Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film
Camera Operator, Cameraman, Television News Photographer, Videographer
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What they do:
Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.
On the job, you would:
- Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.
- Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures.
- Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting.
Knowledge
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Communications
- multimedia
- telecommunications
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- order or arrange things
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Achievement/Effort
- Persistence
- Adaptability/Flexibility
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Video creation and editing software
- Adobe Systems Adobe After Effects
- YouTube
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Analytical or scientific software
- Litchi
- Pix4D Pix4Dcapture
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 5)
associate's degree or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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