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Prelight

Lighting work performed before the principal cast or scheduled photography arrives at a set or location.

Also known as: pre-light

Reviewed

Inputs

  • Approved creative material, production information, and the requirements for the task

Outputs

  • A reviewed result with a clear owner, version, and downstream handoff

Handoffs

  • A prelight gives electric and grip crews time to rig, circuit, focus, program, test, and make the space safe without consuming the full shooting company’s time.

In practice

A prelight gives electric and grip crews time to rig, circuit, focus, program, test, and make the space safe without consuming the full shooting company’s time.

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