In film and television crews, the gaffer or chief lighting technician is the head electrician, responsible for the execution of the lighting plan for a production. The term "gaffer" originally related to the moving of overhead equipment to control lighting levels using a gaff.

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  • Vince Kumar June 5, 2023 at 12:48pm
    We will be shooting a short horror film in June. It will be a Saturday and Sunday, specific dates TBD. The location will be in Sacramento, address soon to be confirmed. Looking for a Gaffer who can do the lighting for the horror short film. This is a non-union role. The film will be posted on YouTube. Please reply to vijaygroup7@gmail.com if you are interested and for more details.
  • Myles Smythe April 12, 2021 at 7:47am
    Sacramento area Gaffer owner operator www.mylessmythe.com/gaffer
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