Lighting
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What does a Lighting Technician do?
An L2 Lighting Technician supports the lighting designer (L1) during live events. They handle fixture placement, focusing, cabling, DMX patching, and physical setup of the lighting rig. L2s are essential for getting every fixture in position and working before the show.
Responsibilities
- •Hang, focus, and gel lighting fixtures per the plot
- •Run power and DMX cables to all fixture positions
- •Patch fixtures into the lighting console
- •Operate follow spots or auxiliary lighting positions
- •Assist with haze/atmosphere machines and effects
Common Gear
Moving heads, LED wash/spot fixtures, Conventional fixtures, DMX testing tools
Lighting Technician Rates in San Francisco
Low
$375
per 10-hr day
Mid
$500
per 10-hr day
High
$600
per 10-hr day
Based on Truss marketplace data for San Francisco, CA. Rates vary by experience, specialization, and event type.
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