Power And Diploring The Role Of Spot Operator

The role of Spot Operator is a relatively uncomplicated position in theatre tech, especially for new technicians; moreover, running a spotlight allows you to experience tech without overexerting yourself. This specific role does not usually demand hours upon hours of stress and sweat, however, it does require some care and caution. The spotlight itself is not a tricky device to learn how to operate, but there are certain rules to follow in order to keep the spotlight in a healthy condition.
The spotlight's most fragile piece is the lamp. On the right side of the spotlight, there are two switches labelled "power" and "lamp". The "power" switch needs to be flipped on before the "lamp" switch. Since it is made of glass, the lamp is easily susceptible to damage if mistreated. These lamps are expensive, and costly equipment is not effortless to replace. In order to keep the lamp fully functioning, certain rules on handling the spotlight need to be learned. …show more content…
If a quick spot transition is required, there is a shutter lever on the top of the spotlight; it is the middle lever (or the second furthest from you). The shutter closes the light from the stage, preventing unnecessary stress on the spotlight that comes from turning the lamp switch on and off. When the spot is no longer necessary during or at the end of a show, the lamp may be turned off. Do not turn the power off until the spot is cool; moreover, the spotlight heats up the longer the lamp is on and requires time to cool before the power can be shut