National Occupational Standards - Lighting for Film and ... - Skillset

NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
LIGHTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION
JUNE 2006
L7 LIGHTING FOR A SINGLE CAMERA
UNIT OVERVIEW
This unit involves selecting and setting the luminaires,
accessories, filters and equipment needed and checking
that luminaires can produce the required output and
quality. It is about making sure that luminaires and
accessories are positioned safely, and briefing others
about the lighting design.
It is intended for those operating on their own and not
as a team.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
this is what you must know
a) how to select luminaires on their criteria in terms
of:
i. size
ii. power
iii. weight
iv. technical specification – distribution,
luminance, light control,
b) the characteristics of lamp power consumption and
the range of luminaires and how their
characteristics determine their positioning and use
c) the basic principles of cinematography and
photography, and how they can be applied
d) how to form a simple lighting design to meet the
artistic and technical requirements of the
production
e) what the problems and constraints of different
locations are, including total power available, effects
of climatic conditions, and time of day, and how this
determines the safe and effective use of equipment
f) what design constraints may apply to studios or
location sets, and how these could affect the
lighting design
g) the variety of luminaries, filters, accessories or
effects that are available, and the criteria for their
use
h) your role as the person responsible for the lighting
in respect of any relevant Health and Safety
regulations
i) the Health and Safety requirements applicable to
luminaire use, and the principles applicable to the
safe use of equipment
SKILLSET JUNE 2006
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