SKSL3 Prepare and use equipment to modify and manipulate light

Overview 

This standard is about using equipment to modify and manipulate light as specified by the person responsible for the lighting. The standard details how to attach filters to windows and filter frames, set and position flag or frame stands, and assemble frames and textiles. This standard also covers how to follow instructions to match the lighting effects required.

This standard is for those working as Gaffers.

This standard covers the knowledge of and operating within the electrical standard and approved code of practice with code BS3944.

 

Performance Criteria

You must be able to:

  1. set up and adjust lighting equipment to the requirements and instructions of the person responsible for the lighting
  2. adapt the lighting effects prior to the shoot until all the relevant parties are satisfied with the effects created
  3. cut filters to the required sizes
  4. check and record what filter and correction filter are installed
  5. attach the required filters and filter frames and other accessories
  6. determine where and when heat resistant filters should be used, and where they would be most effective
  7. set and position flags to achieve the desired effect
  8. assemble and use large frames and their stands, reflectors or diffusers
  9. identify and replace inoperative equipment with minimal disruption to the production

 

Knowledge and Understanding 

You need to know and understand:

  1. how lighting effects equipment should be used following health and safety regulations and industry best practice
  2. the types of lighting effects available, when to use them, and the methods of achieving them
  3. the range of available filters and scrims and their different effects such as diffusion, correction, colour and temperature control
  4. the characteristics of fire-retardant filters, relevant regulations in use for these and how these affect their use
  5. how to identify faults or problems with lighting equipment, and how to resolve them
  6. how to produce hard shadows and soft shadows using flags or gobos
  7. how to secure and position frames under different conditions with due regard to the safety of yourself and others
  8. safe methods of fixing or supporting stands, and who to contact for assistance
  9. what to do in the event of equipment failure
  10. the importance of minimal disruption to the production when replacing faulty equipment