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film & television

CHIEF LIGHTING TECHNICIAN
The technician who oversees the entire Lighting Department for a movie or TV production.

Note: Chief Lighting Technician is the correct title mandated by IATSE under its Studio Contract. In other situations, this position is called Gaffer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Determines, with the Lighting Director, the lighting
equipment and purchases necessary for the
production.
* Supplies the necessary intensity, color, angle and
lighting quality as directed for each shoot.
* Supervises lighting staff during all phases of
production.
* Manages time in an effective manner.
* Expedites productions within scheduled deadlines.
* Oversees power supply to other production
departments as required.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive professional lighting experience in TV and/or film.
Knowledge of current lighting equipment and technology.
Knowledge of power distribution systems.
Current certification for wiring, generator operation and/or electrical operation as required by
local licensing authority.
Knowledge of basic film/studio lighting techniques.
Knowledge of safe electrical practices and implementation of same.
Knowledge of safe rigging practices and implementation of same.
Demonstrated experience in personnel management.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.

ASSISTANT CHIEF LIGHTING TECHNICIAN
The technician who works as assistant to the Chief Lighting Technician.

Note: Assistant Chief Lighting Technician is the correct title mandated by IATSE under their Studio Contract.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assists the Chief Lighting Technician in determining
the lighting equipment and purchases necessary for
the production.
* Assists the Chief Lighting Technician in the supply
the necessary intensity, color, angle and lighting
quality as directed for each shoot.
* Assists the Chief Lighting Technician in the
supervision of the lighting staff during all phases of
production.
* Assists the Chief Lighting Technician to expedite the
schedule and deadlines for the production.
* Assists the Chief Lighting Technician in the
oversight of the power supply to other production
departments as required.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Professional lighting experience in TV and/or film.
Knowledge of current lighting equipment and technology.
Knowledge of power distribution systems.
Current certification for wiring, generator operation and/or electrical operation as required by
local licensing authority.
Knowledge of basic film/studio lighting techniques.
Knowledge of safe electrical practices and implementation of same.
Knowledge of safe rigging practices and implementation of same.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills

BEST BOY
The technician who oversees the entire Lighting Department for a movie production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assists the CLT with ordering and organization of
equipment required for production.
* Oversees loading and unloading lighting equipment
from vehicles.
* Supplies necessary crew and equipment for each
work call.
* Supervises all lighting work calls.
* Manages all lighting equipment, including repairs,
maintenance and replacement.
* Enforces compliance with safety standards for all
lighting staff.
* Expedites productions within scheduled deadlines.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Professional lighting experience in TV and/or film.
Excellent knowledge of lighting equipment and technology.
Excellent knowledge of power distribution systems.
Current certification for wiring, generator operation and/or electrical operation as required by
local licensing authority.
Excellent knowledge of safe electrical practices and implementation of same.
Excellent knowledge of safe rigging practices and implementation of same.
Demonstrated experience in personnel management.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.

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