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lightman

lightman

7.0
A person who sets and controls lights for theatre, film, or concerts
  • noun
  • /ˈlaɪtˌmæn/
  • Jargon
translation icon : técnico de iluminación
  • The lightman adjusted the spotlights before the show began.

Examples

  • During the concert, the lightman created dramatic effects with colored lights.

  • A skilled lightman can completely change the mood of a scene with lighting.

  • The lightman adjusted the spotlights for the performance.

  • Many lightmen work behind the scenes in film production.

  • The lightman skillfully operated the lighting rig during the theater performance.

  • As the lightman, she was responsible for setting up the intricate lighting arrangements for the film set.

  • The lightman expertly balanced the brightness of the stage lights to highlight the performers.

Synonyms

gaffer
vslightman
  • Jargon
2 8.4

The main electrician who sets and controls lights on a film or TV set

is any worker who installs, operates, or maintains lighting but not necessarily the leader

How Experienced

gaffer
  • Jargon
2 8.4
lightman
  • Jargon
7.0
trainee
50 2.4

Surface Forms

lightman singular
lightmen plural

Morphology

lightman = light + man (transparent) = light + man

The compound 'light' + 'man' directly denotes a person associated with lighting, a meaning easily inferred by learners.

Etymology

Lightman is simply the words light and man, where light means 'brightness' or 'fire' and man means 'person'. So a lightman is someone who works with lights, which is why they set up and control stage or studio lighting to change the mood.