The wall works because someone builds it, checks it and fixes it fast.

The job

You look after the wall. On a build you help put up the panels, run the power and data, and set up the processors that turn the engine's picture into light. On a shoot day you check the wall before call: dead pixels, colour shifts, loose panels, seams. When a module fails you swap it, quickly and safely, between takes.

A typical day

• Power up and check the wall and processors before the unit arrives.
• Walk the wall for dead or dim modules and visible seams.
• Swap faulty modules when the floor is clear and the AD allows it.
• Keep spares, tools and the fault log in order.
• Watch for flicker or banding on the monitors and tell the brain bar.
• Power down safely at wrap.

Skills

• Electrical and AV basics: power, data, signal flow.
• Careful, methodical fault-finding.
• Safe working at height and manual handling.
• Clear, short communication with the brain bar and the camera team.

Reporting lines

You report to the stage's LED or engineering lead, who reports to the stage manager or VP supervisor.

How people get in

From live events, AV and rental (many LED crews started in concerts and exhibitions), from electrical work, or as a stage trainee. ScreenSkills publishes virtual production competencies for lighting roles.

Next step up

LED lead or stage engineer, then stage manager or a technical role at the brain bar.

Find out more

• Virtual production guide
• VP Day One