Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.
Work Activities
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Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.
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Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures.
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Edit video for broadcast productions, including non-linear editing.
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Instruct camera operators regarding camera setups, angles, distances, movement, and variables and cues for starting and stopping filming.
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Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting.
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Confer with directors, sound and lighting technicians, electricians, and other crew members to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, desired effects, camera movements, and lighting requirements.
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Operate zoom lenses, changing images according to specifications and rehearsal instructions.
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Observe sets or locations for potential problems and to determine filming and lighting requirements.
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Assemble studio sets and select and arrange cameras, film stock, audio, or lighting equipment to be used during filming.
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Read and analyze work orders and specifications to determine locations of subject material, work procedures, sequences of operations, and machine setups.
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Set up and perform live shots for broadcast.
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Use cameras in any of several different camera mounts, such as stationary, track-mounted, or crane-mounted.
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Test, clean, maintain, and repair broadcast equipment, including testing microphones, to ensure proper working condition.
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View films to resolve problems of exposure control, subject and camera movement, changes in subject distance, and related variables.
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Direct studio productions.
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Set up cameras, optical printers, and related equipment to produce photographs and special effects.
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Read charts and compute ratios to determine variables such as lighting, shutter angles, filter factors, and camera distances.
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Set up and operate electric news gathering (ENG) microwave vehicles to gather and edit raw footage on location to send to television affiliates for broadcast.
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Write new scripts for broadcasts.
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Design graphics for studio productions.
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Prepare slates that describe the scenes being filmed.
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Stay current with new technologies in the field by reading trade magazines.
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Reload camera magazines with fresh raw film stock.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance.
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
- Education Bachelor's degree
- Work Experience No work experience
- Training No on-the-job training
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Attention to Detail
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Dependability
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Cooperation
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Achievement/Effort
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Persistence
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Adaptability/Flexibility
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