Lighting Technicians ('sparks') Set Up And Operate Lighting Equipment In Television And In Film, Generally Specialising In One Or The Other As The Techniques And Equipment Differ. The Lighting Team's Work Is Crucial As Lighting Creates The Right Atmosphere To Evoke An Audience's Response And Demands High-level Technical And Creative Skills.
Many Lighting Technicians Begin Their Career As Apprentice Lighting Technicians, Lighting Electricians Or Lighting Assistants. In Film, A More Experienced Technician Can Specialise As A Moving Light Operator, Practical Light Operator, Genny Operator Or Console Operator, Or Take A Supervisory Post As A 'best Boy'.