Process
Prelight
Lighting work performed before the principal cast or scheduled photography arrives at a set or location.
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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Sources
- Lighting Handbook — ARRI
- E-learning glossary — ScreenSkills