Production Crew Services

Over the years, Absolute has built a large roster of professional video and sound production crew members in order to assist our clients with Live Events, Live Stream Broadcasts, Feature Film and Commercial Productions, Concerts, and more. If you have an entire show to manage or just need to round out your current roster with additional crew positions, please do not hesitate to call. Absolute handles all of your compensation and tax obligations for our crew members while on your production.

 

 

SKILLED STAGEHANDS & ASSISTS
POSITION DESCRIPTION SHORT DESCRIPTION CATEGORY
TRUCK LOADER / PUSHER Experienced general labor, trained to professionally and safely load, unload and move equipment, skilled at safe up/down stacking, pushing, load- securing, and lift operation LOADER / PUSHER STAGEHAND
CAMERA CABLE PAGE LOADER / PUSHER STAGEHAND
LIGHTING STAGEHAND Stagehand with Lighting experience and proficiency with many common laborious or repetitive tasks STAGEHAND STAGEHAND
AUDIO STAGEHAND Stagehand with Audio experience and proficiency with many common laborious or repetitive tasks STAGEHAND STAGEHAND
VIDEO STAGE HAND Stagehand with Video experience and proficient with many common laborious or repetitive tasks STAGEHAND STAGEHAND
CARPENTER STAGEHAND Stagehand with Scenic experience and proficiency with many common laborious or repetitive tasks SCENIC STAGEHAND GENERAL LABOR STAGEHAND
UTILITY STAGEHAND Stagehand with general technical experience and training having fair, applied knowledge of audio, lighting, and video LIGHTING TECH STAGEHAND
LIGHTING ASSIST (L3) Lighting generalist skilled and experienced with setup, wiring, focus, troubleshooting, operation, and strike of most popular lighting fixtures, rigging, and related equipment ELECTRICIAN L2 ASSISTANT
AUDIO ASSIST (A3) Audio generalist skilled and experienced with setup, wiring, configuration, troubleshooting, operation, and strike of most public announcement and sound systems AUDIO TECH A2 ASSISTANT
VIDEO ASSIST (V3) Video generalist skilled and experienced with setup, wiring, configuration, calibration, troubleshooting, operation, and strike of most popular video display systems VIDEO TECH V2 ASSISTANT
LED ASSIST Video generalist trained on video wall installations skilled and experienced with setup, wiring, configuration, operation and strike of most popular video wall display systems ASSISTANT
AV TECH ASSIST Multi-source generalist with developing technical skills and trainin with broad of audio, lighting, and video – other skills like camera, projection, scenic, etc are likely available GENERAL LABOR ASSISTANT
NETWORK ASSIST Computer generalist skilled and experienced with setup, configuration and operation of PC and Mac systems, network architecture and audio, video and presentation software titles COMPUTER ASSIST ASSISTANT
CARPENTER ASSIST Carpentry generalist skilled at set up, assembly and construction of staging, scenic sets and prop pieces, prepared and able to do minor repair or modification work on-site SCENIC CARP CARPENTER ASSISTANT
SKILLED STAGEHANDS & ASSISTS
SPECIALIZED TECHNICIANS & OPERATORS
POSITION DESCRIPTION SHORT DESCRIPTION CATEGORY
LIGHTING TECHNICIAN (L2) Lighting specialists skilled in assisting with setup, wiring, focus, troubleshooting, operation, and strike of most popular lighting fixtures, rigging equipment and related equipment LIGHTING TECH ELECTRIC, L2 TECHNICIAN
AUDIO TECHNICIAN (A2) Experienced audio technician/operator, specializing in the set up, show operation, troubleshooting of audio systems and management of wireless- microphone frequencies MONITOR ENGINEER RF TECH, A2 TECHNICIAN
VIDEO TECHNICIAN (V2) Experienced video technician, specializing in the setup, assembly, and troubleshooting of Video Walls and assisting the LED Programmer VIDEO TECH V2 TECHNICIAN
LED TECHNICIAN Experienced video technician, specializing in the setup, assembly, and troubleshooting of Video Walls and assisting the LED Programmer LED TECH TECHNICIAN
AV ROOM TECHNICIAN Experienced audio technician/operator specializing in the setup, service, operation, reset and strike of AV equipment used for breakout rooms sessions and small sessions. BREAKOUT TECH A/V FLOATER TECHNICIAN
MULTI-SOURCE TECHNCIAN Experienced multi-purpose technician/operator, cross-trained and proficient in several disciplines, most commonly audio, video, lighting, projection, etc MULTI TECHNICIAN
CAPTURE TECHNICIAN Experienced multi-purpose technician/operator, cross-trained and proficient in several video disciplines, including graphics, image processing, blend, color correction, playback, and record DIGITAL TECH TECHNICIAN
NETWORK TECHNICIAN Experienced, certified network technician specializing in the setup, installation, configuration, and service of complex computer systems and network environments BLEND TECH TECHNICIAN
SCENIC CARPENTER COMPUTER TECH TECHNICIAN
DOWN RIGGER CARP RIGGER ASSIST RIGGER
FOLLOWSPOT OPERATOR Experienced lighting technician/operator, specializing in the setup, show operation and strike, proficient at operating various types of spotlights SPOT OPERATOR SPOT OP OPERATOR
CAMERA OPERATOR Experienced fixed position camera technician/operator, specializing in the setup, show operation, and strike of camera equipment; proficient at operating most cameras CAM OP OPERATOR
SWITCHER OPERATOR ENCORE OP OPERATOR
GRAPHICS OPERATOR Experienced graphics technician/operator, specializing in the operation of show computers, slide cueing and advancement and presentation editing or slide decks and show graphics POWERPOINT OPERATOR OPERATOR
TAPE/PLAYBACK OPERATOR Experienced video technician, specializing in the setup, and execution of playback cues and monitors timing and audio record levels during show PLAYBACK OPERATOR MEDIA TECH
WEBEX OP		 OPERATOR
TELEPROMPTER OPERATOR MEDIA TECH OPERATOR
WEBCAST OPERATOR WEBEX OP OPERATOR
HIGH RIGGER BASKET RIGGER RIGGER
EXPERT ENGINEERS & DEPARTMENT LEADS
POSITION DESCRIPTION SHORT DESCRIPTION CATEGORY
AUDIO ENGINEER (A1)  Audio engineer is responsible for leading the setup, placement, tuning, operation, and strike of the main audio system. Includes front-of-house engineer and/or monitor engineer A1, HEAD AUDIO FOH ENGINEER ENGINEER
VIDEO ENGINEER (V1) Expert audio engineer responsible for leading the setup, placement, tuning, operation and strike of the main audio system. Includes front-of-house engineer and/or monitor engineer V1, HEAD VIDEO TECH VIDEO LEAD ENGINEER
SYSTEM SUPERVISOR Expert video engineer responsible for leading the setup, placement, calibration, routing, programming, operation and strike of video display systems and its mediums TECHNICAL DIRECTOR SYSTEM INTEGRATOR ENGINEER
PROJECTIONIST Expert projectionist responsible for leading placement and configuration of DLP and LCD projection displays, including troubleshooting, color matching and color correction. DLP PROJECTIONIST LCD PROJECTIONIST ENGINEER
LED PROGRAMMER Expert LED technician responsible for leading the setup, operation and programming of LED wall products, processors and programming systems LED ENGINEER-LED INTEGRATOR ENGINEER
LIGHTS PROGRAMMER Expert lighting technician responsible for interpreting the Lighting Designers direction for cues and scenes, specializing in popular professional lighting consoles and light fixtures HEAD ELECTRIC HEAD LIGHTING L1 ENGINEER
MASTER ELECTRICIAN Expert lighting technician responsible for leading the setup, placement, focus, troubleshooting and strike of the lighting system, including power distribution and load-balancing HEAD ELECTRIC ENGINEER
GRAPHICS DESIGNER/EDITOR Experienced graphics technician/operator, specializing in PowerPoint design and development and available for pre-production consultation and off-site development POWERPOINT EDITOR ENGINEER
AUDIO LEAD (A1) Expert audio engineer responsible for leading the setup, placement, tuning, operation and strike of main audio system. Includes front-of-house engineer and/or monitor engineer A1, HEAD AUDIO FOH
ENGINEER		 HEAD
VIDEO LEAD (V1) Expert video engineer responsible for leading the setup, placement, calibration, routing, programming, operation and strike of video display systems and its mediums V1, HEAD VIDEO TECH VIDEO LEAD HEAD
CAMERA DIRECTOR Expert video engineer responsible for leading the setup, placement, calibration, routing, programming, operation and strike of video display systems and its mediums V1, HEAD VIDEO TECH VIDEO LEAD HEAD
LIGHTING PROGRAMMER (CL1) Expert lighting technician responsible for interpreting the Lighting Designers direction for cues and scenes, specializing in popular professional lighting consoles and light fixtures HEAD ELECTRIC HEAD LIGHTING L1 HEAD
MOVING LIGHTS PROGRAMMER (ML1) Expert lighting technician responsible for interpreting the Lighting Designers direction for cues and scenes, specializing in popular professional lighting consoles and light fixtures HEAD ELECTRIC HEAD LIGHTING L1 HEAD
MASTER CARPENTER Expert scenic carpenter responsible for leading the setup, assembly and construction of staging, scenic sets and prop pieces; trained for complex repairs & on-site modifications HEAD CARP LEAD
HEAD RIGGER LEAD
EXPERIENCED PRODUCTION CREW & EVENT STAFF
POSITION DESCRIPTION SHORT DESCRIPTION CATEGORY
PROGRAM MANAGER Experienced liaison, coordinating client project, program and/or activation requirements, schedules and expectations to crew, tracking crew schedules, verifying timesheets, etc LABOR COORDINATOR CREW LEAD LIASON
SAFETY SUPERVISOR Experienced safety liaison conducting Competent Person inspections of personal protection equipment. rigging, installation, heavy equipment, etc to ensure compliance SAFETY COORDINATOR LIAISON
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Experienced assistant, trained to perform duties that may involve production office administration, talent wrangling crowd control, craft services, greeter, personal assistant, etc PRODUCTION ADMIN PRODUCTION RUNNER STAFF
PRODUCTION RUNNER* Experienced assistant, trained to perform duties that may involve production office administration, talent wrangling crowd control, craft services, greeter, personal assistant, etc PRODUCTION ADMIN PRODUCTION RUNNER STAFF
CRAFT SERVICES ASSISTANT* Experienced assistant, trained to perform duties that may involve production office administration, talent wrangling crowd control, craft services, greeter, personal assistant, etc PRODUCTION ADMIN PRODUCTION RUNNER STAFF
TECHNICAL ARTIST / CAD DESIGNER* Experienced liaison, coordinating client projects, program and/or activation requirements, schedules and expectations to the crew, tracking crew schedules, verifying timesheets, etc LABOR COORDINATOR CREW LEAD ARTIST
3D ILLUSTRATOR / ANIMATOR* Experienced liaison, coordinating client projects, program and/or activation requirements, schedules and expectations to the crew, tracking crew schedules, verifying timesheets, etc LABOR COORDINATOR CREW LEAD ARTIST
MAKE-UP ARTIST* Experienced liaison, coordinating client projects, program and/or activation requirements, schedules and expectations to crew, tracking crew schedules, verifying timesheets, etc LABOR COORDINATOR CREW LEAD ARTIST
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED RIGGERS & HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
POSITION DESCRIPTION SHORT DESCRIPTION CATEGORY
DOWNRIGGER DOWN Rigging – works on ropes, booms, lifts, hoists, and the like for a stage production, film, or television show. RIGGER RIGGER
HIGH RIGGER HIGH Rigging – works on ropes, booms, lifts, hoists and the like for a stage production, film, or television show. RIGGER RIGGER
LEAD RIGGER RIGGER RIGGER
MASTER RIGGER RIGGER RIGGER
CAMERA JIB OPERATOR Captures the shots that the camera supervisor or director asks for. swing the jib to move the camera, creating moving shots while adjusting the pan, focus, tilt and zoom. CAMERA OPERATOR
FORKLIFT OPERATOR Operator for forklift, moving goods around warehouses and on set. FORKLIFT H.E. OPERAOR
REACH FORK OPERATOR Operator for reach forklift, moving goods around warehouses and on set. FORKLIFT H.E. OPERAOR
ARTICULATING BOOM OPERATOR Articulating boom lifts operator to access difficult-to-reach locations in the boom lift. BOOM OP H.E. OPERAOR
VETERAN SHOW DESIGNERS, DIRECTORS & PRODUCERS
POSITION DESCRIPTION SHORT DESCRIPTION CATEGORY
STAGE MANAGER Responsible for the lighting and other technical arrangements for a stage play. FLOOR MANAGER
SHOW FLOOR MANAGER Works with Director and makes sure that a TV production goes according to plan and that everyone involved in the programme — presenters, camera crew, guests and audience FLOOR MANAGER
TALENT WRANGLER Organizes and guides talent prior to their appearance on stage FLOOR MANAGER
EVENT/SPACE DESIGNER Planning an event’s theme, setting, and overall design, including decorations and entertainment. Overseeing the event’s budget. DESIGNER
LIGHTING DESIGNER (LD) Designs the show and oversees set up of the lighting system. Programs and operates lighting board and is responsible for lighting cues during show. DESIGNER
SCENIC DESIGNER Responsible for designing the scenery—and more broadly, the artificial environment —in which a stage, television, or film performance takes place. DESIGNER
TECHINCAL DIRECTOR (TD) Responsible for video presentation. Generally calls camera shots and switches the show. Technical directors have broadcast, corporate, and live- event experience DIRECTOR
CREATIVE DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
SHOW DIRECTOR Ensures harmonious integration of all departments as well as calling show cues. Generally must participate in script creation and show planning DIRECTOR
TECHINCAL PRODUCER Ensures harmonious integration of all departments, including logitics and facility planning, budget forecasting, scheduling and on-site production and labor resource management PRODUCER
CREATIVE PRODUCER Ensures harmonious integration of all departments, including logitics and facility planning, budget forecasting, scheduling and on-site production and labor resource management PRODUCER
SCRIPT WRITER Ensures harmonious integration of all departments, including logitics and facility planning, budget forecasting, scheduling and on-site production and labor resource management PRODUCER
LIVE STREAMING CORPORATE & AGENCY
POSITION DESCRIPTION SHORT DESCRIPTION CATEGORY
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
EIC (ENGINEER IN CHARGE)
VIDEO UTILITY
ENCODING ENGINEER
TELEPROMPTER OPERATOR
VFX / POST PRODUCTION
POSITION DESCRIPTION SHORT DESCRIPTION CATEGORY

NEED A SOLID PRODUCTION TEAM YOU CAN COUNT ON? LOOK NO FURTHER!

Absolute has flexible approach which suits both clients with little production experience as well as advanced media producers.
We are ready to work with you whatever your campaign objectives or production needs.

Why choose us?

  • We love what we do and strive to show that on every show
  • Our clients love the professionalism we bring to each project
  • We understand the intricacies of working on high-stakes events
  • We take pride in our creative problem solving expertise
  • We stay up to date with hiring laws and practices
  • ABC Test compliant – contractors vs. employees
  • We are team players
  • Our crew has a “no task too small” attitude
  • We have years of experience on trade shows, concerts, experiential events, sporting events and beyond…
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ABSOLUTE LIVE PRODUCTIONS

Live Stream Production Crew & Film/TV Crew Positions

Video DepartmentTechnical Director / Tricaster Operator
3Play Operator
Live Text Operator
Streaming Technician
Cellular Bonding Technician
VC – Shader/Painter
Digital Media Technician (DMT)
Jib Operator
Steady Cam Operator
Camera Operator
Camera AssistantSound DepartmentSound Reinforcement Mixer
Production Sound Mixer (A1)
Production Sound Assistant (A2)
Comunications DepartmentIntercom Technician
RF SpecialistPost Production CrewGraphic Artist & Motion Graphic Artist
Picture Editor
Sound Editor
Re-Recording Mixer
Electronic Composer
Orchestral Composer
Colorist