From performance rental technician to light board operator
11 of the 35 essential skills of a light board operator are already essential for a performance rental technician — about 31% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from performance rental technician in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 11
- skills carry over
- 24
- would be new
- 31%
- of the target job covered
- 35
- essential skills of a light board operator
What a light board operator does
Light board operators control the lighting of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Their work is influenced by and influences the results of other operators. Therefore, the operators work closely together with the designers, operators and performers. Light board operators prepare and supervise the setup, steer the technical crew, program the equipment and operate the lighting system. They may be responsible for conventional or automated lighting fixtures and, in some instances, controlling video as well. Their work is based on plans, instructions and other documentation.
What carries over
11 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- manage performance light quality
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- use personal protection equipment
- use technical documentation
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
What would be new
24 skillsEssential for a light board operator and not for a performance rental technician. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- adapt artistic plan to location
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- assess power needs
- attend rehearsals
- communicate during show
- consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
- draw up artistic production
- draw up lighting plan
- interpret artistic intentions
- intervene with actions on stage
- keep up with trends
- operate a lighting console
- organise resources for artistic production
- perform quality control of design during a run
- plot lighting states
- plot lighting states with automated lights
- prepare personal work environment
- read lighting plans
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- set up light board
- support a designer in the developing process
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- use communication equipment
Other moves from performance rental technician
2 roles- video technician11 skills in common
- pyrotechnician11 skills in common
← performance rental technicianlight board operator →The other way round
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