hola, guten tag, nǐn hǎo, salve, olá, asalaam alaikum, konnichiwa, anyoung haseyo, bonjour, hello!

i have worked in the Tv & film industry for over 20 years specialising in lighting design and control technologies.

I have worked with many high end clients across the world and have experience as a gaffer, technician, systems designer, electrician, lighting director and lighting designer on various projects. A brief synopsis of some of my recent projects and clients are below.

i would love to discuss any projects you have in mind.

KEY SKILLS

GAFFER
Crew Hire/Management
project management
client liason

EQUIPMENT Spec
Power and Control Layout, collaboration, Lighting Rigging
moving light & led systems
control system design & installation

programmer (MA & ETC EOS)
PRE-VIS
CAD DESIGN (2D & 3D)
LIghting design/direction

get in touch

hello@nickdale.co.uk

0203 289 8072

LINKEDIN PROFILE



  • NBC Olympics

    2012 - Present


    Positions - Lead Gaffer, Lighting director

    since 2012 I have been engaged on behalf of LDG, New York to lead teams for the nbc olympic broadcasts for both news and sports.

    I have served as lead gaffer across the entire lighting operation, speccing control and power systems for several studios across continents.

    Since Tokyo, I have taken the role of Lighting Director for the Today Show broadcast at the Olympic Games

  • Telemundo World Cup

    2018 - PRESENT

    POSITIONS - LEAD GAFFER, LIGHTING DIRECTOR

    SINCE 2018 I HAVE BEEN ENGAGED ON BEHALF OF LDG, NEW YORK TO LEAD TEAMS FOR THE NBC/Telemundo Sports broadcasts at the FIFA World Cup.

    In Moscow I served as LEAD GAFFER ACROSS THE studio LIGHTING OPERATION, SPECCING CONTROL AND POWER SYSTEMS FOR the STUDIO and Remote components.

    In Qatar I led a team as the Lighting Director of remote positions, lighting all of the positions outside of the studio, around the country and in stadiums with main talent.

  • Marvel Secret Invasion

    2022

    Position - Rigging programmer/systems lead

    MA2/3 Pre-programmer for the rigging team on Marvels Secret Invasion, in charge of control system design and installation across soundstages and several locations across the country.

    Responsible for ensuring all lights and control systems including lighting states in the desk were correct and ready for the main shoot



  • NBC Today Show

    2018 - PRESENT

    POSITIONS - LIGHTING DIRECTOR

    When outside of the USA I serve as the lighting director on behalf of LDG, New York.

    in charge of the lighting of main talent and scenic elements and supervising the lighting team for the broadcast




  • Peloton Studios London

    2020 - Present

    working with LDG, New York, I was the lead gaffer for constructing and installing the new peloton studios in London. I currently serve in this role for their ongoing technical support, as well as being associate Lighting Director for additions and changes

  • Bloomberg London

    2017 - Present

    WORKING WITH LDG, NEW YORK I WAS THE GAFFER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF THE BLOOMBERG FINANCIAL CHANNEL.

    SINCE WE HAVE RETURNED REGULARLY TO MAINTAIN THEIR SYSTEMS, UPDATE THEIR SHOWS AND RE-LIGHT THEIR NEW SHOWS.

    SINCE THE PANDEMIC I HAVE STEPPED INTO AN ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DIRECTOR ROLE FOR THE STUDIO, WORKING REMOTELY WITH TEAMS IN NEW YORK.

  • Manoto TV

    2019 - Present

    LEAD GAFFER/SYSTEMS/LIGHTING DIRECTOR

    WORKING WITH LDG NEW YORK WE AIDED MANOTO, THE LARGEST BROADCASTER TO IRAN TO RE-VAMP ALL OF THEIR STUDIOS.

    THIS WAS A MAJOR MULTI-MILLION POUND RE-DESIGN, INCORPORATING NEW CONTROL SYSTEMS, DESIGN AND OPERATING PROCEDURES ACROSS THREE BRAND NEW STUDIOS AND SEVERAL NEW PRODUCTIONS.

  • Pinewood TELEVISION

    2004 - PRESENT

    LEAD IN HOUSE GAFFER (FREELANCE)

    IN HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE IN CHARGE OF DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF NETWORKING AND CONTROL FOR TWO MAIN TV STAGES.

    OFFER PRODUCTION SUPPORT TO AID IN THE EFFICIENT AND RELIABLE INSTALLATION OF THEIR SHOW AND ENSURE THE SHOW RUNS SMOOTHLY.

  • RUPAUL DRAG RACE UK

    LEAD GAFFER FOR PINEWOOD STUDIOS.

    DESIGNING AND INSTALLING A SUITABLE NETWORK AND DATA CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAINTAINING THIS FOR THE PRODUCTION.

    SUPERVISING NETWORK AND CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR 3 TV STAGES.

  • Taskmaster

    LEAD GAFFER FOR PINEWOOD STUDIOS.

    DESIGNING AND INSTALLING A SUITABLE NETWORK AND DATA CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAINTAINING THIS FOR THE PRODUCTION

  • Gordon Ramsay Future Food Stars

    NETWORK AND CONTROL LEAD
    LIGHTING PROGRAMMER

    DESIGNING AND INSTALLING A SUITABLE NETWORK AND DATA CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAINTAINING THIS FOR THE PRODUCTION.

    LIGHTING PROGRAMMER FOR THE PRODUCTION AT PINEWOOD STUDIOS. PROGRAMMED ON ETC EOS.

  • Tenable

    DESIGNED AND INSTALLED THE NETWORK AND DATA CONTROL SYSTEM AND HAVE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED THIS FOR EVERY SERIES OF THE PRODUCTION