Hire a Gaffer / Lighting in Charlotte, NC
At a Glance
Assignment Desk provides professional gaffer / lighting services in Charlotte, NC. Our gaffer / lightings come fully equipped with ARRI SkyPanel, Litepanels Astra, HMI lights and operate on standard 10-hour production days. Available for corporate, broadcast, commercial, and live event productions. Book today for immediate availability.
What Does a Gaffer / Lighting Do?
A Gaffer is the chief lighting technician on set, responsible for designing and executing the lighting plan to achieve the desired mood and visual quality. They work with a range of fixtures from LED panels to HMIs, shaping light to flatter subjects and create depth in every frame.
Standard Equipment
Common Shoot Scenarios
- Studio interviews
- Product shoots
- Commercial productions
- Film sets
- Green screen setups
Video Production in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte is the second-largest banking center in the US after New York, making corporate video production the city's bread and butter. Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Truist all maintain major campuses here.
North Carolina offers a 25% rebate on qualifying production expenses (capped at $31M/year). Charlotte's uptown skyline, NoDa arts district, and proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains provide location variety.
- US banking hub: Bank of America HQ, Wells Fargo East Coast HQ, Truist HQ
- North Carolina 25% film production rebate on qualifying expenses
- Growing tech presence: Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Honeywell campuses
- NASCAR Hall of Fame and Charlotte Motor Speedway for sports production
Gaffer / Lighting Crew in Charlotte, NC
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Production Guidelines in Charlotte
Standard Day Rate: All gaffer / lighting bookings in Charlotte are based on a 10-hour production day, which includes setup, shooting, and wrap time.
Overtime: Hours beyond the standard 10-hour day are billed at time-and-a-half. We recommend building buffer time into your schedule for complex productions.
Local Radius: The local production zone covers a 30-mile radius from downtown Charlotte (8508 Park Rd #236). Locations outside this zone may include travel time and mileage charges.
Equipment: All crew arrive with their standard equipment package. Custom gear requests (specialty lenses, additional lighting, etc.) can be arranged with advance notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What corporate clients book crews in Charlotte?
Charlotte is home to Bank of America, Wells Fargo East Coast operations, Truist Financial, Duke Energy, and Lowe's. Financial services, energy, and retail industries are the primary drivers of corporate video production in the market.
How much does a gaffer / lighting cost in Charlotte, NC?
Gaffer / Lighting rates in Charlotte vary based on project scope, equipment needs, and shoot duration. Assignment Desk offers competitive day rates on a standard 10-hour production day. Contact us at 312-464-8600 or visit our booking page for a custom quote.
What equipment does a gaffer / lighting bring to a shoot?
Our gaffer / lighting professionals in Charlotte typically arrive with ARRI SkyPanel, Litepanels Astra, HMI lights, Kino Flo tubes, C-stands and flags, Diffusion and gel kits. Equipment packages can be customized based on your production requirements.
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