Lighting and Location Lighting
Options, Home or Abroad
SHOOTING OUTSIDE THE UK:
- BBC vetted lists do not apply outside of the UK unless the lighting company involved is UK based and travelling overseas.
- Overseas companies must have their suitability, competence and experience checked before engagement.
- Different power limits apply to the amount of lighting a camera person can safely use without an electrician depending on the overseas location. However, the safety checks and practice detailed below will still prove helpful.
- Consult your production safety advisor in advance regarding the above.
SHOOTING INSIDE THE UK:
OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Production location lighting is divided into
three options designed to enable different scales of
requirement:
- Up to 2kW (total) of lighting for staff camera people who have passed the BBC basic DV (Digital Video) lighting course (Typically this would be a small three light interview type kit)
- Up to 6kW (total) of lighting for experienced Lighting Cameramen/women.
- Over 6kW of lighting. Vetted companies are mandatory.
- The detailed requirements for each are in : Lighting Options
Contact: Safety Advice Line 0464 |
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