camera operator
Camera operators setup and operate digital film cameras to shoot domestic motion pictures or television programs. They work together with the video and motion picture director, the director of photography, or the private client. Camera operators give advice on how to shoot scenes to actors, the video and motion picture director and other camera operators.
Also called: camera equipment operator, camerawoman, video camera operator, videographer, cameraman, remote head operator, camera crane operator, railcam operator
- 23
- essential skills
- 22
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3521
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- video and motion picture directorWhat changes?10 skills in common
- director of photography9 skills in common
- boom operator8 skills in common
- stand-in7 skills in common
- voice-over artist6 skills in common
- animation layout artist5 skills in common
- performance flying director5 skills in common
- special effects artist5 skills in common
Essential skills
23- adapt artistic plan to location
- adapt to type of media
- analyse a script
- analyse the scenography
- audiovisual equipment
- cinematography
- create moving images
- determine visual concepts
- ensure visual quality of the set
- follow directions of the artistic director
- follow work schedule
- keep up with trends
- lighting techniques
- operate a camera
- photography
- select camera apertures
- set up audiovisual peripheral equipment
- set up cameras
- study media sources
- use technical documentation
- work ergonomically
- work with an artistic team
- work with the director of photography
Optional skills
22- apply health and safety standards
- assess power needs
- assist multimedia operator
- attend rehearsals
- collaborate on costume and make-up for performances
- create special effects
- electricity
- file-based workflow
- film production process
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- health and safety regulations
- maintain audiovisual equipment
- manage technical resources stock
- plan audiovisual recording
- plan shots
- practise camera movements
- supervise camera crew
- transfer uncut audiovisual material to computer
- use personal protection equipment
- use storyboards
- work with motion picture editing team
- work with the lighting crew
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