Hire a Gaffer / Lighting in Salt Lake City, UT
At a Glance
Assignment Desk provides professional gaffer / lighting services in Salt Lake City, UT. 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 Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City is the outdoor recreation capital of the US, with the Sundance Film Festival, tech industry 'Silicon Slopes,' and stunning mountain scenery driving a diverse production market.
Utah offers a 20-25% tax credit on qualified production expenditures. SLC's proximity to world-class ski resorts, national parks, and a growing tech corridor (Adobe, Qualtrics, Pluralsight) creates year-round production demand across outdoor, corporate, and festival content.
- 20-25% Utah Motion Picture Incentive tax credit
- Sundance Film Festival — the premier independent film event
- Silicon Slopes tech corridor: Adobe, Qualtrics, Pluralsight, Domo
- Stunning natural locations: mountains, deserts, salt flats within an hour
Gaffer / Lighting Crew in Salt Lake City, UT
Our network includes experienced gaffer / lighting professionals across Salt Lake City. Contact us at 312-464-8600 to check availability and get a quote.
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Production Guidelines in Salt Lake City
Standard Day Rate: All gaffer / lighting bookings in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City (222 Main St, Suite 500). 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
When is the best time to book crew in Salt Lake City?
January is the busiest month due to Sundance Film Festival (Park City) and the ski season. Summer and fall are popular for outdoor and corporate shoots. We recommend booking 2-3 weeks ahead during January and 1-2 weeks ahead otherwise.
How much does a gaffer / lighting cost in Salt Lake City, UT?
Gaffer / Lighting rates in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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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