Day lighting designer in Russia
The profession of lighting design (light master) are quite rare, but these specialists are involved in film and television, plays and musicals, all large and small holiday shows, circuses and stadiums.
Professionals, light fills the world around us, creating a unique atmosphere of comfort, celebrate their feast - Day lighting designer on July 11. On this day in 1874 Russian electrical engineer, retired army officer Alexander Lodygin patented in many countries of Western Europe, Australia and India incandescent lamp. This invention was first used for street lighting in St. Petersburg, where he enthusiastically greeted the townspeople.
Today the task of the light master is providing lighting effects. This requires a good understanding of various lighting devices and skillfully managed. Light master must have artistic skills and stage lighting, and know all about the theory of light.
The main instrument of light master is light panel, controlling which he creates the lighting, in accordance with the design Director lighting the scene by various devices. Often the illuminator makes complex light pattern requires hard work and creativity. From year to year the equipment used for lighting, it is becoming increasingly difficult, requiring setoperation high level of skill.
And although the Day of the lighting designer is not yet official in our country, we hope that people who delight us with their enchanting light show and wonderful artistic productions, will soon deserve recognition of their profession by the Russian government.