From followspot operator to media integration operator
14 of the 51 essential skills of a media integration operator are already essential for a followspot operator — about 27% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 14
- skills carry over
- 37
- would be new
- 27%
- of the target job covered
- 51
- essential skills of a media integration operator
What a media integration operator does
Media Integration operators control the overall image, media content and/or the synchronisation and distribution of communication signals between the execution of different disciplines of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Their work is influenced by and influences the results of other operators. Therefore, the operators work closely together with the designers, operators and performers. Media Integration operators prepare the connections between the different operation boards, supervise the setup, steer the technical crew, configure the equipment and operate the media integration system. Their work is based on plans, instructions and other documentation.
What carries over
14 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- assemble performance equipment
- communicate during show
- follow safety precautions in work practices
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- understand artistic concepts
- use communication equipment
- use personal protection equipment
- work ergonomically
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
What would be new
37 skillsEssential for a media integration operator and not for a followspot operator. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- adapt artistic plan to location
- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
- analyse network bandwidth requirements
- attend rehearsals
- configure media integration systems
- coordinate with creative departments
- design a media integration system
- digital media
- draw up artistic production
- implement ICT security policies
- interpret artistic intentions
- intervene with actions on stage
- keep up with trends
- maintain media integration equipment
- maintain system layout for a production
- manage multi frequency wireless signal distribution
- manage temporary ICT networks for live performance
- monitor developments in technology used for design
- operate media integration systems
- pack electronic equipment
- plot show control cues
- prevent technical problems with media integration systems
- propose improvements to artistic production
- provide technical documentation
- repair equipment on site
- set up media integration systems
- set up media storage
- support a designer in the developing process
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- update design results during rehearsals
- upgrade firmware
- use capturing systems for live performance
- use media software
- use performance 3D visualisation techniques
- use software libraries
- use technical documentation
- work safely with chemicals
Other moves from followspot operator
2 roles- audio production technician14 skills in common
- intelligent lighting engineer13 skills in common
← followspot operatormedia integration operator →The other way round
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How far are you from being a media integration operator?
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