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
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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…

Live Stream Production Crew & Film/TV Crew Positions
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)
RF SpecialistPost Production CrewGraphic Artist & Motion Graphic Artist
Picture Editor
Sound Editor
Re-Recording Mixer
Electronic Composer
Orchestral Composer
Colorist