify feasibility
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- use communication equipment
- work safely with chemicals
- contextualise artistic work
- coach staff for running the performance
- meet deadlines
- analyse a script
- propose improvements to artistic production
- read lighting plans
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
- take measurements of performance space
- present artistic design proposals
- define artistic approach
- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
- plan act lighting
- use technical documentation
- develop design concept
- keep up with trends
- design an artificial lighting system
- supervise plotting of stage lights
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- develop design ideas cooperatively
Optional (EN) · 29
- draw up artistic production
- labour legislation
- operate a lighting console
- plot lighting states
- lead a team
- develop drama production process
- provide technical documentation
- ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
- adapt artistic plan to location
- work safely with machines
- update budget
- use personal protection equipment
- prospect new customers
- calculate design costs
- set up light board
- artificial lighting systems
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- analyse the need for technical resources
- plot lighting states with automated lights
- organise resources for artistic production
- rig lights
- keep personal administration
- manage personal professional development
- develop professional network
- document your own practice
- light a show
- copyright legislation
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- focus lighting equipment
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