Occupation Atlasperformance lighting designer
ESCO · http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/068df7d1-516f-4829-b339-294cb0cf6318
performance lighting designer
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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Essential (42)
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- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- analyse a script
- analyse music score
- analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
- analyse the scenography
- assess power needs
- attend rehearsals
- coach staff for running the performance
- communicate during show
- conduct costume research
- contextualise artistic work
- define artistic approach
- design an artificial lighting system
- develop design concept
- develop design ideas cooperatively
- draw up lighting plan
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- keep up with trends
- meet deadlines
- monitor developments in technology used for design
- monitor sociological trends
- perform quality control of design during a run
- plan act lighting
- present artistic design proposals
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- propose improvements to artistic production
- read lighting plans
- research new ideas
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- supervise plotting of stage lights
- take measurements of performance space
- understand artistic concepts
- update design results during rehearsals
- use communication equipment
- use specialised design software
- use technical documentation
- verify feasibility
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
Optional (29)
- adapt artistic plan to location
- analyse the need for technical resources
- artificial lighting systems
- calculate design costs
- copyright legislation
- develop drama production process
- develop professional network
- document your own practice
- draw up artistic production
- ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
- focus lighting equipment
- keep personal administration
- labour legislation
- lead a team
- light a show
- manage personal professional development
- operate a lighting console
- organise resources for artistic production
- plot lighting states
- plot lighting states with automated lights
- prospect new customers
- provide technical documentation
- rig lights
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- set up light board
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- update budget
- use personal protection equipment
- work safely with machines
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