Riggaamisen

Riggaamisen is a Finnish term referring to the act or process of rigging. It is derived from the English verb rig and is used across several fields to describe assembling, configuring, or manipulating equipment or systems, and, in some contexts, attempting to influence outcomes.

Contexts

- Physical and stage rigging: In theater, film, and live events, rigging refers to the installation and use of rope, wire, pulley, and hardware systems to suspend or support scenery, lighting, and equipment.

- Nautical rigging: On ships, rigging denotes the complex system of lines, stays, and supports that control masts, sails, and spars.

- Manipulation and fraud: In politics or sports, rigging refers to actions intended to fix or influence results, such as election rigging or match rigging; such practices are illegal in most jurisdictions.

- 3D and animation: In computer graphics, rigging is the process of creating a skeletal structure and control mechanisms for a character or object to enable animation.

- Industrial and lifting operations: Rigging also describes the planning and securing of loads for lifting with cranes or lifting devices, including slinging and balance.

Safety and regulation

Rigging work is subject to safety standards and training, given the potential hazards of weight, height, or load failure.