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--- wiki:lighting:lighting_designer [2023/08/06 18:27] – [8. Planning the Get-In] Magicstar
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 =====The Step-By-Step of Being LD=====
 ====1. Applying for the Role====
-Before you apply for the role read the tech rider in the [[https://stagesoc.org.uk/gallery|filestore]] and decide if you want to team up with anyone else before hand (i.e. co-LD). Then go to the show page in the [[https://stagesoc.org.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=21|forum]] and write a short post explaining why you want the role. If you plan on co-LDing you both need to apply but one of you can just say you agree with the other (TDs may appoint more than one LD even if no-one has applied to co-LD as it is a role that is often easier split between two or three people).
+Before you apply for the role read the tech rider in the [[https://stagesoc.org.uk/gallery|filestore]] and decide if you want to team up with anyone else before hand (i.e. co-LD). Then go to the HoD signups on the show page on the [[https://stagesoc.org.uk/shows/|website]] and write a short paragraph explaining why you want the role. If you plan on co-LDing you both need to apply but one of you can just say you agree with the other (TDs may appoint more than one LD even if no-one has applied to co-LD as it is a role that is often easier split between two or three people).
 ====2. Attending a Run/Meet with directors====
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 {{ wiki:lighting:annexlxcircuits.jpg |Annex (Arts H) LX Circuits}}
 ====6. Rig Plan Distribution====
-Having created a rig plan it is important to make sure you don't lose it, you may wish to send it to the group chat for the relevant show. Another thing to bear in mind is that you are likely to want multiple //**paper**// copies of the rig plan for use during the [[wiki:glossary:general_terms#get-in|get-in]]. You might want to use software such as [[http://lx.claudeheintzdesign.com/lxfree_about.html|LXFree]] to create a digital copy you can then print or you may prefer to hand draw multiple copies.
+Having created a rig plan it is important to make sure you don't lose it, you may wish to send it to the group chat for the relevant show. Another thing to bear in mind is that you might want some //**paper**// copies of the rig plan for use during the [[wiki:glossary:general_terms#get-in|get-in]]. You might want to use software such as [[http://lx.claudeheintzdesign.com/lxfree_about.html|LXFree]] to create a digital copy you can then print or you may prefer to hand draw copies, or draw it on one of the whiteboards.
 ====7. Get-In/Out Co-ordination====
 Find out who the TD/LD(s) are of the previous show and ask them about what lights they have in the rig. If the rigs share common lights it may be sensible to leave them in the rig, saving both crews time. Whilst doing this though you may want to redo cabling, especially if the incoming rig has a lot of lights.
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 Tech run is likely to be the longest night for [[wiki:lighting:lighting_glossary#lampy|lampies]], bear this in mind and remember to take breaks periodically/when needed.
 ===Part 1: Cabling Check===
-Before turning any lights on walk around the rig and check that none of the cables are touching the lights as this will need to be fixed before you turn any lights on.
+Before turning any lights on walk around the rig and check that none of the cables are touching the lights as this will need to be fixed before you turn any lights on (this will also be done during set inspection).
 ===Part 2: Rig Check===
 //Check you are isolated before continuing. Isolation turns of the smoke detectors but not the heat detectors. Ask your TD about getting the Annex isolated. //\\
-Having set up the desk, the first to [[wiki:lighting:lighting_desks#cue|cues]] you will want to program are [[wiki:lighting:lighting_desks#cue|cue]] 0.1 Rig Check which should bring all all the lights in the rig to an intensity of about 30 over a time of at least a minute; and [[wiki:lighting:lighting_desks#cue|cue]] 0.5 BO which should bring all of the lights to intensity zero over a time of at least 10 seconds. These [[wiki:lighting:lighting_desks#cue|cues]] should be utilized every night before doing anything else on the desk to check everything is working as expected.
+Having set up the desk, the first to [[wiki:lighting:lighting_desks#cue|cues]] you will want to program are a Rig Check which should bring all all the lights in the rig to an intensity of about 30 over a time of at least a minute; and a BO (Black Out) which should bring all of the lights to intensity zero over a time of around 10 seconds. These [[wiki:lighting:lighting_desks#cue|cues]] should be utilized every night before doing anything else on the desk to check everything is working as expected.
 ===Part 3: Cue-To-Cue===
-You should aim to start this as soon as possible since this is all you will be doing for the rest of the evening. You will need a minimum of one director sat next to you at the lighting desk in order to start. Go through the entire script jumping to each point that requires a change in lighting and recording a [[wiki:lighting:lighting_desks#cue|cue]] and marking it in the script at each point. \\
+You should aim to start this as soon as possible since this is all you will be doing for the rest of the evening and will take a while to do. You will need a minimum of one director sat next to you at the lighting desk in order to start. Go through the entire script jumping to each point that requires a change in lighting and recording a [[wiki:lighting:lighting_desks#cue|cue]] and marking it in the script at each point (it may be useful to have a second person writing in the script). \\
 This will take up a lot of time so you will need to find a balance between meticulous plotting and efficiency, there are some tools you can use such as intensity pallets that will help speed up this process. Remember that any lights (or haze) you have on faders will record into [[wiki:lighting:lighting_desks#cue|cues]] unless you specify otherwise. \\
 Don't be afraid to get cast on stage (they're there for a reason) to see how the lighting looks on actual humans but keep in mind that unless you need to check exactly where a character stands you don't necessarily need the correct humans.