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Beleuchter

lighting technician (theatre, film, TV)

noun be-LOI-khter Rare
People & Society Professions

Usage Note

Beleuchter operates stage or film lighting equipment under the direction of a Beleuchtungsmeister or director of photography. In film the role is Beleuchter (gaffer/electrician); in theatre the department is Beleuchtungsabteilung. Feminine: Beleuchterin.

Examples

"Der Beleuchter setzte die Protagonistin mit einem Scheinwerfer in Szene."

Natural Translation

The lighting technician put the protagonist in the spotlight.

Literal Translation

The lighting technician set the protagonist with a spotlight in scene.

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