Stage lighting and video technician vacancies in Belgium
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What does a stage lighting and video technician do?
How do I become a stage lighting and video technician? See the guideAs a stage lighting and video technician, you install and cable the lighting and projection equipment for shows or recordings. The job is also known as lighting technician, gaffer or video operator. You discuss the technical designs, choose and position the lighting and image equipment and set up fixed or moving spots. You program the lighting cues and call the light states during a performance, and sometimes you design the lighting of a show, recording, building or artwork. You maintain the equipment and always follow the safety rules and production requirements. In Vlaanderen you work in theatres, event locations, studios and audiovisual productions.
Typical tasks
- Discuss the technical designs with the team
- Choose and position the lighting and image equipment
- Install lighting equipment and set up fixed or moving spots
- Program the lighting cues
- Call the light states during a performance or recording
- Maintain the equipment
- Work safely and with respect for the environment
Required skills
- Knowledge of lighting fixtures, DMX and lighting consoles
- A BA4 or BA5 electrical clearance for work near installations
- Comfortable working at height and rigging safely
- VCA safety certificate is often required on productions
- Accurate, calm under time pressure and a team player
What does a stage lighting and video technician earn?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €18–€25 gross per hour. Irregular hours, night work, touring and specialised skills such as lighting design influence what you earn. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
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Frequently asked questions
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What does a stage lighting and video technician do?
A stage lighting and video technician installs and cables the lighting and projection equipment for shows or recordings. You discuss the technical design, position and set up the fixtures, program the lighting cues and call the light states during a performance. You maintain the equipment and sometimes design the lighting yourself, always following the safety rules and production requirements.
How much does a stage lighting and video technician earn in Belgium?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €18–€25 gross per hour. Irregular hours, night work, touring and specialised skills such as lighting design influence what you earn. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
Can you start as a stage lighting and video technician without experience?
Yes, you can start as an assistant lighting technician and learn on the job. You begin with loading and unloading, cabling and rigging fixtures under the guidance of an experienced technician, and you build up to programming and calling light states. Reliability, a head for heights and a willingness to work irregular hours count most at the start.
What can you grow into as a stage lighting and video technician?
With experience you can grow into chief lighting technician or gaffer, into lighting designer who creates the light plan for a show, or into a role that coordinates a technical team. Many technicians broaden into video and image work or move between theatre, events and audiovisual production. Training colleagues and running larger productions are natural next steps.
In which environment do you work as a stage lighting and video technician?
You work in stage and audiovisual technique, in theatres, concert venues, event locations, studios and on film sets. The work is creative and technical, close to culture and art, and often physical and hands-on. Hours are irregular around rehearsals, shows and recordings, and touring or working on location is common.
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