Lighting
Hire a Spot Operator
A Spot Operator runs followspot fixtures during live events and performances. They track presenters, performers, and award recipients with a focused beam of light, following cues from the lighting designer or stage manager. Spot operators need steady hands, quick reflexes, and the ability to follow spoken cues precisely.
Responsibilities
- •Operate a followspot to track performers on stage
- •Follow verbal cues from the lighting designer or stage manager
- •Adjust intensity, iris, and color as directed
- •Maintain smooth, steady movement throughout the show
- •Communicate via intercom with the production team
Common Gear
Robert Juliat followspots, Lycian followspots, Super Trooper, RoboSpot
Hire a Spot Operator by City
San Francisco, CA
$325 – $475 / day
Los Angeles, CA
$300 – $450 / day
San Diego, CA
$300 – $425 / day
San Jose, CA
$325 – $450 / day
Sacramento, CA
$275 – $400 / day
Las Vegas, NV
$300 – $425 / day
New York, NY
$325 – $500 / day
Chicago, IL
$275 – $425 / day
Dallas, TX
$250 – $375 / day
Orlando, FL
$250 – $375 / day
Nashville, TN
$250 – $375 / day
Atlanta, GA
$250 – $375 / day
Seattle, WA
$300 – $450 / day
Denver, CO
$275 – $400 / day
Miami, FL
$275 – $400 / day
Related Roles
Ready to book a Spot Operator?
Create a free producer account and start browsing verified techs.
Create a Free Producer Account