Gaffer in China
As part of our equipment rental service, Shoot in China supplies vetted local crew across China — so your shoot is covered even when you travel light. Every role below opens to a full service page. Shoot in China provides bilingual crew options for international productions.
What a Gaffer does
The gaffer is the head of the electrical and lighting department. They translate the DP's look into a real lighting plot — fixtures, power, rigging and control — and run the crew that makes it happen.
Key responsibilities
- Designs the lighting setup to realise the DP's intent.
- Calculates power draw and manages distribution safely.
- Leads rigging, focus and control of all lighting fixtures.
- Sources generators, dimmers and cabling with the rental house.
Why hire a Gaffer through Shoot in China
- Vetted professionals with proven production credits across China.
- Flexible booking: half-day, full-day or multi-week shoots.
- Matched to your city, budget and gear package.
- Backed by our full equipment rental service — cameras, lenses, lighting, audio and grip.
Bilingual crew options
A bilingual gaffer can negotiate power and rigging logistics with a Mandarin-speaking venue manager and then review the lighting plot with an English-speaking DP.
Book a Gaffer
Tell us your shoot dates, city and the role you need. We reply with crew availability, day rates and a tailored equipment rental quote.