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

  • Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

  • Producer
  • Production Assistant
  • Production Manager
  • Production Technician
  • Video Camera Operator
  • Video Coordinator
  • Video Editor
  • Video Operator
  • Video Specialist
  • Videographer
  • Videotape Editor
  • Commercial Producer
  • Event Videographer
  • Field Producer
  • Legal Videographer
  • News Videographer
  • Sports Videographer
  • Television Producer
  • Television Production Assistant

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

  • Prepare slates that describe the scenes being filmed.
  • 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.
  • Edit video for broadcast productions, including non-linear editing.
  • 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.
  • Reload camera magazines with fresh raw film stock.
  • Set up cameras, optical printers, and related equipment to produce photographs and special effects.
  • View films to resolve problems of exposure control, subject and camera movement, changes in subject distance, and related variables.

  • 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.
  • Edit audio or video recordings.
  • Label production materials.
  • Manage content of broadcasts or presentations.
  • Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.
  • Set up still or video cameras or related equipment.