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 creating, designing, and making your own rules.
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
- TikTok
- YouTube
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- 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
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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