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British set slang for electricians. Singular refers to a single electrician; plural refers to the entire lighting department.
Sparks is the term commonly used in British and Australian contexts for the lighting technicians — derived from the electrical equipment they work with. The term appears in crew lists and radio communication: "Can I get a spark to the door?"
Classification
- Sparks — the lighting technicians, British.
- Electrics — the same department, American.
- Gaffer — the chief lighting technician, common in both regions.
- Beleuchter — the German equivalent.
Why such terms matter
Because international crews are mixed. Someone reading Sparks on a crew list and expecting pyrotechnics is looking for the wrong department — and someone calling for an electrician on set in London will not get anyone.
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1. Was beschreibt „Sparks" am besten?
2. Zu welchem Department gehört „Sparks"?
3. Wie viele verschiedene Fachperspektiven bietet dieser Eintrag?