Screen Lighting Technician
Find out more and apply for our Screen Lighting Technician Apprenticeship
Screen Lighting Technician
Find out more and apply for our Screen Lighting Technician Apprenticeship
The role of Screen Lighting Technician is about the set up and use of lighting equipment and associated support infrastructure to create the desired effect for filming a TV show, film, commercial or video. Knowledge ranges from distributing power with temporary equipment, safely positioning the lights to create the desired effect, controlling digital lighting with data networks or adjusting the quality of the light with textiles and filters.
The initial stage of this apprenticeship is warehouse based where apprentices will learn to select and identify all the types of equipment involved, how to prepare them for use, including PAT tests and function tests, packaging the equipment for the end client.
The latter stages of the role involve going to the film locations and studio sets to set up the equipment and learn how film makers use light to create their vision.
There are many soft skills needed, as well as technical skills, from good communication, to understanding hierarchy’s and other department’s needs.
On completion a qualified technician will have the option to freelance in this exciting creative industry
To help prepare, test and inspect a wide range of rental equipment to a high standard. Assist with company events and outreach programs on locations, working with experienced crew.
At a stage where sufficient equipment knowledge has been gained secondments to films or TV projects will be arranged, where the candidate will work alongside professional film crew learning their skills.
The role of Screen Lighting Technician is about the set up and use of lighting equipment and associated support infrastructure to create the desired effect for filming a TV show, film, commercial or video. Knowledge ranges from distributing power with temporary equipment, safely positioning the lights to create the desired effect, controlling digital lighting with data networks or adjusting the quality of the light with textiles and filters.
The initial stage of this apprenticeship is warehouse based where apprentices will learn to select and identify all the types of equipment involved, how to prepare them for use, including PAT tests and function tests, packaging the equipment for the end client.
The latter stages of the role involve going to the film locations and studio sets to set up the equipment and learn how film makers use light to create their vision.
There are many soft skills needed, as well as technical skills, from good communication, to understanding hierarchy’s and other department’s needs.
On completion a qualified technician will have the option to freelance in this exciting creative industry
To help prepare, test and inspect a wide range of rental equipment to a high standard. Assist with company events and outreach programs on locations, working with experienced crew.
At a stage where sufficient equipment knowledge has been gained secondments to films or TV projects will be arranged, where the candidate will work alongside professional film crew learning their skills.
Please send a CV and covering letter to express your interest in this vacancy.
Please send a CV and covering letter to express your interest in this vacancy.
Candidates will already have a demonstrable knowledge of Electrical theory and practice, having studied to Level 2 electrical installations at a Further education collage, or have equivalent demonstrable experience.
The first year of this role involves working in an unglamorous warehouse near slough, and even after developing enough knowledge to make it to a film set, the hours in this career path can be long and anti-social.
We are not training apprentices for long careers with MBS, but to become MBS clients in our wider industry, so a future path of freelance work, needing to network and manage yourself as a sole trader will be the end outcome. Rewards can be high but so can the risks.
Qualifications:
Level 2 Electrical Installations Qualification
Candidates will already have a demonstrable knowledge of Electrical theory and practice, having studied to level 2 electrical installations at a Further education college, or have equivalent demonstrable experience.
Level 2 electrical installations Qualification
The first year of this role involves working in an unglamorous warehouse near slough, and even after developing enough knowledge to make it to a film set, the hours in this career path can be long and anti-social.
We are not training apprentices for long careers with MBS, but to become MBS clients in our wider industry, so a future path of freelance work, needing to network and manage yourself as a sole trader will be the end outcome. Rewards can be high but so can the risks.
