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DEPT · TECHNICAL ROLES ROLE · LIGHTING TECHNICIAN SERVICES IRELAND

Lighting Technician Services

Professional film lighting across Dublin, Galway, Cork, and throughout Ireland.

A lighting technician sets up, operates, and maintains the lighting equipment used on a film or television production. They execute the gaffer's instructions, positioning fixtures, running power, and adjusting intensity and color temperature to achieve the desired look. From Ardmore Studios in Wicklow to Troy Studios in Limerick and Dublin's dynamic urban locations, precision lighting supports Ireland's growing reputation as a top-tier production destination.

We connect you with lighting technicians who bring both technical knowledge and creative sensitivity to productions of every scale. Our network spans Dublin, Galway, and Cork, with technicians experienced at Ardmore and Ashford Studios and on Screen Ireland-supported productions.

ACT 01

Capabilities

Lighting Expertise

We connect you with skilled lighting technicians who bring the DP's vision to life—handling everything from power distribution to creative fixture placement with safety and efficiency.

01

Lighting Equipment

  • ARRI fixtures
  • LED panels
  • HMI lights
  • Tungsten units
  • Practical lighting

Full Inventory

02

Electrical Skills

  • Power distribution
  • Generator operation
  • Load calculation
  • Cable management
  • Safety protocols

Electrical Mastery

03

Creative Lighting

  • Mood creation
  • Color control
  • Diffusion techniques
  • Rigging solutions
  • Special effects

Creative Solutions

04

Technical Setup

  • Pre-rig planning
  • Fast deployment
  • Fixture maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Strike coordination

Efficient Execution

ACT 02

Why Us

Why Choose Our Lighting Technicians

01.

Experienced Crews

Lighting technicians with credits on international productions at Ardmore, Troy, and Ashford Studios.

02.

Safety Certified

Fully trained in electrical safety and on-set protocols.

03.

Fast & Efficient

Quick setup times without compromising quality or safety.

04.

Local Network

Connections with Irish rental houses including Cine Electric Ireland and equipment suppliers across Dublin and Wicklow.

On Location

Lighting technicians on ARRI SkyPanel, M-Series HMI, Aputure 600d, MA Lighting grandMA3, and ETC Eos consoles for Vikings, Foundation, Banshees, and Belfast electrics

Here is how this works in practice. Our Irish lighting-technician roster covers the senior best-boy, board-operator, lamp-operator, and rigging-electric department members who anchored Vikings six seasons at Ashford Studios Wicklow (the multi-stage fire-and-torch-lit Norse-hall interiors plus Lough Tay Black Lake exteriors), Game of Thrones across Titanic Studios Belfast and Paint Hall (the prestige-cinematography Battle-of-the-Bastards multi-source mud-and-fog night-rigs. The wildfire-and-pyro lighting of King's Landing destruction).

Here is the short of it. Foundation across Troy Studios Limerick on Apple TV+ (the 320,000 sq ft Trantor-sites LED-volume-and-classic-lighting hybrid), Penny Dreadful and The Tudors at Ardmore Studios Bray, the Star Wars Skellig Michael units. Plus the recent Banshees of Inisherin Achill Island and Inishmore unit, Belfast 2021 (the black-and-white-and-color terraced-street night-shoots), Normal People HBO, The Wonder, and the An Cailín Ciúin Gaeltacht units. Training routes through IADT Dún Laoghaire technical-cinema track, Pulse College Dublin, Filmbase Ireland, plus the cross-border Northern Regional College Belfast technical-electrical pipeline.

Here is the breakdown. Lighting kit covers ARRI SkyPanel S30-S60-S120-S360 (the prestige-series LED-soft-light standard), ARRI M-Series HMI M18 and M40 (the 1.8K and 4K HMI daylight standards). ARRI Orbiter and L-Series. Aputure 600d Pro and 1200d Pro Bowens-mount LED. Astera Titan Tube and Hyperion RGB tubes, Creamsource Vortex8 and Vortex24, Litepanels Gemini, Cineo Maverick, plus the Mole-Richardson Tungsten 10K-and-2K-and-650-classic-instrument library. Console-and-control via MA Lighting grandMA3 (the prestige-event-and-cinema standard), ETC Eos Ti and Element 2 (the broadcast-and-theatre standard), Cuepix M-Touch, plus the Astera AsteraApp wireless RGB control. Distro-and-rigging via 5-pin DMX-512, sACN over IP, plus 3-phase 32A-and-63A power distribution.

Here is what that looks like on the ground. Section 481 32% tax credit qualifies lighting-technician spend through Irish-resident hires plus the 40% regional uplift. SIPTU union compliance, EUR Eurozone with GBP NI dual-currency, HSA workplace-safety, plus PASMA-and-IPAF working-at-height certification.

ACT 03

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a lighting technician do?

A lighting technician, also known as a spark or electrician, sets up, operates, and maintains lighting equipment on a film or television set. Working under the direction of the gaffer, they rig lights, run cables, control dimmers, and make adjustments throughout the shoot to achieve the cinematographer's desired lighting design.

What skills should a lighting technician have?

A lighting technician needs hands-on knowledge of electrical safety, a thorough understanding of lighting instruments and their properties, and the physical ability to rig and position heavy equipment. They must be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to work efficiently under tight shooting schedules.

What types of productions need a lighting technician?

Any production that requires controlled lighting, from feature films and television series to commercials and corporate videos, needs lighting technicians. The number of technicians required scales with the production's size, the complexity of the lighting design, and the number of locations involved.

How do you match a lighting technician to my production?

We evaluate your lighting requirements, shooting schedule, and the scale of your production, then recommend technicians with appropriate experience. We consider their familiarity with the types of lighting instruments and rigging systems your project demands.

What equipment does a lighting technician work with?

Lighting technicians work with a wide range of instruments including tungsten, HMI, fluorescent, and LED fixtures, along with grip equipment such as flags, diffusion frames, and reflectors. They also handle electrical distribution equipment including generators, cable runs, and dimmer boards.

ACT 04 — On Set

Need a Lighting Technician?

Let's light your production.