Lighting Technician Services
Pro film lighting across São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and across Brazil.
Here is how this works in practice. A lighting technician sets up, operates, and keeps the lighting kit used on a film or television production. They execute the gaffer's instructions, positioning fixtures, running power, and adjusting intensity and color to achieve the desired look. From the urban energy of São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro\'s iconic landscapes and Globo Studios\' top-tier soundstages, precise lighting shapes Brazil\'s dynamic screen shoots.
Here is the short of it. We connect you with lighting technicians who bring both tech knowledge and creative sensitivity to shoots of each scale. Our network spans São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and beyond, with technicians skilled at Globo Studios and on ANCINE-registered shoots across the country.
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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.
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Lighting Equipment
- ARRI fixtures
- LED panels
- HMI lights
- Tungsten units
- Practical lighting
Full Inventory
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Electrical Skills
- Power distribution
- Generator operation
- Load calculation
- Cable management
- Safety protocols
Electrical Mastery
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Creative Lighting
- Mood creation
- Color control
- Diffusion techniques
- Rigging solutions
- Special effects
Creative Solutions
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Technical Setup
- Pre-rig planning
- Fast deployment
- Fixture maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Strike coordination
Efficient Execution
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Why Us
Why Choose Our Lighting Technicians
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Experienced Crews
Lighting technicians with credits on major Brazilian features, Globo shoots, and global shoots across the country.
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Safety Certified
Fully trained in electrical safety and on-set protocols.
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Fast & Efficient
Quick setup times without compromising quality or safety.
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Local Network
Connections with Brazilian rental houses and gear suppliers across São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro\'s production hubs.
On Location
Lighting technicians running ARRI, Aputure, Astera, and Quasar packages with NR-10 electrical certification
Here is how this works in practice. Brazilian lighting technicians run set lighting under gaffer direction across features, top drama, telenovelas, commercials, and music videos. The bench was trained inside Globo PROJAC (the world's largest telenovela tricky, in steady production since 1965), where six decades of daily output produced the country's deepest electrical and lighting workforce. Standard set kit deploys ARRI SkyPanel S60-C and S360-C, ARRI Orbiter with all five mounts, ARRI L-series LED Fresnels, ARRI M-series HMI (M18, M40, M90, ARRIMAX 18/12), Mole-Richardson tungsten and HMI fixtures, Aputure LS 600c Pro and Nova P600c, Astera Titan and Helios LED tubes, Quasar Q-LED tubes, Creamsource Vortex 4 weatherproof units. Plus DMX wireless via LumenRadio CRMX (ANATEL-licensed for in-country wireless dimming). Power distribution runs Cinepower distros, Lex distros, and Honda EU65is / Cummins Onan / FG Wilson silent gensets sourced from Cinevideo Locações, Filmplanet, and Movie Tech.
Here is how the work shapes up. Lighting technicians carry required NR-10 (Normas Regulamentadoras 10 — electrical safety) certification under the Ministério do Trabalho. With NR-35 (working at height) covering condor and rigging work. Crews are SindCine and SATED-RJ/SATED-SP-registered, with reciprocal IATSE Local 728 (Studio Electrical Lighting Technicians) plan for visiting US co-productions. CLT contracts, FGTS 8% termination fund, INSS workers comp, 13º salário, and 30-day paid vacation accruals are managed in-house.
Here is how it adds up. On the ground, Tropical-shoot electrical protocols — 80-95% humidity Rio/Salvador/Recife/Amazon (corrosion running on cable ends and connectors), Carnaval February-early March demand peaks, Pantanal (UNESCO 2000) seasonal access flips, required yellow fever vaccination for Amazon and Pantanal — are routine. Recent shoots staffed have Walter Salles's I'm Still Here (Best Foreign Language Oscar nominee 2025), Kleber Mendonça Filho's Aquarius and Bacurau, Karim Aïnouz's Eurídice Gusmão, José Padilha's Elite Squad franchise, and Netflix's Narcos and The Two Popes. Currency advantage BRL ~5:1 USD keeps day-rates competitive.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a lighting technician do?
Here is the breakdown. A lighting technician, also known as a spark or electrician, sets up, operates, and keeps lighting kit on a film or television set. Working under the direction of the gaffer, they rig lights, run cables, control dimmers, and make adjustments across the shoot to achieve the cinematographer's desired lighting design.
What skills should a lighting technician have?
Here is what that looks like on the ground. A lighting technician needs hands-on knowledge of electrical safety, a thorough knowing of lighting instruments and their sites, and the physical ability to rig and position heavy gear. They must be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to work efficiently under tight shooting schedules.
What types of productions need a lighting technician?
Here is how the picture comes together. Any production that needs controlled lighting, from feature films and television series to commercials and corporate videos, needs lighting technicians. The number of technicians needed 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?
Here is what we have to work with. We review your lighting needs, 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?
Here is the layout. Lighting technicians work with a wide range of instruments including tungsten, HMI, fluorescent, and LED fixtures, along with grip kit such as flags, diffusion frames, and reflectors. They also handle electrical distribution gear including power packs, cable runs, and dimmer boards.
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ACT 04 — On Set
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