Conceptually, this professional must set up all lighting on the stage, integrating it into the performance. The instruments used to obtain these objectives are very diverse, ranging from lamps (incandescent, tungsten, hallogen and par lights, projectors with Fresnel lenses) to lasers and pyrotechnics. They usually work in the area of the performing arts (primarily in the world of theatre and live music), but are also present in tourism for business meetings (conferences, conventions) and in cinema and television production.

• Meet with the artistic director, scenographer and technical director.
• Determine the proper place on the stage for the lights and generators.
• Guarantee the correct functioning of lighting equipment and generators.
• Install and oversee all wiring needed.
• Interpret the lighting design plan created by the artistic director or scenographer.
• Programme the lighting consoles / desks and load the automated systems for lighting effects and colour changes before the performance.
• Control lighting, using lighting desks and dimmers.
• Attend rehearsals to prepare and test the lighting plan for the show.
• Perform equipment repair and maintenance.
• Package and do stocktaking for all equipment used.
• Do the training for new lighting equipment and programs.
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Image and Sound - Advanced Level: Lighting, image acquisition and processing

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Team work and cooperation: Level 1

Initiative: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Analytical thought: Level 2

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

Mechanical handling

People related to the field of mechanical handling are interested in the assembly, maintenance, repair and use of machines, tools and installations. Some good examples of professional activities in the field of mechanical handling are adjusting and configuring machines, reviewing technical equipment to detect incidents in their operation, handling machinery in production processes and driving specialised vehicles.

Projectionist

Restaurant pastry chef

Scene shifter

Instrument calibration technician

Camera operator

• Work hours

  Both the workday and schedule of lighting technicians tend to be long and quite irregular. When there are performances, the schedule will revolve around them, thus including nights and weekends. However, when lighting technicians work in cinema or television, schedules can vary greatly, depending on filming and broadcasting times.

• Salary

  Earnings of lighting technicians vary primarily depending on each person's past experience. Thus, gross annual wages tend to range from 16.077 to 21.329 euros. Median: 18.517 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.
  
  

• Professional category

  Technician