Case Studies
Katherine Jenkins Christmas TV Shoot
Assistant Lighting Designer and Lighting Programmer
Project: Four Camera Shoot at Royal Albert Hall
Role:
- Assisted Lead Lighting Designer Jamie Corbidge.
- Served as Lighting Programmer, managing complex lighting sequences and adjustments in real-time.
Details:
- Managed lighting for a diverse production featuring a full orchestra, ballroom dancing, aerial artists, and special guests.
- Coordinated lighting setups across multiple locations within and around the Royal Albert Hall.
- Adapted to a fast-paced environment with minimal rehearsal and camera testing time.
- Ensured precision and reliability in lighting execution to support live filming, requiring accuracy on the first attempt.
Skills Demonstrated:
- High-pressure problem solving and decision making.
- Effective collaboration and communication with a large production team.
- Advanced programming and operation of lighting systems.
- Adaptability and quick thinking in dynamic and changing environments.
Working alongside LD Jamie Corbidge this was a busy and intense four camera shoot over three days featuring a full orchestra, ballroom dancing, aerial artists and special guests.
The shoot made use of several locations in and around the Royal Albert Hall. With little time allowed for rehearsals and camera tests the entire team was kept on their feet and getting things right first time was more important than ever.