Grip/Lighting Technician

The Grip/Lighting Technician executes the grip and lighting operations. He/She is responsible for setting up the camera structures and equipment which includes the dollies, cranes and jibs in preparation for production and the setting up and rigging of the sets with lights. He is required to operate the camera structures and equipment according to the sequence of the production. In some instances, he may be required to set up and operate lights, shapers, lighting consoles, power supply and wiring. He is also responsible for the dismantling of the light installations and wiring during the wrap-up phase. The work involves long hours of physically demanding tasks especially the handling of the heavy equipment used in the construction of the structures. The job is physically demanding and requires working at heights. He is expected to operate in an outdoors environment, if required, and may be required to travel depending on the location of the shoot or production. The work requires awareness of all workplace safety and health standards and alertness to potential safety hazards. He should have knowledge of camera movement and positioning and of operating camera equipment. He should also have a working knowledge in electrical works and electronics. He ought to be detail-oriented and able to deliver within tight production schedules and deadlines. He should be an effective team player and possess multi-tasking abilities.

Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills & Competencies

Lighting Conceptualization and Design
Proficiency Level
Collaborate with production teams to support the conceptualization of lighting concepts and designs for productions.
3
Lighting Operations
Proficiency Level
Execute the set-up and operations of lighting equipment for productions.
2
Manage the set-up and operations of lighting equipment to meet technical and creative requirements of productions.
3
Procurement for Production Operations
Proficiency Level
Liaise with vendors for placing orders and deliveries, track procurement, consumption and maintain records for returning materials.
2
Rigging Equipment Maintenance
Proficiency Level
Plan schedules, resources and materials to ensure that repair and maintenance works are conducted.
3
Rigging Operations
Proficiency Level
Manage the installation and operation of rigging equipment and components to meet production requirements.
3

Generic Skills & Competencies

Problem Solving
Proficiency Level
Identify easily perceivable problems and follow given guidelines and procedures to solve the problems.
Basic
Teamwork
Proficiency Level
Contribute to a positive and cooperative working environment by fulfilling own responsibilities and providing support to co-workers to achieve team goals.
Basic
Resource Management
Proficiency Level
Use resources to ensure optimum and efficient use of resources.
Basic
Communication
Proficiency Level
"Communicate information with others to respond to general inquiries and to obtain specific information. "
Basic
Interpersonal Skills
Proficiency Level
Recognize own internal feelings and emotional states to manage interpersonal relationships in social situations.
Basic

Critical Work Functions and Key Tasks

Define production requirements

• Attend pre-production meetings with the creative team to understand the production requirements
• Conduct technical recce to identify the type of special equipment that will be required and the support needed for production
operations 
• Support in the preparation of a detailed list of requirements for each day of production including special equipment and crew
• Outline the details of any special apparatus needed for production and the type of positioning, mounting, movements and manoeuvres 
support required for each shot
• Identify specialist companies to devise tailor–made pieces of equipment for difficult apparatus positioning and manoeuvres

Prepare for production

• Support the installation of set components to ensure alignment with the cameras and equipment positions
• Build non-standard apparatus and contraptions to meet special mounting requirements
• Assemble camera mounting equipment
• Set up camera structure and equipment needed to achieve camera motions and manoevres as per the shot requirements
• Assist in the achievement of optimal camera positioning and movement during rehearsals

Manage grip operations

• Analyse briefs provided by the team leader to understand camera equipment motion requirements for the scene
• Conduct checks for functionality and safety aspects of camera and grip equipment before commencement of production on a daily
basis
• Operate camera structures and equipment such as cranes and dollies according to sequence provided in briefs
• Repair equipment when required and conduct routine maintenance during production operations
• Uphold workplace safety and health norms on-set during production

Execute lighting operations

• Coordinate the transporting, loading and unloading of all lighting equipment
• Execute the set-up of lights, lighting fixtures and supporting infrastructure
• Set up power management systems and wirings
• Operate lights, lighting consoles and related equipment
• Identify the lighting balance for different settings and locations
• Apply changes in lighting consistently to ensure continuity
• Uphold workplace safety and health standards during work
• Escalate reports of breaches in workplace safety and health standards to relevant authorities

Manage wrap-up phase

• Execute the dismantling, wrap-up and storage of the lighting equipment
• Coordinate the return of lighting equipment to vendors
• Dismantle power management systems and wirings

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