Provide lighting to meet the desired effect
URN: SKSL8
Business Sectors (Suites): Lighting for Film and TV
Developed by: ScreenSkills
Approved on:
2020
Overview
This standard is about providing lighting systems at the lighting intensity appropriate to the production's requirements. This standard is also about obtaining the desired direction, quality and colour of light, controlling and adjusting the light, and providing a safe working environment.
This standard covers the use of the following lighting systems: luminaires, tungsten lamps, LED lighting, HMI lighting, Fluorescent.
This standard is for those working as Lighting Technicians, Best Boys and Gaffers.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- check that all light sources perform accurately within their design limits
- confirm that connectors and lighting systems are identified with numbered labels to ensure consistent connection and control
- follow instruction to alter the light source in terms of setting, colour temperature, beam angle, and flag or reflector setting
- confirm that the required filters are in place and are producing the desired result
- use accessories to control the light source to meet the desired effect
- use lighting systems or ballast controls to meet the desired effect
- apply lighting effects to the production from specialised equipment, in a safe and controlled environment
- establish consistent filtering and correction for lighting
- communicate with colleagues when production requirements are unachievable
- unify colour temperature of mixed light sources when required
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- the different types of light measuring equipment available, and their uses
- how light levels can affect the mood of the production
- how your working practices affect other departments
- the different lighting systems and their use to meet the desired effect
- the types of ancillary equipment available including, barn doors, dimmer shutters, gobos, flags, stipple boards, filters, diffusion; and the criteria for their safe use
- how to produce a range of effects using different luminaires, ancillary equipment and techniques
- how the different light sources, diffusion materials, and filters or reflectors used produce the desired results
- the different lighting plans in common use, and how to interpret them
- colour correction techniques and how their application affects the outcome
- the uses of hard and soft sources and how to control them
- when and why to use reflected light
- the different types of lighting systems and sources, and how to get the best performance from them
- how to use par lenses to shape the light beam to meet the desired effect
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
2
Indicative Review Date
2024
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
ScreenSkills
Original URN
SKSL11
Relevant Occupations
Arts, Media and Publishing, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design, Media and Communication, Performing Arts, Skilled Trades NEC, Skilled Trades Occupations
SOC Code
3417
Keywords
lighting; design; ligthing systems; desired effect; light sources; filters; production requirements; lighting plan;