S1 E10 Re Lighter

Adapting the lighting design to fit into many different venues. Creating the same effect and look as if it was opening night. The re lighter has a big responsibility from pre production with questions and paper work, to making it work in the venue. With maybe not all the desired fixtures they were after. Hear how communication is a key in this role.   Podcast Episode Summary 00:00 Intro 1:08 What are your responsibilities as a re lighter? 2:11 What are your 3 top items in your pelican you carry with you? 3:47 How have you found working in theatres in different countries have you come across any different terminology? 4:57 Any applications or software that you use regularly? 7:19 As a re lighter how well do you need to know the show and the lighting design? Pre Production; 9:25 What are you doing in pre production? 11:58 What plans and documentation go back and forth between the company and the venue? 15:57 What are some of the common issues you come across? 18:51 Do you use a standard show file? Bump In; 22:41 For a touring show generally you only have a limited time for bump in how do you manage the time to make sure everything is achieved? 23:39 Do you need good communication to ensure all tasks are achieved with the local crew? 24:27 What dose your first day off bump in look like? 29:56 Talking about updating pre sets Tech Run and Dress Run; 30:45 Talking about tech and dress runs 32:14 Are you carrying a focus plot so you know where each fixture needs to be focused? 33:43 Do you communicate with the actors about the changes you are making? 35:25 What are you updating during tech? Show Day; 36:26 What do you do on a show day? When do you arrive? 37:11 Whats involved in a lighting rig check 39:06 What is a dimmer pre warm? 40:24 How do you deal with a technical issue during the show? 44:56 Post show duties Bump Out; 47:04 What do you do? How long are you there for? Post Production; 47:59 What are your responsibilities? 50:41 Name a time when your creativity or alternative thinking solved a problem in the venue? 53:23 Any tips or tricks you would like to pass on? 56:22 OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.