The Shader at TFH is a shared role of assistant director and shading.  With the TD focused on the flow of shots, the Shader/AD helps to prep team and TD of upcoming shots.

Responsibilities:

  • Announce upcoming service elements
  • Announce cues, transitions, song sections
    "Tosha leading vs 1", "John leading next verse", "Electric solo coming up", "Pastor Dave on stage", "Verbals next"
  • Monitor and adjust iris and white balance.
  • Call iris adjustments to mobile cam ops.
  • Monitor camera framing/focus
  • Announce when more than one op has same shot.
  • Assist in preparing cameras for pre-determined shots.