Hire a Lighting Director in Los Angeles, CA
At a Glance
Assignment Desk provides professional lighting director services in Los Angeles, CA. Our lighting directors come fully equipped with Lighting console (ETC, GrandMA), LED panel arrays, Ellipsoidal and Fresnel fixtures 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 Lighting Director Do?
A Lighting Director (LD) designs and executes the lighting plan for studio, stage, and live event productions. They create lighting plots, select and position fixtures, program lighting consoles, and make real-time adjustments during live shows. The LD works closely with the Technical Director and Director of Photography to ensure the visual look matches the creative vision while meeting broadcast technical standards.
Standard Equipment
Common Shoot Scenarios
- Live broadcast studio shows
- Concert and stage productions
- Award ceremonies
- Corporate keynotes
- Worship and house-of-worship broadcasts
Video Production in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world and the largest production market in the US. From Hollywood studios to Silicon Beach tech campuses, LA's crew base is the deepest and most experienced in the country.
California offers a 20-25% tax credit through the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program. LA's infrastructure is unmatched — thousands of stages, equipment houses, and post facilities. However, competition for crew is fierce, making advance booking essential.
- World's largest production market with thousands of active crew professionals
- 20-25% California Film & Television Tax Credit on qualifying expenditures
- Unmatched studio infrastructure: Warner Bros, Universal, Paramount, Sony, Netflix
- Silicon Beach tech campuses (Google, Snap, TikTok) drive corporate video demand
Lighting Director Crew in Los Angeles, CA
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Production Guidelines in Los Angeles
Standard Day Rate: All lighting director bookings in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles (2629 Foothill Blvd. #110). 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
How far in advance should I book crew in Los Angeles?
We recommend booking LA crew 2-4 weeks ahead for standard shoots. Pilot season (January-April) and awards season (October-March) are especially competitive. Same-week bookings are possible but may limit crew options.
What types of productions is Assignment Desk hired for in LA?
In LA we primarily staff corporate video (tech, entertainment, finance), broadcast news packages, commercial shoots, live event coverage, and satellite media tours. While LA has abundant freelance talent, clients choose Assignment Desk for our vetting, W2 employment, and reliability.
How much does a lighting director cost in Los Angeles, CA?
Lighting Director rates in Los Angeles 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 lighting director bring to a shoot?
Our lighting director professionals in Los Angeles typically arrive with Lighting console (ETC, GrandMA), LED panel arrays, Ellipsoidal and Fresnel fixtures, DMX controllers and cables, Truss and rigging hardware, Color gels and diffusion. Equipment packages can be customized based on your production requirements.
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