Will AI Replace Lighting Technicians?

Assess safety of wiring or equipment set-up to determine the risk of fire or electrical shock.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Consult with lighting director or production staff to determine lighting requirements.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Disassemble and store equipment after performances.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Install color effects or image patterns, such as color filters, onto lighting fixtures.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Install electrical cables or wire fixtures.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Load, unload, or position lighting equipment.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Match light fixture settings, such as brightness and color, to lighting design plans.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Notify supervisors when major lighting equipment repairs are needed.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Operate manual or automated systems to control lighting throughout productions.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Patch or wire lights to dimmers or other electronic consoles.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Perform minor repairs or routine maintenance on lighting equipment, such as replacing lamps or damaged color filters.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Program lighting consoles or load automated lighting control systems onto consoles.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Set up and focus light fixtures to meet requirements of television, theater, concerts, or other productions.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Set up scaffolding or cranes to assist with setting up of lighting equipment.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Test lighting equipment function and desired lighting effects.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Visit and assess structural and electrical layout of locations before setting up lighting equipment.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.