performance flying director

Description

Performance flying directors design people flying effects for a performance and supervise or perform the execution of it. Their work is based on research and artistic vision. Their design is influenced by and influences other designs and must be conform with these designs and the overall artistic vision. They train the actors for the flying choreography and manipulate them during the performance. Performance flying directors prepare and supervise the setup, perform security checks and operate the person fly systems. The manipulation of persons on height, close to or above performers and audience makes this a high risk occupation.

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Theoretical Knowledge

No theoretical knowledge mapped.

Practical Skills

design flying movements provide first aid develop design ideas cooperatively attend rehearsals understand artistic concepts analyse music score keep up with trends work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision safeguard artistic quality of performance conduct costume research perform quality control of design during a run identify technical resources for performances maintain flying harnesses work ergonomically propose improvements to artistic production use specialised design software maintain artist flying system use technical documentation coach staff for running the performance work safely with machines evacuate people from heights follow safety procedures when working at heights manage technical resources stock meet deadlines test artist flying systems develop design concept prevent fire in a performance environment write risk assessment on performing arts production translate artistic concepts to technical designs contextualise artistic work analyse a script react to emergency situations in a live performance environment train artists in flying use personal protection equipment work with respect for own safety rehearse artist fly movements verify feasibility adapt to artists' creative demands coordinate pre-show checks promote health and safety analyse the scenography work safely with chemicals define artistic approach analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions prepare performance training session prevent technical problems with flying equipment research new ideas adapt existing designs to changed circumstances analyse the need for technical resources set up equipment in a timely manner update design results during rehearsals manage personal professional development monitor developments in technology used for design present artistic design proposals organise resources for artistic production pack electronic equipment prospect new customers adapt artistic plan to location calculate design costs manage consumables stock lead a team manage signoff of an installed system keep personal administration develop methods for choreographic integration draw up artistic production practise flying movements update budget write technical riders develop professional network use rope access techniques coordinate purchasing activities monitor sociological trends understand the architecture of a live performance document your own practice