Install and operate follow spots

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1 Training Package Title Unit code CUELGT03B Entertainment (CUE03) Install and operate follow spots Unit Descriptor This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and operate follow spots for any production within the cultural industries. This is a dedicated unit which reflects the skills required to operate follow spots for productions which include extensive movement and variation on stage and for different performance contexts. HSC Requirements and Advice HSC Indicative Hours 20 Evidence Guide Underpinning skills and knowledge Linkages to other units Resource requirements HSC Requirements and Advice Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills: knowledge of the main types of lanterns, including profile, fresnel, pebble/convex, flood, moving lanterns and PAR, their uses and operations (optical and mechanical) and accessories different types of follow spots and their features, including incandescent and discharge units the relationship between follow spot operation and other lighting and stage effects techniques for the operation of follow spots, including how to adjust for colour temperature and beam hand/eye coordination skills literacy skills sufficient to interpret a lighting plan. This unit has linkages to a range of other lighting units and combined assessment and/or training may be appropriate, for example: CUFLGT02B - Prepare, install and test lighting equipment CUELGT05B - Record and operate standard lighting cues. Assessment of this unit requires access to: follow spots and accessories as identified in the Range Statement a production and production venue. Key Terms and Concepts adjust balance, focus and sights back-up options/systems beam diameter, shape, edge, colour and intensity colour follow spot colour temperature communications equipment cool down cues dismantle/store/cover documentation follow spot accessories install follow spot install manual colour changer install spot dimmer lanterns lighting plan occupational health and safety (OHS) positioning points potential faults/problems power up follow spot Draft Entertainment Curriculum Framework March 2004 CUELGT03B Install and operate follow spot 243

2 Method and context of assessment The assessment context must provide for: practical demonstration of skills through the operation of a follow spot for an actual production on more than one occasion and for more than one production involvement of, and interaction with, a production team to reflect the collaborative nature of the process. Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include: direct observation of the candidate installing or operating follow spots evaluation of a performance where the candidate is responsible for follow spot operation oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of follow spot equipment, operating techniques or specific OHS issues review of portfolios of evidence or third party workplace reports of onthe-job performance by the candidate. Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). Critical aspects of evidence The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit: application of excellent hand/eye coordination skills to follow spot operation for productions with extensive movement on stage knowledge of different techniques for effective follow spot operation. HSC Requirements and Advice recalibrate follow spot relevant personnel safe and effective positioning of lighting equipment safe work practices secure follow spot cabling standard operating procedures synchronise lighting operations technical and creative run through techniques for the operation of follow spot test follow spot types of follow spot. Key competencies in this unit Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies. The table below describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment. Level 1 = Perform Level 2 = Administer and Manage Level 3 = Design and Evaluate Key competencies Level Examples Collecting, organising and analysing information 1 Interpreting the lighting plan. Communicating ideas and information 2 Explaining follow spot issues to performers. Planning and organising activities 1 Organising materials and equipment for installation. Working with others and in teams 1 Working as part of an overall lighting team. Using mathematical ideas and techniques 1 Calculating equipment requirements. Solving problems 2 Responding to problems during performance. Using technology 1 Using lighting equipment. Draft Entertainment Curriculum Framework March 2004 CUELGT03B Install and operate follow spot 244

3 1 Install follow spots 1.1 Position follow spots and accessories in accordance with the lighting plan and ensure safety for the operator and audience. The following explanations identify how this unit may be applied in different workplaces, sectors and circumstances. Follow spot accessories may include: Positioning points for follow spots and accessories according to lighting plan. An awareness of other documentation that may assist with the installation and operation of follow spots. Terminology and symbols contained in lighting plans and other documentation. Understanding of the importance of safe and effective positioning of lighting equipment. General features, purpose and safe use of follow spots and accessories including: Knowledge of the use and operation of the main types of lanterns including: profile fresnel pebble/convex flood moving PAR. An awareness of occupational health and safety (OHS) issues associated with the installation and operation of follow spots. Draft Entertainment Curriculum Framework March 2004 CUELGT03B Install and operate follow spot 245

4 1.2 Set up stands securely and adjust for height as required. 1.3 Check and adjust balance, focus and sights of the follow spot as appropriate. Standard operating procedures to adjust balance, focus and sights of follow spot. 1.4 Install follow spot dimmer as required. Standard operating procedures to install spot dimmer. 1.5 Secure follow spot cabling safely. Safe work practices for the installation and operation of follow spots. 1.6 Install manual colour changer correctly and colour in accordance with the lighting plan. 1.7 Test follow spot to ensure it is operational and that all accessories are in working order. 1.8 Focus follow spot and check multiple spots for consistency of focus and colour temperature. Follow spot accessories may include: Standard operating procedures to: install manual colour changer colour follow spot. Equipment checks including: safety - electrical - mechanical function - electrical - electronic. Standard operation procedures to synchronise multiple follow spots in a production. Draft Entertainment Curriculum Framework March 2004 CUELGT03B Install and operate follow spot 246

5 2 Participate in technical or creative run through 2.1 Participate in any required technical or creative run through, note any equipment deficiencies or technical adjustments to be made. Faults and problems with follow spots may include: mis-aligned sights differences in colour temperature between different units unexpected changes by performers, e.g. moving out of range, behind scenery faulty balance blown globe defective colour incorrect height adjustment defective iris/sights/dimmer problems with manual colour changer. An awareness of potential faults/problems with follow spots including: misaligned sights differences in colour temperature between different units unexpected changes by performers faulty balance blown globe defective colour incorrect height adjustment defective iris/sights/dimmer problems with manual colour change. 2.2 Rehearse technical aspects of the show and communicate to performers as required. Communication protocols required when addressing technical issues with colleagues/performers. 2.3 Set back-up options in the event of an equipment malfunction and test to ensure that they are in working order. Awareness of a range of back-up options in the event of: equipment malfunction disruption to power supply. 2.4 Plot and run through cues on direction from the appropriate personnel and in accordance with equipment, sequencing, timing and speed requirements. Appropriate personnel may include: other follow spot operator supervisor, head of department designer director stage manager other specialist staff. Awareness of the main role of appropriate personnel in relation to installation and operation of follow spot: other follow spot operator supervisor head of department designer director stage manager other specialist staff. 2.5 Make any necessary changes to cues and modify cue sheets as required. Draft Entertainment Curriculum Framework March 2004 CUELGT03B Install and operate follow spot 247

6 2.6 Execute any necessary changes to equipment in accordance with modifications required. 3 Prepare for follow spot operation 3.1 Power up follow spot and check height, balance, sights, focus, operation of iris, operation of any additional follow spot accessories and dimmer. Follow spot accessories may include: Safe work methods to power up follow spot. 3.2 Check colour and/or operation of colour changer. 3.3 Check that final requirements for equipment operation have been identified, implemented and documented. 3.4 Check communications equipment to ensure that it is in working order. Standard operating procedures to check two-way communications systems used by technical operators during a production. 3.5 Correctly identify and rectify any faults or problems and inform relevant personnel of any ongoing problems. Faults and problems with follow spots may include: mis-aligned sights differences in colour temperature between different units unexpected changes by performers, e.g. Draft Entertainment Curriculum Framework March 2004 CUELGT03B Install and operate follow spot 248

7 moving out of range, behind scenery faulty balance blown globe defective colour incorrect height adjustment defective iris/sights/dimmer problems with manual colour changer. Appropriate personnel may include: other follow spot operator supervisor, head of department designer director stage manager other specialist staff. 4 Operate follow spots 4.1 Operate follow spot on cue/on direction from the stage manager, head follow spot operator or running sheet as appropriate. 4.2 Operate spot so that beam diameter, shape, edge, colour and intensity level meet performance requirements. Importance of operating follow spot according to production plans. An awareness of different techniques for the effective operation of follow spots across a range of production contexts. Importance of hand/eye coordination skills to follow spots operation for productions with extensive movement on stage. 4.3 Synchronise follow spot operation with other lighting and staging effects. Standard operating procedures to synchronise follow spot operation with other lighting and stage effects. Knowledge of the relationship between personnel in lighting and other technical and creative areas including: audio vision systems Draft Entertainment Curriculum Framework March 2004 CUELGT03B Install and operate follow spot 249

8 staging stage manager director performer. 4.4 Modify follow spot cues as required to cater for unexpected contingencies. 4.5 Operate spot in a manner that does not distract the audience and maintains reasonable comfort for the operator. 4.6 Identify and rectify problems safely, using logical problem solving techniques and in accordance with venue procedures and inform appropriate personnel are informed as required. 4.7 Correctly identify the need for the use of back-up systems and implement when required. Faults and problems with follow spots may include: mis-aligned sights differences in colour temperature between different units unexpected changes by performers, e.g. moving out of range, behind scenery faulty balance blown globe defective colour incorrect height adjustment defective iris/sights/dimmer problems with manual colour changer. Possible solutions to a range of potential faults/ problems. 4.8 Recalibrate follow spot correctly after changing a lamp where appropriate. Knowledge of how to safely change follow spot lamp and recalibrate according to manufacturer s specifications. 5 Shut down and disassemble equipment 5.1 Turn off power to the follow spot in accordance with cool-down procedure and dismantle store or cover equipment in accordance with organisational procedures and performance requirements. Follow spot accessories may include: Standard operating procedures for: cool-down follow spots turn off power to follow spots dismantle/store/cover follow spot and associated equipment/accessories. Draft Entertainment Curriculum Framework March 2004 CUELGT03B Install and operate follow spot 250

9 5.2 Note changes to cue sheets and update and file documentation as required in accordance with organisational procedures. Importance of maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation. Enterprise/organisation procedures for storage of documentation to ensure ease of access. Knowledge of which personnel have the authority to adjust production documentation. Draft Entertainment Curriculum Framework March 2004 CUELGT03B Install and operate follow spot 251