Light Technician Training
Master theatre lighting techniques, covering rigging, power safety, dramatic scene design, storm effects, and camera-compatible exposure settings. Develop professional abilities using fixtures, DMX controls, and accurate light plots to produce safe, cinematic visuals on any stage. The training emphasises practical application for consistent, high-quality results in live theatre and filmed performances.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to create and document lighting designs, balance key, fill, and backlight effectively, and incorporate practical light sources for lifelike scenes. You will explore various fixture types, light modifiers, grip equipment, safe power distribution methods, and basic grid rigging techniques. Gain expertise in storm and lightning effects, camera-light interactions, exposure control, colour strategies, and post-production considerations to achieve reliable, cinematic outcomes on every production.
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Develop skills
- Design cinematic stage lighting by quickly balancing key, fill, and backlight.
- Program realistic storm and lightning cues synchronised with sound and action.
- Operate theatre fixtures and grip gear including Fresnels, LEKOs, C-stands, flags, and more.
- Manage power distribution and safety through load planning, cable routing, and grid rigging fundamentals.
- Align lighting with camera requirements for exposure, colour balance, and continuity in filmed theatre scenes.
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