How do they match: Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

  • Technical Director
  • Producer
  • Production Technician
  • Production Assistant
  • Production Manager
  • AAM Technician
  • Advanced Air Mobility Technician
  • Commercial Producer
  • Commercial Drone Technician
  • Drone Technician
  • Field Producer
  • Media Technician
  • Operations Technician
  • RPA Technician
  • Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technician
  • Studio Technician
  • Television Producer
  • Television Production Assistant
  • UA Technician
  • UAM Technician
  • UAS Technician
  • UAV Technician
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems Technician
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Technician
  • Unmanned Aircraft Technician
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician
  • Urban Air Mobility Technician

  • Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.

  • Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.
  • 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.
  • Design graphics for studio productions.
  • Direct studio productions.
  • Edit video for broadcast productions, including non-linear editing.
  • Set up cameras, optical printers, and related equipment to produce photographs and special effects.

  • Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
  • Coordinate activities of production personnel.
  • Determine technical requirements of productions or projects.
  • Direct productions or performances.
  • Label production materials.
  • Review details of technical drawings or specifications.