Pre-production · process
Prelight
Also known as pre-light.
Lighting work performed before the principal cast or scheduled photography arrives at a set or location.
In practice
A prelight gives electric and grip crews time to rig, circuit, focus, program, test, and make the space safe without consuming the full shooting company’s time.
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Sources
- Lighting Handbook · ARRI
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
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