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Lighting Technician  

Definition of Occupation

Sets up and operates electrical lighting equipment for the motion picture, video and theatrical industries. Provides creative and technical services and expertise during theatrical productions, educational and commercial/industrial films etc. Determines from chief lighting technician what the director of photography is attempting to accomplish and how the set will be lit. Handles hook-up of all electrical apparatus used, setting up and adjusting various types of lighting equipment. Dismantles the lighting equipment after shooting is completed.