“What would you say you do here?” Sets up, lights, and composites key shots for a given sequence based on artwork provided by the art department. Works closely with Production Designer, Art Directors, VFX Supervisor, Head of Lighting, and CG Supervisor to set a visual target for the sequence and address all lighting comments. Defines standards and techniques for lighting a sequence that improves efficiency and ensures quality. Optimizes setups for rendering. Provides technical support and mentorship for production lighting team. Leads by example in encouraging a good working atmosphere. Ensures that lighting setups are clean, well detailed, modular and easily applicable to other shots. Troubleshoots creative and technical issues as they arise. Initiates, sets up, coordinates and details any lighting tools, scripts, or processes. Presents the sequence rigs to production lighters before they start. Explains technical and aesthetic challenges of the sequence. Collaborates with other departments for timely integration of elements into a sequence. Handles personal shot load based on the schedule for a given sequence. May help facilitate visual development. This can include working with surfacing, setting materials or shader parameters. Attends dailies and lighting launches as the need arises. Responsible for informing CG Supervisor of any sequence issues. Assists with interviews and recruiting as the need arises. Participates in the testing of new technologies as the need arises.