Lighting for Film & TV
The standards provide the most up to date description of the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to perform the main roles and responsibilities for occupations within the creative media industries.
Developed by industry practitioners, employers and other key stakeholders the standards show exactly what is required of professionals in the industry. You may wish to download the complete document but it is also possible to browse the standards by job title. The units are listed in production process order.
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National Occupational Standards - Lighting for Film and Television
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Definitions of Standards Relevant to Electrical Working in The Film & TV Industries
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L1 Assess and monitor temporary power supply systems![]()
L2 Conduct a Recce from an electrical viewpoint
Preparation ![]()
L3 Prepare and use equipment to modify and manipulate light![]()
L4 Prepare and operate discharge luminaire systems![]()
L5 Prepare battery lighting equipment and systems![]()
L6 Identify and select the lighting requirements for film
Operations![]()
L7 Lighting for a single camera![]()
L8 Safe Installation of lighting equipment using accessories![]()
L9 Assist with and undertake basic generator operations![]()
L10 Install wiring for practicals and equipment![]()
L11 Set lighting to meet the desired effect![]()
L12 Programme and operate lighting console![]()
L13 Install, operate and fault find on generators![]()
L14 Recruit and manage electrical lighting crews![]()
L15 Manage lighting - production liaison effectively![]()
L16 Carry out lighting - production liaison
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F1 Manage and market yourself![]()
X1 Contribute to good working relationships![]()
X2 Ensure your own actions reduce risks to Health![]()
X3 Conduct an assessment of risks![]()
L17 Oversee the health and safety of lighting crews
For further details please contact our Standards Team on 020 7713 9800.
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