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

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

Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting.
Assemble studio sets and select and arrange cameras, film stock, audio, or lighting equipment to be used during filming.
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.
Instruct camera operators regarding camera setups, angles, distances, movement, and variables and cues for starting and stopping filming.
Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures.
Read charts and compute ratios to determine variables such as lighting, shutter angles, filter factors, and camera distances.
Reload camera magazines with fresh raw film stock.
Set up cameras, optical printers, and related equipment to produce photographs and special effects.
Use cameras in any of several different camera mounts, such as stationary, track-mounted, or crane-mounted.
View films to resolve problems of exposure control, subject and camera movement, changes in subject distance, and related variables.

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