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Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture

SOC 27-4031.00

Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to record images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.

Zone 3 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.5

Speaking

3.4

Coordination

3.4

Critical Thinking

3.2

Operation and Control

3.2

Judgment and Decision Making

3.1

Time Management

3.1

Reading Comprehension

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Communications and Media

4.5

Computers and Electronics

4.2

English Language

3.7

Telecommunications

3.5

Engineering and Technology

3.3

Education and Training

2.5

Mechanical

2.5

Customer and Personal Service

2.4

Key Tasks

1Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures.

2Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.

3Edit video for broadcast productions, including non-linear editing.

4Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting.

5Confer 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.

Also Known As

Advanced Electronic Field Production Specialist (Advanced EFP Specialist) Animation Camera Operator Broadcast Engineer Camera Engineer Camera Operator Camera Person Cameraman Cinematographer Commercial Producer Commercial Production Editor