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The lighting department's truck: fixtures, stands, cable, distro, and often a built-in generator — rolling warehouse and power source combined.
The lighting truck transports what the lighting department needs and often provides the power for it. It is parked as close to the set as possible because every meter of cable represents setup time.
What's Inside
- Lights in cases, sorted by type — LED panels, Fresnels, HMIs, ballasts.
- Stands and Rigging — stands, booms, clamps, flags.
- Power. Cable reels, distribution boxes, dimmers, RCDs; larger trucks have a built-in generator.
Organization in the Truck
Is the actual working value. The department retrieves equipment in semi-darkness and under time pressure — anything not in its place is considered unavailable. Therefore, equipment is put back after each shot, not just at the end of the day's shooting.
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