Keith Smith
La Quinta,CA
Summary
Innovative Designer with 35 years of experience planning dynamic lighting and orchestrating technical aspects to implement designs. Successfully delivered spectacular lighting designs in all types of situations. Focused on maximizing dramatic effects while adhering to budgetary constraints and established timeframes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Production / Lighting Designer
The McCallum Theatre
La Quinta, CA
09.1991 - 02.2024
- Developed complex lighting designs that incorporated color, texture, pattern, and movement to enhance the visual impact of a production.
- Created light plots based on the specific requirements of each production.
- Installed dimmers, cables, control boards, spotlights, lamps, fixtures, and other necessary equipment for lighting systems.
- Programmed automated lights using consoles such as GrandMA2 Light or ETC Ion.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines when working with electricity or rigging equipment.
- Set up innovative approaches to special effects such as haze machines or strobe lights.
- Attended meetings with directors, producers, other designers, crew members to discuss ideas about upcoming projects.
- Oversaw lighting aspects and adjusted during technical rehearsal.
- Devised lighting concepts and planned lighting layouts for visual appeal and to meet functional needs.
- Delivered lighting concept presentations to clients by providing visuals and explaining plan details.
- Prepared lighting plot and instrument sheet to illustrate instruments, dimmers, circuits and focus areas.
- Controlled production lighting through skillful operation of lighting systems.
- Designed custom light fixtures and lighting elements, working closely with client to produce custom designs.
- Presented project plans, renderings and specifications to client for approval.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Lighting Design
The Theatre School / Depaul
Chicago, ILSkills
- Time management abilities
- Customer Service
- Analytical Skills
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Excellent Communication
- Professionalism
- Attention to Detail
- Task Prioritization
- Lighting Setup
- Analytical Thinking
- Project Management
- Organizational Skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production / Lighting Designer
The McCallum Theatre
09.1991 - 02.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Lighting Design
The Theatre School / Depaul
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