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

  • Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

  • Studio Camera Operator
  • Studio Technician
  • Production Manager

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

  • 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.
  • Design graphics for studio productions.
  • Direct studio productions.
  • Instruct camera operators regarding camera setups, angles, distances, movement, and variables and cues for starting and stopping filming.
  • Label and record contents of exposed film and note details on report forms.
  • Observe sets or locations for potential problems and to determine filming and lighting requirements.
  • Prepare slates that describe the scenes being filmed.
  • Reload camera magazines with fresh raw film stock.
  • View films to resolve problems of exposure control, subject and camera movement, changes in subject distance, and related variables.

  • Manage content of broadcasts or presentations.