Lighting Technician Services

Here is the breakdown. A lighting technician, also known as a spark or electrician, sets up, operates, and keeps lighting kit on a film or television set. Working under the direction of the gaffer, they rig lights, run cables, control dimmers, and make adjustments across the shoot to achieve the cinematographer's desired lighting design.

Here is what that looks like on the ground. A lighting technician needs hands-on knowledge of electrical safety, a thorough knowing of lighting instruments and their sites, and the physical ability to rig and position heavy gear. They must be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to work efficiently under tight shooting schedules.

Here is how the picture comes together. Any production that needs controlled lighting, from feature films and television series to commercials and corporate videos, needs lighting technicians. The number of technicians needed scales with the production's size, the complexity of the lighting design, and the number of locations involved.

Here is what we have to work with. We review your lighting needs, shooting schedule, and the scale of your production, then recommend technicians with appropriate experience. We consider their familiarity with the types of lighting instruments and rigging systems your project demands.

Here is the layout. Lighting technicians work with a wide range of instruments including tungsten, HMI, fluorescent, and LED fixtures, along with grip kit such as flags, diffusion frames, and reflectors. They also handle electrical distribution gear including power packs, cable runs, and dimmer boards.