Lighting & Electrical
Rigging Gafferfor international productions
Plans and supervises the pre-rigging of lighting and power on stages and locations ahead of the shooting crew.
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- What does a rigging gaffer do?
- Plans and supervises the pre-rigging of lighting and power on stages and locations ahead of the shooting crew.
- How do I hire a rigging gaffer for international productions?
- Browse the Rigging Gaffer profiles on Crew Collective, check credits, showreels and availability, then send an enquiry from the profile. References checked on a profile means staff have confirmed their credits with at least 3 industry references. If you need a full lighting & electrical team, list the roles in one enquiry.
- What else is a rigging gaffer called?
- Depending on the production and country, the role is also known as pre-rig gaffer, rigging chief lighting tech.
- Which department does a rigging gaffer work in?
- Rigging Gaffer sits in the Lighting & Electrical department. The lighting (electric) department, led by the gaffer, designs, rigs, powers and controls the lights that realise the cinematographer's look.