ABSTRACT
Electrical rigging 15 The job of the rigging crew is to install all the cable and distribution equipment so that the large
amounts of electricity needed for production can flow safely from the power source to the lights
all over the sound stage or practical location. It is the responsibility of the rigging gaffer to design
and estimate the rig, oversee its installation, have it tested, and troubleshoot any problems before
the production crew arrives to begin photography. A well-rigged set is orderly, well labeled, and well
thought out; gives electricians easy access to power; and does not get underfoot. The rigging gaffer
can dedicate the time and forethought to set things up in a way that avoids any extra work or delays
for the lighting technicians during production, and eliminates potential hazards. To a rigging gaffer,
neatness, straight parallel lines of cable, clear consistent labeling-these are things of beauty and
satisfaction.
