shader

[NickJones]

1. A piece of computer software that instructs a computers Graphics Processor Unit on how a Polygon should look when lit by light.

2. A position/job title for a video engineer who is responsible for proper color reproduction and iris balance of the cameras. From http://videoengineer.net/pages/job_titles.htm :

Video Controller (also known as Video Shader)
Video Controllers or Video Shaders are essentially people who have a fine eye capable of recognizing color and image variations and the skill to adjust the cameras so they match and are properly irised. There are very few people with exceptional color skills, and if you add video engineering or Digital Image Technician skills to their repertoire, then they become even rarer. Few Video Shaders or Controllers have systems understanding and have little if any diagnostic skills. If you hire a video Shader, you may also have to hire a video engineer or DIT.


Video Shading Engineer
A Video Shading Engineer is a Video Engineer with Color Shading skills. This is the most practical technician for most productions and gives you the financial advantage of hiring one person, and get the sophistication of two Job functions.