About Us
Why Silver Screen Audio/Visual?
Silver Screen Audio/Visual is led by David Lanuti, a graduate of Columbia College (Chicago) who holds a M.F.A. degree in film and video production and has over 40 years of experience in the film, video & A/V industry.
We have clients from Chicago to Milwaukee, including all the suburbs in between.
Experience You Can Count On...
When you work with Silver Screen Audio/Visual, you're working with professionals who have experience in corporate, industrial, audio/visual services, retail film and video productions.
Crews for all occasions
We have over 150 people in our data base. You provide the show or expo and we will provide the crews to help you set up, tear down and run the show if needed.
Contact Us
We would love to work with you!
You deserve a quality product delivered at a fair price and in a timely manner. After all... isn't that what you're paying for?
Our staff and crew can help you achieve the best visual product even under the most trying conditions and bring added value to any production in experience, speed, creativity and reliability.
Silver Screen Audio / Visual
STAFF INFORMATION
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
1099 - Status
A 1099 employee is an independent contractor who provides service to a company but is not an official employee of the company. You must fill out a W-9 form when you are hired and are responsible for your own taxes.
When paid by check, you will get your complete hourly wage, without any taxes taken out.
A 1099 employee has a very flexible schedule, selects their own hours by accepting available jobs presented to them, and reports/files their own tax
*You can NOT file for unemployment.*
Scheduling
Our client will contact us for workers from weeks in advance to hours that same day. We text or call team members based on the client's needs and member's skills.
Once you are confirmed for the job, we will send out emails to everyone associated with the event - with all the job details, contact information and team members working with you.
You can work as much as you want or as little, based on your skill levels, availability and dependability.
Dress Code
Show blacks are the industry standard for all team members
What are basic show blacks?
- Black dress pants (ex: cotton dockers)
- Black Polo Shirt or Button down
- Black or dark Tennis shoes or dress shoes
Occasionally - depending on the client
Shirt & Tie & Blazer
Clothing not allowed:
- No Jeans
- No T-Shirts
- No Sweatshirts
- No Tennis shoes unless black or dark
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PAYMENT/MONEY
Time Card
You will log in / out on our mobile app. This will be your digital time card with a built in GPS.
You will be paid an hourly rate based upon your skill level and the job you're being sent out to perform.
You will be guaranteed a 5hr minimum as each worker is responsible for their own transportation, to and from the job site.
Parking costs are part of your own transportation.
A car is an asset but not a necessity as many of our locations are close to public transportation.
A/V Terms
Terminology used in AV Business:
A1- Sound engineer. Can run digital boards & wireless mics--alone.
A2- Beginning A1. Duties include micing up presenters, assisting A1, running mics during Q & A.
V1- Video engineer. Controls all computers during presentation. Knowledgeable about video switches.
V2- Beginning V1. Duties include helping set up computers, switchers, video projectors.
STAGEHAND- Helping set-up/tear down of shows. Such as, background, screens, staging, uplighting, speakers, etc.
Instructional Videos
You can only be booked on shifts you are qualified for (see Terms). To advance and learn more, start here.
There are many more videos on YouTube to watch to help you learn . They will pop up after you view each recommended one.
A1: Digital Mixers
Soundcraft Si Expression 1 mixer training part one
Soundcraft Si Expression 1 mixer training part two
Soundcraft SI Expression 1 mixer training part three
V1: Power Point & Video Switchers
Bonus Pay
When you clock in ON TIME / remember to clock out / and complete your shift to the satisfaction of the client for the entire 2 week pay period, you will receive a $3 PER HOUR bonus for every shift you worked during those 2 weeks!
Call offs & No shows - If they happen, you will automatically lose your bonus for that pay period.
Reminder, the Bonus Structure starts over every 2 week pay period and does not impact your regular hourly rate. It is just that, a BONUS.
Pay Period-- 2 weeks (Monday - Sunday)
Checks will be mailed within 3 business days after each pay cycle ends.
Update us with any address changes prior to pay periods ending. Any stop payment on a check is $35.
Pay period 9: 7/29-8/11 completed
Pay period 10: 8/12-8/25 completed
Pay period 11: 8/26-9/8 completed
Pay period 12: 9/9-9/22 completed
Pay period 13: 9/23-10/6 completed
Pay period 14: 10/7-10/20 completed
Pay period 15: 10/21-11/3 completed
Pay period 16: 11/4-11-17 completed
Pay period 17: 11/18-12-1 ongoing
269-330-1494 - Shari McCollum (Office Manager) / email: smccollum412@gmail.com