The Crew Source Technicians
Audio

A1 (Audio Engineer)
The A1 is in-charge of the overall sound-related aspects of the production. This person is responsible for the placement and operation of the mixing console, outboard effects/equalization racks, sound reinforcement system, and microphone placement.

A1 rates are designated to the FOH Engineer, Monitor/Foldback Engineer, Field ENG Mixer/Boom Operator, and Mixing Engineer (Multi and Single Track recording)

A2 (Audio Assistant)
A technician specialized in audio duties. An A2 can be responsible for the upkeep, acquisition, and use of microphones, backstage monitors, communication systems and the audio system. Video

Camera Operator
A highly skilled technician that operates a video camera on tri-pod at a fixed position for the purpose of I-MAG and/or ISO-record. The operator is responsible for the set-up, operation, maintenance and strike of the camera.

Camera Operator (Hand-Held)
A highly skilled technician that operates a video camera for the purpose of I-MAG and/or ISO-record with a shoulder mounted camera (or any other type of steady-cam rig). The operator is responsible for the set-up, operation, maintenance and strike of the camera.

Projectionist
A highly skilled technician that sets up, troubleshoots, color matches and/or blends video projectors (DLP or LCD). This technician can also be placed as the tape operator for show run positions.

LED Wall Specialist
A highly specialized technician that is proficient with setting up, programming, operating and striking of LED wall display products.


PowerPoint (Graphics) Designer
A technician that specializes in the concept, design and operation of PowerPoint presentations and/or show graphics.

PowerPoint Operator
A technician skilled in the operation and minor editing of PowerPoint (or Keynote presentations) and show graphics.


Technical Director
Responsible for calling camera shots, program feed and operates the switcher for the show

Tape Operator
A highly specialized technician with the proficiency in operating various video recording and playback tape deck and hard drive based devices (Please specify all equipment used when ordering).

V1 (Video Engineer)
The V1 is in-charge of the overall video-related aspects of the production. This person is responsible for the video switcher, displays, engineering racks and processors, camera placement and camera control/shading.

The V1 rate is designated to Folsom Operators, Video Control Technician and Video Bay Engineers.

Encore and Spyder ops are by special request and require at least one week notice.

V2 (Video Assist)
A technician specialized in video duties. The V2 duties is to assist the V1 with the set-up of the "Video Village", video bay, Folsom switcher(s), signal and power cabling, building and placing camera(s), screen building, displays (LCD's, Plasmas, LED Walls, etc) and any other duties the V1 may need assistance with as well as striking of any video related gear. Lighting

L1/Lighting Director
The primary responsibility of the L1/LD is the overall execution of the lighting design. This person oversees the lighting crew, power management, instrument placement (according to the lighting plot), board programming, lighting "focus", show operation and strike.

Lighting Designer
The Lighting Designer creates the lighting concept of the show. Responsibilities include designing the lighting plot, required equipment, liaising closely with the Project Manger (as well as other department heads) and specifying crew requirements.

Master Electrician (ME)
A lighting technician that is responsible for all non-design aspects of the lighting in a production. Responsibilities include tying in main power, power distribution, circuiting lighting instruments and dimmer patching.

L2 (Lighting Assist)
A technician specialized in lighting duties. These duties include: hanging lights in the proper place, running power and necessary data control wiring to all lighting fixtures, installing the necessary color and image patterns into the lights, and striking of any and all lighting related gear. They also assist in the "focus" of the lighting instruments.

Spot Light Operator
Typically an L2, this technician is proficient in the show operation of various spot lights. Other

AV Technician (Set/Strike)
A technician with a general skill set in audio, video, and lighting. AV technicians can be used in meeting rooms, exhibits and general sessions with the main emphasis of use in breakouts and exhibits.

AV Technician (Floater/Operator)
A show technician that is proficient with floating or operating breakout rooms and exhibits. These technicians possess customer services skills, troubleshooting ability and a strong familiarity with show operations.

Carpenter
A technician that specializes in the set-up of stages, sets and props. All carpenters provided by The Crew Source are equipped with specialty tools (Screw gun, basic tool kit, etc).

Stagehand
General labor needed for load-ins and load-outs. These are low skill technicians primarily for moving of gear, truck loading and unloading, truss building and various other positions not requiring a technician of any specific skill set.

Computer Tech
A technician that is skilled in the set-up, basic networking and troubleshooting of computers.