SCENE 01 / GAFFER LIGHTING TEAM
Gaffer & Lighting Services Korea
Professional gaffers and lighting crews with expertise in LED, HMI, and tungsten systems. From intimate interviews to large-scale nighttime shoots across Korea.
The gaffer and lighting team translate the Director of Photography's vision into practical lighting setups on set. In South Korea, gaffers work at CJ ENM Studios, KOFIC Namyangju Studios, and Busan Cinema Studios, designing and executing lighting plans for Korea's globally acclaimed film and K-drama industry.
We assemble experienced gaffer and lighting teams matched to your production's scale, style, and technical requirements. With equipment sourced through Seoul-based rental houses and Korean production suppliers, our team coordinates crew availability, equipment sourcing, and department logistics so your lighting team arrives fully prepared.
Capabilities
Lighting Department Solutions
From intimate interview setups to large-scale feature productions, we provide experienced gaffers and complete electric crews tailored to your project's needs.
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Feature & TV
- Cinematic lighting design
- Large-scale set lighting
- Night exterior setups
- Practical integration
- Period and stylized looks
Narrative Excellence
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Commercial
- Product lighting
- Tabletop photography
- Beauty and fashion
- Food cinematography
- High-key brand looks
Brand Impact
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Live Events
- Concert and performance
- Corporate presentations
- Award ceremonies
- Fashion shows
- Live broadcast lighting
Event Production
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Corporate
- Interview setups
- Office and facility
- Training videos
- Webinar production
- Executive portraits
Professional Content
On Location
Korean gaffers and electric crews built for K-drama scale
Here is how this works in practice. Korean lighting teams are ordered around the gaffer — the chief lighting technician — and run with the discipline that long-form K-drama scheduling demands. Our gaffers come up through The DMC hub and the studio complexes at Paju and Namyangju, with credits across Studio Dragon, JTBC and Tving productions as well as feature work for CJ ENM and the major Korean producers.
Here is the short of it. Teams structure typically pairs the gaffer with a best boy electric, a rigging gaffer on larger setups and a graduated team of electricians/sparks who handle set lighting, generator ops and on-set adjustments. Gear is named through Seoul-based rental houses including NAC Image, KW Studio and Hello Pictures Korea. ARRI SkyPanel S60/S30 and M-Series HMI for principal lighting, Aputure 600x and 1200d for fast-deploy COB work, Kino-Flo Diva-Lite for soft-source coverage and Astera Titan tubes for practicals and pixel-mapped looks.
Here is the breakdown. Crew matching is driven by format and creative drive. Cinematic feature lighting calls for gaffers who can build a SkyPanel/HMI plan to balance the long takes Korean DPs favour, while commercial campaigns and high-end edit want fast-turnover gaffers who can deliver beauty, fashion or product looks within tight agency timelines. Crews are two-language where global DPs are in the chair.
Pre-production includes lighting plots, power assessments built against KEPCO 220V/60Hz mains and generator rentals, and tech scouts across studio and location. KOSHA-aligned safety records is prepared as standard, and crews are routinely cleared for K-content cash rebate-eligible productions shooting at CJ ENM Studios, KOFIC Namyangju Studios, Busan Cinema Studios and on location across Seoul and Jeju.
FAQ
Our Lighting Network
What does a gaffer do on set?
The gaffer is the head of the electrical/lighting department, responsible for executing the DP's lighting vision. They design lighting setups, manage the electric crew, coordinate equipment, and ensure safe power distribution throughout the production.
What crew positions are in a lighting department?
A full lighting department includes: Gaffer (department head), Best Boy Electric (gaffer's assistant, manages crew and equipment), Electricians/Sparks (set up and operate lights), and on larger productions, Rigging Gaffers and Generator Operators.
Do your lighting crews bring their own equipment?
Crew and equipment are typically separate. We can coordinate equipment packages from Korean rental houses to complement your crew booking. Some gaffers have personal equipment for smaller productions.
How many electricians do I need for my production?
Crew size depends on production scale: small shoots may need just a gaffer, medium productions typically need gaffer plus best boy and 1-2 electricians, while larger productions require full departments with rigging crews.
Can your lighting crews work with international DPs?
Yes. Our gaffers are experienced working with international cinematographers and understand international terminology, techniques, and workflow expectations. Many are bilingual Korean-English.
Do you provide generators and power distribution?
We coordinate generator hire and distribution equipment through our rental partners. Generator operators can be included in crew packages for productions requiring significant power infrastructure.
Related Services
Productions in South Korea that need this often pair it with LED Lighting Systems, Portable Power Solutions, and Grip Services for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Gimbal Filming and Virtual Production.
On Set
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