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Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Tasks

What tasks do Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators perform?

  • Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.

  • Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures.

  • Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting.

  • 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.


Knowledge

What do Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators need to know?

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

  • 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.


Skills

What skills do Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators need?

  • 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.

  • Coordination

    Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.



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